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.
A broad overview of contracting opportunities available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Aquaculture, rural development, biofuels, and other research areas Free webinar About In participating in the Small Business Innovation Research program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is interested in any high-quality research that affects agriculture. Focus areas include aquaculture, forests, rural development, biofuels,…
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…
Part of a member-hosted webinar series on gas distribution systems Discussion on hose source applications and factors influencing hose selection Free webinar About Part of an ongoing member-hosted webinar series on gas distribution systems, this session covers applications used from the hose source. It also discusses materials, pressure rating, and other factors that influence hose…
Best hiring practices and strategies to improve your manufacturing talent Part of a monthly webinar series on topics of interest to Connecticut manufacturers Free webinars About Occurring on the first Thursday of the month, the Connecticut Manufacturers Webinar Series addresses topics of interest to local manufacturers. September's session focuses on ways manufacturers can improve their…
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