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Training Topics: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 10/8/2025 10:30am - 12:00pm
In this in person – hands on clinic, bring your required documents in electronic format into the classroom and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) team will help you submit your application for the Small Business Enterprise Certification. The team will answer your questions and help walk you through the application steps. Required Documents
Training Topics: Legal Issues
Date & Time: 10/8/2025
Thinking about going into business with a partner? Join us for a practical session on the key legal considerations every entrepreneur should understand—from governance structures and voting and other equityholder rights to transfer provisions and partnership obligations. This presentation will make corporate governance more approachable and help you make informed decisions about how you want […]
Training Topics: Business Plan
Date & Time: 10/8/2025 5:00 - 7:00pm
End Date: 12/10/2025
Fee: $ 299.00
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: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 10/9/2025 12-1:30 pm
End Date: 11/20/2025
Fee: $ 149.00
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: 10/10/2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 10/14/2025 1-2:30pm
Course Description: Building a website doesn’t have to be overwhelming — you just need the right plan and guidance. In this hands-on, in-person series, you’ll learn step-by-step how to plan your site, choose the right platform, design pages that convert, and launch your business website with confidence. Over 3 weekly sessions (90 minutes each), you’ll […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 10/15/2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This class provides an overview of the essential functions that keep a business running smoothly. Participants will explore topics such as day-to-day management, workflow processes, staffing, and resource allocation. By the end of the session, you will understand how to build efficient systems that support growth and long-term success.
Training Topics: Orientation
Date & Time: 10/16/2025 1PM-2PM
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 Concilia Ndlovu,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to […]
Training Topics: Business Plan
Date & Time: 10/16/2025 10:00 - 11:00am
Join WBDC Business Advisor, Carol Cheswick, to learnwhy having a solid business plan is crucial for success. She will review key parts of a business plan like identifying your customers, understanding your competition, and making financial predictions. You’ll get practical tips to create a strong plan for your business, helping you start off on the […]
Training Topics: Technology
Date & Time: 10/16/2025 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Are you new to Microsoft Excel and want to learn more about how to use it for your business? Join us to learn how to fill in an existing Excel worksheet (e.g., financial template), create a table, create basic formulas, adjust the formatting of your worksheet, and more. Find out how Excel can be used […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/17/2025 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: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 10/21/2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
Did you know? There is a positive relationship between the quality of administrative practices and the quality of the children’s learning environment. Join WBDC Business Advisor and former child care owner, Linda Fecteau, for an interactive session to help you assess your business needs, and consider how to make changes that will strengthen your program’s […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/23/2025 6:00PM - 7:00PM
En esta clase, aprenderás a calcular el verdadero costo de ofrecer cuidado infantil de calidad, tomando en cuenta todos tus gastos operativos, materiales, tiempo y valor profesional. Exploraremos herramientas prácticas para ayudarte a establecer precios sostenibles que reflejen el valor real de tu trabajo, al mismo tiempo que aseguren la viabilidad a largo plazo de […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 10/27/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Do you have a question about applying for a business loan? Join Samantha Cross and Tanya Kelley, WBDC’s Access To Capital Advisors to get your questions answered and discover your business loan options. You can stay for the whole time or only a few minutes. We’re here for you!
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 10/28/2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm
¿Sientes que trabajas mucho, pero no sabes exactamente a dónde se va tu dinero? En esta clase aprenderás qué es un presupuesto y cómo crear uno de forma sencilla y práctica. Esto te ayudará a tomar decisiones más claras, planificar con confianza y darle estabilidad a tu negocio de cuidado infantil. Descubrirás que tener el […]
Training Topics: Technology
Date & Time: 10/30/2025 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Ready to unlock a new level of efficiency to save you time & money? Join WBDC’s Sonique Solis to take the first step in digitizing your personal and business receipts, and get ready for grant season by organizing them for yourself or your bookkeeper. Whether you have a scanner or just a mobile device, explore […]
Training Topics: Legal Issues
Date & Time: 10/30/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Do you have employees? Are you hoping to hire employees? Join us to learn important information about how to avoid legal challenges when hiring. Even well-intentioned small businesses can stumble into costly legal trouble. This session will spotlight the most common – and avoidable – employment law missteps, from hiring practices to terminations. Learn how […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/3/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Do you have a question about applying for a business loan? Join Samantha Cross and Tanya Kelley, WBDC’s Access To Capital Advisors to get your questions answered and discover your business loan options. You can stay for the whole time or only a few minutes. We’re here for you!
