Applying for a Cottage Food License in Connecticut – Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Interested in turning your home kitchen into a legal food business? Join Virginia Veneziano, Food Supervisor at the CT Department of Consumer Protection – Division of Foods, Standards & Product Safety, for a bilingual session on how to apply for a Cottage Food License in Connecticut. This session will cover: Who qualifies for a cottage […]

La Clínica de Conceptos Empresariales (8 sesiones) Spanish BCC (en español)

Esta clase está disponible para todos los emprendedores en diversas etapas de su negocio. No basta con conocer su servicio o producto específico; debe aprender todos los demás aspectos de la gestión empresarial para tener las mayores posibilidades de éxito. Repasaremos todos los conceptos básicos de negocios que necesita saber.El cupo de la clase está […]

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 […]

Business Concept Clinic (8 part series) Summer 2025 APPLICATION

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 8-session course is taught virtually by industry […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]