Business Smart Toolkit: Ready, Set & Go! Webinar Wednesdays Entrepreneurship Series – SBA Celebrates Women’s History Month in March

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Whether you're a maker or creator, involved in tech, or pursuing your passion delivering a product or service, SBA can help entrepreneurs start and grow. In celebration of Women's History Month, we welcome everyone to join our Webinar Wednesdays Entrepreneurship Series. We'll start by discussing home-based businesses (March 1) and then expand to generating a

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1Berkshire Social

BBE Office Interiors 1595 East Street, Pittsfield

Join us for an evening of networking at BBE Office Interiors with co-host 413Shirts. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

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Optimize Your Non-Profit with Census Data

WebEx

In this workshop, you will find out how important the American Community Survey is for the nonprofit community and the unique ways nonprofits can use ACS data. We will examine the questionnaire to understand how the data is gathered to better understand the results. We will work through 3 hands on exercises so you can

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Starting Your Business

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This 2-hour workshop will help you clearly understand the details, challenges, opportunities and rewards of owning and operation your own business, through the real-life experiences of several highly successful entrepreneurs. It’s a must for new business owners. You can build upon this workshop by following up with our free one-on-one counseling. The step-by-step practical workshop

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SBA Women’s Month WOSB Do you need assistance with the ins and outs of government contracting, join us as we walk you through the WOSB process and be certified!

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Do you need assistance with the ins and outs of government contracting, join us as we walk you through the WOSB process and be certified! Is your business owned by a woman? If so, are you ready to compete for federal contracting opportunities? The federal government has helped provide a level playing field for women

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SBA Women’s Month USDA Rural Development Value Added Grant, Laurette Tucker

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Farmers and ranchers, are you interested in taking your operation to the next level with value-added product? If so, the Value Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG) may be right for you! The VAPG is an excellent financing resource as it provides grant funds for economic planning activities or eligible working capital expenses. Funding enables viable

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SBA Women’s Month Future of Business Cyber Hygiene, Jeri Prophet, Expert If you have a business, small or large, this is a must for your business! The most relevant subject for keeping your business secure!

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The eyes of the IT world are once again focused on breaking news of a new zero-day exploit. This time it is a Russian actor trying to retrieve defense data. What will it be next? Security leaders and corporate executives should take note. Understanding what assets you have and their status is the first step

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Comparing the American Community Survey to American Housing Survey

WebEx

Learn about two important Census Bureau surveys covering housing data, the American Community Survey (ACS) and the American Housing Survey (AHS). During this webinar, experts from the ACS and AHS will cover the background of both surveys, the data products released by each program, where to find data for each program, and when it is

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Go Fund U Session #1 – Introduction to Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is an exciting way to engage your audience and fund a particular project, venture, or opportunity. Join us to learn the basics of crowdfunding campaigns. This session will provide you a high level overview of what they are, how they operate, and the diversity of options that are out there for you and your

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Basics of Starting Your Business

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This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: Introduction and need for planning Basic business plan format Choosing your legal form of organization Marketing, market planning and research Cash flow projections Financial statements Financing There will also be an overview of

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