Wednesday, July 10
HOW TO: Explore The SBA 8(a) Government Contracting Program (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 2:00 – 4:00pm and is free of charge. To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):
The federal government spends over $2 billion on goods and services each year. Are you getting your share? A SBA small business certification may make the difference for your company. Named for Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, this program was created to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. It also helps these companies gain access to federal and private procurement markets.
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Friday, July 12
HOW TO: Explore Entrepreneurship (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):
Attend this workshop and decide whether starting your own business is right for you. As part of this workshop, you will:
* Explore the process and learn about the risks and rewards of starting up your own business
* Discuss your specific business ideas and needs with a program manager
* Get an overview of various resources at CWE and elsewhere to help you succeed
* Hear success stories of women who have worked with CWE and are now thriving in the business world
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Tuesday, July 16
Introduction To The Government Market (RIPTAC – 315 Iron Horse Way in Providence from 8:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge. To register, email ssundberg@riedc.com or call 401-278-9173):
An introduction to federal and state contracting for companies new to government contracting or just considering entering the market. Topics cover registration and certification processes, the federal acquisition process, basic regulatory issues, and examine the differences between the commercial and government markets. Learn how to assess your company’s readiness for government contracting if this market might be right for growing your business.
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Wednesday, July 17
Accounting for Non-Accountants (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Fee for workshop is $75. To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):
Many entrepreneurs detest the financial piece of their business. But, they don’t discount its importance. In this workshop, participants will learn:
* How to read and understand basic financial statements
* How to use the numbers to make well informed operational decisions
* The numbers tell a story; do you know how to read it?
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Thursday, July 18
Data Privacy Seminar (U.S. Small Business Administration, Chafee Center for International Business, RIEDC, and RIPTAC – RIEDC, 315 Iron Horse Way in Providence from 8:30 – 11:00am. Fee for seminar is $35. To register, visit www.regonline.com/dataprivacy2013 or call 401-232-6407):
How do domestic and international Privacy Policy developments impact your company? Data privacy issues are increasingly in the news. Both here and abroad, privacy issues are taking on even greater significance. The White House has made privacy policy a high priority, and countries around the world are taking important steps to either revise existing privacy frameworks or create new laws or regulations related to privacy. All these changes could have an impact on your company and how it complies with privacy-related laws and regulations here and worldwide.
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Friday, July 19
Business Basics: Ten Steps To Starting A Business (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Fee for workshop is $40. Partial scholarships may be available. To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):
If you are thinking about owning a business are in the early stages of starting one, then this workshop is for you. Register for this class to:
* Develop your business ideas and planning
* Consider your legal structure
* Discuss choosing a name and entity
* Learn how to obtain an employer identification number, licenses, permits and insurance
* Leave the session with an A to Z overview and specific tools and tips that will help you get started quickly
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