Events

Join us for the first session of our free, three-part webinar series designed for small business owners and artist entrepreneurs. This series lays the groundwork for financial literacy and real estate readiness—essential tools for building a thriving, community-rooted business.

In Module 1, we’ll explore core financial concepts for business owners. You’ll gain practical insights into types of business entities, how to read key financial statements, and how to communicate effectively with financial professionals. This session is the foundation for the rest of the series, which will build toward budgeting, scenario planning, and commercial real estate.

You’ll learn about

• Business entities for small businesses
• Basic financial concepts
• The three most important financial statements
• Accounting methods
• Ratios and key performance indicators
• Communicating with finance professionals

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Join us for the second session of our three-part webinar series for small business owners and artist entrepreneurs that teaches the foundations of financial literacy and commercial real estate. 

In Module 2, we build on the core concepts from the first session and take a deeper dive into the everyday financial practices that support long-term success. You’ll learn how to develop a budget that works for your goals, manage your cash flow effectively, and use scenario planning to stay ready for whatever comes next.

We’ll cover:

• A quick recap of Module 1
• Budgeting fundamentals and templates
• Scenario planning 
• Cash flow management
• Fiscal management tools

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Join us for the final session of our three-part webinar series for small business owners and artist entrepreneurs that teaches the foundations of financial literacy and commercial real estate. This series lays the groundwork for financial literacy and real estate readiness—essential tools for building a thriving, community-rooted business.

Module 3 focuses on linking your financial goals with your business’s space needs. You’ll gain a clear understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals, including how to evaluate space, model costs, and plan for both upfront and ongoing expenses.

We’ll explore:

• Key questions to ask when planning for space
• Basics of commercial real estate
• Modeling occupancy costs
• Scenario planning in your operating budget (recurring cost and revenues)
• Capital budgeting for upfront investment

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