What: A community focused business conference that gets rid of old business conference ways. Imagine a business conference that is fun, e-commerce and tech forward, focused on collaboration, application-based learning, relationship building, and representative of the community we live and work in.

Why: The annual Oregon Small Business Fair that helped many small business owners ended a few years ago. We saw a need for an event like this but knew it had to be built back up in a different, exciting way. The Rational Unicorn Legal Services Team often asks, “Why not?” So, here we are again, making some stuff happen.

For: New or emerging small businesses owners, artists/entertainers, or nonprofit founders/board members.

Programming will include:

Networking coffee and breakfast time before sessions start
Learning sessions focused on application with scheduled repeats (so you don’t miss one and can choose your own adventure)
“Inspire Talks” from small business owners
An intentional and curated experiential trade show where you can meet small business service providers
Live music
Food trucks for lunch
A swag bag of course!
Where: The Factor Building, 226 SE Madison St, Portland OR 97214

When:

Fri, April 26th (Small Business Spring Mingle kickoff party)
Sat, April 27th (10am-4pm)
Sun, April 28th(10am-4pm)
Cost:
General admission:$100
Pay it forward ticket: $200 (buy yourself a ticket and we will give a free ticket out to someone in need!)

Sessions will cover:

How to sell products online on sites like Shopify, Etsy, and Amazon
How to create a website that looks good and maximizes SEO
How to balance work and personal life (and have “you time”)
What is a benefit company? Can I become a “business for good?”
How to identify and communicate your mission and values
What to know about bookkeeping, budgeting, and cash flow
What to know about investors, loans, and community crowdfunding
What to consider when renting a commercial kitchen or building
And much more!
Be inspired by:

Mike Bennett
Elsy Dinvil of Creole Me Up
Jelana Canfield
Mark Mohammadpour
Sarah Shaoul of Small Shops, Big Hearts
And more!

See latest event updates: https://www.rationalunicornlegalservices.com/better-at-business-together-summit