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 11/5/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? This practical class will help you explore if entrepreneurship is right for you, understand what makes a business idea work, and walk through key decisions before you launch. Perfect for anyone with a spark of an idea and a desire to turn it into […]
Training Topics: Tax Planning
Date & Time: 11/6/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
The business structure you choose influences everything from the distribution of profits, to taxes, to how much of your personal assets are at risk. Choosing a structure that provides the right balance of complexity and benefits is key to starting your business. Join WBDC business advisor Pat Klapper as she reviews the pros and cons […]
Training Topics: Legal Issues
Date & Time: 11/6/2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Protect yourself and your business! This interactive session breaks down the essentials of contracts—what to look for, what to avoid, and how to protect your interests. Learn how to confidently review, negotiate, and sign agreements without costly mistakes. Join Janet Johnson, WBDC Business Advisor and our special guest Joshua Hecht, Attorney from Caplan & Hecht, […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 11/7/2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm
End Date: 11/21/2025
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: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 11/10/2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fast-track your QBO expertise— one class, two hours, zero stress. This QuickBooks Online Refresher Class is for small business owners who have actively used QuickBooks Online (QBO) within the last six months and have completed all of the following Purchased an active QBO subscription (any plan) Successfully linked your bank and/or credit card accounts to […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 11/10/2025 12-1 pm
Course Description: Whether you’re just getting started or think your website is already optimized, most small business owners miss critical SEO steps that limit their online visibility. In this fast-paced, one-hour session, Miria Gray will break down how search engines actually rank your site and reveal common mistakes that can prevent customers from finding you. […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/12/2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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: Orientation
Date & Time: 11/12/2025 1PM-2PM
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 Concilia Ndlovu,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/17/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Do you have a question about applying for a business loan? Join Samantha Cross and Tanya Kelley, WBDC’s Access To Capital Advisors to get your questions answered and discover your business loan options. You can stay for the whole time or only a few minutes. We’re here for you!
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/17/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund gives small business owners access to flexible funding for capital expenditures and working capital and connects them with support services. This fund was created to provide access to working capital for those who need it most. Learn about this new opportunity, how to get your business prepared to accept […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join WBDC for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the WBDC community of CT-based small business owners and the WBDC team! We’ll provide light snacks and refreshments, and offer ample opportunities to connect in personand share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Talking with parents about money can be very stressful. That is why is important to have good payment policies and effective ways of communicating them. During this session, we will discuss draftingpayment policies that will increaseyourcash flowand improveyour ability to budget. Instructor Bio:Linda Fecteau is a WBDC Business Advisor dedicated to helping Early Childhood Education […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 1-2pm
Course Description: This course will allow you to take your SEO knowledge to the next level by focusing on how to attract local customers through targeted strategies. This one-hour session will show you how to optimize your website and online presence for local search results, including Google Business, local keywords, and location-based content. Learn how […]
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 11/19/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Understanding how to become certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) can be confusing — but we’re here to help! Join Tanisha Baptiste-Bynum, Lead Outreach & Marketing Specialist and Veterans Business Development Officer, as she walks you through the certification process and how to get started. Topics include: • How to begin your WOSB certification […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 11/20/2025 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Join WBDC to meet and mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and WBDC team members bright and early! We’ll provide light snacks and coffee – additional food and specialty drinks will be available for purchase.Meet us on Bank Street at Tox Brewing Company for coffee and pastriesand the opportunity to connect in person and share ideas and […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/2/2025 12:30 PM -2:00 PM
Join WBDC for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the WBDC community of CT-based small business owners and the WBDC team! We’ll provide light snacks and coffee, and offer ample opportunities to connect in personand share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs.
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 12/3/2025 11-12
Course Description: Hiring a marketing agency can be a game-changer for small businesses—but only if it’s the right fit. In this one-hour seminar, you’ll learn how to identify when it’s time to bring in outside help, what questions to ask when interviewing agencies, and how to set clear goals and expectations for a successful partnership. […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 12/3/2025 11-12am
Course Description:Thinking about hiring a marketing agency but not sure where to start? This session, led by Jamie Taylor, agency founder/CEO who regularly works with small businesses, will help you understand when it makes sense to bring in outside marketing help, how to evaluate agencies, and what to expect from the relationship.We’ll also tackle one […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/3/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join our Hartford Small Business Mastermind! Connect with other entrepreneurs and boost your business for the new year. In this supportive group, you’ll discuss challenges, brainstorm solutions, and celebrate each other’s successes. Each meeting will offer practical insights and strategies tailored to your goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this mastermind […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 12/8/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Do you have a question about applying for a business loan? Join Samantha Cross and Tanya Kelley, WBDC’s Access To Capital Advisors to get your questions answered and discover your business loan options. You can stay for the whole time or only a few minutes. We’re here for you!
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/10/2025 10:00 - 11:30am
Join WBDC to meet and mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and WBDC team members. We’ll provide light snacks and coffee – additional food and specialty drinks will be available for purchase.Meet us at WBDC office in downtown Hartford at 190 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT (2nd Floor) for delicious food and the opportunity to connect in person […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 12/11/2025 1:00 - 2:30pm
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, and registering it with the state and federal government. You’ll learn about the considerations you need to make […]
Training Topics: Orientation
Date & Time: 12/11/2025 11 AM -12 PM
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 Concilia Ndlovu,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to […]
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