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SUMMARY:Capital Access for WBC Clients - Launching the HOPE2Women Funding Center
DESCRIPTION:Join AWBC for the Launch of the HOPE2Women Funding Center! \nThis new funding center is designed to increase capital access for entrepreneurs and equip Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) with the resources\, tools\, and financial support needed to empower their clients and drive business success. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nExpanded Capital Access: Learn how this initiative will help WBC clients secure funding to start\, sustain\, and grow their businesses.\nExclusive Resources: Gain access to a suite of branded documents\, templates\, and guidance to support your clients’ funding success.\nJoin the Funding Cohort: Find out how your WBC can become part of the funding cohort and leverage this opportunity for long-term client impact.\nReferral Fee Benefits: Understand how the referral fee structure can be used to support your WBC’s funding and match requirements.\n\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025\nTime: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET \nClick here to register \n*This training is for Women’s Business Centers only.
URL:https://awbc.org/event/capital-access-launching-hope2women-funding-center/
LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women & Financial Empowerment: A Conversation on Tax Policy Insights
DESCRIPTION:Women & Financial Empowerment: A Conversation on Tax Policy Insights \nJoin the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC)\, the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC)\, and HOPE2Women for an educational webinar on the latest tax policy updates and how the system uniquely impacts women. This training will equip women business owners with essential tax knowledge to enhance financial stability\, leverage tax savings for growth\, plan for retirement\, and navigate digital tax risks effectively.  \nLearn best practices and strategies from Professor Caroline Bruckner from American University in Washington\, D.C who has released ground-breaking research on the gig economy\, women business owners\, small business tax literacy\, and issues with AI in tax administration. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nTax Literacy Drives Success – Understanding taxes boosts financial stability and access to capital.\nTax Planning Fuels Growth – Smart tax strategies free up capital and improve borrowing power.\nPlan for Tax-Efficient Retirement – Women entrepreneurs must optimize retirement savings for security.\nAvoid Digital Tax Traps – Verify AI and social media tax advice to prevent costly mistakes.\n\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, March 18\nTime: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET \nClick here to register \nThis webinar training is open to Women’s Business Centers and Small Business Owners. 
URL:https://awbc.org/event/financial-empowerment-on-tax-policy-insights/
LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Practical AI for Small Business: Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at Mastercard Digital Doors for a training for small business owners on practical AI for marketing. \nAI is changing the way small businesses market their products and services. In this practical\, hands-on session\, Jacqui Jones\, CEO of One Degree Marketing\, will walk you through specific AI tools that can help you: \n-Automate content creation to save time and keep a consistent online presence \n-Optimize ad campaigns to improve targeting and maximize your budget \n-Personalize outreach to attract and retain customers more effectively \nDesigned specifically for small business owners\, this webinar will focus on tactical\, real-world applications of AI. You’ll leave with clear\, actionable steps and easy-to-use tools to make AI work for you. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, March 19\nTime: 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET \nClick here to register
URL:https://awbc.org/event/8926/
LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States
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