Highlights two finalists in the Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation awards Panelists share insights on building a business and creating innovative opportunities for women Free webinar About This webinar highlights two finalists in the Entrepreneurial Innovation & Leadership category of the Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation honors. Gunjan Bhardwaj is the founder and…
Creating a basic business plan with just three pages of text and three spreadsheets How a simplified version can help you create a more comprehensive business plan Free webinar About The thought of writing a business plan gives plenty of entrepreneurs a headache, but creating a simplified version can be a good first step toward…
Basic information on nonprofit organizations as well as tips for growing support and momentum Additional information on post-COVID operations Free webinar About People who start a nonprofit organization generally want to make a difference in the world, but must also be prepared for the unique steps and challenges of establishing this type of entity. This…
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…
A weekly program covering essential issues in starting a business Qualified participants can compete for a $5,000 grant Free webinars About A free weekly webinar program covering essential issues involved in starting a new business. Topics covered include business planning, the legal aspects of business formation, acquiring financing, accounting and bookkeeping, and attracting customers. Qualified…
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…
A five-part course on important topics in starting a business Business idea feasibility, marketing and sales basics, financing needs, and more Free webinar series About A five-part series for entrepreneurs looking to start their business, with the option to attend all sessions or individual courses. Dates and topics include: Oct. 26 - What's the Big…
How disabled small business owners pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic with help from the SBA Learn about SBA resources, disability inclusion, and more Free webinar About This panel discussion looks at how disabled small business owners were able to use relief from the U.S. Small Business Administration to successfully pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics…
Learn what's involved in setting up a recreational marijuana business in Connecticut A panel discussion on regulations, accessing capital, hiring and training workers, and more Admission required About Under legislation passed earlier this year, recreational marijuana has been legalized in Connecticut and retail sales are set to begin next month. In this event organized by…
How veterans can use SBA resources to succeed Stories from three veteran business owners Free webinar About This event focuses on veteran entrepreneurs and the resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration that can help them succeed. Rep. Joe Courtney delivers the opening remarks, and three successful veteran business owners share their stories and how…
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…
How franchising can offer a path to business ownership Assessing a franchise opportunity, preparing to purchase, and more Free webinar About Franchising is one option for owning a business, and the options for doing so extend beyond fast food and retail. This webinar covers what qualities are present in a good franchise system, what preparations…
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