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 […]

Free

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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Every.Black Entrepreneur Mastermind Meeting

An Every.Black Entrepreneur Mastermind Meeting

Register Join like minded entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, TN with guest speaker Mike Adams, Chef and Owner of the Blue Orleans
 Seafood Restaurant. About this event Register Early: Seating is Limited! If you can't make it to Chattanooga, the meeting will also be streamed virtually live on Zoom. Live from Chattanooga, TN - Join The Every.Black […]

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Live from Chattanooga TN – An Every.Black Entrepreneur Mastermind Meeting

The Edney 1100 Market St, Chattanooga, United States

Join like minded entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, TN with guest speaker Mike Adams, Chef and Owner of the Blue Orleans
 Seafood Restaurant. About this event Register Early: Seating is Limited! If you can't make it to Chattanooga, the meeting will also be streamed virtually live on Zoom. Live from Chattanooga, TN - Join The Every.Black Family […]

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Government Contracting 101 – Part 1

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Government Contracting The introductory course outlines everything you need to know about government contracting, and how to be successful in today’s procurement marketplace. In this comprehensive course, attendees will learn how to do business with the government and will review the entire federal procurement process, from start […]

Government Contracting 101 Part 2

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Government Contracting The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services will present this program, which is designed to introduce the business owner or manager to the diversity of government purchasing. Participants will learn how to navigate the governmental contracting process and bid successfully in the government marketplace. […]

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Basecamp (Co-Working Day + ID Happy Hour)

Waterhouse Pavilion 850 Market St., CHATTANOOGA, TN

The Enterprise Center hosts Basecamp, a co-working day in Miller Plaza that takes place once a month, June through September. REGISTER HERE People gather to work, and network, at Waterhouse Pavilion, taking advantage of EPB WiFi. The Enterprise Center organizes this free event, which includes refreshments and various programming throughout the day, including 1 Million […]

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Grow with Google Bootcamp Series Part 1-Intro to Google Analytics

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now Grow with Google Bootcamp Series Part 1 - Intro to Google Analytics Learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website. This session is perfect for people new to Google Analytics. Learn how to: ·       Set up Google Analytics account ·       Understand what types of reports […]

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Live Q&A – Expert Advice and Solutions for Black-Owned Business Challenges

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now National Black Business Month was created to recognize and support the economic development of black entrepreneurs and business owners from across the united states. Join us for an hour-long Q&A session to answer your questions about starting, managing, and maintaining your business. Dedicated to answering your questions, we have invited small business expert […]

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