Business Planning for Food-Preneurs – Application

The Business Planning for Food-Preneurs (BPF) is designed to help plan, expand and grow your food business. With the training, business plan, networking, and access to resources, the food-preneur will create plans to effectively start and scale their business. This program is seeking food entrepreneurs who have recently launched and started to sell their products […]

So, You Want to Start a Food Business? (eLearning)

Looking to start a cottage business, food truck, restaurant, brewery, catering or other retail food business but don’t know where to start? WBDC’s Carol Cheswick discusses what you will need to have a successful food business. Start here to learn the basics on becoming a food entrepreneur. Run time: 37 minutes eLearning:This session is part […]

Starting a Child Care Center – What You Need to Know (eLearning)

Are you thinking of growing from a family home to a center? Or have you recently opened a center? Join WBDC Business Advisor and early childhood expert, Linda Fecteau, to learn about important items to consider before taking the leap to expand. Get practical tips on budgeting, assembling your early childhood team, managing enrollment, and […]

Launching Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide (eLearning)

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 […]

Iniciar un centro de cuidado infantil: Lo que necesita saber (eLearning en español)

¿Estás pensando en crecer desde una casa familiar a un centro? ¿O ha abierto recientemente un centro? Únase a WBDC Business Advisor y experta en la primera infancia, Linda Fecteau, para aprender sobre artículos importantes a considerar antes de dar el salto para expandirse. Obtenga consejos prácticos sobre presupuestar, ensamblar su equipo de la primera […]

Launching Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide

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 […]

Exploring Entrepreneurship: Are You Ready to Start a Business?

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 […]

Exploring Entrepreneurship: Are You Ready to Start a Business? (eLearning)

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 […]

Avoiding Scams: Recognizing and Stopping Fraud (eLearning)

An overview on the types of scams businesses, especially newly registered businesses, might receive, and how to recognize potential fraud. Run time: 7minutes eLearning:This session is part of WBDC’s Library, providing you easy access to train at your pace, on your schedule. Instructor:Janet Johnson, WBDC Business Advisor

Convertir Tu Idea en un Negocio (en español) (eLearning)

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 […]