Cybercrime nearly tripled at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the FBI Small businesses are more likely to be vulnerable to such crimes due to cybersecurity weaknesses Find out more about the current cybersecurity environment and how to keep your business secure About the event Small businesses must remain vigilant about cybercrime, such…
A "forum to increase situational awareness of stakeholders in and around the Thames River" in southeastern Connecticut NMC members and community partners share information on upcoming projects, desired partnerships, and other issues on work in the river region 15-20 minute presentations on the third Friday of every month About the event The Naval & Maritime…
Understanding what lenders look for when considering a business loan application Take the necessary actions to increase your chances of approval Free webinar About the event For many small businesses, getting a business loan is a crucial piece of starting or expanding a company. This webinar offers insight into what a lender considers when reviewing…
Learn more about managing your business finances in a presentation comparing the process with pet care A regular series occurring on the third Friday of each month Free for BRBC members About the event On the third Friday of each month, the Bridgeport Regional Business Council holds its Lunch & Learn Series where members share…
Updates on Connecticut's COVID-19 responses as it relates to small businesses How a new online tool introduced by the state can assist your company Free webinar About the event In a virtual town hall event, Connecticut Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe and State Rep. Caroline Simmons give updates on the state's COVID-19 response and how…
Advice on getting started with a home-based cosmetics business Learn the basic steps to start this kind of business A presentation from cosmetics business owner Chelsea Morrison About the event The process of starting a home-based cosmetics business can be daunting. In this presentation, an expert advisor and business owner share advice on the basic…
A forum for professionals from different industries to meet and exchange leads or contacts Attending regularly allows for sustained personal and professional relationships One member per profession or industry accepted per group About the event The Bridgeport Regional Business Council's Business Referral Network aims to get professionals from different industries together on a regular basis…
Allow your company's in-house trainer to teach and evaluate your employees in operating a forklift Session also covers how to keep non-operators safe in areas where forklifts are operating Virtual training About the event Simplify the process of training your employees on the use of a forklift. This session enables a company's in-house trainer to…
Learn how to use QuickBooks to balance your company's books Tips for newcomers to the software Free webinar About the event Starting a business and not sure how you'll manage your finances? QuickBooks, an accounting software designed by Intuit, has been helping small and medium-sized businesses balance their books for decades. This free webinar is…
Find out how to turn the challenges your business faces into new opportunities Developing a positive mindset and realizing beneficial outcomes Free webinar About the event Plenty of businesses have faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but even in rosier times companies frequently encounter hardships. This webinar explores how you can turn those obstacles into…
Three-day conference hosted by the SBA Learn business strategies, network with other professionals, and attend educational presentations National Small Business Awards will be presented About the event As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting this three-day virtual conference with numerous educational presentations and panel discussions designed to help…
About the event This discussion will cover numerous topics on how state and federal law are affecting human resources. Some issues include the minimum wage, sexual harassment training requirements, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and face mask requirements. About the presenters Sarah S. Healey is a partner with Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey whose…
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