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Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/12/2024 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Join Tanya Kelley, WBDC Business Advisor, for a session on managing your business finances with QuickBooks Self-Employed. This mobile-friendly version of QuickBooks is perfect for small businesses without employees that handle all income and expenses through business accounts or credit cards. The session will cover everything from setting up QuickBooks Self-Employed to managing cash flow, […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 9/12/2024 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Have a great idea for a new business? Come learn how to evaluate your idea to be sure it is a viable business concept. Or, learn how to adapt your idea so that it can become the successful business you’re envisioning. This class is designed for those who are early in their entrepreneurial journey. This […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 9/16/2024 9:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: $ 40.00
Want to learn how to create easy and meaningful content for your social media platforms? Join WBDC’s Terri Piekara, Social Media Business adviser for a 1/2 day workshop to walk you through the step-by-step process complete with content writing, starting with your “hook,” media creation, and basic editing all from your smartphone! This class has […]
Training Topics: Exporting
Date & Time: 9/17/2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Did you know that international sales are not just for large manufacturers? If you are an artist, jewelry designer, beauty care producer, candle maker, etc. then international expansion may be a great way for you to increase sales. If you are a service provider in the fields of website design, accounting, law, or travel services, […]
Training Topics: Human Resources
Date & Time: 9/17/2024 12:00 - 1:00pm
When it comes to hiring the first employee or the 50th, many companies struggle to identify, attract, and hire the people needed to help the business grow. You’ll learn how to tell your company’s story to attract job candidates, build a hiring process that selects for best-fit employees, and hire someone great for your team. […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 9/18/2024 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
We hope you’ll join us for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the WBDC team and members of our community of CT-based small business owners! We’ll provide coffee and ample opportunity for you to connect in person and share ideas with fellowentrepreneurs.
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 9/18/2024 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tienes una gran idea para un nuevo negocio? Venga a aprender como evaluar su idea para asegurarse de que sea un concepto de negocio viable. Estara espuesto a los elementos a considerar para establecer su negocio. Nuestro asesor commercial le brindara sugerencias para comenzar con su idea. Esta clase esta disenada para aquellos que estan […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 9/19/2024 1:00 - 2:00pm
Course Description: Unlock the secrets to successful marketing promotions in this dynamic course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs that will drive sales. Meet WBDC’s Business Adviser, Joy Braddock, as she gives an overview ofthe powerful promotional strategies that includeemail marketing campaigns, content marketing, loyalty &refer-a-friend programs, community outreach and much morethat will help you elevate your […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 9/23/2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us on Zoom to learn about theWaterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program! The program is designed to help businesses in the City of Waterbury, Connecticut grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. This information session will […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 9/24/2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Are you thinking a business loan might be in your future? Have questions about what lenders look for? Join us for a panel discussion with three lenders to talk about what makes a business “bankable” and things you can begin to do now to set yourself up for success in the future. Lenders: Rodrigo D’Andrea […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/25/2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This session is designed for family child care providers. All businesses should have a budget and Child Care Programs are no exception. Whether your program is based in your home or in a center, you should know how to estimate your income and expenses. During this session, we will examine the components of a budget, […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 9/26/2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM
¿Se está preguntando si debe crear una empresa unipersonal u obtener una LLC? La estructura empresarial que elija influye en todo, desde sus operaciones diarias hasta los impuestos y la cantidad de sus activos personales que están en riesgo. Elegir una estructura que proporcione el equilibrio adecuado de protecciones y beneficios legales es clave para […]
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 9/26/2024 12:00 - 1:30pm
Running a small business can be complex and challenging, which is why entrepreneurs need a strong support system. Join this class for an interactive panel discussion between representatives from each industry to explain why having a banker, accountant, insurer, and lawyer is essential for your business’s success. Banker: Helps manage finances, secure loans, and provide […]
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 9/30/2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
