Connecticut Small Business Development Center

Events/Workshops

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Business Growth

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Many people think of the practice of "barter" as old fashioned, and a simple exchange of goods or services between two businesses. However, many don't realize that bartering is alive and well...and thriving in today's market place. Contemporary bartering has taken on many forms, from informal exchanges to between two businesses to formal business bartering groups. This workshop will review the different and unique forms of bartering available to your business with a focus on how to use bartering as a marketing tool to gain new cash clients. Some of the topics we will cover: What is barter? When to use barter. Actual techniques to use bartering as a way to gain cash clients. Names of useful local and national barter websites and groups. My personal rules for barter - Never lose money! Always gain some market with it!
Speaker: John Green from Green Business Associates

Entrepreneur Education

Tuesday, September 07, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and more
Speaker: Ken Kollmeyer
Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business structures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Every company needs a roadmap and the business plan is it. Learn how to write yours.
Speaker: TBD
Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
What do you need to ensure the success of your business? This overview touches on the topics of marketing and sales, budgeting, costing, pricing, financial statements, and more.
Speaker: Ken Kollmeyer
Monday, September 27, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and more.
Speaker: Henry Reed
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business structures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Monday, October 04, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Every company needs a roadmap, and the business plan is it. Learn how to write yours.
Speaker: Henry Reed
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Do you have what it takes? Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of succcessful entrepreneurs and more.
Speaker: Rosita Forte-Dobson
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
What do you need to ensure the success of your business? This overview touches on the topics of marketing and sales, budgeting, costing, pricing, financial statements, and more.
Speaker: Dennis Twiss
Thursday, October 07, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business tructures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies, and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Every company needs a roadmap and the business plan is it. Learn how to write yours.
Speaker: M. Erwin
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and more.
Speaker: Ginne-Rae Clay
Thursday, October 14, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
What you need to ensure the success of your business? This overview touches on the topics of marketing and slaes, budgeting, costing pricing, financial statements and more.
Speaker: Milena Erwin
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business structures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Every company needs a roadmap, and the business plan is it. Learn how to write yours.
Speaker: Ginne-Rae Clay
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and more.
Speaker: Rosita Forte-Dobson
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business structures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What do you need to ensure the success of your business? This overview touches on the topics of marketing and sales, budgeting, costing, pricing, financial statements, and more.
Speaker: Ken Kollmeyer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Every company needs a roadmap, and the business plan is it. Learn how to write yours.
Speaker: Milena Erwin
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What do you need to ensure the success of your business? This overview touches on the topics of marketing and sales, budgeting, costing, pricing, financial statements, and more.
Speaker: Milena Erwin