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 […]
East Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), SBA- Connecticut, and Central Connecticut State University will host a Small Business Lending Expo on March 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 39 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Britain CT. 06053 This in-person event is designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and […]
East Hartford, CT — January 22, 2025 — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce that one of its clients, Hayley Segar, will appear on ABC’s Shark Tank on Friday, January 24, at 8 p.m. Segar, a University of Connecticut alum and founder of the swimwear brand onewith, is set to […]
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 […]
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 […]