Facilitated by Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Contracting with the Federal Government can open the door to many opportunities for your small business and can aid your business' growth. Learn the steps in the process to obtain contract opportunities and your responsibilities as a Contractor. This seminar covers the basics of government contracting, […]

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Business Basics Brought to you by your friends at Maysville Chamber of Commerce. Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. The more the merrier. Please help us promote our webinar by sharing […]

Register Now Filing an LLC provides small businesses with some of the advantages of incorporating, while preserving simplicity through minimal compliance formalities. For example, business owners who operate LLCs aren’t personally liable for business debts. But is that benefit alone enough to form an LLC for your business? Join Nellie Akalp, CEO and Founder of […]

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Start-up Assistance Brought to you by your friends at Maysville Chamber of Commerce. Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. The more the merrier. Please help us promote our webinar by sharing […]

Monetizing Your Side Hustle It’s essential for small business owners, self-employed individuals, and entrepreneurs to know the right way to get paid for your services and grow your business. Over the past few years, Venmo, PayPal, and other transactional apps have created almost a “wild west” atmosphere — while these apps are great for reimbursing […]

 Online Webinar Hosted by TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office Online Topic: Marketing and Sales Tourism Marketing Workshop presented by Visit Kingsport Learn best practices for marketing your business to visitors! In this webinar you will learn how to market to visitors without a large budget, create custom experiences, maintain a digital presence, focus on customer service and […]

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 to […]

Register Now Location: View on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3v6mLsj An effective website is a crucial tool in today's business world. Whether you're building it yourself, working with a pro, or looking to revamp your existing site, getting organized is the key to your website's success! Define your audience. Set your website's goals. Determine key functionality and features. Plan your website […]

Register Now Basics to Preparing Proposals/Bids If you are thinking about or already doing business with the government, don't miss this opportunity to learn how to prepare bids and proposals that are both compliant and competitive. This Live Online Workshop will enable you and your team to: Identify contract opportunities that are realistic for you […]

Register Now During this one-hour webinar, we'll explore what makes a strong brand, why it's important for the businesses you work with, and how they can create a style guide and brand kit that build better brand consistency and attract more customers. KEY TOPICS Marketing, Public Relations & Sales

Register Now How to Use Facebook to Promote Your Business You are familiar with the Heavyweight Champions of social media. There is a lot to learn about all of these platforms. In this Masterclass Workshop the focus is on Facebook. You will learn how companies utilize Facebook to communicate, brand, and promote their business. You […]

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 […]

Facilitated by Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Topic: Marketing and Sales Learn how to build an email marketing strategy that builds trust with your customer and induces them to action. Email Marketing 101: Not sure how to measure success? Wondering how to grow your list? Spending hours stuck on subject lines? Don't be […]

Register Now 21 Ways to Fund Your Non-Profit This Live Online Workshop provides participants with a comprehensive collection of available nonprofit funding sources and includes step-by-step guidance on how to access them. Participants completing this workshop will learn: 21 ways to fund a nonprofit How to research and source these funders using free search engines […]

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 […]

 TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Technology Building T-138 Topic: Financing T Talks Topic-based discussions for women in business May 11,2022 10 AM - 11 AM Topic: Funding, credit, and grants Meet quarterly with other women business owners Mingle over coffee and tea Matters discussed that impact your business Presented by the TSBDC Women Entrepreneurs Group in T-138 Technology […]

 TSBDC @ Cleveland State Community College Technology Building Room 138 - end of hall Topic: Financing The fifth annual Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Idea Leap Grant/Pitch Contest application period runs from May 2 through June 3, 2022. The total prize money has doubled and will be $100,000 this year! Grand prize - $50,000 First place […]

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. […]

Register Now Time is money for business owners, especially start-ups and solopreneurs. That's why it is important to know how to attract high-paying clients who will give you the most significant turnaround on your investment. In this valuable webinar, bestselling author and USA TODAY’s small business columnist Steve Strauss will show you how and where to […]

Register Now Location: View on ZOOM: https://bit.ly/3MB3EwJ Data analytics is all about turning your raw business data into actionable knowledge. It has become a critical topic across the business world. No matter the size of your business or non-profit entity, understanding big data and business analytics is an increasingly important and desired skill. This free workshop […]

Register Now Will My Business Idea Be Profitable? Financial Planning Provides The Answer This Live Online Workshop will help you in developing a full understanding of the profitability of your business concept. You will learn which costs and expenses need to be factored into your Profit/Loss outlook. As importantly, you will be able to forecast the Cash […]

Facilitated by TSBDC at RSCC - Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Topic: Business Basics The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management template used for developing new business models and documenting existing ones. It offers a visual chart with elements describing a firm's or product's value proposition, infrastructure, customers, and finances, assisting businesses to align their […]

Register Now Are you thinking about starting a business? It all starts with a good plan. But what is a business plan? Why do you need one? What does it need to include? These are important questions that can help set you and your business up for success. In this webinar, Jania Bailey, CEO of […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Register Now In this Live Online Workshop, you'll not only learn the importance of financial forecasting but how to use facts rather than guesswork in creating your business plans. You will be instructed in: the most popular forecasting tricks and techniques ones that work for product and service businesses and best of all, you don’t […]

Facilitated by TSBDC @ Southwest Tennessee Community College Topic: Start-up Assistance On behalf of your friends at TSBDC at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device […]

  Register Now The pandemic and economic relief efforts have led to more grant opportunities than ever for the nation's small businesses. With the main federal relief programs now over, small businesses are seeking out other funding opportunities that may be available to them. This workshop will help you understand the small business grant landscape, […]

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 […]