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Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 1/7/2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
End Date: 1/28/2025
Fee: $ 149.00
Este curso está diseñado estrictamente para aspirantes a emprendedores que se encuentran en la etapa previa a la creación de su empresa. Obtén una comprensión clara de los fundamentos de la construcción de negocios y sal de esta clase con un plan sólido en mano. Convierte tu idea de negocio en una hoja de ruta […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 1/7/2025 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: Personal Finance
Date & Time: 1/8/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Whether you are in an idea stage, startup or established business owner, your personalfinances will never go away. Banking, budgeting, saving, credit, debt, and investing are the pillars that support most of the financial decisions that we’ll make in our lives. This class will cover a range of topics including how to setupa budget, reduce […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 1/9/2025 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Course Description: Confused and frustrated with website creation?In the fog about what to write for your website?Annoyed with photos that don’t showcase your business?Stuck with an embarrassing website?Finally! A class that will help you “fill in the blanks” and get started in creating engaging words & imagery, IN A SNAP. Join WBDC’s Marketing Advisor, Joy […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 1/11/2025 9:00AM-11:00AM
Únete a nosotros para un Taller Práctico de Marketing presencial en Waterbury! Este curso, impartido en español y compuesto por tres sesiones, está diseñado para potenciar tus habilidades de marketing y aumentar la visibilidad de tu programa de cuidado infantil, al mismo tiempo que incrementas las inscripciones. Ya sea que busques más niños ahora o […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 1/13/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 1/13/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Do you work with independent contactors or freelancers? If so, you may be required to submit 1099s for to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Revenue Services by January 31.The 1099 form is used to report income that is paid by your company for services performed by a person or business who is […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 1/15/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Do you aspire to have your own business? Do you think you know what you need? This program explores everything you need to know to decide if entrepreneurship is right for you. Examine your business concept and learn what you will need to get started.
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 1/15/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Join WBDC Business Advisor, Carol Cheswick, to explore why planning your exit strategy early can protect your investment, maximize value, and ensure a smooth transition when it’s time to move on.You’ll learn simple steps to prepare for the future and handle the unexpected. Start building a plan now to ensure your hard work pays off […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 1/16/2025 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: Personal Finance
Date & Time: 1/21/2025 6:00PM-7:30PM
Many entrepreneurs start their own businesses with a powerful goal in mind: to work because they want to, not because they have to. It’s a drive to create something that not only brings in income today but also sets the stage for a financially secure future. However, as the daily demands of running a business […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 1/22/2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm
End Date: 2/19/2025
This program is for Waterbury Residents. Gain a clear understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Turn your business into a well thought-out road map for your venture. This 7-session course is taught in person and virtually by industry experts in a dynamic peer-to-peer environment […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 1/22/2025 7:30 - 9:00am
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, coffee, and provide ample opportunity to connect in personand share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs.
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 1/23/2025 12-1pm
Description: Social media marketing may get all the buzz, but emailing your clients is still the best way to drive and close sales. Join Business Advisor Joy Braddock to learn how to create Lead Nurture and Sales Email Campaigns that work hand-in-hand to bring buyers through your door and turn them into customers. All you […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 1/24/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
If you work with independent contractors or freelancers, you may be required to submit 1099s for to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Revenue Services by January 31. The 1099 form is used to report income that is paid by your company for services performed by a person or business who is not […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 1/27/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Do you know how well your business performed last year? Peek under the hood of your business with WBDC Business Advisor and financial expert, Tanya Kelley, as she reviews strategies to help gauge the health of your business and focus on reaching your financial business goals for thenewyear. This class is designed for business owners […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 1/27/2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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: 1/29/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
If you work with independent contractors or freelancers, you may be required to submit 1099s for to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Revenue Services by January 31. The 1099 form is used to report income that is paid by your company for services performed by a person or business who is not […]
Training Topics: Business Plan
Date & Time: 1/29/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Join Laura Blake of WBDC to learn how to turn your business idea into a clear, one-page snapshot with the Business Model Canvas. Think of it as the organized, visual version of drafting your idea on a cocktail napkin — but much more detailed and effective. Instead of scribbling disconnected thoughts, the Business Model Canvas […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 1/30/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The first quarter of the year is typically when tax season preparation heats up for businesses. There is paperwork to be organized, with the goal of creating a return that is accurate and doesn’t hold any financial surprises for your business. Join Sarah Watson, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor for WBDC to […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 2/4/2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm
End Date: 2/27/2025
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 8-session course is taught virtually by industry […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 2/5/2025 1-2pm
Class Description:Discover how to use ChatGPT to enhance your marketing efforts and grow your small business! In this interactive one-hour class, you’ll learn practical ways to harness the power of this AI tool to streamline content creation, brainstorm marketing ideas, and engage with your audience more effectively. We’ll cover real-world examples, tips for optimizing prompts, […]
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 2/5/2025 12:00 - 1:00pm
Networking 101: Giving you the proven tools and strategies to beat social overwhelm and make in-person conversation and connection like a superstar! In this training we’ll cover how to prepare for a networking event, who to talk to and how, as well as what to do afterwards. Instructor Bio: Ashley Langer is a natural born […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 2/5/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
It’s 2025!!! Join our Waterbury 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, […]
Training Topics: Business Plan
Date & Time: 2/6/2025 5:00 - 7:00pm
End Date: 4/3/2025
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: 2/12/2025 4:30 - 5:30pm
Course Description: Canva can be a powerful tool to design beautiful graphics and visuals for your business, and many features are free! Learn how to get started with this platform and how to create eye-catching visuals to elevate your business. Plus get all the latest updates as Canva offers new and improved functions! Instructor Bio: […]
Training Topics: Personal Finance
Date & Time: 2/12/2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Whether you are in an idea stage, startup or established business owner, your personalfinances will never go away. Banking, budgeting, saving, credit, debt, and investing are the pillars that support most of the financial decisions that we’ll make in our lives. This class will cover a range of topics including how to setupa budget, reduce […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 2/13/2025 10:00 - 11:30am
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: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 2/19/2025 5-6:30 pm
Ready to turn your website into a virtual cash register that never sleeps? In this fun and interactive class, we’ll take the mystery out of adding a shopping cart to your site! Learn how to set up, customize, and manage your online store so your customers can shop ‘til they drop (and you can make […]
Training Topics: Legal Issues
Date & Time: 2/24/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
In this class, entrepreneurs will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls when running a business. We’ll cover important topics like partnership agreements, protecting your ideas and inventions, and how to work with contractors. By understanding these common missteps, you’ll gain practical advice to steer clear of costly legal problems and ensure your business stays […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 2/26/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Do you have a question about Quickbooks Online? Join Tanya Kelley, Access to Capital Business Advisor to get your questionsanswered and discover simple techniques to manage your business finances.
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 2/26/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Do you have a question about Quickbooks? Join Tanya Kelley, Access to Capital Business Advisor and QuickBooks Pro to get your questionsanswered and discover simple techniques to manage your business finances.
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 3/4/2025 12-1pm
Course description: Struggling to manage your business while also marketing it? In this course, you will learn how to apply the key element of marketing known as the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), ensuring a holistic approach to your marketing planning & strategy development. By examining these elements upfront, you’ll learn the importance of understanding […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 3/5/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join our Waterbury 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: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 3/12/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Supplier Diversity Certification Part 1: Grow Your Small Business in Connecticut Wednesday, March 12 on Zoom 12:00am – 1:00pm 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, […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 3/13/2025 10:30 - 12:00pm
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, coffee, and provide ample opportunity to connect in personand share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs.
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 3/20/2025 1-2pm
Course description: What is influencer marketing? Influencer marketing is a strategy where brands collaborate with individuals who have a strong and engaged following—often on social media—to promote products, services, or messages to their audience, leveraging the influencer’s credibility and reach to build brand awareness and trust. Together with a solid PR (public relations) communication strategy, […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 3/21/2025 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: 3/24/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This is a refresher course designed for the small business owners who have used QuickBooks Online within the last six months and/or have a basic familiarity with navigating QBO. In this two-part series, learn how to confidently navigate QuickBooks Online and take control of your business finances. Discover how to record sales, receive payments, categorize […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 4/2/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join our Waterbury 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: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 4/2/2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
End Date: 5/14/2025
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: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 4/10/2025 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 […]
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