Monday, May 20
Identifying And Hiring An Assistant Manager (SCORE – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 12:30 – 2:30pm and is free of charge. To register, call 401-528-4561 or email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov ):
Being able to find the right person for your second in command is a critical part of running a successful business. This workshop will help show you what you should be looking for when hiring an assistant manager.
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Tuesday, May 21
Elements Of A Business Plan (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):
This workshop will provide a general overview on the structure of the business plan. why a business plan is important, the components of a business plan, the preparation to begin writing, as well as how to put it all together.
This workshop will provide a general overview on the structure of the business plan. why a business plan is important, the components of a business plan, the preparation to begin writing, as well as how to put it all together.
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Thursday, May 23
How To Sell Yours Goods And Services To The Federal Government (U.S. Small Business Administration – WEBINAR. 9:00 – 10:00am and is free of charge. To register and receives login information, please email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov or call 401-528-4561):
The world’s largest buyer of goods and services is the Federal Government, with purchases totaling more than $500 billion per year. The government especially encourages small businesses to bid on contracts for some of these needs. In fact, Federal agencies are required to establish contracting goals, with at least 23 percent of all government buying targeted to small firms.
SBA administers and promotes several programs and services that assist small businesses in meeting the requirements to receive government contracts, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. These include the 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program, Woman-Owned Small Business Programs and Programs designed to assist Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses. This workshop will provide you with an overview these programs.
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Friday, May 24
Social Media Boot Camp (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Fee for workshop is $195. Partial scholarships may be available. To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):
Do you need to strengthen your market reach and increase customer engagement? Are you looking to social media to generate more revenue? This workshop will help you:
* Increase client loyalty & effectively capture your audience with blogs
* Gain traction on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Google+ and Pinterest
* Decrease time spent on Social Media with automation
* Integrate different social media to bring in additional revenue
* Increase client loyalty & effectively capture your audience with blogs
* Gain traction on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Google+ and Pinterest
* Decrease time spent on Social Media with automation
* Integrate different social media to bring in additional revenue
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Tuesday, May 28
Choosing Your Legal Structure (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):
As a small business owner, you will be faced with many important decisions. The first and most important decision a new businessperson can make is choosing an entity that fits the needs of the business. No one choice suits every business: Sole Proprietorships - Partnerships - C Corporations - S Corporations - Limited Liability Companies. This seminar introduces several of the most important factors to consider, including: the potential risks and liabilities of your business, the formalities and expenses involved in establishing and maintaining the various business structures, and much more.
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Wednesday, May 29
Exploring Business Ownership (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):
This workshop is designed for individuals who are thinking about owning a business. Participants will gain an understanding of the commitment, risks and rewards, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship, general business planning and much more! Also learn about resources available to you from the Small Business Development Center. Who should attend? Those individuals who are not yet in business and are interested in general information.
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Thursday, May 30
Internet Marketing (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):
Do you have a website that’s not helping generate new business leads? Discover how a well-structured internet marketing plan consisting of search engines, email and social media can increase targeted website traffic. We will take an in depth look at how search engines work as well as review Google Analytics to help understand our websites traffic.
Understanding Government, Corporate, And Local Certification Options For Your Business (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, visitwww.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):
Certification is key, but can be extremely confusing. Join us for this complimentary seminar and learn:
* What certification is and how it can help you expand your business network and ultimately grow your business through large-volume contracts with government agencies and corporations
* Which certification(s) are right for your business
* Whether your business qualifies for certification
* What each certification process entails and how to get started
* What certification is and how it can help you expand your business network and ultimately grow your business through large-volume contracts with government agencies and corporations
* Which certification(s) are right for your business
* Whether your business qualifies for certification
* What each certification process entails and how to get started
Certifications Represented:
* SBA WOSB/EDWOSB, 8(a), and HUBZone for Opportunities with the Federal Government
* Massachusetts WBE/MBE/DBE (SDO & DOT) for Opportunities with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
* WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification) for Opportunities with Corporations
* SBA WOSB/EDWOSB, 8(a), and HUBZone for Opportunities with the Federal Government
* Massachusetts WBE/MBE/DBE (SDO & DOT) for Opportunities with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
* WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification) for Opportunities with Corporations
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Saturday, June 1
Improve Your Profitability Of Business Success In 4 Easy To Understand Steps(SCORE – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 9:30am – 12:30pm and is free of charge. To register, email pplref@provlib.org and be sure to include “Attention: Ann P” in the subject line, or call 401-455-8027).
