Upgrade Your Financial Future with Level Up!

At Level Up Project, we are committed to enhancing the financial literacy skills of individuals from underserved communities, nonprofit organizations and small business owners. Our workshops are designed to provide essential financial knowledge and practical skills to ensure long-term organizational and personal financial health. Join us for our free workshops and take the first step towards mastering financial literacy!

Upcoming
Workshop

So, You Want to Start A Business?

What: An overview of the basic steps to start your own business in Texas.

Who: Latisha Ilhan of The Level Up Project

When: January 31, 2025
12 PM CT or 6:30pm CT

Where: Zoom

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 FAQs

  • Financial Literacy 101

    • Financial literacy is crucial for thriving in today's world, yet it's not equally accessible to all.

    • A 2021 study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority showed declining financial literacy among American adults, especially those under 39.

    • Socioeconomic, gender, and political barriers contribute to disparities in financial literacy.

    • Access to financial literacy reduces fraud vulnerability and helps break generational cycles of poverty.

    • Sign up for this workshop to learn how to Level Up your personal finances.

    Nonprofit Finance Introduction

    • Proper financial infrastructure is essential for successful nonprofit operations.

    • Clean financials demonstrate transparency and make it easier to report back to funders.

    • Key aspects include appropriate accounting software, functional expense positions, and robust policies.

    So you want to Start a Business?

    • Overview of common business types: DBA, LLC, C Corp, S Corp, Nonprofit, Partnerships.

    • Importance of segregating personal and business funds.

    • Steps to secure a business name and the necessity of insurance.

    • Considerations for using a business address and bookkeeping methods.

  • You can sign up by clicking the link to fill out the Zoom registration form. Latisha Ilhan directly at Latisha@leveluptx.org.

  • Yes, all our workshops are free of charge for participants.

  • Yes, all workshops are offered online via Zoom to ensure accessibility for everyone.

  • Yes, all online workshops will be recorded and made available to registered participants.

  • For more information, please contact our Latisha Ilhan at Latisha@leveluptx.org.

  • Yes, we just ask that in exchange for sponsorship you help us promote on your social media pages and email. Please contact Latisha Ilhan to learn more at Latisha@leveluptx.org.