Managing Your Business Before, During & After the Holiday Season

The holiday season can bring more customers and sales opportunities, but it can also mean higher expenses, unpredictable demand, and challenges keeping money flowing through your business.

Join Change Labs for a free virtual workshop with Business Coach Duane Humeyestewa to explore practical ways to prepare your business for seasonal sales, manage expenses, and make the most of opportunities before, during, and after the holiday rush.

Whether you're selling at holiday markets, taking custom orders, offering services, or preparing for a busy season, this session will help you think through how to:

• Plan promotions and reach customers during seasonal sales periods.

• Prepare inventory, supplies, or services for changing demand.

• Manage expenses and keep track of money coming in and going out.

• Understand which sales are actually making your business money.

• Plan for slower periods after the holiday season.

• Build on seasonal sales to encourage repeat customers and more consistent income.

We'll also talk about what happens after the busy season, from managing leftover inventory to reviewing sales and preparing for what's next.

This workshop is for Native entrepreneurs, small business owners, artists, vendors, and anyone looking to better manage seasonal sales and cash flow. Whether you're just getting started or have been in business for years, you're welcome to join.

Facilitator: Duane Humeyestewa, Change Labs Business Coach & NSBCI Technical Assistance Coordinator

Thursday, November 19, 2026

12:00 PM MST (Navajo Nation & Hopi Time)

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: Free and open to the community

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and explore ideas you can put to work in your own business. You're welcome to bring information about your products, pricing, or past sales if you'd like to follow along with your own examples.