Business Builder Workshops

Date & Time: December 16, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Are you wearing all the hats in your business? You don’t have to do it alone. Virtual Assistants (VAs) can give solopreneurs and small business owners the freedom to focus on what they do best while outsourcing time-consuming energy consuming tasks.

In this interactive lunch and learn, you’ll discover what a Virtual Assistant is, the different types of VAs available, and how they can support your business with tasks like scheduling, customer service, social media, and more. We’ll cover where to find VAs, what payment structures look like, and how to protect your business with contracts and safe practices.

You’ll leave with practical tools to identify which tasks you can delegate right now and a clear roadmap to finding and working with your first (or next) VA.

Date & Time: January 6, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $25

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Creating a vision board on Canva is a powerful way to visually map out and inspire your business goals. By gathering images, colors, and text that represent your aspirations, you’re able to keep your focus sharp, reinforce your brand, and strategize with clarity. A well-maintained vision board can serve as a visual guide that brings clarity, motivation, and a clear roadmap to your business objectives.

So, dive into Canva, start visualizing your goals, and let your vision board be the creative cornerstone of your business growth journey!

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Date & Time: January 8, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $25

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: This course covers the tax forms needed to be filed for Small Business and the best accounting practices to make your tax preparation process smooth.

Instructor: LaVerne Lewis LLC

Dr. LaVerne Lewis, EA | Principal

Small Business Resource Navigator

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Date & Time: January 13, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $25

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Time Management for Entrepreneurs is an educational workshop designed to help business owners and managers develop time management skills and improve their work-life balance. The focus of this workshop is learning and implementing tools that aid in efficiency of work, appropriate task planning and preparation, and making personal time stress free. This class is being taught by Joshua Jacobs who has been involved with training entrepreneurs in time management for over 15 years. Acting as a small business consultant, Joshua has helped dozens of entrepreneurs grow their business, improve sales, develop marketing strategies, build websites, become more profitable, improve customer service, and build company culture. No matter the industry, Joshua is able to quickly analyze a business, identify problems, develop solutions, and create lasting change by delivering immediate impact.

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Fecha y Hora: 14 de enero, 2026, 8:00 am - 10:00 am PDT

Idioma: Spanish

Proveedor del evento: MESO

Lugar: En Línea-Zoom

Precio: $25

REGISTRO: Haga clic aquí para registrarse

Acerca de este taller: Este curso cubre los formularios de impuestos que deben presentar las pequeñas empresas y las mejores prácticas contables para facilitar el proceso de preparación de impuestos. Eduardo Corona, Corona & Corona TKS LLC.

ACERCA DE MESO: MESO ofrece una amplia gama de servicios, que incluyen clases de negocios, consultoría, planificación de crecimiento personalizada, acceso a capital, creación de crédito y una conexión con recursos locales.

Date & Time: January 15, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

About this Event: Are you considering purchasing a vehicle for your small business? In this informative one-hour session, we’ll dive into the key considerations for making this important decision. 

Should I Finance a Business Vehicle Purchase?

• Personal vs. Business Financing

• Tax Preparation & Write-Offs

• Planning for the Long Term

• Choosing the Right Vehicle

• Business Insurance and Ancillary Products

• Pre-Approval and the Financing Process

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Date & Time: January 20, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $25

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Stop wasting money on ads that don’t convert. In this 2-hour interactive class, small business owners will learn how to plan, buy, and measure ads that actually work. We’ll cover how to use the META platform, set realistic goals, read analytics, and stretch your marketing budget for maximum impact. You’ll walk away with a simple ad strategy plan and a clear sense of where and how to spend your money effectively.

You will receive a zoom link for class 24 hours before class starts.

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Date & Time: January 22, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: Livelihood NW

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Dreaming of starting your own business? Make that a reality with guidance from Livelihood NW!

Join the upcoming online session, Start Your Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics, and learn everything you need to know to launch your business with confidence.

Livelihood NW’s Business Advisor will cover:

• The differences between business entity types

• How to register your business

• Business licenses and EINs

• Setting up a business bank account

• Financing and business planning

• Helpful resources, Q&A, and more

This live, interactive session is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take the first step toward building a successful business.

Date & Time: January 29, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: Livelihood NW

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $59

REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Taught by Livelihood NW 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.

***OWBC Members can take this workshop for just $5 with code. To become a member, visit livelihoodnw.org/owbc. Membership is free and open to all***

Date & Time: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, & 9, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: Livelihood NW

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $725

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: ***Complete a bookkeeping assessment before registering for this class***

Class instruction runs from 4-5pm, and 5-6pm is open for questions and working time with the instructor.

Week 1: Group introductions & class overview, booking appointments for 1:1 support, creating your Quickbooks Online account and linking bank accounts
Week 2: Customizing your chart of accounts
Week 3: Categorizing transactions
Week 4: Reconciling to bank statements
Week 5: Running and using financial reports