Intro to Certifications
Ready to Move Your Business to the Next Level? Should You Get Certified? The short answer is yes! City, state, and federal governments utilize the products and services of most businesses, anything from artwork to road construction. We will assist you to obtain key certifications, an essential business opportunity to work with federal, state, tribal, […]
Health Coverage for Employers and Entrepreneurs
This course is to help you understand the basics of health coverage for yourself and your business – the do’s, the don’ts, and everything in between. Join ONAC Resource Navigator Duane Lane and Multimedia Producer, Collin Gabriel as they chat with Marina Cassandra and Micheil Wallace of the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace in this deep dive into health coverage for employers and individuals.
Financial Health and Literacy with Mark Oliver
Have you ever wondered why your credit score fluctuates over time, or more importantly what you can do to impact these changes? Well, Metropolitan Family Services Financial Advisor, Mark Oliver has some answers as he guides you through the FICO score, what it means, and what decisions you as a business owner can make to […]
Understanding Price and Value with Mikailah Thompson
If you are like most entrepreneurs, pricing your product or service is an agonizing experience, full of stress and doubt. Quite often, entrepreneurs will neglect to account for many of the costs involved with the production of their work, resulting in prices that prevent them from really getting ahead. In this inspirational interview with Mikailah Thompson (Nez Perce), we hear all about her journey as an artist and entrepreneur.
Understanding The DUNS Number
Often, as a small business, you don’t know what you don’t know. Which is when a loan or vendor ask for your DUNS number, it may cause a bit of confusion. Listen in to find out what the DUNS number is, how to get one, and more importantly, how to create a profile that can benefit your business transactions in the future.
Oregon’s Start a Business Video Series
The Start a Business Video Series is designed to help those starting a business in Oregon understand the steps involved. It supplements the Business Xpress Startup Toolkit found at business.oregon.gov. Each step of the Toolkit has it’s own corresponding video.
The ONE Program
Native-Led, Story Driven. This program is a unique business development course led by Native entrepreneurs working here in Oregon. Each of the eight workshops begins with their own story, and these stories drive the program. Each offers personal and professional insights into the work of launching and running a business as a Native entrepreneur.
Customer Service: Best Practices for Front Line De-escalation Strategies
In this webinar, participants learned about how to address these challenging discussions, which become even more important going into fall and winter, when complying with physical distancing and public health mandates is essential.
Opening a Business During COVID: A Panel Discussion
Join Livelihood NW for a panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges of opening a brick and mortar in these unusual times. Featuring special guests: Alfredo Climaco with Tropicale, Kevin Cavenaugh with Guerrila Development, Justin Darling a commercial real estate broker, and Roland Chaiton from Business Impact NW, a small business lender.
From Band Aids To Business Plans
Join Livlihood NW Business Advisor Emily Galash as she revisits your “Why.”