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

LIVE EVENT (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 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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Starting a Business – Are You Ready?

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now Location: Online Workshop Have an Idea? Turn it into a business! Co-Sponsored by Gwinnett County Library Starting a successful business requires more than a great idea, conviction, and ceaseless energy to make it happen. A thorough Self-Assessment will identify your readiness to begin the journey to Start Your Own Business. In this Live Online Workshop you will: evaluate […]

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QuickBooks can do WHAT?

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga Topic: Business Accounting and Budget In this class, you will learn how to use the most underutilized (and coolest) features in QuickBooks Online, along with recently added features. There are new features being added each month, such as MailChimp integration! There will be time for Q&A at the end of the […]

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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 […]

July 12: Video Marketing Strategies That Generate Engagement and Leads

On-Demand/Online

Register Now With so many different types of cameras, audio equipment, and lighting kits, video marketing can be a complex medium to break into. Still, video can be a huge marketing tool, and without it, you will see a significant impact on your leads and income. In this webinar, business consultant, speaker, and success coach […]

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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. […]

Ask an Expert – Retail Strategies that Address Supply Chain, Automated Technology, Social Commerce and More

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Register Now Supply chain, digital disruption, evolving customer expectations, retaining employees, modern marketing and inflation are just a few of the many challenges that retail owners are facing in today's times. In celebration of National Independent retail month, we have dedicated a full hour to answering any question you might have about running a retail […]

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Small Business Retirement Plans – A Perk That’s Easier and Less Costly Than You

Register Now Small Business Retirement Plans - A Perk That's Easier and Less Costly Than You Might Expect ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Alan is CEO of Gorlick Financial Strategies. Prior to financial services, he has significant executive level and consulting experience in international business, economic development, and corporate finance. Alan E Gorlick Certified Score Mentor & […]

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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Successful Staffing

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Facilitated by Cookeville | TSBDC at Upper Cumberland Development District Topic: Managing Employees People Matter. You may be a small business owner, but you have all the ingredients to be a preferred employer in your community. In this session, we will discuss how your business can train and retain top talent. Human resources does not have […]

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