Facilitated by: Murfreesboro | TSBDC of Middle Tennessee State University Topic: Start-up Assistance 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. […]

About the event In this joint presentation by CPA and Virtual CFO, Valerie Mondesir and recovering corporate attorney turned coworking space owner and Relationship Marketing Consultant, Michelle Y. Talbert, attendees will engage both hemispheres of their business brains. Valerie will provide the nuts and bolts of ensuring that your business finances are attractive to lenders […]

Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga 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

About the event Got a business based on your talent? Whether you're an artist, writer, baker, or someone who monetizes your unique skills and knowledge, it's time to unleash the true business potential of your creativity. Join renowned creative business expert Robin Blakely as she reveals invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the business […]

About the event In this interactive workshop, attendees will gain an introduction to risk management and recognizing hazards, resources to protect their interests and mitigate risk and ideas to kick-start their risk management program. In addition, attendees will work through 3 types of workplace scenarios (restaurant, construction and office) to discover how to practically apply […]

The TSBDC has partnered with Proof to share strategies on scaling your business in wholesale, retail, and e-commerce. In this 2-hour in-person workshop, we'll cover the following: Production and Fulfillment: Learn what options to consider for starting up production, warehousing, and distributing your product. Branding and Marketing: Identify your core customer and explore modern marketing strategies to […]

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

About the event Find out why branding is relevant for everyone to stand out and survive as an entrepreneur. Understand the steps to the brand strategy process and why you shouldn't spend a dime on marketing until you get brand clarity. This step-by-step guide to the inside-out branding clarity process will give you the following: […]