Supplier Diversity Certification Part 1: Grow Your Small Business in Connecticut Monday, September 30 11:00am – 12:00pm The State of Connecticut contracts everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails.Learn how certification in the Supplier Diversity Initiative can help Small and Minority Businesses build revenue and findpotential new customers.We’ll cover eligibility, steps, and thegrowth […]
Training Topics: Personal Finance
Date & Time: 10/2/2024 6:30pm-7:30pm
Puntuaciones crediticias: cómo afecta esto a su planificación financiera Únase a la asesora comercial de WBDC, Pat Posada Klapper, mientras exploramos los puntajes de crédito personales y los pasos que puede seguir para poner sus finanzas en orden. Ya sea que esté iniciando un negocio o ya esté operando uno, esta sesión lo ayudará a […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 10/2/2024 12-1:30pm
End Date: 11/13/2024
Course Overview Gain a comprehensive understanding of marketing and the tools to develop a strategic marketing plan. This interactive 7-session course is for business owners looking for instruction, support, and expert advice on marketing principles and the ability to put them into action. The course culminates with a peer-to-peer review session giving you access to […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/7/2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
As a small business owner, are you aware about personal property taxes? Every October, every town in Connecticut sends a personal property declaration to all registered business owners in their town.You are required to submit the form to the town by November 1to avoid a 25% penalty. The form is used to determine your Personal […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/7/2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join Sherry Konwerski, WBDC Business Advisor and QuickBooks Pro Advisor, for a general overview of QuickBooks Online. Learn the basic features and functionality of this tool and determine if it is the best solution for your needs. This class is recommended for those who aren’t familiar with bookkeeping or accounting
Training Topics: Human Resources
Date & Time: 10/7/2024 12:00 - 1:00pm
We’ve all heard about the importance of saving for retirement, but how do you offer a retirement program to your employees when you’re a small business? The State of Connecticut has a solution for you. MyCTSavings is a retirement savings program for small businesses, sponsored by the Office of the State Comptroller. Businesses with 5 […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 10/8/2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm
End Date: 10/29/2024
Fee: $ 149.00
This course is designed strictly for aspiring entrepreneurs that are in the pre-venture stage. Gain a clear understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Turn your business idea into a well thought-out road map for your venture. This 7-session course is taught virtually by industry […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 10/9/2024 5:00 - 7:00pm
End Date: 12/11/2024
GPS: AGuide toPlan forSuccess is WBDC’s comprehensive business plan writing course, designed for entrepreneurs with a single, concrete business idea who are looking for instruction, support, and expert advice while building a business plan. Each of the highly interactive 9 sessions focus on a critical aspect of business development, including marketing, sales, and finance. Included […]
Training Topics: Human Resources
Date & Time: 10/10/2024 10:00 - 11:00am
Successfully integrating new hires, providing effective supervision, and maintaining a loyal workforce are critical components of a thriving business. In this seminar, you’ll discover how to make new hires feel welcome and prepared, learn tips for being a great supervisor, and find out how to keep your best employees around for the long haul. Whether […]
Training Topics: Tax Planning
Date & Time: 10/15/2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Trying to navigate the Department of Revenue Services(DRS)website can be difficult for many.In this 2 part overview, you’ll receive a tour of myconneCT,find out what you need to know as a small business owner, and receive information you need on filing sales tax. Join WBDC Business Advisor Sherry Konwerski and Richard Carter, Revenue Examiner from […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 10/17/2024 1:00 - 2:00pm
This class is for anyone wanting to start a business in Connecticut. We’ll walk you through the whole process, from understanding business entity types and writing your business plan to exploring business viability, learning about financing options, naming your business, and registering it with the state and federal government. You’ll learn about the considerations you […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 10/17/2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM
¿Está buscando maneras de aumentar las inscripciones y mejorar su presencia en línea para atraer a familias y personal potencial? Únase a Catherine Cardoso, experta invitada de WBDC, para descubrir cómo hacer crecer su negocio de cuidado infantil utilizando principios y tácticas clave de marketing. Catherine compartirá estrategias efectivas para incrementar las inscripciones y fomentar […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/21/2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
End Date: 11/4/2024
Fee: $ 30.00
Join Sherry Konwerski, WBDC Business Advisor and CertifiedQuickBooksPro Advisor, for a3-parthands-oncourse to learn how to manage your business finances withQuickBooks. In thisseries, you’ll learn a broad range of bookkeeping functions, from setting upQuickBooks, to handling money in/money out, banking, payroll, and much more. If you’ve decided to useQuickbooksOnlineto manage your business finances but need help […]
Training Topics: Orientation
Date & Time: 10/21/2024 10:00 am
