2019 Mar 06
Harvard Careers in Construction Information Session
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave, Allston
Are you considering a career in the building trades but don't have any experience? The Harvard Careers in Construction Program (HCCP) provides training, resources, mentoring, work experience, and job search assistance in preparation for the Building Pathways Program and Building Trade Apprenticeships. HCCP aims to help participants secure gainful, long-term employment in the construction industry. Join us for an information session to learn more and apply!
Note: You must be an Allston, Brighton or Cambridge resident or Ed Portal member to participate....
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2019 Feb 27
Harvard Careers in Construction: Information Session #1
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave, Allston
Are you considering a career in the building trades but don't have any experience? The Harvard Careers in Construction Program (HCCP) provides training, resources, mentoring, work experience, and job search assistance in preparation for the Building Pathways Program and Building Trade Apprenticeships. HCCP aims to help participants secure gainful, long-term employment in the construction industry. Join us for an information session to learn more and apply!
Note: You must be an Allston, Brighton or Cambridge resident or Ed Portal member to participate...
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2019 Jan 22
Taxes for Artists - Evening Session
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
What can I deduct? Should I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my art a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio?
The Boston Foundation's Live Arts Boston program and the Harvard Ed Portal are proud to present a workshop with Hannah Cole, a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, Hannah founded Sunlight Tax to respond to the financial...
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2019 Jan 22
Taxes for Artists - Daytime Session
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
What can I deduct? Should I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my art a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio?
The Boston Foundation's Live Arts Boston program and the Harvard Ed Portal are proud to present a workshop with Hannah Cole, a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, Hannah founded Sunlight Tax to respond to the financial challenges of freelancers and small...
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2018 Oct 30
Making the Most of a Market
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
Participating in an arts market is not just an opportunity to show and sell, it’s also a way of expanding visibility for your work and making authentic connections with audiences. Make the most of your market experience by learning best practices for before, during, and after your event. This free workshop will help you:
• strengthen your outreach strategy through social media, e-marketing, and print materials;
• sharpen your planning process and develop a thoughtful presentation;
• discover how to capture the interest of your audience, make a...
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2018 Sep 26
Business Bootcamp for the Working Artist
9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
Who says there is no clear path to becoming a successful artist? This workshop demystifies the business steps artists take when starting their career or building their practice to the next level. Learn the eight most important things to get your art work out of the studio and into the hands of a buyer. This workshop is a condensed version of the popular Boston SCORE Business Bootcamp tailored specifically for artists.
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2018 Aug 07
Learning From Your Competition
9:30am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
One of the best ways to prepare for starting your own business is to understand how similar businesses operate. Sometimes they'll be your direct competitors, but often your best resource. It’s both easy and practical to learn what they’re doing by talking openly with the owners and managers of those businesses. Beyond that, there is an enormous amount of free information available online about competitors from business websites, trade associations, and government records.
In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to find owners and managers who will be happy to talk with you,...
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