Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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Measuring Digital Marketing Effectiveness: A Google Analytics Primer
Small business owners invest considerable time and money in their digital presence and digital marketing effort and expect to see a return on their investment. But how do they... Read more
Are you ready to be an Entrepreneur?
Starting or buying a business will give you the title of an Entrepreneur. How do you know if you’re ready for the daily responsibility to make a profit, to cover your expenses,... Read more
How to Improve your Firm’s Profitability
Maintaining profitability is essential to the health of any business. In this webinar, we will discuss strategies to improve profitability, with a focus on the optimization of... Read more
Protecting your Business: Understanding and Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats
Businesses are exposed to more threats from hackers, scammers, viruses, and malware than ever before. In fact, 58 percent of cyberattack victims are small businesses. When those... Read more
Employees and Small Businesses
If your business already has employees or you are contemplating hiring employees, this webinar will help you understand the numerous issues involving having employees. Read more
New President, New Policies: What employers need to know to protect their business!
Whether you are a one-person shop or have multiple employees, a new President means change. Employers can expect policies focused on employee rights and growth in agencies such as... Read more
Consider the Positives and Negatives in Buying a Business with Legal Help
Whether you purchase an existing business through networking sources or with the help of a business broker, you will need legal help to navigate the process for a successful... Read more
The Mindset of a Successful Business Owner
The Mindset of a Successful Business Owner. Only 20% of all businesses make it 5 years, this webinar will provide crucial information to help you succeed! Read more
Is Your Great Idea Really a Great Business
In this webinar we take you through the process of determining if that great idea of yours can be made into a business, using a tool called the Business Model Canvas. Don’t... Read more
Part 6 of Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Financing Options and Using Your Business Plan to Procure Financing
Although bank loans are typically the first form of financing most new business owners think of, they are not the only way to fund your startup. Read more
Introduction to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy
In this webinar, Tom Rossomando, A National Advocate within the Office of Advocacy with the Small Business Administration will introduce the role and function of the Office. Tom... Read more
Part 5 of Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Startup Costs, Cash Flow, and Your Financial Plan
Financial planning is essential to a startup business because it helps you: - Figure out how much money you will need to start and run your business. - Create a plan to guide... Read more