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WEBINAR RECORDING 4.17.25
March 13, 2025

PAST EVENT. How to Prepare for Loans and Grants: (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 Exit and Succesion
March 5, 2025

PAST EVENT. 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 […]

CTSBDC webinar March 5, 2025 Reducing Risk Mary Kay Della Camera
March 5, 2025

Reducing Risk & Ensuring Compliance: Essential Regulations for New & Existing Businesses [Webinar Recording]

This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 3.5.25 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 […]

cybersmart entrepreneurs PROTECTING your small business
March 4, 2025

Cybersmart Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Small Business [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 2.27.25 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 […]

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March 4, 2025

PAST EVENT. 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 […]

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March 3, 2025

PAST EVENT. 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 […]

WEBINAR MARCH 27
March 3, 2025

PAST EVENT. 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 […]

MMYB MARCH COHORT
February 17, 2025

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 […]

The image shows a tablet with interconnected icons representing business and technology concepts, such as finance, transportation, and manufacturing, on a blue background. The "America's SBDC Connecticut" logo is in the top-left corner.This image is perfect for the January 30, 2025, webinar: "Kickstart Your Startup with a Lean Business Model", as it visually represents innovation, connectivity, and essential business concepts—all key themes for startup success.
January 30, 2025

Kickstart Your Startup with a Lean Business Model [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 1.30.25 Description  Startup Founders and Newer Business Owners Need to Make Sure They Build Their Businesses on a Strong Foundation – a Solid Business Model Guest Speaker: Jim Jackson, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to leverage the Lean Business Canvas and specific approaches to developing […]

cybersmart entrepreneurs PROTECTING your small business
January 30, 2025

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 […]