New to the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC)? Have you used our services but want to know what else we can help with? Come learn about the resources we offer to small businesses – most of which are offered at no cost. Join WBDC’s Laura Blake,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 10/24/2024 1:00
Course description: This course takes all the guesswork out of making your product/service available to your consumer. It is tailored for small biz owners seeking to understand and maximize their product distribution options. Together we will explore the many distribution options, both online and offline, helping you determine the best strategies to reach your target […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 10/28/2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us on Zoom to learn about theWaterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program! The program is designed to help businesses in the City of Waterbury, Connecticut grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. This information session will […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/30/2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Calculating Your Time-Space Percentage Calculating your time-space percentage is an essential part of managing your family child care home, and can help you with your taxes. Join Tanya Kelley as she reviews why this percentage is important and how to calculate it. ________ Cálculo de su porcentaje de tiempo-espacio Calcular su porcentaje de tiempo-espacio es […]
Training Topics: Orientation
Date & Time: 11/6/2024 6:30pm-7:30pm
¿ Conociendo el Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) por primera vez? Venga a conocer los recursos que ofrecemos a las pequeñas empresas, la mayoría de los cuales se ofrecen sin costo alguno. Únase a Patricia Posada Klapper y Kathy Torres de WBDC para averiguar cómo empezar. Tenemos algo para las personas en todas las etapas […]
Training Topics: Human Resources
Date & Time: 11/7/2024 1:00 - 2:00pm
CT Paid Leave is a state administered program that can provide income replacement for workers when they need to take time away from their jobs for qualifying health or family reasons. As a sole-proprietor or self-employed individual, you can benefit from CT Paid Leave as well. Join us to learn what health and family events […]
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 11/13/2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Prepararse para los desastres de la vida puede ser más sencillo con el seguro comercial adecuado. Únase a los expertos invitados de WBDC, Pablo Feliciano y Cheryl Plawecki de Bouvier Insurance, para explorar cómo asegurar su Hogar de cuidado infantil familiar. Descubra qué tipo de cobertura es la más adecuada para sus necesidades y cómo […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 11/14/2024 2:00 - 3:00pm
Have a great idea for a new business? Come learn how to evaluate your idea to be sure it is a viable business concept. Or, learn how to adapt your idea so that it can become the successful business you’re envisioning. This class is designed for those who are early in their entrepreneurial journey. This […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 11/15/2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Do you have a question about Quickbooks? Join Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor and QuickBooks Pro to get your questionsanswered and discover simple techniques to manage your business finances.
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/18/2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us on Zoom to learn about theWaterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program! The program is designed to help businesses in the City of Waterbury, Connecticut grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. This information session will […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 11/20/2024 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tienes una gran idea para un nuevo negocio? Venga a aprender como evaluar su idea para asegurarse de que sea un concepto de negocio viable. Estara espuesto a los elementos a considerar para establecer su negocio. Nuestro asesor commercial le brindara sugerencias para comenzar con su idea. Esta clase esta disenada para aquellos que estan […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 12/3/2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Do you have a question about Quickbooks? Join Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor and QuickBooks Pro to get your questionsanswered and discover simple techniques to manage your business finances.
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 12/4/2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Are you thinking a business loan might be in your future? Have questions about what lenders look for? Join us for a panel discussion with three lenders to talk about what makes a business “bankable” and things you can begin to do now to set yourself up for success in the future. Topics include: What […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 12/4/2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM
¿Tiene dificultades para cobrar las tarifas de los padres? ¿Busca una herramienta sencilla para gestionar las finanzas de su negocio, llevar un mejor control de sus ingresos y gastos, y aumentar el monto de matrícula que recauda? Únase al Asesor Empresarial de WBDC, Zayed Rodríguez, para aprender algunas herramientas útiles, desde una hoja de cálculo […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 12/11/2024 1:00 - 2:00pm
This class is for anyone wanting to start a business in Connecticut. We’ll walk you through the whole process, from understanding business entity types and writing your business plan to exploring business viability, learning about financing options, naming your business, and registering it with the state and federal government. You’ll learn about the considerations you […]
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