Business

2024 Feb 29

Book Launch Event--The Everything Token

6:00pm to 7:15pm

Location: 

Virtual -- registration required for zoom link

Book launch for The Everything Token: How NFTs and Web3 Will Transform the Way We Buy, Sell, and Create, written by Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers.

During this event, the authors will; • Demystify NFTs, blockchains, and web3 in simple terms; explaining what they are and why they're valuable; • Explain how NFTs enable new markets by allowing people to...

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2024 Jan 31

Business Builders with Lawyers for Civil Rights | BizGrow

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

This presentation will introduce attendees to Lawyers for Civil Rights | BizGrow and explain how to receive free legal assistance for your small business. You'll be provided useful legal information on some of the most common legal issues that small businesses owners face, including entity formation, contracts, intellectual property, and employment matters. Questions are encouraged.

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2024 Jan 29

Career Cafe

11:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Career Café is a drop-in space for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to leverage resources provided by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Move your career or business ahead in the company of like-minded peers! You can work independently on your own laptop or use one of ours, either in a group or with staff from Harvard Talent Acquisition, our in-house career coaches, or with a small business mentor from SCORE Boston!

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2024 Jan 08

Moving from Fear to a Growth Mindset

5:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Embrace the New Year's potential for growth! Change often brings fear, especially in professional and organizational contexts. Are you or your organization experiencing:

  • Anxiety about professional advancement or organizational changes?
  • Uncertainty regarding restructuring, transformation, or other institutional changes?
  • Irritation, low morale, or disengagement since the announcements of changes?
  • Complaints or concerns about upcoming annual reviews, new systems/processes, or operational changes?
  • Feelings of...
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2024 Jan 17

Business Builders: Financial Foundations for Business Success

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Join our workshop designed to empower entrepreneurs—both those just starting and those already in business—with essential financial skills. Led by industry experts, you'll build a strong understanding of financial management principles and master the art of creating budgets that maximize resources for ongoing growth.

With a focus on long-term profitability and sustainability, this workshop empowers entrepreneurs to make informed financial decisions. Gain valuable insights into preparing your business for funding opportunities and positioning it for growth and investment....

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2023 Dec 04

Ferrari: Shifting to Carbon Neutrality – A Live Cold Call Podcast Interview

9:00am to 10:00am

Location: 

Harvard Business School—Online

Live Cold Call podcast interview with host Brian Kenny, HBS Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, case author Professor Raffaella Sadun, and Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna.

Join us in the Live Online Classroom as our virtual studio audience for this special live podcast event to discuss the "Ferrari: Shifting to Carbon Neutrality" case and its lessons. We'll reserve time at the end for your questions.

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2023 Dec 06

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop Series with Kurt Faustin

Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Dec 13 2023 .
6:00pm to 7:30pm

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

What is a business plan if you do not have the confidence to execute it? How much does your marketing plan matter if you are battling imposter syndrome? For years, entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs have been taught the logistics of running a business, but how can we be more successful? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of small businesses in the U.S. end up failing within a year. After five years, around 50% fail. The numbers are even worse for black and brown entrepreneurs. It is time that we change this.

This December 6 and 13, we are...

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2023 Dec 04

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Change

5:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Have you or your organization experienced what feels like an emotional rollercoaster due to any of the following factors?

  • Multiple transformations within the organization
  • Restructurings, new IT systems, and/or new processes
  • Figuring out how to work in hybrid teams
  • Lay-offs, supply chain disruptions, and more

We all react to change in different ways based on how the organization and its leaders are directing the change, our upbringing and life experiences, and our mindset. With all that being said, most of...

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2023 Nov 15

Marketing Your Business During the Holiday Season (with SCORE)

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Are you ready to market your business during the holiday season? This time of year brings heightened consumer demand, and so it's essential to stand out and capture the hearts (and wallets) of your target audience. Join us for an exciting and informative event where we'll provide you with the tools and tactics to make your business shine during this festive season.

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2023 Nov 15

Makers Market: Vending 101

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Location: 

Artisans Asylum, 96 Holton St., Boston

Sharing your art with different communities should be a fun and exciting experience, but it is often filled with stress and anxiety. What should you have on your table display? How do you get customers to stop and buy something? Where do you find sales? How much money do you need to get started? How do you turn your sales into repeat customers? How much inventory do you need to get started?

At this workshop, local art vendor Katiana Rodriguez of Boogie Down Baby shares the tried and true tricks she’s gained through exhibiting in the Boston art community, including tips and...

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2023 Nov 27

Career Cafe

11:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Career Café is a drop-in space for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to leverage resources provided by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Move your career or business ahead in the company of like-minded peers! You can work independently on your own laptop or use one of ours, either in a group or with staff from Harvard Talent Acquisition, our in-house career coaches, or with a small business mentor from SCORE Boston!

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2023 Nov 29

Business Builders: Empowering Business Growth (with Small Business Strong)

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Explore the world of small business development with a special focus on the valuable support from Small Business Strong!

In this workshop, we'll show you the many ways Massachusetts small business owners can get help, from expert advice to finding grants and connecting with financial opportunities. You'll also learn about how to use Boston's business resources, get involved in local initiatives, and discover practical tips for success in today's changing business world.

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2023 Nov 08

PON Live! Book Talk: Resolving the Parthenon Marbles Dispute

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation—Online

The dispute between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles has been ongoing for years. It relates to the ancient sculptures taken from the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis by men working for British Ambassador Lord Elgin in the early 19th century. Greece wants them back, and has made restitution a central part of the country’s international cultural policy since the 1980s, but the British Museum and the UK government have continually rebuffed Greek demands.

The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics, by Alexander Herman,...

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2023 Nov 01

Harvard ManageMentor: Strategic Thinking for Small Businesses

Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Nov 29 2023 except Wed Nov 22 2023.
5:30pm to 6:45pm

5:30pm to 6:45pm
5:30pm to 6:45pm
5:30pm to 6:45pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal—Online

Owning or managing a business or nonprofit requires creativity and intuition. Ask yourself, "Have I developed a vision for my organization that will keep it relevant, growing, generating income, and competitive?" To help position your company for long-term success, you need to think strategically.

The Harvard Ed Portal is pleased to offer Allston-Brighton and Cambridge residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs this valuable four-part virtual workshop series. Discover how to add value by thinking big, challenging your assumptions, and identifying threats and opportunities...

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2023 Oct 25

Business Builders: Gaining Access to Capital for Businesses with Eastern Bank

12:30pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Join us on Wednesday, October 25, for Business Builders: How to Gain Access to Capital for Small Businesses with Eastern Bank.

In this session you will learn:

  • Loan and financing options available to small businesses
  • Tips on ways to determine which funding options are best for your business
  • Key factors that lenders consider when reviewing the loans

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