Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as we celebrate 2023 African American/Black History Month. This year the NFDO is offering two virtual events geared toward unlocking tools, for those that are in the planning stages, aspiring entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Day 2 event will focus on and discuss sources of capital that is
Event description •How to have a successful loan/financing application •Lender Match •SBA Guaranteed Loans- 7(a) and 504 •Microloan Programs •Venture Capital •Crowdfunding •Other programs- SBIR/STTR •Disaster Loan Programs
Do you feel comfortable talking about your business? Would you like to develop your "pitch"? Join us for a two-part workshop to hone your idea and create your own Pitch Deck! This is a great first step to developing your business plan. Note: attendees should be available for BOTH sessions. Attendees will be able to:
Learn: What are the four keys to your financial model. How you can adjust the levers of sales volume and profit margins to achieve greater profitability. How you can make more accurate financial projections. Presented by: Keith Girouard, Berkshire Regional Director Host: The Berkshire Regional Center of the MSBDC Network In partnership with the Williamstown
Are you a social entrepreneur with a great idea but you need to learn how to attract charitable contributions to capitalize your organization’s work? Are you a nonprofit leader currently relying on one or two major funders and in need of a more diversified base of support? Have you only pursued and attracted foundation support
As the economic landscape continues to shift, this is a great time to consider your small business options. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in creating a side gig, move your ideas into action! In this workshop, you will learn how to: Navigate governmental regulations Find resources and plan action steps to reach
We will include the building blocks of QuickBooks and the benefits that this platform provides. We will also cover some common problems users experience and how to avoid the typical pitfalls of not using or setting it up correctly. Basic training will be demonstrated on how to use this platform. Stay tuned for more advanced
The Accelerating Climate Resilience 2023 Speaker Series is launching in partnership with the Equity in Clean Energy Webinar Series. Join us to learn more about resilience hubs, including different types of resilience hubs, their co-benefits, and their connection to climate resilience planning. During this virtual panel discussion, you’ll have a chance to hear from three
According to the Aspen Institute, small business lending by banks is contracting despite the financial health and strong growth in small firm creation. At the same time, digital lending platforms are often more accessible and offer speedier responses. This session will review the pros and cons of many of the online funding options, including peer-to-peer
The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office’s (SDO) mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in state contracting for businesses owned by minorities, women, Portuguese, veterans, service-disabled veterans, those with a disability, and LGBT individuals, as well as small Massachusetts businesses. Learn about the SDO’s certification, programs, and resources available to diverse and small businesses. Presented