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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

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 […]

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 10, 2025

Kickstart Your Startup with a Lean Business Model

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 […]

November 20, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Supply Chain Management

Are you a service or manufacturing entrepreneur looking to improve how your business runs day to day? Struggling with high costs, quality control, customer satisfaction, or inefficiencies in your business or supply chain? This webinar is here to help! We’ll guide you through key strategies to optimize your operations, improve quality control. and better manage your supply chain. Key topics we’ll cover include: How you can streamline […]

FREE RESOURCES TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WEBINAR ON NOVEMBER 14, 2024 FROM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
November 14, 2024

Safeguard Your Intellectual Property [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 11.14.24 Description  There are many things to protect in your small business, from your cash to how you use your time. However, small business owners often ignore the potential of intellectual property as an asset to protect their business. Join us and a representative from the […]

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November 14, 2024

Optimizing Operations and Supply Chain: Strategies to Boost Efficiency (November 19) [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 11.19.24 Are you a service or manufacturing entrepreneur looking to improve how your business runs day to day? Struggling with high costs, quality control, customer satisfaction, or inefficiencies in your business or supply chain? This webinar is here to help! We’ll guide you through […]

Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options - Nov 7 and Nov XX - from 11 to 12pm
November 12, 2024

Session 2: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options [Webinar Series Recording]

Ever Thought About Selling to Your Employees? Selling a business to their employees is a viable option for small business owners looking to exit their business. Employee ownership successions also help preserve the legacy of a business, retain jobs, and keep wealth in the local community. We will explore the different models, facts, potential benefits, […]

Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options - Nov 7 and Nov XX - from 11 to 12pm
November 7, 2024

Session 1: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options [Webinar Series Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 11.07.24 Description – November 7 – Session 1 Where to start? Have you thought about 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 […]

Cyber-Resilience in Manufacturing: Protecting the Backbone of Your Business
October 24, 2024

Cyber-Resilience in Manufacturing: Protecting the Backbone of Your Business [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 10.24.24 Description  The manufacturing industry is one of the most attractive targets for cyber attackers. Often dubbed the backbone of global economies, manufacturers play a pivotal role in the production of essential goods and services. This significance makes it an alluring target for cybercriminals […]

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October 17, 2024

Optimizing Operations and Supply Chain: Strategies to Boost Efficiency

Are you a service or manufacturing entrepreneur looking to improve how your business runs day to day? Struggling with high costs, quality control, customer satisfaction, or inefficiencies in your business or supply chain? This webinar is here to help! We’ll guide you through key strategies for optimizing your operations, improving quality control, and better managing […]

FREE RESOURCES TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WEBINAR ON NOVEMBER 14, 2024 FROM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October 11, 2024

Free Resources to Safeguard Your Intellectual Property

There are many things to protect in your small business, from your cash to how you use your time. However, small business owners often ignore the potential of intellectual property as an asset to protect their business. Join us and a representative from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn the basics of […]