LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) DATE & TIME: January 5, 2022, 12:00pm EST FEE: Free EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now New Year, New Business Series – Part 1 of 5 – Learning from the best: The Jeff Bezos Story from a Risk Management Perspective A successful business usually relies on a sound business model that includes (1) desired products or services; […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)  DURATION: 1 Hour  DATE & TIME: January 6, 2022, 1:00pm EST  FEE: Free  EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now Will 2022 be a year of recovery or discovery? Or perhaps a bit of both? The start of a new year is the perfect time for small business owners and startups to learn the newest business trends and startup […]

Jan 6, 2022 Thu 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales Grow With Google: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local […]

Jan 10, 2022 Mon 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Online Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga Topic: Business Accounting and Budget QuickBooks is a great choice for start-ups and small businesses who need to improve their bookkeeping tools. We will begin with a presentation of the recent updates for QBO, then there will be Q&A with QuickBooks […]

Jan 11, 2022 Tue 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Volunteer State Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales This workshop is designed to give you a real world approach for marketing your business! 1. Fine tune your focus 2. Who are your customers 3. Competitive advantage 4. Marketing message and promotion 5. […]

Jan, 11 2022 Tue 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online Facilitated by TSBDC at Pellissippi State Community College Topic: Start-up Assistance Our business specialists will discuss different forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, and financing options (including SBA loan guarantees). This is an opportunity for anyone who is thinking about starting their own business or who […]

Jan 11 2022 Tue 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Online Facilitated by TSBDC at East Tennessee State University - Main Office 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 […]

Jan 12, 2022 Wed 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Online Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga Topic: Managing a Business In this one-hour Q&A session, you have access to an attorney and can ask your business-related legal questions at no-cost. Speaker: Chuck Fisher (Grant, Konvalinka, and Harrison P.C.) Fee: No Cost Register Online

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) DATE & TIME: January 12, 2022, 12:00pm EST FEE: Free EVENT LANGUAGE: English SHARE THIS: Register Now New Year, New Business Series – Part 2 of 5 – Starting a Business in FL  If you've been considering starting your own small business, but are unsure of how and where to begin, don't miss out on this […]

Online Facilitated by TSBDC at East Tennessee State University - Main Office 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 […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)  DURATION: 1 Hour  DATE & TIME: January 13, 2022, 1:00pm EST  FEE: Free  EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now In today’s business environment, entrepreneurs have more choices than ever in how to deploy technology. These decisions can be difficult to navigate with everyone promising IT nirvana. Unfortunately, it’s easy to make a decision that leads to limited options […]

Jan 13, 2022 Thu 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales Grow With Google: Reach Customers Online With Google Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. In this […]

Online Facilitated by Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Topic: Marketing and Sales This is a beginner level course and is designed for business owners who do not currently have an established Facebook for Business page. Reach the people who will love your business. Create a Page today. Get to know your customers and […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)  DURATION: 1 hour  DATE & TIME: January 18, 2022, 1:00pm EST  FEE: Free  EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now Bookkeeping is a critical element of your business’s success. In this educational webinar Phyllis Johnson, owner & CEO of PKJ Consulting, will break down the bookkeeping process into simple terms so that you can begin keeping track of your […]

Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Government Contracting Attendees learn about how contracting with the Federal Government can open the door to many opportunities for small business and can aid in a company’s growth. This seminar covers the basics of government contracting, what it takes to be a government contractor, and an […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) DATE & TIME: January 19, 2022, 12:00pm EST FEE: Free EVENT LANGUAGE: English SHARE THIS: Register Now New Year, New Business Series – Part 3 of 5 – Hot Franchises for 2022 What would happen if you looked at Franchises differently than you do today? Presenting 4 different Business Models that are in the Neighborly Brand […]

 Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Government Contracting 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. In this training, you will discover practical steps for growing your business with the government including: Utilizing […]

Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales Grow With Google: Make Your Website Work For You In this live webinar, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)  DURATION: 1 Hour  DATE & TIME: January 20, 2022, 1:00pm EST  FEE: Free  EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now Starting a business is not easy, but successfully building a business that brings in profit is even more difficult. So how can you grow your solo business into a profitable brand that will enable you to live the life you […]

 Online Facilitated by Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Topic: Marketing and Sales Delete Boring Words! Market with words that will attract your target customer! It is estimated that most Americans see between 4,000 and 10,000 advertisements per day. So how the heck are we supposed to be remembered? Learn how to use words […]

Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Volunteer State Community College Topic: Start-up Assistance Qualifications to take this workshop: -You MUST 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 […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) DATE & TIME: January 26, 2022, 12:00pm EST FEE: Free EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now New Year, New Business Series – Part 4 of 5 – Estimating Startup Expenses Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) DATE & TIME: January 27, 2022, 12:00pm EST FEE: Free EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now New Year, New Business Series – Part 5 of 5 - Choosing the Right Business Type – An Attorney Weighs In  There are so many options when choosing a business entity and making the wrong decision can cost you greatly. Sara […]

Jan 27, 2022 Thu 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales Grow With Google: Learn The Basics of Google Ads In this workshop, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. In this session we’ll talk about: How […]

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Topic: Marketing and Sales Grow With Google: Learn The Basics of Google Ads In this workshop, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. In this session we’ll talk about: How to create an account and set up an ad campaign […]

Register Now Financial Series – Part 1 of 5 – A Practical Guide to Borrowing The webinar will overview how to communicate with your banker to initiate a borrowing request. The webinar also reviews what information will be required by a banker and why. Additionally, various types of loans offered by banks will also be […]

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 […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) DURATION: 1 hour DATE & TIME: February 3, 2022, 1:00pm EST FEE: Free EVENT LANGUAGE: English Register Now Tax season will be here sooner than you think! If you have tax questions, we have tax answers. Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. A whole hour dedicated […]

  Chattanooga This is what you’ve been waiting on! Chattanooga Business Elite presents the “Melanin Market”. Own a business? Offer a product or service then you DON’T want to miss this! This is just the exposure your business needs! Don’t miss out, vendor slots can be purchased by clicking the link below. The fee comes […]