• Understanding & Choosing Business Entities (Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLCs, Corporations) WEBINAR

    Online Zoom Webinar MA

    In this comprehensive attorney-led webinar, we tackle the basics of the different business entity choices available to your small business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or a professional navigating the corporate landscape, understanding the various types of business entities is crucial for making informed decisions and achieving long-term success. In this...

  • Start Up Tuesday – How to Develop a Business Plan

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Many small business owners have a plan but it may not be written down. At this workshop we'll cover the major components of an annual plan and refer to potential strategic issues that could require additional funding. Participants could use this method to develop an annual budget to track progress against their goals. This informative...

  • 6 Do It Yourself SEO Tips to Improve Google Search Results

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    6 Do It Yourself SEO Tips to Improve Google Search Results Making sure your products and services are found within Google search results is critical to attracting new customers and clients to your business. This workshop will teach you the six things you need to do to show up higher within Google search results. We will also review...

  • Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and FinCEN Reporting (WEBINAR)

    Online Zoom Webinar MA

    Many businesses do not know that they are now subject to the CTA reporting obligations. Is your company one of them? The CTA requires reporting companies to disclose information about their “beneficial owners.” A “reporting company” under the CTA is a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or any entity created or registered to do business...

  • 5-Step Process to Find Clients and Grow Your Business

    Enterprise Center MA

    Any company must prospect and sell its product or service to find clients and grow the business. It’s critical to prospect and build a sales pipeline of opportunities and track those outreach efforts. After defining target prospects, it’s important to follow a consistent process to move a sale forward to close revenue. This workshop is...

  • The Startup Roadmap: Defining and Validating Your Business Idea

    Enterprise Center MA

    Have you fully defined your startup business idea and confirmed that it is feasible?  In this workshop, you will define your business idea in more detail by completing SCORE’s “Simple Steps for Starting Your Business” program. If you already have skills and experience in the industry you are planning to enter, you may think this...

  • Small Business Resource Series: MOBD State Resources Update Webinar

    ONLINE , United States

    Please join Maria Nigro Di Stefano, Northeast Regional Director, Massachusetts  Office of Business Development (MOBD)  who will provide an update on MOBD Resources to help Small Businesses thrive.  Maria and her MOBD Team provides  highly responsive, central point of contacts that facilitate access to resources, expertise, and incentive programs. At this webinar you will learn...

  • Understanding Employment Classification: Independent Contractor vs. Employee (WEBINAR)

    Online Zoom Webinar MA

    Any business owner who hires workers should be able to distinguish between independent contractors and employees, thoroughly understand their duties as an employer, and be aware of the additional legal protections afforded to employees. This insightful webinar will focus on Massachusetts and federal employee classification laws and regulations and increase your knowledge of how to...

  • Offshore Wind 101 Webinar

    ONLINE , United States

    Join us for a Webinar presentation by Oceantic Network to introduce the offshore wind industry and supply chain opportunities for local businesses as a part of our regional economic development and expansion. There are a significant number of entry points into the offshore wind market. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of industry operations, learn...