Deciding whether to boost your capital or ramp up your sales Learn the pros and cons of each approach Free webinar About Raising capital by seeking investors or loans is an important part of starting a company, but entrepreneurs should also be prepared to ramp up their sales strategy as well to boost revenues. How…
Provides information on both traditional and alternative financing options for startups A CEDF partner event Free webinar About A look at the traditional and alternative financing options open to entrepreneurs, including angel investors, venture capitalists, government funding programs, and crowdfunding. This webinar helps ease the process of connecting startups with financing, allowing them to spend…
Learn what investors look for when reviewing application The session also explores funding opportunities in Connecticut Free webinar About A webinar covering funding opportunities in Connecticut along with strategies for successfully pitching investors. Learn how investors, lenders, and granting agencies evaluate the hundreds of applications each day and get tips to improve your chances of…
How Amazon can assist your company through third-party sales A look at the complexities and opportunities in the e-commerce platform Free webinar About Third-party sales make up a major portion of Amazon's sales, and the website offers a helpful venue for small businesses hoping to ramp up their e-commerce efforts. This webinar gives an in-depth…
Software automation can help eliminate tedious tasks from your day Learn how to set up automated processes even if you don't have specialized computer knowledge Free webinar About Automation is becoming an increasingly useful and necessary tool in running a business. By using no-code apps like Zapier and Integromat, you can easily set up automated…
A preview of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is expected to open imminently Restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses can apply for a grant pool of $28 billion Free webinar About As part of the American Rescue Plan, $28 billion in grants will be provided to restaurants, bars, caterers, food trucks, and other similar businesses.…
Guides you through changes to your workplace culture Create an atmosphere of trust, inclusion, and respect Free webinar About If you're feeling burnt out or are getting frustrated with your employees, it may be a sign that you need to change your workplace culture. This webinar takes you through how you can create an atmosphere…
Overcoming challenges in communicating with customers Strategies and value-added solutions to increase customer satisfaction Free webinar About There are many potential difficulties that business owners and front line managers face in communicating with customers, including challenges in selling ideas, confrontations with unhappy clients, interactions that take up too much time, or approaches that may be…
Understanding your reasons for starting a business The distinction between a "lifestyle" and "venture" business and how it affects your planning Free webinar About Planning a business takes more than just developing an idea; you'll also need to determine your reasons for starting a business and what you hope to accomplish. This webinar covers the…
Identifying and mitigating potential risks to your business Session covers everything from basic threats to "Black Swan" events Free webinar About Preparing for worst-case scenarios is a prudent step when starting or managing a business, but many companies fail to conduct a formal risk assessment. Major crises can occur as a result of anything from…
Strategies for successfully negotiating with your suppliers Improve your finances and strengthen business partnerships Free webinar About Negotiating with your supplier can help improve your profit margins, lower your expenses, and bolster your competitive advantage. This webinar covers how you can successfully negotiate with a supplier to make them a true business partner. About the…
Entrepreneurs' enthusiasm can often cloud their judgment when it comes to business ideas Steps for validating your business idea to ensure it has a chance to succeed Free webinar About Launching a business can be a leap of faith, but it shouldn't be a leap off a cliff. Many entrepreneurs become so enamored with their…
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