It's not true that two dollar bills are always worth the same. They often aren't. Want to have more money? Learn how to value your dollars correctly, deploy them with confidence so you can spend wisely. - You’ll make better business and money decisions when you learn why a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow - Why your sunk cost has nothing to do with its market value - How to offer the right sized discount - You’ll negotiate on terms, not just price, and put more money in your pocket This event is brought to you by the Enterprising Women of Color Business Center, featuring financial consultant Mariko Gordon, CFA to learn the value of your business dollars. Meet the Financial Consultant Mariko Gordon built a $2.5B money management firm from scratch, flying her freak flag high. It had a weird name, a non-Wall Street culture, and a quirky communication style. In 1995, when Mariko founded Daruma, only a handful of women of color owned their firms. She had to noodle out how to run a business while daily duking it out with Mr. Market and raising a family. Today she mentors women who want to start a business, turn their side hustle into their living, better manage their finances, or work through a tricky patch in life or business. She is also a poet, hypnotist, life coach, hula dancer, and Treasurer on the Board of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. View the original program here: https://www.ewocoahu.org/event-details/the-hierarchy-of-a-dollar

YOUR BUSINESS – Access to Capital Webinar Series Accelerating social enterprise impact and access to investment in Hawai'i with Keoni Lee, CEO of Hawaiʻi Investment Ready (HIR). HIR supports the people and organizations addressing Hawaiʻi’s social and environmental opportunities by accelerating social enterprise impact and access to investment. Topics include: - Audience: For-profit and nonprofit purpose-driven businesses - Topic: Financing for Hawaiʻi purpose-driven businesses, from seed to scale - Overview of purpose-driven business, funding sources, and strategies - Q&A View original program details here: https://www.ewocoahu.org/event-details/accelerating-social-enterprise-impact-and-access-to-investment-in-hawaii

WATCH PART I HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zEOFCcTBwA&t=0s WATCH PART II HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm2-kI0f_rw Cohort 1 – for small business owners interested in the government contract arena In the field of government contracting, education is a daily requirement. Policies and procedures, external influences, politics, mission, funding, and many other aspects can apply to successfully secure a contract in the evolving procurement landscape. Learn from William Kerr, Federal Contracting Officer, Business Owner, and Defense Contractor how to navigate your pursuit of a government contract. This free education and training cohort on government contracting defines many aspects in the field of contracting and acquisition for small businesses. The overall purpose is to provide an overview of the complexities and methodologies within government agencies as they procure products, services, and construction from the commercial industry. Jan. 12 – Contracting & Acquisition: Part 3 – Business Elements Unique to Contracting Phase II - Small Business Certifications & Contracting Assistance Programs - Capability Statement - Past Performance The Enterprising Women of Color Business Center is offering 1:1 Contracting Counseling Sessions with William Kerr to discuss your businesses individual growth goals. Counseling sessions are free and recommended to supplement this training course which is designed only as a contracting overview. This training cohort is developed in partnership between The Enterprising Women of Color Business Center and Goldwings Supply Service, Inc. View original program details here: https://www.ewocoahu.org/event-details/how-to-enter-government-contracting-pursue-a-government-contract