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ℹ️ This one-night workshop goes over the basics of bookkeeping. Taught by our Accounting Advising Team, this is a great first step if you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to small business bookkeeping or need to revisit the basics. We will include a demonstration of Wave (A free/low-cost bookkeeping system, an alternative to QuickBooks)

THIS WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON:
→ Understanding the benefits of having well-kept books
→ Using your books to make strategic business decisions
→ Understanding a Profit & Loss financial statement
→ A tutorial on basic bookkeeping tasks in Wave
→ Common terminology in the accounting/bookkeeping world
→ How to choose a bookkeeping system or software

💻 VIRTUAL CLASS
🗓 Monday, July 7th
⏰ 4 -6PM

🎟 $25 general public
🎟 $5 Oregon Women’s Business Center members. Log in and register at livelihoodnw.org/owbc

* The Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

* All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of this event. Contact Tracy Puhl, owbc@livelihoodnw.org

n light of rigid norms that still define masculinity in many work cultures, Matthew Sloane is inviting forward-thinking organizations to invest in men’s well-being at work—and share what they learn to shape smarter, gender-responsive strategies.

Here is what you’ll learn:
UNLOCK UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: Learn how stress and outdated masculine norms quietly limit well-being and innovation—and how values-aligned leadership practices can SUPPORT MEN’S RESILIENCE AND UNLOCK FULLER CONTRIBUTIONS.
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CREATE A CULTURE WHERE MEN CAN GROW (AND STAY): Explore how inherited workplace norms discourage men from seeking support—and how organizations can cultivate CULTURES THAT PROMOTE MUTUAL CARE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FOR ALL.
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BUILD TEAMS FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Experience how creating reflective, relational spaces for men leads to STRONGER TEAMS, DEEPER TRUST, AND MORE HUMAN-CENTERED LEADERSHIP across an organization.
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.

Nielsen studies show 2/3 of consumers world wide are willing to pay more for products and services when they know a company has good values. How do your customers and clients know your values? We discuss the importance of sharing values, mission and impacts and how this can bring in those people who are looking to engage. This will be and engaging discussion about how to express values without certifying, and take a look at the a variety of verifications and certifications to determine what might work for you. Benefit Corporations for Good, B Corp, People Planet First and more – newsflash – New Standards will be discussed

Here is what you’ll learn:
Your Values Matter – people are looking for you.
The importance of tracking impacts, and benefit reports
Acknowleding the work and helping with organizational skills to make it less daunting
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.

You’ve decided to use Wave to manage your business finances, but are unsure of the next steps?

You might be interested in our Wave Bookkeeping Basics!

ℹ️ This two-hour workshop is for entrepreneurs who have decided to use Wave as their small business bookkeeping system and are new to using it.

What we’ll cover:
→ Creating a Wave account
→ Customizing your chart of accounts
→ Linking to a business bank account or manually adding or importing transactions
→ Categorizing income and expenses
→ The basics of invoicing
→ Reconciling to a bank statement
→ Running reports

🌊 Wave is a free/low-cost bookkeeping system, an alternative to QuickBooks

✅ Already have a Wave account that you’ve been using for a while? We recommend starting with an Open Accounting Advising meeting for more customized support and assessment.

✅ Not sure whether Wave is the right solution for your business? We recommend taking our Intro to Bookkeeping workshop first.

💻 VIRTUAL CLASS
🗓 Monday, July 14th
⏰ 4 -6PM

🎟 $25 general public
🎟 $5 Oregon Women’s Business Center members. Log in and register at livelihoodnw.org/owbc

* The Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

* All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of this event. Contact Tracy Puhl, owbc@livelihoodnw.org

Cindy Curtis-Rivera leads this interactive discussion:
This webinar from the facilitator’s “Lens Shift Lab” series focuses on the power of alignment in business decision-making. The facilitator guides participants through understanding what alignment means, why it’s crucial for business success, and introduces a practical Multi-Lens Decision Matrix tool to help evaluate ideas and solutions while staying true to organizational mission, vision, and values.

Here is what you’ll learn:
When your actions, words, values, and strategies work together toward a common purpose, it brings clarity to decision-making processes. This reduces choice overload and helps teams move from brainstorming to implementation more effectively.
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Internal alignment among team members creates trust, and when your external actions match your stated values, it builds credibility with customers, suppliers, and partners. People can see that you practice what you preach.
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This practical tool helps evaluate potential solutions by considering alignment with mission, vision, and values alongside factors like cost, risk, and ripple effects across different areas of the business. It’s designed to identify opportunities where efforts will have the biggest impact.
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.

