Session 1: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm Session 2: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm Session 3: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm Sharpen your brand, streamline your website and get found online with this branding and marketing bootcamp. Developed specifically for businesses looking to make a comeback […]
The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 pandemic. Who Is Eligible? Small businesses, Micro-businesses and For-profit independent arts and cultural organizations must be currently viable […]
Are you a woman/minority owned business interested in certification? This webinar will provide you with tips to build the foundation necessary to succeed as an MWBE before starting the application process. Find out if you are ready for government procurement. Topics: When is your business ready for certification? What is past performance? How to prepare your […]
MWBE certification helps you reach a broader network of customers, contracts and resources. This webinar will provide you with all you need to know about the MWBE certification process. Topics: What is MWBE certification? The benefits of certification Am I eligible to apply? What is the certification process? Speaker: Zacha Tuttle, MWBE Specialist, WEDC
Topics for this online workshop: Introduction to the Cooperative Business Model, 7 guiding principles and a brief history of cooperatives Local and regional examples of successful cooperative businesses Exploring the differences between traditional and cooperative business models (taxes, entity, governance models, profit sharing) Why consider the cooperative model? Questions to consider when thinking about financing […]
3-Part Online Series October 12th, 19th and 26th: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Note: Participants must attend all three sessions. COVID-19 and its continuing aftermath has necessitated strategic pro-active engagement in social media by small business owners. Join this bootcamp presented by experts in the field to "up" your social media game. Session 1: What’s New, Next […]
NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was made to help small businesses just like yours. Now expanded for businesses with revenues up to $2.5M and PPP loans up to $250K. What is it? The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (the “Program”) was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently […]
3-Part Online Series November 3rd, 10th and 17th: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Note: Participants must attend all three sessions. Many businesses were blindsided by the pandemic and by not having strong financial records to apply for recovery relief programs. Do you find that the following describes you? Don't have money in your bank account available when […]
In this online workshop, certified MWBE businesses will learn how to best connect with government contracting opportunities to leverage their certification. Learning Outcomes: Where to find contracting opportunities Marketing yourself as an MWBE Speaker: Zacha Tuttle, WEDC's MWBE Specialist
Point of Sale Systems increase annual revenue and develop customer loyalty. Connect with us to start growing your business today! Topics: How to start Exploring the benefits Software and equipment options Maximizing reports Resources will be provided to learn more about Square, Shopify and Etsy.
What do you need to start a successful business? Get introduced to small business ownership through this content-rich, free, two-hour online presentation. Workshop Topics: Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Criteria for a successful business Planning to start your business Financing your new business How WEDC can help you
In this workshop, we will cover the history of Shopify, how it works to help businesses sell and scale, and gain an understanding of the costs involved. Then we will take a deep dive into what it takes to build your own online store from different plan types and choosing a theme to adding products […]
