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
Whether you’re seeking certification as a WOSB/EDWOSB for the first time or have active contracts but need some assistance – the SBA can support you! Join us in commemoration of Women’s History Month to learn the latest trends in government contracting for women and understand how to get certified to find work with the federal government.
As a small business owner, you benefit greatly by improving your public speaking skills, online or in person. Whether you’re presenting to a group of potential clients about your service offerings or pitching to investors or lenders, you need to be effective in getting your message across. In this fun & interactive session, you will:
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
One of the secrets to online visibility is optimizing your website and social media for keywords that people search in search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). In this webinar, you’ll learn how to maximize the power of keywords for your business. Our expert presenter, Stan Booth, will teach you how to look for keywords online, how
This workshop uses exercises to help you better understand financial concepts. This session reviews sales and prices, financial risks and rewards, true start-up costs, ongoing operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and the organization of all your financial information. Using a hands-on approach, you learn how to use our financial model to forecast sales
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
Join us to discuss small business success! Bring your questions, get best practices, learn how to overcome the hurdles…and hear from women who make it happen! Attend one, two or all three sessions! Opening Remarks (10:00-10:10 a.m.) Bob Nelson, Massachusetts District Director Session I: Be Your Best with Best Practices (10:10-10:45 a.m.) Samilys Rodriguez, CWE Director-Eastern MA
Ideas are most powerful when you make them a reality. The idea of a Culture of Philanthropy has been around for years. Fundraisers, Executives and Board Members have sought it. But how do you actually make it a reality? In this highly interactive workshop, Laurie Herrick, author of Choose Abundance: Powerful Fundraising for Nonprofits—A Culture
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
Join us for an evening of networking at BBE Office Interiors with co-host 413Shirts. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Council works to increase farming and sales of Massachusetts grown foods. It also works to develop and support programs to bring healthy foods to everyone in the state. Protecting land and water is important. Training for farmers and workers in the food system is also important. Meetings are open to the public.
The HOW TO for established small businesses to start doing business with the Federal Government! And at no cost! All the information and resources are through federal government agencies and programs. GET THE ANSWERS TO: How does the government buy from small businesses? Where do I go to get started? Do I have to start with
Any projects that require funding, licenses, or permits from federal agencies must be reviewed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their actions on historic properties. “Section 106 review,” follows a specific process, which is guided by
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting a free one-hour webinar on available funding opportunities for farmers for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30th, 2024). Staff will cover the Ag Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), the Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP), and the Viability Programs including the Farm Viability
Are you working on or interested in values-based institutional food procurement? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is, too! Join Jessika Brenin and Mark Fine from MAPC, Simca Horwiz from Massachusetts Farm to School, and Betsy Skoda from Healthcare Without Harm to reflect on values-based food procurement in municipal, school, and healthcare settings, to find
The objectives of this session include the following: Learn to carefully review federal notices of funding opportunity (NOFO) announcements/guidance or request for proposals (RFPs) Understanding what the government wants to fund and how to read between the lines Understand the process of preparing lengthy, single-spaced proposal narratives in less than 15 business days Learn how
It isn’t just about the money, it’s about building a community, establishing a following, projecting an identity, creating a buzz, and sparking a movement. Learn how to communicate your story effectively to the general public. Start building a community of folks who will come together to bring your project to life and who will be
This workshop will demonstrate through hands-on exercises on how to access data using the Census Bureau tools for short and long-term Community planning. These tools allow data users to analyze local population, workforce growth, commuting patterns, and local housing. The workshop provides users with an opportunity to access a variety of data pertinent to understanding
Create a bandwagon that other folks want to jump onto! Understand how to identify and communicate with your VIPs before launch to increase your chances of reaching your funding goal. In this session we’ll also discuss setting your funding target, determining reward levels, and strategies for during and after your campaign. This is your opportunity