A panel discussion aimed at small businesses offering child care and early learning services Find out what federal and state support is available Free webinar About Child care has become a more pressing workforce concern as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and small businesses offering child care services often struggle themselves to retain workers…
Insights on how to fund your business A presentation by the Women's Business Development Council and Small Business Administration Free webinar About Finding money to start your business is a critical but challenging part of entrepreneurship. This webinar features insights from the Women's Business Development Council and Small Business Administration on how to fund your…
A five-part series on starting a business Assessing a business idea, performing a SWOT analysis, marketing basics, and more Free webinars About This set of webinars covers the fundamentals of starting and running a small business. Attendees have the option of attending all five or only participating in individual events. Sessions include: April 5 -…
Learn more about strategies for drawing investors to your company What investors look for, finding the right one for your company, and more Free webinar About Generating investor interest in your business can give your business the financial boost it needs to grow and succeed. This webinar covers topics such as the different types of…
A session on how business owners can find grants and apply for them The required information, conveying your business story, and other key information Free event About This joint presentation of the Women's Business Development Council, Chelsea Groton Bank, and Foundry 66 offers information on how business owners can find grants and apply for them.…
Learn about the SBIR/STTR opportunities available at the National Science Foundation Funds available to support research and development efforts Free webinar About Through its participation in the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, the National Science Foundation offers $2 million in funding to support research and development efforts. This webinar offers…
How to rely on friends and family for business funding without creating legal or personal complications Proper investment types, federal and state securities laws, and more Free webinar About Friends and family are a common, and valuable, source of financial support when starting a business. However, you risk creating legal complications and ruining personal relationships…
For those looking to pitch a product or service to investors The 10 Ps to success, avoiding the pitfalls a typical entrepreneur falls into, and structuring a successful pitch Free webinar About If you have a product or service ready to go to market and are looking to pitch it to investors, this webinar is…
A half-day workshop on funding opportunities through the Department of Defense Preparing a proposal, branch-specific accelerated programs, and more Free webinar About This half-day workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs seeking an award through the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. The course covers how to prepare competitive…
Learn more about applying for funds through a CDFI Loan and support programs, and typical reasons why applications are turned down Free webinar About This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand how they can obtain financing through a community development financial institution. The session also covers what loan and support programs are…
A thorough look at the Department of Defense's SBIR/STTR programs Helps entrepreneurs understand the program requirements before applying Free webinar About The Department of Defense is actively looking to contract with high technology small businesses with the research and development capabilities that can provide solutions for the department's mission-driven national security needs. This session provides…
How regulation crowdfunding can help you acquire funds for your company The different types of crowdfunding available, choosing and managing your funding portal, and more Free webinar About This webinar explores the issue of regulation crowdfunding as a source of funding for your company. Topics covered include the different types of available crowdfunding, their advantages…
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