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. […]

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Government Contracting Learn how to do business with the government (federal, state, and local) About this event Please note: You must register to receive the online meeting information. Attendees learn how to do business with the government in this comprehensive course that reviews the entire federal procurement […]

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Government Contracting In this training, you will discover practical steps for growing your business with the government. About this event Now that you are registered with various acquisition websites (System for Award Management, City of Memphis, and Shelby County Government), you are probably wondering what is next. […]

Register Now Owning a business can be rough. With so many ideas and tasks, you could work every night and weekend and still not get everything done. It is so easy to let your personal life, family life, and goals suffer as the demands of your business increase. During this webinar, presenters Lisa Crilley Mallis […]

Register Now How to Increase Profits and Sales - Co-Sponsored by Gwinnett County Library (Be More Profitable Than your Competition) How your products or services compare with others in your industry can make a huge difference in how profitable you are. The typical approach is to “out feature” your competition, however, there is an alternate […]

Facilitated by TSBDC at RSCC - Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Topic: Managing a Business A practical and systematic approach for how to undertake the process of exploring and evaluating the core choices that entrepreneurs need to make as they translate their ideas into a reality. Speaker(s): Stephen W. Williams, TSBDC Director This session will be […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]