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Making Cents of Your Idea

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Determining whether your business idea is economically feasible Tips to adapt your idea so it will be profitable Free webinar About You’ve got an idea for a business, but will it be able to turn a profit? This webinar helps you evaluate whether your idea is a viable concept, and also offers tips for adapting…

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How to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit Organization

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Learn the unique aspects of starting a nonprofit organization Recruiting volunteers, fundraising, managing a board and staff, and more Free webinar About Launching a nonprofit organization shares many of the steps required to start a for-profit business, but has its own unique considerations as well. This webinar covers topics such as how a nonprofit is…

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Get to Know SHPO

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An overview of the State Historic Preservation Office Offers opportunities for revitalizing historic properties and communities throughout Connecticut Free webinar About This webinar offers an overview of the State Historic Preservation Office, which administers a range of state and federal programs to identify, register, and protect the buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects that comprise…

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Expand to New Markets with Small Business International Shipping

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Expanding to an international market can greatly increase your sales, but can also be a difficult process to navigate Learn about international services, customs, duties and taxes, and more Free webinar About Small business owners often limit their sales efforts to local or regional markets, but e-commerce opens up the possibility for shipping their products…

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Managing Your Business Finances with QuickBooks

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How to use QuickBook to set up a business Explains the Chart of Accounts and its critical importance in the correct use of QuickBooks Free webinar About Anyone who has started a business has bills to pay, customer sales to track, and taxes to file. This webinar explains how QuickBooks can assist with the process,…

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Leadership Skills for New Businesses

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Leadership skills are critical for the success of any small business Find out what it takes to build and sustain a venture, and attract investor attention Free webinar About No matter what kind of small business you are and what kind of financing you're using, your company's success depends on leadership. If you don't have…

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Chamber Forum with Congressman Jim Himes

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A special session with Congressman Jim Himes Gain insight into various issues and opportunities facing to state and country Admission event About Congressman Jim Himes offers insight into various issues and opportunities facing to state and country, and how people most effectively move forward from the pandemic. Attendees will also be encouraged to ask questions…

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WBDC/SBA Q&A: Applying For PPP

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The latest information on PPP loan applications and COVID-19 relief Trusted professionals answer questions on the program Free webinar About This session offers the latest updates on the new COVID-19 relief package as well as the Paycheck Protection Program. Join to have your questions answered by trusted WBDC and SBA professionals. About the presenters Catherine…

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KeyBank Workshop Series: Time Management

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A workshop offering tips on improving your day-to-day efficiency Identify the tasks that take up the most time each day and develop strategies to get those hours back Free webinar About It's a problem countless entrepreneurs have encountered: so much to do, and so little time. If you feel like there aren't enough hours in…

Let’s Talk: Thinking Globally, Contracting Locally

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Strategies for winning business-to-government contracts Finding opportunities, discovering the right projects, and more Free webinar About This session explores how you can position your company for business-to-government contracts. Topics covered will include searching for opportunities, strategies for pursuing the right projects, and best practices for the process of contract success. About the presenters Kathryn Hebert…

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MEWS+ Presents: “The Four Pillars of Success”

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How to identify the clients who will be the best fit for what your company offers For those building a strategy to target their company's services to clients Free webinar About The Middletown Entrepreneurs Work Space (MEWS+) offers tips for developing strategies that are best suited for your business's services. The session covers topics such…

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Virtual: Regional Economic Outlook

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A look at the economic outlook for the central Connecticut region Input from state and private officials Admission event About This webinar looks at the regional economic outlook for central Connecticut. The event will cover how business owners managed the COVID-19 crisis as well as what is in store for the state this year. The…