How to create a "government friendly" capability statement For companies soliciting their work or responding to bid opportunities Free webinar About This webinar covers offers guidance on crafting capability statement when soliciting your company to government agencies and prime contractors or responding to bid opportunities. The session covers key areas needed to take a "government…
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…
Opportunities in the National Science Foundation's SBIR program Helps startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services Free webinar About This webinar serves as an introduction to the National Science Foundation's SBIR program, which provides an opportunity for startups and small businesses to transform their ideas into marketable products and services.…
An open forum discussion Topics include PPP forgiveness, the change in presidential administrations, and Connecticut's new Paid Family and Medical Leave withholdings Free webinar About This open forum discussion, moderated by Omar Nashishibi of The Franklin Partnership, covers topics such as Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness, the changing of presidential administrations, Connecticut's paid FMLA withholding, and…
Learn how to take advantage of bid opportunities presented by cities and towns Focuses on opportunities in the Fairfield County region Free webinar About Cities and towns regularly put out opportunities for local companies to do contract work, opening up new opportunities for your company. This webinar covers topics such as registering as a vendor,…
Sales can be an intimidating part of starting and running a business Learn the principles involved in successful sales and how you can build your confidence Free webinar About Even if they have a sound business idea and plan, entrepreneurs may worry that they won't be good enough at sales to be successful. This webinar…
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…
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…
A three-part workshop on how to use QuickBooks to manage your company finances Setting up QuickBooks, understanding bookkeeping functions, and more Admission event About This three-part, hands-on workshop provides guidance on how businesses can manage their finances using QuickBooks. Topics covered include setting up QuickBooks, understanding bookkeeping functions, handling money in/money out, banking, payroll, and…
Insights and strategies on how to improve your business's exports Resources for taking your sales global Free webinar About Celebrating the impact of Small Business Development Centers in helping small businesses grow their exports, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade and the SBDC Network present a webinar on the insights, strategies, and…
Explore the impact of women-owned businesses and how the right network can strengthen your business A WBDC Blue Stream event Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council joins this session to celebrate Women's History Month and explore the impact of women-owned businesses, including how the right networking group can strengthen your business through building…
For woman-owned small business or investors Provides more information on SBIR/STTR programs Free webinar About An informal gathering for women-owned small businesses or investors to learn more about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The webinar includes advice from expert guest speakers Sydney Lienemann and Brittany Sickler on acquiring…
An informational session on the WOSB Federal Contracting Program Eligibility, finding contract opportunities, and more Free webinar About For 10 years, the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program has been working to help women entrepreneurs be more competitive in the federal marketplace. This session covers numerous topics related to the program, including eligibility, where to…
How videos, GIFs, and other motion can impact your content marketing Includes a look at best practices and digital tools Free webinar About This webinar provides an advanced, high-level look at how motion in content marketing (through videos, GIFs, and more) can have a major impact. The event includes a discussion of the best practices…
Deciding whether to boost your capital or ramp up your sales Learn the pros and cons of each approach Free webinar About Raising capital by seeking investors or loans is an important part of starting a company, but entrepreneurs should also be prepared to ramp up their sales strategy as well to boost revenues. How…
Conquer your fear of public speaking Tips on improving or updating your presentations Free webinar About Fear of public speaking is a common phobia, but this task is essential for entrepreneurs presenting to potential investors and clients. This webinar guides participants through how they can get over their fear, improve their oral presentations, or polish…
An overview of the SBA's new Ascent platform for women entrepreneurs Learn how this digital learning tool can assist your business Free webinar About As part of its efforts to expand resources available to women entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently introduced Ascent, a digital platform providing education and resources. This brief webinar gives…
Network building has become more challenging during the pandemic but remains a critical part of business success The tools to succeed in relationship development, leveraging social media and virtual events, and more Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult to maintain professional relationships, but these networks are crucial for the success…
Inadequate access to technology is often a major concern for minority-owned businesses in the Hartford area Discover resources available to overcome this problem Free webinar About For many minority-owned businesses in the greater Hartford area, inadequate technology access is a major concern. This event discusses how the problem relates to other challenges facing communities of…
Using the Stage, Story, and Scale method to extend your reach Presenting a clear, compelling message and finding the best platforms for your company Free webinar About By using the Stage, Story, and Scale method, companies can achieve greater reach than they ever thought possible. This webinar is directed at entrepreneurs, organizations, and nonprofits looking…
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