An overview of the benefits and disadvantages of the six types of business structures Tradeoffs you might have to make, considerations in changing your business structure, and more Free webinar About When starting a company, the business structure is a crucial consideration. This webinar explores the six different kinds of business structure to choose from,…
An update on the Department of Defense's new cybersecurity certification process A guide on how suppliers can become certified Free webinar About The Department of Defense has implemented a change from NIST 800-171 to a new CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). This webinar covers the rationale for this change and what suppliers need to prepare…
Learn about financing options and how to develop a plan to fund your startup Applying for a loan, crowdfunding, and more Free webinar About This webinar aims to make entrepreneurs more aware of the financing options available to them and what course of action they should take to fund their business. Topics covered include applying…
Get a sense of the small business lending process from the lender's perspective An overview of lending principles and policies business owners should be aware of Free webinar About To improve your chances of getting a small business loan, it's helpful to understand the process from the lender's perspective. This event covers these lending principles…
How non-contact inspection can help manufacturers speed up production and ease inspection bottlenecks For quality inspectors, quality managers, supervisors, and business owners Free event About This in-person training, led by CCAT principal engineer Nasir Mannan, helps manufacturers learn how to speed up their production, ease inspection bottlenecks, and use non-contact technologies to reduce errors. The…
Tips on how to develop a branding strategy For any small business owner, but presented in partnership with an arts nonprofit Free webinar About Offered in partnership with the Connecticut Dance Alliance, this webinar looks at the importance of branding to small business marketing strategy. Attendees will learn how to develop a brand strategy that…
Evaluating and improving your business idea A regular offering from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular event hosted by the Women's Business Development Council, this session helps entrepreneurs evaluate their business idea to see if it is feasible. The event also helps entrepreneurs to modify their ideas to be successful.
Newly introduced portal from SBA allows PPP borrowers with smaller loans to seek direct forgiveness Sessions provide an overview of the portal and answer questions Free webinars About The U.S. Small Business Administration has debuted a portal allowing Paycheck Protection Program borrowers with loans of $150,000 or less to seek forgiveness directly through the agency.…
Gig economy arrangements have blurred the divide between employees and independent contractors Learn how to define your workforce and avoid costly misclassification errors Free webinar About The growth of the gig economy has blurred the divide between employees and independent contractors, raising thorny issues on subjects such as workers' rights, compensation, and taxation. This webinar…
An overview of the federal government's SBIR/STTR programs Learn more about participating agencies, eligibility requirements, and more Free webinar About The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs offer $4 billion in capital each year to small businesses specializing in innovative products and services. This webinar what the 11 participating…
A quarterly event for small businesses looking to gain an edge in the federal marketplace Experts discuss the details of five programs Free webinar About Every quarter, the SBA Mentor-Protege Program hosts a Community of Practice event to assist all small businesses looking to get in edge in the federal marketplace. This quarter's event includes…
The SBIR/STTR requirements for a Phase I NIH proposal Specific aims, research strategy, and more Free webinar About This webinar focuses on the SBIR/STTR requirements for a Phase I proposal to the National Institutes of Health. Learn more about specific aims and research strategy as well as the necessary supporting documentation.
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