Qualifying small businesses can receive $15,000 grants under two SBA programs Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply Free webinar About Businesses in low-income communities with fewer than 300 employees and significant revenue losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic can qualify for $15,000 grants under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Targeted Economic Injury…
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…
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.
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…
A six-part series helping entrepreneurs develop a plan for launching their business Virtual courses supported by a peer-to-peer environment, online tools, and decision worksheets Admission fee required About A six-part series for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture stage, the Business Concept Clinic from the Women's Business Development Council begins on Sept. 7 covers the basic fundamentals…
Evaluating your business idea to see if it is feasible or needs to be improved A regular course from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular offering from the Women's Business Development Center, this program helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas. The session covers how to assess an idea to see if it is…
A monthly Q&A session on topics of interest to women entrepreneurs Updates on federal COVID-19 programs, PPP loan forgiveness, and women-owned small business certification Free webinar About Each month, representatives from the Women's Business Development Center and U.S. Small Business Administration hold a question and answer session on topics of current interest to women entrepreneurs.…
Guidance on the use of stabilization funds through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood A session for small or mid-sized child care centers Free webinar About A webinar directed at small or mid-sized child care centers with five to 50 employees, this session offers guidance on how to use relief funds from the Connecticut Office…
Information sessions on child care provider grants available through the WBDC Four grants of $25,000 will be awarded Free webinars About A live webinar for child care providers, this session offers information on child care business grant opportunities from the Women's Business Development Center. Learn about eligibility, what the funds can be used for, and…
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