In this workshop, small business owners will learn how to:

1. Rebuild Relationship with Money and Financial Stress

Financial stress is one of the most common and least discussed challenges entrepreneurs face.

We will explore:

• How money mindset influences business decisions
• How to separate emotional reactions from sound financial strategy
• Creating clarity and confidence around cash flow
• How to reduce financial anxiety while staying grounded in real numbers

2.  Navigate Stress That Cannot Be Controlled

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs will learn:

• Techniques to regulate stress in high-pressure moments
• Structured decision-making tools during uncertainty
• How to move from reactive responses to intentional leadership
• Practical resilience strategies for unpredictable business seasons

3. Create Boundaries That Protect Peace and Energy

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

We will cover:

• Identifying hidden energy drains within business operations
• Setting boundaries confidently and without guilt
• Designing work rhythms that support long-term sustainability
• Protecting mental and emotional capacity while growing a business

In this workshop, small business owners will learn how to:

1. Rebuild Relationship with Money & Financial Stress

Financial stress is one of the most common and least discussed challenges

entrepreneurs face.

We will explore:

• How money mindset influences business decisions
• How to separate emotional reactions from sound financial strategy
• Creating clarity and confidence around cash flow
• How to reduce financial anxiety while staying grounded in real numbers

2.  Navigate Stress That Cannot Be Controlled

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing

challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs will learn:

• Techniques to regulate stress in high-pressure moments
• Structured decision-making tools during uncertainty
• How to move from reactive responses to intentional leadership
• Practical resilience strategies for unpredictable business seasons

3. Create Boundaries That Protect Peace & Energy

Market shifts, changing customer behavior, economic uncertainty, and staffing

challenges are part of entrepreneurship.

We will cover:

• Identifying hidden energy drains within business operations
• Setting boundaries confidently and without guilt
• Designing work rhythms that support long-term sustainability
• Protecting mental and emotional capacity while growing a business

We'll cover eligible project types, application tips, and share examples of successful preservation efforts.

Deadline to Apply for 2027 CPA Funds:

Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

This workshop helps artists, makers, and creatives confidently identify as small business owners so they can more easily access small business and City resources, including technical assistance, capital readiness support, contracting and procurement opportunities, and other business services.

In this action-based session, you'll learn what banks, funders, and the City actually look for in your financials - and how to ensure your books support growth, compliance, and opportunity. Attendees will receive practical tools, readiness checklists, and real-world guidance to help move from disorganized finances to capital access confidence.

Join the Boston Public Library's Special Collections for a talk from scholar Dr. Leon Jackson entitled David Walker’s Declaration of Independence: Building Community and Fighting Racism in Antebellum African American Boston as part of the on-going commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. When it first appeared in Boston 1829, David Walker’s Appeal struck terror into the hearts of white Americans North and South. Using a wide variety previously unexamined manuscripts, this talk reexamines the composition, publication, and circulation of the Appeal, focusing on the Boston community that often supported but sometimes thwarted his work.

The "Your Team Matters Workshop Series" is a three-part, virtual, technical assistance workshop series aimed focused on assisting small businesses with hiring staff led by Amaru. Workshops take place May 5, 6, and 7 at 10 am via Zoom.

Workshop topics will include:

• How to write job descriptions and source candidates
• How to create compelling copy to attract talent using flyers or other media
• How to interview candidates
• How to create a compelling resume to apply for small business funding

The "Your Team Matters Workshop Series" is a three-part, virtual, technical assistance workshop series aimed focused on assisting small businesses with hiring staff led by Amaru. Workshops take place May 5, 6, and 7 at 10 am via Zoom.

Workshop topics will include:

• How to write job descriptions and source candidates
• How to create compelling copy to attract talent using flyers or other media
• How to interview candidates
• How to create a compelling resume to apply for small business funding