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Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Farmers & Ranchers Tuesday, May 9 - Wednesday May 10 l 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST On behalf of the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, in partnership with the USDA, we are pleased to share Boots to Business for Farmers and Ranchers. This two day virtual workshop is specifically designed for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses interested in exploring agricultural-related entrepreneurship. We are grateful to have presenters from the USDA Farm Service Agency, Rural Development and Risk Management, AgrAbility, and farmer veterans on every module. Open to Vetrans and Non-Veterans alike! Steps to Start a Business Tuesday, May 9 l 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST If you are considering starting a business or in the early stages of launching one, this workshop will outline everything you need to know. In this workshop, you will review how to draft a business plan, register your business, obtain an EIN, review legal structures and so much more! Let's Talk Scams - Top Cyber Security Threat of 2023 Wednesday, May 10 l 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST This one-hour presentation covers the methods and tactics scammers use to fool people into giving money to the scammer. We will cover proactive strategies and where to report suspicious activities and scams. Participants will learn about recent scams in the local area.
Budgeting Basics Wednesday, May 10 l 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST At its core, budgeting’s primary function is to ensure an individual or organization has enough resources to meet its financial obligations. Rather for personal or business purposes, budgeting is critical to financial stability and financial success. During this session we will focus on the budgeting basics, cashflow management and allowing your money to work for you!
Finding Government Contracting Opportunities Thursday, May 11 l 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST Your business is at a place where you are stable and looking for opportunities to grow through government contracting. Now what? In this session we will walk through how to find the government solicitations available to bid on; the trainings that are available through a multitude of resources, to further assist you with getting ready to contract; and more! 8th Annual Woostapreneurs Forum Friday, May 12 l 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST The Woostapreneurs Forum intends to connect Greater Worcester to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and business resource providers in central Massachusetts. The conference is designed for existing business owners, budding entrepreneurs, veteran entrepreneurs, millennial entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, and other underserved entrepreneurs in search of business help. There will be a panel of business success stories, a resource panel discussion, as well as a keynote speaker and the opportunity for attendees to network with resource partners and supporters to learn more about the services they offer.
Business Plan Basics Tuesday, May 23 l 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST This workshop provides an overview of writing a business plan. Topics include: why you need to write a business plan; an overview of each section of a business plan; research and writing tips; and resources for help and support. Understanding the C's of Credit Wednesday, May 24 l 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST During this session we will focus on what are the 5 C’s of Credit; the importance of each C of Credit; and how the 5 C’s impact you lending power.
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