Schedule Your First Meeting
Returning & Already Have a Login?
New, or it’s been a while?
Schedule with a Business or Accounting Advisor (below) if you are new, or you are returning after a long break (over 1 year).
AFTER BOOKING: You’ll receive a login and Trial GroundWork Membership. Log in to schedule follow-up meetings and access additional resources.
DURING THE MEETING: We’ll learn more about your business, provide professional advice, and help you understand which programs, services, and resources may be a good fit for you.
To Schedule:
Click Book
Select Advisor or First Available
Select Time
Fill out form
Click Confirm Appointment
Wait for confirmation page. If a confirmation screen does not load, check to make sure you filled out all required fields, then click Confirm Appointment again.
You will receive a confirmation email after a successful booking. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your booking did not complete.
Email tech@livelihoodnw.org if you have difficulties booking.
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FAQs
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When you schedule your first meeting, you’ll answer a few intake questions so your advisor can better understand your business before you meet.
After booking, you’ll also receive access to a free 45-day GroundWork Membership trial, which includes:
Additional advising meetings during your trial period
Access to the Learning Library with business videos and resources
Workshop discounts
You can apply for a full year of GroundWork at anytime. GroundWork is FREE to those eligible for sponsorship.
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In your meeting, your advisor may help you:
Clarify your next business priority
Talk through a challenge or decision
Identify useful programs, workshops, or resources
Understand whether Groundwork or another Livelihood NW service may be a good next step
The purpose of the first meeting is to get you some immediate answers & assistance, build a relationship with our team, assess your needs, create a support plan, and connect you with additional services, resources, and programs as needed.
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Your trial gives you a chance to experience Groundwork before applying for ongoing support.
To continue after the 45-day trial, you’ll need to complete the Groundwork application. This application helps us understand your business, confirm eligibility, and meet reporting requirements for the grant-funded services we provide.
Because many of our services are grant-funded, we ask for business information that helps us confirm eligibility, understand your needs, and report the impact of our work to funders.
If you you are not eligible for a sponsored GroundWork membership, you may be invited to an optional paid membership, if capacity permits.
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If you are returning after a break and do not have a login or your 45-day trial membership has expired, feel free to schedule another “first meeting” or email anyone on our team if you have questions.
Obtenga más información sobre las herramientas y recursos disponibles para ayudarte a iniciar, mantener o hacer crecer su negocio o idea.
Your Trial GroundWork Member Dashboard
Use your Thinkific login to sign in to your dashboard
After you book your first meeting and receive a login, you can access your Livelihood NW benefits in one place.
Trial GroundWork Members GET ACCESS TO:
Scheduling business advising or bookkeeping support
Learning Library of recorded learning sessions & workshops
Live Workshop discount codes
Program-specific resources & course materials
Link to apply for a full year of GroundWork (FREE for eligible applicants)
+More if you are an Oregon Women’s Business Center Member
everything in one place
Videos for skill building anytime
A community to connect with*
Schedule One-on-one advising
*The Business Community is not available to Trial GroundWork Members. Only available to full GroundWork Members and Oregon Women’s Business Center Members
Plus Workshop Discounts & More
Having trouble logging in? Check out this page for some tips and troubleshooting, or email tech@livelihoodnw.org.