April is Financial Literacy Month, and for business owners, that means getting business finances in order. The business development organization WESST is offering a workshop in Santa Fe from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on April 22, 2025, to teach business owners how to use the QuickBooks financial and accounting software.
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How to Legally Start a Business
Learn about business registrations, licenses, filings, and certifications from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Farmington. The event is the latest in the series called New Mexico Legal Workshops hosted by Hatchform and funded by the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
Continue readingLean 101 Can Transform a Business
Lean methodologies are most often applied to manufacturing settings, but virtually every type of business can benefit from incorporating lean practices into their operations. New Mexico MEP offers an introduction to “lean” practices at its Lean 101 Workshop, held monthly in Albuquerque.
Continue readingLATINA Style Coming to Albuquerque
The LATINA Style Business Series is coming to UNM’s Smith Brasher Hall in Albuquerque on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Billed as the nation’s premier business development program for Latina entrepreneurs, the event aims to connect influential Latina professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Continue readingReady to Attract Internet Traffic?
Marketer Tim Contado will lead a SCORE webinar to help small businesses create a landing page that attracts visitors and sales. The free 90-minute webinar starts at 11:00 am MDT on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Continue readingCrowdfunding for Beginners
Crowdfunding started as a way for entrepreneurs to raise business capital in exchange for a small equity position in the business. Now a widely accepted method of raising money, crowdfunding has gone well beyond ownership in exchange for money. A free webinar on March 18 aims to offer insight into the possibilities.
Continue readingBusiness Resource Information from the Pros
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center in Farmington is teaming with at least twelve other business resource organizations at an in-person event at the San Juan College Quality Center for Business on March 20, 2025. The event aims to connect small businesses with resources that can help them grow.
Continue readingLine of Credit Boosts Security Entrepreneur
Like many entrepreneurs, Adrian Chavez, Sr. did not intend to start a security business.
Chavez created Lobo Protective Services in 2017 after working as a security guard to earn income while studying political science at university and paying for his wedding. It was working that job that he was approached by someone who noticed his work ethic and integrity.
“This woman said, ‘I never met someone like you in the industry. If you open your own company, I will hire you for my next project,’” Chavez recounted.
Chavez wasn’t well versed in the security field at the time, but he would hear that there weren’t many reputable or state-licensed security companies.
After that conversation and a discussion with his wife, Chavez decided to take the entrepreneurial leap. “It’s not rocket science. It’s doing good, doing what you say, and saying what you mean,” Chavez said.
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Get expert business advice from ActivateNM’s founder business mentors during Speed Mentoring on March 14 at Q Station in Albuquerque. This in-person event pairs new and aspiring business owners with experts who can answer questions about scaling, investment, marketing, and early ideation.
Continue readingLoan for Entrepreneurs Ready to Launch
The Ready, Set, Grow! loan from the nonprofit lender DreamSpring offers financial footing for entrepreneurs ready to make their side business their main priority. The loan allows entrepreneurs to take the leap and turn their business dreams into reality. It offers flexible and affordable capital from the nonprofit organization known for funding and support for new businesses.
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