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WBDC/SBA Q&A

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Question and answer sessions with Women's Business Development Council and Small Business Administration officials Information on PPP forgiveness, federal COVID-19 relief programs, and more Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Center and Connecticut District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration regularly hold question and answer sessions on current issues affecting small business owners.…

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GPS: A Guide to Plan for Success

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A nine-part course for the guided development of a business plan Registration required by Sept. 30 Fee required About This nine-part course, running from Oct. 5 to Dec. 7, offers an interactive way for entrepreneurs to develop a business plan using expert guidance. Each session focuses on a crucial aspect of building a business, and…

$199

Let’s Talk HR: Onboarding a New Employee

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Tips on successfully onboarding a new employee State and federal requirements, employee contracts and policies, and more Free webinar About Overseeing human resources on your own can be a challenge. This webinar helps you learn the best practices for successfully onboarding a new employee, covering topics such as state and federal requirements, employee contracts and…

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Marketing Made Simple: Turn Your Social Media Followers Into Paying Customers

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How social media channels can help with your business marketing Converting social media followers into paying customers Free webinar About It's important for a small business to have social media accounts set up, as these channels offer a crucial way to build followers and engagement. This webinar looks at how you can convert your followers…

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Hands On Marketing (6-Part Series)

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A six-part weekly training course on developing a strategic marketing plan For established business owners looking to improve their marketing knowledge Fee required About A weekly course running from Oct. 14 to Nov. 18, Hands On Marketing is the Women's Business Development Center's comprehensive training program to help business owners build a strategic marketing plan.…

$99

Making Cents of Your Idea

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Evaluating the feasibility of a business idea, or adjusting one to be successful A regular offering from the WBDC Free webinar About In this webinar, which is regularly offered by the Women's Business Development Council, entrepreneurs get tips on evaluating their business idea. The session helps to determine whether the idea is feasible, or how…

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Financial Foundations: Applying for PPP Forgiveness

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Tips for applying for forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program loan Includes a review of recent changes to the forgiveness process Free webinar About Did you receive a Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic? This webinar covers how you can apply for forgiveness for your loan, including changes to the process made under the…

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Blue Stream Live: Relocation Strategy

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The process and strategies of relocating a business after a move Part of the Blue Stream initiative to support entrepreneurs who are mobile due to their association with the military Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council's Blue Stream initiative is designed to help entrepreneurs build mobility into their business plans, and gives particular…

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Let’s Talk: Help with Government Contracting

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Learn more about contracting opportunities with local, state, and federal governments Understand the steps necessary to do business with a government partner Free webinar About Contracting with local, state, or federal governments presents a prime opportunity for small business owners. This webinar covers how you can find contracting opportunities as well as the certifications and…

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Marketing Made Simple: Scale Your Business with an Online Presence

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Scaling your business by improving your online presence Expanding your digital footprint, connecting with audiences online, and more Free webinar About An online presence is becoming more and more of a necessity when starting a business. This webinar covers how you can scale your business by improving your online presence, including ways to expand your…

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Financial Foundations: Discovering Capital for Your Small Business

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A presentation by a group of business organizations and banks Understanding traditional and non-traditional lenders, alternative lenders, and qualifications for a business loan Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council welcomes guests from HEDCO, the Community Economic Development Foundation, Webster Bank, and JPM Chase Bank to discuss opportunities for how entrepreneurs can access funding…

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WBDC Town Hall: CT Paid Leave Claims Administration for Employers

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Understanding employer responsibilities under Connecticut's new paid family and medical leave program Claims administration, job-protected leave, and more Free webinar About Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program is underway, and creates a variety of new responsibilities for the state's employers. This session covers topics such as claims administration, job-protected leave, income replacement, and what…

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