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Using Video to Sell in Your Small Business

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How video can boost your marketing efforts Tips on how to produce videos that effectively promote your company Free webinar About Video has become a more important marketing tool, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when it helps develop conversations and emotional connections. This webinar offers tips on how to produce effective video marketing, with guidance…

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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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Efficient Business: Serving Customers and Saving Energy

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How improving your HVAC can save you money and energy while serving your customers Incentives, financing, and more for upgrading your HVAC system Free webinar About Improving the heating and cooling system at your business will not only save you money on your utilities, it will also improve the safety and comfort of your customers.…

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CCAT: Tour Your Advanced Manufacturing Center

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A virtual tour of CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center Learn more about the innovative technologies available at this center Free webinar About This 45-minute virtual tour takes a look at CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center in East Hartford. Attendees learn more about what's available at the center, including additive manufacturing, precision machining, and metrology and inspection. The…

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COVID Vaccine – A Legal Update for Manufacturers

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Manufacturers are considered essential frontline employees eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine Communicating with employees on this topic, whether to mandate the vaccine, and more Free webinar About Under Connecticut's COVID-19 vaccination plan, manufacturing workers are considered essential frontline employees eligible to receive the vaccine under the current Phase 1b. This webinar offers guidance for manufacturing…

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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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SBA Black History Month Online Panel

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An online panel discussion geared to Black entrepreneurs in recognition of Black History Month Advice on how to tap SBA resources that can assist with business recovery Free webinar About The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts an online panel discussion to help Black entrepreneurs access SBA programs and resources that can assist with business recovery.…

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WBDC/SBA Q&A: Applying for PPP

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Get the latest guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program Business professionals answer your questions Free webinar About Businesses can apply for new forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program through March 31. This webinar offers tips on the latest guidance, with professionals from the Women's Business Development Council and U.S. Small Business Administration on hand…

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New Haven Food Entrepreneur Showcase

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A showcase of the resources available to entrepreneurs in the food service industry Includes a sampling and feedback session on prototypes from the Connecticut Food Launchpad program Free, with optional purchase of at-home samplers About Attendees can learn about the resources available to entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the food service industry…

Financial Foundations: PPP Forgiveness

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Covers topics related to the forgiveness of PPP loans Learn more about eligibility, program changes, and necessary documentation Free webinar About Whether you've previously received a Paycheck Protection Program loan or are applying for one under the new round of funding, you'll want to understand the rules for forgiveness so you're not left with an…

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