10 Big Franchise Mistakes to Avoid

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Facilitated by Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Is starting a business for you? Is a franchised business the best option? Learn how franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training, and ongoing support. In this presentation […]

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Training on Government Websites

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Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Government Contracting   Fee: No Cost Register Online

Expert Insights for Asian American and Pacific Islander Small Business Owners

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now The Asian American and Pacific Islander community play an integral role in America’s small business economy. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month we are joined by Carlton Chen, Leland Dear and John Xu. These experts will be sharing tips, strategies, and information that can make a real impact on AAPI business owners. In […]

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Commercial Loan Package Considerations

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Facilitated by TSBDC at RSCC - Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Topic: Financing The purpose of this session is to help you understand the role a loan package plays in the lending process. 1. To help up you self-assess your readiness to obtain a commercial loan. 2. To teach you how much you should ask for […]

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Accepting Payments From Customers

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On Demand 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 […]

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Optimizing Your Website

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On Demand Until Jun 01  Online 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 […]

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Where’s the Money?

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On Demand- Online Until Jun 01 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 […]

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Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) On

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On Demand Until Jun 01  Online 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)   Fee: No Cost Register Online

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Building Your Personal Brand

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Facilitated by Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Topic: Marketing and Sales So many small businesses ALL the way up to large corporations are finally getting on board with the power of building personal brands.... but they are mostly lost on how to actually execute content that ties to work. Join Jackie Barnes as […]

Use YouTube to Grow Your Business

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Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales Brought to you by your friends at Tennessee SBDC (Cookeville). Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this session, I will discuss best practices for: Understanding […]

You Created a Business Plan, Now What?

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  Register Now In this webinar, expert business coach Jennifer Dawn will guide you in creating a powerful, one-page action plan you can use to execute your business plan. Having a plan is highly useful because it helps you to be focused and clear about your business. However, all the planning in the world means […]

Turn Your Existing Side Hustle into a Full-Time Business

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Facilitated by TSBDC @ Volunteer State Community College Topic: Start-up Assistance Qualifications to take this workshop: -You have an existing side hustle -You want to make it into a full-time business one day -That's it:) If you do not have a side hustle yet, you should take the Starting a Small Business workshop first. Workshop Outline […]

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