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November 2023
Marketing 101
Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: How to choose your target group(s) How to communicate with your target(s) Market Definition Market Segmentation Competitive Analysis Company Branding Online (SEO) and Offline Marketing Register Here
Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Topic: Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. Joining the SDVOSB program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic…
Starting Your Small Business
Do you want to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? Maybe you have people ready to buy your products, or customers ready to sign up for your services, but you're not sure how to start getting paid. You may have an idea what your concept is but you're not sure if it will make a profitable company. Navigating the ins and outs of creating a business…
GovCon 101: Creating a Capabilities Statement
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small business offices, you must first create a winning capability statement. This is the most importing marketing piece you will create for your business. A properly…
Success Through e-Commerce
This session will cover: The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this! The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs. How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns. A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration - a day…
Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics – A Step by Step Guide
Please join as we guide you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard, complete with relevant metrics, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early stage companies, growth, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : See what business dashboards look like Understand why a “scorecard” is important Become familiar with the principles that guide your 1st dashboard draft Know…
Payment Processing
This one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. Learning Outcomes: Choosing a Processor - What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards. Visa/MC Interchange - Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you. Gift Card Programs - Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so, learn how to set one…
December 2023
Becoming an Airbnb Entrepreneur
It is predicted that by the year 2025, one in five people will use vacation rentals at least once a year. Is this booming business right for you? We’ll discuss what is involved in operating a successful vacation rental business, what options are available, and what steps to take to get started. We’ll also provide a digital guidebook with key points from the webinar and helpful links to informational resources. Register Here
Starting Your Small Business
Do you want to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? Maybe you have people ready to buy your products, or customers ready to sign up for your services, but you're not sure how to start getting paid. You may have an idea what your concept is but you're not sure if it will make a profitable company. Navigating the ins and outs of creating a business…
F.A.S.T. – Money
Understanding the money side of the business is crucial for sustainability and growth. This workshop equips you with the essential knowledge you need to navigate financial avenues like: • Access to Capital • Business Loans and Grants • Investments and Bootstrapping • Building Business Credit • Crafting a Loan Package Whether you're still mapping out your business idea or looking to scale, gaining financial literacy through this workshop can make all the difference in ensuring your business’s long-term success. Register…