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…
Three women entrepreneurs share their stories and advice on expanding your business globally Opportunities and challenges in connecting to world markets, with a particular focus on China Free webinar About The internet has made the world a much smaller place, and made it much easier for entrepreneurs to access global markets. In this webinar, presented…
Developing a clear, focused summary of how your business will operate Eliminating distractions, understanding scope and strategy, and more Free webinar About A one-page business plan gives you a chance to develop a clear, focused summary of how your business will operate. This webinar covers how to develop such a plan to guide your company's…
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…
How small businesses can adapt to the current labor shortage and improve their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent Focus on the manufacturing community Free webinar About This webinar, geared toward the manufacturing community, looks at the current labor shortage affecting many sectors of the economy and how small businesses can respond to it.…
A two-day workshop on how to grow your business Attendees come away with a 90-day action plan Free webinar About This two-day workshop will guide attendees through the process of growing your business. Topics covered include identifying areas of focus for the next 90 days, strategies for building profits and revenues quickly, establishing a plan,…
A six-part series on the fundamentals of building a business A virtual course supported by online tools and worksheets Registration fee required About This course is designed to assist entrepreneurs in understanding the fundamentals of building a business, gaining a clear understanding of how they will develop their business idea. The six-part course is taught…
Determining whether your business idea is economically feasible Tips to adapt your idea so it will be profitable Free webinar About You’ve got an idea for a business, but will it be able to turn a profit? This webinar helps you evaluate whether your idea is a viable concept, and also offers tips for adapting…
A four-part series on protecting intellectual property Patents, trademarks, and resources available through the USPTO Free webinars About After investing time and effort in a business idea, you'll want to ensure that it remains your own intellectual property. This four-part series features specialists from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on what resources are available…
An overview of the benefits and disadvantages of the six types of business structures Tradeoffs you might have to make, considerations in changing your business structure, and more Free webinar About When starting a company, the business structure is a crucial consideration. This webinar explores the six different kinds of business structure to choose from,…
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…
Tips on how to develop a branding strategy For any small business owner, but presented in partnership with an arts nonprofit Free webinar About Offered in partnership with the Connecticut Dance Alliance, this webinar looks at the importance of branding to small business marketing strategy. Attendees will learn how to develop a brand strategy that…
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