Topic: Cybersecurity Given the escalating threat landscape with adversaries launching cyberattacks, the Department of Defense (DoD) now mandates that companies within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) report their current cybersecurity compliance status through the DoD Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Consequently, DIB companies have received letters from the DoD or their prime contractors seeking information […]

Topic: International Trade Export enforcement is on the rise. Driven by new initiatives and deepening collaboration among federal agencies, enforcement agents are increasingly active in the field. They routinely engage with businesses and individuals alike in outreach visits, email communications, and in-person interviews. Yet, exporters may never know whether an enforcement investigation lurks in the background and, if […]

This is a full day session of our 3-Part Building a Better Business Program.   The Building a Better Business Program is designed to help individuals who are looking to start or grow a business. It is an all-day, in-person event that is taught in three parts, legal, sales/marketing and financials. The goal to this […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: Introduction and need for planning Basic business plan format Choosing your legal form of organization Marketing, market planning and research Cash flow projections Financial statements Financing There will also be […]

SEED Corporation and Rockland Trust in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, & SCORE provide this free, virtual entrepreneurial workshop in which participants will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. The workshop is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business, or thinking about someday […]

Topic: International Trade Companies engaged in cross-border trade encounter multiple challenges related to data privacy and security – not only do they face heightened levels of data security risk, but they also must juggle multiple regulatory requirements for use, transfer and sharing of personal data. Regulatory fragmentation creates uncertainty and raises compliance costs for businesses, slowing […]

Workshop Summary: Closing customers is hard work. Closing them consistently is even harder. The Perfecting Your Sales Conversations workshop will teach you the 8 key steps in a successful sales conversation. Improve your close rate by learning what each step is, why it’s important, and what your objective is with each step. Once you understand […]

SEED Corporation and Rockland Trust in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, & SCORE provide this free, virtual entrepreneurial workshop in which participants will learn how to read and a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, and keep on top of their business finances. The workshop also explains how a small […]

Don't let the lack of capital stop your entrepreneurial dreams. Join us and discover cost-effective strategies and innovative approaches that allow you to turn your vision into reality. In this webinar, SCORE Mentor and Executive Consultant Cynthia Rhodes will guide you through the essential steps of starting a business without relying on external funding. You'll also […]

Be it blogs, posts, emails, proposals, or presentations, many people are not particularly good writers. They know it hurts their business but are intimidated or don't know how to improve.  Join us to see how it is easier than most realize by understanding "nobody reads anymore” and writing to minimize readers’ common challenges. Take Aways: Allocate your time and organize your thoughts Simple, but important, concepts: BLOT, AAA, Readability, […]

Topic: International Trade   An effective trade compliance program can only be achieved with the genuine support of a company’s top management and the partnership of employees throughout the organization. However, most trade compliance professionals have faced situations at some point in their career where obtaining the support and collaboration necessary to develop a culture […]