Topic: Start-up Assistance How to Start a Business Webinar Series Congratulations on taking the first steps towards starting your own business! Did you know that small businesses are the economic engine of Massachusetts, driving growth and most job creation? The Massachusetts SBDC Network has created a webinar series specifically designed to provide new business owners […]

What is a business plan and why is it important? A business plan serves as a roadmap for your business venture, including your business objectives, strategies, and operational details. In this webinar Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, will share her expertise on the key elements of a business plan, why it's important and how to […]

If you have business experience or skills and are eager to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow in your community,  you should consider volunteering as a SCORE Mentor. SCORE is the nation's largest source of free, expert mentoring, resources and educational content for small businesses. In 2023, SCORE helped start 31,167 new businesses, creating 120,948 […]

SEED Corporation and Rockland Trust in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, & SCORE provide this free, in-person 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 […]

If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve heard about QuickBooks. That’s because QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software on the market. In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through the basic features of QuickBooks and explain how to use it to streamline your financial management. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or looking […]

In this engaging webinar with a panel of experts, learn why volunteering is a way to give back as a mentor to share your business knowledge with small business owners and entrepreneurs. Webinar will cover: How Volunteerism Impact Our Communities Benefits of Volunteering with Your Local SCORE Chapter What It Means to Volunteer as a […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance How to Start a Business Webinar Series Congratulations on taking the first steps towards starting your own business! Did you know that small businesses are the economic engine of Massachusetts, driving growth and most job creation? The Massachusetts SBDC Network has created a webinar series specifically designed to provide new business owners […]

Experiencing an increase in demand during the summer can be exciting for small business owners, but finding the right hire to meet that demand can be challenging. In this webinar, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of hiring a seasonal worker and the strategies you can use to hire the right employee fast while staying compliant […]

SEED Corporation and Rockland Trust in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, & SCORE provide this free, in-person 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 […]

Topic: Government Contracting This webinar will discuss how to certify your business as Women-Owned Small Business for Federal Government Contracting opportunities. Speakers: Nadine Boone, Assistant District Director of Business Development — U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts District Office Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist — U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts District Office

Topic: Financing Do you have a great idea for a business and the only thing standing in your way is the money to give it some legs? Or, you already own your own business but could use some extra capital to take things to the next level? You have come to the right place! In […]

Join SE MASS SCORE for Tax Preparation for the Self-Employed. Key takeaways you can expect: -How you are taxed as a Self-Employed Person -Knowledge about the options regarding the handling of expenses -An understanding of what deductions are available -Tips on common expenses that are overlooked/misunderstood

Topic: Managing a Business Join us for an online, illustrative workshop to help small business owners tune their operations and business model. You will learn: The nine elements in a successful business model. The assets and resources you can use to build your business. The principle of leveraging used to grow profitability. The SOPs and […]

A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar   On top of all that small business owners and entrepreneurs balance daily, continuing to grow their businesses can be even harder when access to funding seems scarce and new fraud risks have emerged. Enter AI. Visa has invited a roundtable of experts to explore how […]

A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar   Rapid digitalization and heightened security risks demand a multi-faceted approach. Learn how to protect your organization’s data and minimize risks while supporting work-from-anywhere. Specific topic areas covered in this session will include: Wi-Fi protection and secure 5G connectivity How to secure data and devices Identifying […]

Topic: International Trade Exporters face ever-increasing end use and end user due diligence requirements for effective management of global trade compliance. Restricted end uses, significant expansion of restricted parties, broadening Military End Use rules, the OFAC 50% rule, and increased emphasis on illegal diversion are just a few reasons why due diligence is critical. Moreover, federal authorities […]