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Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 7/14/2025 6:00PM - 7:15PM
Join Zayed Rodriguez, 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: 7/15/2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
End Date: 8/7/2025
Fee: $ 149.00
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 […]
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 7/16/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Setting the right goals and executing them can get you on track and ignite your business growth. Seems simple, but why is it so hard? In this class, you’ll learn the tools and strategies you need to stop running in a million different directions and focus on the work that drives your business forward. Join […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 7/16/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Do you know how well your business has been performing this 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 […]
Training Topics: Orientation
Date & Time: 7/17/2025 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 Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 7/17/2025 10:00 - 11:00am
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: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 7/21/2025 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Únase a Zayed Rodríguez, asesor de negocios de WBDC para una sesión práctica para aprender a administrar las finanzas de su empresa con QuickBooks Self-Employed. Esta versión de QuickBooks funciona mejor para empresas muy pequeñas que no tienen empleados, y procesan todos los ingresos y gastos a través de sus cuentas comerciales o de tarjetas […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 7/21/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
QuickBooks Online Refresher Course This two-part series is designed for small business owners who have used QuickBooks Online (QBO) within the last six months or have basic familiarity with the platform. In this hands-on refresher, you’ll build confidence in navigating QBO and taking control of your business finances. Learn how to: Record sales and receive […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 7/22/2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Are you a small business owner in the City of Waterbury, Connecticut looking to grow your business? Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn session to hear about the Waterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program, which offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on your […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 7/22/2025 10:00 - 11:30am
Choosing the right brand name is a crucial step toward your business’s long-term success—and one of the most challenging. In this seminar, we’ll walk through the essential steps for developing a brand name that’s not only relevant to your business but also distinctive and memorable. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an idea, you’ll […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 7/23/2025 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 on the riverfront patio atCrumbs in Torrington for delicious food and the opportunity to connect in person and share ideas and inspiration with fellow […]
Training Topics: Personal Finance
Date & Time: 7/23/2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
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: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 7/25/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Have questions about QuickBooks Online? Join Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor and Certified QuickBooks Pro, for an open office hour session where you can get real-time answers and support. Whether you’re just getting started or need help with specific features, this is a great opportunity to learn simple, effective techniques to better manage your business finances. […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 7/28/2025 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: Other Events
Date & Time: 7/29/2025 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 downtown Hartford at 280 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CTfor delicious food and the opportunity to connect in person and share ideas and inspiration with fellow […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 7/29/2025 1-2pm
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: Business Plan
Date & Time: 7/30/2025 12:00 - 2:00pm
End Date: 9/24/2025
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: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 7/31/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 8/4/2025 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 Financing
Date & Time: 8/5/2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you considering a loan for your business? Do you have questions about what lenders look for? Join us for a roundtable discussion with three lenders to discuss what makes a business “bankable” and what steps you can take now to prepare for success. Topics include: What you should know before applying for a loan […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 8/5/2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm
End Date: 8/28/2025
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: Other Events
Date & Time: 8/6/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join our Small Business Mastermind in Stamford! 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 […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 8/7/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
End Date: 8/21/2025
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: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 8/11/2025 11-12pm
Course Description: This session is designed specifically for women business owners who already have a Google Business Profile and want to maximize its impact. Learn how to stay visible in search results with easy monthly updates, request and respond to reviews like a pro, optimize off-page SEO, and build trust with Google and your audience. […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 8/11/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Have questions about QuickBooks Online? Join Tanya Kelley, Business Advisor and Certified QuickBooks Pro, for an open office hour session where you can get real-time answers and support. Whether you’re just getting started or need help with specific features, this is a great opportunity to learn simple, effective techniques to better manage your business finances. […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 8/11/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30PM
If you are a Connecticut OEC-licensed or aspiring child care provider interested in applying for WBDC’s Child Care Start-up, Expansion, or Emergency Facilities Grant programs, we invite you to join this session to get guidance on preparing your historical & current financial statements, as well as your financial projections. This session will walk you through […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 8/12/2025 6:00AM-7:30PM