Kim Allchurch – Flick presents this interactive session:
From volunteering in gardens and wild spaces to taking a look at our own places, we can make environmental impacts. Touching on ways to garden to rethinking composting and recycling, a little ingenuity goes a long way, particularly when we a do a little, it means a lot!

Here is what you’ll learn:
Make your outdoor space better for the environment at home and work – ideas
Rethinking recycling and trash
You’ll leave with resources and actionable ideas
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.

LaToya “Patrice” Seawod presents this interactive session:
This interactive workshop helps small businesses and community-focused organizations get clear on where they are, what they’re doing, and where they’re headed. Using the metaphor of a rooted tree, participants will explore key elements of strategic growth: clarifying purpose, assessing current position, aligning operations with impact, and identifying the resources that sustain long-term success. Ideal for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and ministry-aligned ventures ready to grow with intention and resilience.

Here is what you’ll learn:
Clarity of Purpose and Position
​Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of their organization’s current state, including strengths, weaknesses, and whether their activities align with their original mission.
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A Practical Framework for Strategic Growth
Attendees will gain a simple, repeatable framework for evaluating activities, measuring impact, and repositioning for greater effectiveness in a changing landscape.
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Tools to Strengthen Sustainability and Reach ​
Participants will learn how to identify the internal and external resources—people, funding, partnerships, and motivation—that keep their business or mission rooted and thriving.
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.

LaToya “Patrice” Seawood presents this interactive discussion:
This class equips entrepreneurs and small business leaders with a simple but powerful framework for business clarity and momentum. Using the A.R.C. Approach—Add, Remove, Clarify—participants will assess what’s missing, identify obstacles, and streamline areas of confusion. Through guided reflection, group discussion, and strategic exercises, you’ll walk away with an action-ready plan to move your business forward with confidence.

Here is what you’ll learn:
A Strategic Lens to Move Forward: Learn how to identify what’s missing and needed to support your business goals and vision.
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Clear the Clutter: Recognize and remove obstacles—whether operational, mental, or relational—that are slowing your growth.
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Make Better Decisions Faster: Clarify priorities, systems, and messaging so you can lead with purpose and make aligned business decisions.
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.

Caldera presents, a three-day creative retreat for adults over Labor Day weekend 2025. Set in Oregon’s breathtaking high desert, this immersive experience features artist-led workshops, including photography with Portland’s first Creative Laureate Julie Keefe, West African drumming with Grammy-nominated Aaron Nigel Smith, and forest bathing for deep relaxation. Guests will enjoy farm-to-fire dining by Tournant, unplug under starlit skies, and explore Caldera’s scenic wonders—Blue Lake, Rim Trail, and more. With comfy canvas tent accommodations and an all-inclusive package, this retreat offers a chance to reignite creativity and build meaningful connections. Plus, proceeds support Caldera’s award-winning youth programs.

Caldera presents, a three-day creative retreat for adults over Labor Day weekend 2025. Set in Oregon’s breathtaking high desert, this immersive experience features artist-led workshops, including photography with Portland’s first Creative Laureate Julie Keefe, West African drumming with Grammy-nominated Aaron Nigel Smith, and forest bathing for deep relaxation. Guests will enjoy farm-to-fire dining by Tournant, unplug under starlit skies, and explore Caldera’s scenic wonders—Blue Lake, Rim Trail, and more. With comfy canvas tent accommodations and an all-inclusive package, this retreat offers a chance to reignite creativity and build meaningful connections. Plus, proceeds support Caldera’s award-winning youth programs.

Interactive discussion with Pallavi Pande
In today’s world, customers crave connection—not just products. This session will guide small business owners through building a brand that stands out by standing for something. Learn how to turn your mission into a movement, weave your values into your business model, and build loyal communities around your “why.” Whether you’re launching or scaling, this session will help you build with intention—and impact.

Here is what you’ll learn:
Understand what it really means to be a purpose-driven brand (beyond just having a mission statement).
Learn how to communicate your story in a way that attracts customers, partners, and press organically.
Get a simple 3-part framework to build and grow your brand with heart and hustle.
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Replays are available with full captions and transcripts. You’ll get the chance to unlock the full workshop replay after signing up for the live session.