This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 5.7.25 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 […]
Speakers: Michelle Augustyn and Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisors 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 to a family member, or sell to your employees? Understand the different options to exit, how potential buyers assess […]
This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 4.17.25 Description Basic requirements to successfully access capital and scale your business! Guest Speaker: Jon Carlisle, CTSBDC Business Advisor 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 […]
East Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce that several of its clients have been honored as recipients of the 2025 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut Small Business Week Awards, including one recognized at both the state and New England regional levels. These awards celebrate small business […]
East Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to present a series of free, 60-minute virtual webinars this spring, designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools and knowledge needed to start, grow, and succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Led by experienced CTSBDC business advisors, these engaging […]
Hebron, CT — “An SBA Small Business Person of the Year has proven their ability to overcome challenges, tested their vision through innovation, and are involved in their communities. These qualities are the ingredients of Michelle’s success since she began to feed her sourdough starter,” said Catherine Marx, SBA’s Connecticut District Director. Michelle Nicholson launched […]
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 and/or grant request or how quickly they can scale their business. We will […]
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 Department of Labor, Department of Revenue Services, Secretary of the State, Licensing, […]
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 […]
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 a sound foundation – a business model. We’ll guide you through key strategies […]