Understanding what lenders look for when considering a business loan application Take the necessary actions to increase your chances of approval Free webinar About the event For many small businesses, getting a business loan is a crucial piece of starting or expanding a company. This webinar offers insight into what a lender considers when reviewing…
A panel discussion on issues facing family businesses Topics include technology developments and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected succession plans Free webinar About Family-owned businesses must not only pay attention to their current operations, but also stay true to their roots while preparing to pass on the business sometime in the future. The COVID-19…
Understanding your company's value is critical when selling your business Learn about the concepts of valuing a business and what you can do to improve your company's worth Free webinar About Many business owners hope to one day sell their company for a tidy profit, but planning is essential to make sure this can be…
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.…
When bankruptcy may be a helpful step for small business owners An overview of how the process works, including consequences and recent legal changes Free webinar About As numerous small businesses facing difficulty with their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, some business owners may consider bankruptcy as a necessary step. This webinar covers how the…
How to prepare for exiting a business you own Strategies for maximizing cash flow from business sale proceeds while lowering taxes and tax rates Free webinar About Every business owner must be prepared to leave their company at some point, whether through sale or retirement. This webinar explores the exit strategies available to business owners,…
Hear from sustainable food tech entrepreneur Rosemary Ostfeld Part of the WBDC's Blue Stream program Free webinar About As part of the Women's Business Development Council's Blue Stream program for individuals in the Blue Economy, this webinar shares the story of Rosemary Ostfeld, PhD. Ostfeld is the founder of Healthy PlanEat, a sustainable food startup…
A look at the issues surrounding a business transition Coping with intended and unintended events, valuing the business, and more Free for CBIA members and CONNSTEP clients About This webinar focuses on the key elements that affect a business transition and how the tools a company uses can assist with their goals for the future.…
Lacking a partnership agreement, or having an inadequate one, can create serious problems in a business Learn what topics should be addressed in any legal agreement Free webinar About Having a partner or partners can help ease the process of financing and managing a business, but it can also lead to serious discord if disagreements…
How to be prepared when you want to sell or exit your company Understanding the hidden value of your business, preparing your company for sale, and more Free webinar About If you've been contemplating whether to sell your business, pursue a merger or acquisition, or otherwise exit your company, this webinar can help you prepare…
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