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February 21, 2022

Intellectual Property: Pro Bono Resources [Webinar Recording]

Intellectual Property: Pro Bono Resources This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 02.17.2022 Don’t let the legal costs of protecting your ideas and work stop you from moving forward. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center welcomes the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and UCONN Law School IP Clinic to overview […]

January 4, 2022

Implementing the New CT Paid Leave Program [Webinar Recording]

This webinar held live on Dec. 21st contains updates related to new documents and templates released by the CT Paid Authority in mid-December. The new CT paid leave law goes into effect on January 1, 2022. Is your small business prepared? The Connecticut Small Business Development Center along with experts from The Human Resources Consulting Group will […]

December 20, 2021

Copyright Basics: Considerations for Entrepreneurs [Webinar Recording]

This is a recording of the live webinar event held on Nov. 18, 2021 If you are an entrepreneur, you cannot afford to ignore copyrights. Join experts from the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs to learn the basics of copyright protection and receive insights into copyright registration and enforcement. Then, CTSBDC will discuss the support […]

November 5, 2021

Get Your Small Business Ready for Holiday’s With Google

Is your business ready for online shopping this holiday season? Connecticut Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of webinars with Grow with Google to help small business owners update their online presence. Feature Your Business and Products to Shoppers Online with Google Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing […]

October 27, 2021

5 Pages Every Business Website Needs

Is your business website working for you? Join CTSBDC Business Advisor Mary Kay Della Camera and Web Developer John Tusch for this helpful overview of the importance of strong content and what pages business owners should consider when developing their own website or working with a developer. John will provide the top 5 pages businesses […]

September 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Standards Act: What Does It Mean for My Small Business? [Webinar Recording]

On June 24, 2021, the “Act Incentivizing The Adoption Of Cybersecurity Standards For Businesses” (Public Act No. 21-119 ) (“Cybersecurity Standards Act”) was passed and goes into effect on October 1, 2021. Cyberattacks are on the rise across the world and it is important for your business to protect itself against potential risks. With this […]

September 27, 2021

Cybersecurity Standards for HIPAA-Compliant Businesses [Webinar Recording]

As a healthcare organization, it is imperative that you are familiar with HIPAA guidelines and how they can affect your business. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Connecticut Small Business Development Center hosted an informational webinar with Charles IT to cover HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, new guidelines for 2021, and how the new Cybersecurity Safe Harbor […]

September 26, 2021

CMMC Security: Compliance & Common Pitfalls [Webinar Recording]

If you are working with the Department of Defense, or you are looking into becoming a DoD contractor, you will need to ensure your business can comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This certification has its own framework that is more robust than other cybersecurity models. Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center and […]

July 19, 2021

Growing Your New London Business

Growing your business can bring on a unique set of challenges. Whether you’re looking to purchase a commercial space or negotiate terms with your landlord, there is assistance available to you to help navigate these changes. The City of New London, Develop New London, Southeastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer), and CTSBDC hosted a panel discussion […]

June 25, 2021

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Series [Webinar Recording]

You have invested your time and resources to develop your innovations and designs. As you move from idea to product, make sure your ideas remain in your hands. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) specialists will join us for a series of webinars focused on protecting your innovations and explaining the resources available to you. […]