This session deals with the impediments that the majority of businesses encounter in their efforts to access capital. The old saying, "What you don't know can't hurt you," is definitely not the case when it comes to funding a business. The truth is, that by ensuring that these mistakes are avoided, an applicant will place […]
This interactive workshop will focus on several areas that new and existing small businesses should utilize in developing their marketing plans for local, state and federal governments for potential contracting opportunities. The presenters will discuss marketing strategies to include the development of capability statements, types of contracts, strategic partnerships, mentor-protege programs and other key elements. […]
The Department of Health requires a licensed food manager to be present during food operating hours. This in-person Food Manager course uses the ServSafe training model. Food safety risks and hazard reductions through the flow of food are presented in this 1-day course. The successful passing of the Food Manager’s exam (exam included in this […]
hrough this form entrepreneurs and small business owners may submit a request for a remote consultation during the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm ET. Brief legal advice consultations will last up to 60 minutes. Please note that we are typically unable to provide […]
Would you like to learn how to become bankable and be much more attractive to lenders and issuers of credit while simultaneously protecting your personal credit and assets? In this webinar, you will learn about building true business credit through completing the necessary four legs to the bankable table! Become more educated on the fundamentals […]
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. In this session we’ll cover: • An introduction to Google Analytics • Creating and understanding reports • Making goals • Using Analytics with other Google tools Speaker(s): Mr. Sterling McKinley, DMV Digital Coach […]
This session walks through the very important sequence of actions involved in putting together a "fundable loan package." It presents the information that must be included and how it needs to reflect what lenders want to know and how to support the assertions with evidence. Failing to execute this process properly will fundamentally doom your […]
Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you're asking these questions, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally, and how to take those […]
ABC 101* is a foundation course designed to introduce prospective and new ABC license holders—specifically on-premises and off-premises retailers and manufacturers— to ABCA and key ABC basics. While geared towards new entrepreneurs and industry staff, the training is also recommended for seasoned professionals looking to stay current on: Alcoholic beverage and cannabis laws and regulations, including […]
Many entrepreneurs create products or services they can’t sell no matter how hard they work. It doesn’t have to be this way. This webinar will help you build a roadmap you can use to identify your ideal clients and discover a value proposition that will set you above your competition. We’ll also explain how to […]
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and now you need to get customers to buy it! In this webinar we’ll walk through the most common promotional methods used by entrepreneurs, including networking, referrals, social media, content marketing, email marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). We’ll help you decide how you can best reach […]
A good business plan is a roadmap for the full-time business owner and, for those seeking capital, a clear and detailed tool to attract potential investors. The traditional business plan has given way to the “lean business plan” approach. This approach focuses on the most important points of the traditional business plan without extraneous information. […]