Small Business Cybersecurity and Scam Defense Strategy Update for 2022-2023

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

  Register Now As cyber threats and scams increased rapidly in the past 12 months, Trend Micro and Scamadviser experts team up to provide important updates about today's digital technology landscape and how to keep your business protected. Join this webinar to hear Mitchel Chang, Jon Clay and Jorij Abraham go into detail about: Digital transformation and […]

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Grow Your Business with a SWOT Analysis

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now Grow Your Business with a SWOT Analysis A SWOT (strengths. weaknesses. opportunities. threats.) analysis is fundamental in identifying the critical factors you need to be aware of when growing your business. ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Robert R. West has been in the banking industry for over 20 years. Robert R. West Med, TD Bank […]

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Entrepreneurial Expo – “Returning Talent” to Chattanooga

Family Justice Center 5705 Uptain Rd, CHATTANOOGA, TN

REGISTER HERE  An Expo for entrepreneurs who have been in the criminal justice system! We will have business owners representing different businesses. About this event If you have been incarcerated formerly but have the dream of owning your own business this event is for you! Come and meet men and women who have done exactly […]

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Ten Financial Tips for a Successful Business

TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College 3535 Adkisson Drive T-116, TN, United States

 TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Technology Building T-116 Topic: Business Basics Have you thought of starting your own business, recently started a new business, or perhaps you've had a business for a while now and would like to know what steps you should take to become more successful? Well, you're in the right place. There […]

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Overview of SBA Programs and Services

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now Overview of SBA Programs and Services This class covers the programs and services that the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to help you start and grow your business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this overview will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services […]

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Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

On Demand (Recorded Video)

ON DEMAND UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1st, 2022 Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga In this class, we cover the 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and practical, efficient solutions to overcome them. Topics include: receipt requirements, sales tax, meal expenses, mileage, and more. Taught by: Lynn Talbott (HR Business Solutions) Register Online

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Small Business Orientation

On Demand (Recorded Video)

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga Have you been thinking about starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? Maybe you recently started a business but you're worried you may have missed a critical step. This class will cover: choosing a name, how to structure (LLC vs. Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation), when and how to […]

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Creating a Business Plan

On Demand (Recorded Video)

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga A business plan is critical for small businesses (especially those that are seeking funding). This class is for those that have identified the "who, what, when, how, and where" of their business but need guidance with putting it on paper. Attendees will walk away from this workshop with the tools and […]

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Where’s the Money?

On Demand (Recorded Video)

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga How to Fund Your Small Business Do you need funding to start, grow, or sustain your business? This class covers the types of funding available to small businesses, the steps to take before approaching lenders, and much more. Attendees will also receive a copy of our Funding Checklist, which will help […]

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Optimizing Your Website

On Demand (Recorded Video)

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga What Google Expects and What Your Clients Want Are your customers able to find your website? Is it easy to navigate once they've found it? This class covers website basics like design, speed, and mobile responsiveness, as well as actionable steps that you can implement right away to help your online […]

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Accepting Payments From Customers

On Demand (Recorded Video)

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga Should you accept credit card payments? How much would that cost? Should you pay the fees or should you pass it along to your customer? We will answer these questions, along with: surcharging vs. cash discounts hardware and software needed what features to look for in a payment acceptance system how […]

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