Guidance on applying for a bank loan Understanding your ability to take on debt and lender assessment criteria Free webinar About Entrepreneurs who aren't sure where they should start when looking for a bank loan can receive guidance through this webinar. Topics covered include assessing your ability to take on new debt and what criteria…
Deciding if entrepreneurship is right for you Assessing your business concept and finding the right resources Free webinar About Are you thinking about going into business for yourself, or do you have a business idea you'd like to develop? This webinar helps you explore the idea of entrepreneurship and determine if it's right for you.…
Coping with the tight labor market many businesses are experiencing Choosing the right candidates, extending an attractive offer, and more Free webinar About Even as the United States remains millions of jobs below its pre-pandemic levels, employers are struggling to fill open positions. This webinar explores how businesses can cope with a tight labor market…
The process involved in onboarding new employees Tips for companies that are making their first hires or looking to improve their practices Free bilingual webinar About Hiring an employee is more than just giving them a key to your business and putting them on the schedule. This webinar covers all the steps involved in successfully…
A six-part series helping entrepreneurs develop a plan for launching their business Virtual courses supported by a peer-to-peer environment, online tools, and decision worksheets Admission fee required About A six-part series for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture stage, the Business Concept Clinic from the Women's Business Development Council begins on Sept. 7 covers the basic fundamentals…
Evaluating your business idea to see if it is feasible or needs to be improved A regular course from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular offering from the Women's Business Development Center, this program helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas. The session covers how to assess an idea to see if it is…
A monthly Q&A session on topics of interest to women entrepreneurs Updates on federal COVID-19 programs, PPP loan forgiveness, and women-owned small business certification Free webinar About Each month, representatives from the Women's Business Development Center and U.S. Small Business Administration hold a question and answer session on topics of current interest to women entrepreneurs.…
Guidance on the use of stabilization funds through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood A session for small or mid-sized child care centers Free webinar About A webinar directed at small or mid-sized child care centers with five to 50 employees, this session offers guidance on how to use relief funds from the Connecticut Office…
Highlights two finalists in the Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation awards Panelists share insights on building a business and creating innovative opportunities for women Free webinar About This webinar highlights two finalists in the Entrepreneurial Innovation & Leadership category of the Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation honors. Gunjan Bhardwaj is the founder and…
A two-part course on improving your personal financial management Topics include your relationship with money, credit score, and debt and risk management Free webinar About This two-part course, taking place on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23, explores how you can improve your personal financial management. The first course examines how your thinking about money influences…
Many small businesses are establishing COVID-19 vaccine or mask mandates Learn more about the issues surrounding these rules and what to do when workers or customers refuse to abide by them Free webinar About President Joe Biden is seeking a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees, and many companies have voluntarily…
Strategies for attracting the best talent as businesses struggle with finding qualified job candidates Writing a good job posting, asking the right interview questions, and more Free event About Businesses have been facing greater challenges in attracting new employees for open positions, and companies with a solid recruitment strategy will have a competitive advantage in…
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