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September 2019
Webinar – Protecting Your Brand Name and Logos: Trademark Basics
This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state and federal trademark “registration”; and how to avoid violating the trademark rights of others. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Create Your “Yes”
As an entrepreneur and business owner, there are times when others say “No”. Rejection is an element of the entrepreneurial journey. Angela Hutchinson will share her journey from an Engineer to a Writer, Producer, Casting Director, Talent Agent, Non-profit Founder, mother and wife. Come ready to listen and learn about strategies to overcome rejection and help create your own opportunities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Comience su negocio y Plan de Negocios
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: -Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. - Introducción a los modelos de negocio.…
Find out more »QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn: -How to set up their company file from scratch -How to create a quality chart of accounts -How to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts -How to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers,…
Find out more »Webinar – Grant Writing as a Funding Resource (SBIR/STTR Programs)
This webinar will present a brief overview of funding resources – SBIR/STTR Programs. We will also cover best practices in developing a skillset for grant writing, how to avoid pitfalls of grant writing and resources to develop grants. Grant writing is skill that can be learned! Grant funding provides a non-dilutive funding option for early stage technologies. With limited resources, startups bootstrap to maximize their resources. Federal grants can serve as great resource for financial help and access to other commercialization resources…
Find out more »Webinar – New Client Orientation
This webinar orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – What Are You Waiting For? Go Global!
Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: - Why go global? - the myths and opportunities - Identify indicators for your global market success - Understanding cultural differences - Sources of international marketing data - Consider partners for exporting REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: - Do I need an import license? - What are the necessary documents? - How to classify the merchandise - What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? - How can a licensed customs broker help your business? - What is the role of the…
Find out more »Webinar – Laws Across Borders: Legal Issues in International Transactions
This webinar will teach small businesses how to identify legal issues in international transactions. Attendees will learn commercial laws affecting cross-border deals; determining which law applies-domestic, foreign or international; liability and risk-shifting techniques; and strategies for resolving cross-border conflict and disputes without resorting to litigation. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Learn to Manage Commercial Business Risks – Insurance Options and More
Come ready to learn how to manage potential business risks using commercial business insurance options and more for new and existing businesses. o Learn Different Policy Types to Consider – Need to Have versus Nice to Have o Learn How to Evaluate Policy Options o Feel Free to Ask Questions REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect the company’s inventions, ideas and secrets. Attendees will learn the basics of trade secret law; the kinds of information that can be protected as a trade secret; confidentiality requirements; ownership issues; how to avoid losing trade secret protection; and how to avoid violating the trade secret rights of others. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2019
Webinar – Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for a Change
Take a break during your lunch and join this 5-week webinar series for a financial journey to learn: o (10/2) Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for a Change o (10/9) Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective o (10/16) Managing the Business Finances o (10/23) Financial Tools and Reports o (10/30) Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags Webinar - Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for…
Find out more »Redes Sociales para su negocio
Este es un taller básico en español para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »Webinar – Meetings, Minutes and Motions: Preparing Corporate Documents
This webinar will teach business owners of corporations and LLCs how to prepare basic corporate documents, such as statements of information; sending notices and holding director and shareholder meetings, preparing motions and minutes, voting requirements; and other corporate formalities required by the company’s bylaws, operating agreement or by law. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Take a break during your lunch and join this 5-week webinar series for a financial journey to learn: o (10/2) Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for a Change o (10/9) Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective o (10/16) Managing the Business Finances o (10/23) Financial Tools and Reports o (10/30) Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags Webinar - Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective (10/9) Have the idea for the…
Find out more »Plan de Negocio Simplificado Webinar
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: - Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. - Introducción a los modelos de…
Find out more »Webinar – Top E-commerce Metrics to Watch and How to Use Them to Drive More Sales
Learn the key E-commerce metrics you will need to grow your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – New Client Orientation
This webinar orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Disaster Preparedness: Planning for the Best
Thinking about the possibility of a natural or man-made disaster/event negatively impacting your business? Taking the time to prepare before the disaster/event is critical. Thinking through the steps to keep the business operating in an alternate location, virtually or through a combination of resources is key for business sustainability. Come ready to learn from Nicky Dare in a brief session on how prevention, preparedness and forward thinking can help prepare your business through: - Risk Management - Emergency Action - Disaster…
Find out more »Webinar – Managing the Business Finances
Take a break during your lunch and join this 5-week webinar series for a financial journey to learn: o (10/2) Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for a Change o (10/9) Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective o (10/16) Managing the Business Finances o (10/23) Financial Tools and Reports o (10/30) Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags Webinar - Managing the Business Finances (10/16) You may not have the financial expertise,…
Find out more »Webinar – Easy Ways to Screen Your Business Ideas
Have a few, several or many ideas for a business? Come ready to learn from Victor Benoun some tips on the steps you can take to help decide which ideas to explore. You’ll get the opportunity to test the tips and techniques during the webinar. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Get Your Online Store Ready for Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Attend this Webinar to learn key changes you will need to make to get your online store ready for the two biggest shopping days of the year. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Grant Writing as a Funding Resource (SBIR/STTR Programs)
This webinar will present a brief overview of funding resources – SBIR/STTR Programs. We will also cover best practices in developing a skillset for grant writing, how to avoid pitfalls of grant writing and resources to develop grants. Grant writing is skill that can be learned! Grant funding provides a non-dilutive funding option for early stage technologies. With limited resources, startups bootstrap to maximize their resources. Federal grants can serve as great resource for financial help and access to other commercialization resources…
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