Launch Your Business with Confidence! (May 7, 2025)
Live webinar event: May 7, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description Join our 60-Minute Virtual Business Plan Masterclass! Guest Speaker: Christine Sullivan, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to craft a solid business plan that sets you up for success! Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or refining your existing business, this class will give […]
Managing Money in Your Business – April Cohort “Financial Essentials”
Virtual Program: April 2,9,16,23 (6 PM -7:30 PM) A 4-session interactive course designed to transform your business’s financial future by developing practical skills in financial forecasting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and capital acquisition. This comprehensive program combines real-world applications in pricing strategies with proven tools to help you build a stronger, more profitable business. A 4-session interactive […]
Unlock Business Growth with Strong Credit (March 27, 2025)
Live webinar event: March 27, 2025, from 6 PM – 7 PM Description Startup Founders and Newer Business Owners Need to Make Sure They Have a Credit Strong Foundation Guest Speaker: Stephen Robert, CEO Bedrock Credit America Your credit is more than a number. It’s your key to funding, opportunities, and financial stability. Whether you’re […]
Understanding the Business Finance Essentials (April 17, 2025)
Live webinar event: April 17, 2025, from 11 PM – 12 PM Description Basic requirements to successfully access capital and scale your business! Speaker: CTSBDC Business Advisor Jon Carlisle This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand “what”, “why,” and “how” their credit and financial profile can affect the outcome of a loan […]
Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options (April 23 & 30)
Live webinar event: April 23 & April 30, 2025, from 12APM – 1 PM Speakers: Michelle Augustyn and Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisors Description Session 1: Where to Start? Have you considered exiting your business but are unsure where to start? Do you want to sell to an outside buyer, pass the business on […]
Small Business Lending Expo (March 27)
Meet SBA Lenders When: March 27, from 9 am to 12 pm Where: Central Connecticut State University- Alumni Hall at the Student Center, 39 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Britain, CT This is an in-person event. Attention small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses. Come interact with SBA lenders and learn what they have to offer […]
PAST EVENT. Managing Money in Your Business – March Cohort “Strategic Financial Planning”
Virtual Program: March 5,11,19,26 (6 PM -7:30 PM) A 4-session interactive course designed to transform your business’s financial future by developing practical skills in financial forecasting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and capital acquisition. This comprehensive program combines real-world applications in pricing strategies with proven tools to help you build a stronger, more profitable business. After completing […]
PAST EVENT. Cybersmart Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Small Business (February 27, 2025)
Live webinar event: February 27, 2025, from 11 AM – 12 PM Description Best Practices to Keep Your Business and Customers Safe! Speaker: Valeria Bisceglia, CTSBDC Business Advisor Guest Speaker: Meredith Glasgow, CT APEX Procurement Specialist Tailored exclusively for small business owners, this webinar will guide you through the essential cybersecurity principles. By the end […]
PAST EVENT. Reducing Risk & Ensuring Compliance: Essential Regulations for New & Existing Businesses (March 5, 2025)
Live webinar event: March 5, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description Get Your Business on Track: Key Tips for Compliance! Guest Speaker: Mary Kay Della Camera, CTSBDC Business Advisor This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate essential requirements and regulations. We’ll guide you in understanding key requirements, including those from the […]
PAST EVENT. SBIR/STTR Accelerator February – April Cohort
Accelerator: Current Cohort: Feb 25 – April 1 (6 Tuesdays) 12:00 – 1:30 PM Via Webex. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to eligible companies to help them conduct research & develop and work to commercialize their innovations. The Phase I ($50k – $250k), and the Phase II […]