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A WBDC Town Hall: CT Paid Family Leave – What You Need to Know

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How businesses can prepare to navigate Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program Employer responsibilities, job-protected leave, income replacement, and more Free webinar About Since the start of the year, Connecticut businesses have been paying into Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program; employees will be able to take advantage of the program starting next…

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Financial Foundations: Credit Score Basics

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An interactive presentation on how credit scores are calculated Tips for improving your credit score Free webinar About Improving your credit score can be beneficial for your business as well as your personal finances, but you may not know what goes into determining this critical measure. This webinar gives an interactive presentation on how credit…

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Let’s Talk: How CT’s New Cybersecurity Law Affects Your Business

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How a new cybersecurity law in Connecticut might affect your company Potential threats, safeguards, legal protections, and more Free webinar About This webinar covers how a new cybersecurity law passed in Connecticut earlier this year might affect your business - especially if you collect personal or sensitive information. Topics covered include potential cybersecurity threats to…

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Exploring Entrepreneurship

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An introduction to entrepreneurship Understanding whether running a business is right for you, and what you need to get started Free webinars About This webinar serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship, helping people to understand the process of starting a business. Attendees will be able to gauge whether entrepreneurship is right for them and learn…

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Making Cents of Your Idea

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For those looking to evaluate a business idea Find out whether an idea is feasible or can be revised Free webinar About A regular offering from the Women's Business Development Council, this session helps entrepreneurs to evaluate their business ideas. Find out whether your idea is viable or whether it can be revised to launch…

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Financial Foundations: Introduction to QuickBooks Online

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A guide to the QuickBooks Online software Designed for those without accounting or bookkeeping experience Free webinar About This webinar is designed to assist those who aren't familiar with accounting or bookkeeping to the QuickBooks Online software. Learn the basic tools and functionalities of the software and determine if it will fit the needs of…

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Blue Stream: Leveraging Local Resources for Business Success

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Using local resources to help network and grow your business Part of the WBDC's Blue Stream initiative Free webinar About Part of the Women's Business Development Council's Blue Stream initiative to support military spouses and other mobile entrepreneurs, this webinar focuses on how to use local resources to improve your business's chances of success. A…

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Financial Foundations: Applying for PPP Forgiveness

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Understanding the steps necessary to apply for forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program Includes updates to the process made through legislation Free webinar About If you received a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, you may be coming up against a deadline to apply for forgiveness. This webinar covers the steps necessary to submit your…

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A WBDC Town Hall: Paid Leave – The Employee Perspective

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An overview of how the Connecticut paid leave program affects workers Eligibility, qualifying events, and more Free webinar About Starting Dec. 1, workers at Connecticut employer businesses can begin submitting applications for state paid leave benefits that will become available in 2022. This webinar covers what the program means for Connecticut employees, addressing issues such…

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Equity Match Grant Information Session

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An information session on a WBDC program offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying women-owned businesses Eligibility requirements, what the funding can be used for, and more Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council's Equity Match Grant program offers women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have been in operation for at least two years…

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Financial Foundations: Helpful Tips in Preparing Your Business Taxes

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The first quarter of the year is a busy time for tax preparation for business owners Tips and guidance for keeping up with the process Free webinar About The new year means tax season is around the corner, and business owners will soon be scrambling to prepare their 2021 tax returns. This webinar offers guidance…

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WBDC Town Hall: CT Paid Leave – Applying for Leave and Claiming Benefits

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Learn more about Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program How to apply for leave and claim benefits Free webinar About Benefits are now available through Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program. This webinar covers how employees can apply for leave and claim benefits. About the presenters Fran Pastore is the CEO of the…

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