Si usted es un aspirante a proveedor de cuidado infantil con licencia de la OEC de Connecticut y está interesado en solicitar los programas de subvención para inicio, expansión o instalaciones de emergencia de cuidado infantil de WBDC, lo invitamos a unirse a esta sesión para obtener orientación sobre cómo preparar las proyecciones de estados […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 8/13/2025 12 - 1pm
Struggling to manage your business while also marketing it? In this course, you will learn how to apply the key aspects of marketing known as the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), ensuring a holistic approach to your marketing planning & strate:gy development. By examining these elements upfront, you’ll learn the importance of understanding: your product/service, […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 8/14/2025 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: Other Events
Date & Time: 8/20/2025 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: Orientation
Date & Time: 8/21/2025 11:00 AM-12:00 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 […]
Training Topics: Technology
Date & Time: 8/21/2025 10:00 - 11:00am
This interactive session will help entrepreneurs demystify artificial intelligence, with a clear focus on practical, low-cost, and free tools that can help small business owners save time, improve marketing, and strengthen their businesses. We’ll review use cases, tips for getting started, and the latest trends in accessible AI for business owners—no technical background required. Instructor […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 8/22/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Have questions about QuickBooks Online? Join Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor and Certified QuickBooks Pro, for an open office hour session where you can get real-time answers and support. Whether you’re just getting started or need help with specific features, this is a great opportunity to learn simple, effective techniques to better manage your business finances. […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 9/3/2025 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: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/9/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pricing your services is a critical part of running a successful small business. Setting prices too low or too high can result in reduced profits, lost customers, and limited growth potential. JoinSherry Konwerski, WBDC Business Advisor, for an engaging session where you’ll learn how to evaluate your current pricing, understand profitability, and set realistic projections […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/10/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Have questions about QuickBooks Online? Join Tanya Kelley, Business Advisor and Certified QuickBooks Pro, for an open office hour session where you can get real-time answers and support. Whether you’re just getting started or need help with specific features, this is a great opportunity to learn simple, effective techniques to better manage your business finances. […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/11/2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pricing your products is a critical part of running a successful small business. Setting prices too low or too high can result in reduced profits, lost customers, and limited growth potential. JoinSherry Konwerski, WBDC Business Advisor, for an engaging session where you’ll learn how to evaluate your current pricing, understand profitability, and set realistic projections […]
Training Topics: Legal Issues
Date & Time: 9/11/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
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: Orientation
Date & Time: 9/16/2025 12pm-1pm
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: Other Events
Date & Time: 9/18/2025 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 downtown New Haven at Havenly – Community Café & Homestyle Kitchenfor delicious food and the opportunity to connect in person and share ideas and […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 9/18/2025 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: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 9/23/2025 12-1pm
Course Desription: Choosing the right website platform is one of the most important decisions for your business’s online success. In this one-hour session, we’ll break down the pros, cons, and key features of Wix, Shopify, and WordPress to help you understand which best fits your business needs and growth goals. Whether you’re building your first […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 9/24/2025 11:00 AM
Early-stage companies occasionally need capital assistance to stay afloat and finance their day-to-day operations. Despite this, many small businesses and startups find it difficult to get access to capital. Join Tanya Kelley and Samantha Cross,our Business Advisors to hear potential sources of capital for entrepreneurs. Topics include:Credit scoreBank loans – Personal loans – CT boostPresale/ […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/25/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Have questions about QuickBooks Online? Join Sherry Konwerski, Business Advisor and Certified QuickBooks Pro, for an open office hour session where you can get real-time answers and support. Whether you’re just getting started or need help with specific features, this is a great opportunity to learn simple, effective techniques to better manage your business finances. […]
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 9/25/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
One of the most overlooked yet crucial parts of running a successful business is understanding how and when to pay yourself. In this practical and engaging class, we’ll break down the different ways business owners can legally and effectively pay themselves based on business structure (sole proprietorship, LLC, S Corp, etc.). You’ll learn the importance […]
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 10/1/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The State of Connecticut contracts everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. Learn what certifications are available (e.g. small business, women-owned, and more) and how certification can help Small Businesses build revenue and find potential new customers.We’ll cover eligibility, steps, and the growth and marketing opportunities certification brings to your company.
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 10/6/2025 5:00 - 6:30pm
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: Business Financing
Date & Time: 10/7/2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Accessing capital for your small business at any stage can be a challenge. Does this describe you? 2+years in business tracking business financials Looking for loan in next 12 months Not sure what type of loan is right for your business or where to start? JOIN US! In this dynamic 3-part workshop we will review […]
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 10/8/2025 10:00am - 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: Business Plan
Date & Time: 10/8/2025 5:00 - 7:00pm
End Date: 12/10/2025
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: 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: 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: 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. […]
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