Vermont SBA District Office Cybercrime is a very real threat for the vast majority of Americans, and small businesses are no exception. In fact, a recent survey from Hiscox found that 41% of small businesses were victims of a cyberattack in 2023, with the median cost coming to $8,300. The good news is there are measures small business owners can take to ensure the safety of themselves and their employees. January 28th was Data Privacy Day, that makes now a great time to bone up on cyber safety best practices.
Read tips from the SBA to help you protect your business from cybercrime.
Lunch with Lenders:
Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Financial Futures Program and The Vermont Professionals of Color Network invite you to attend the 3rd annual Lunch with Lenders: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses. This annual event provides opportunity for traditional and non-traditional lenders to engage with VT small business owners in the community and highlight programs and resources for funding their business.
What:
Lunch with Lenders: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
When:
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where:
Winooski High School
60 Normand Street, Winooski, VT 05404
Registration:
Free, preregistration available, same-day registration at event
Lunch provided
WEBINAR: Marketing & Selling to the Federal Government
The federal government purchases billions of dollars of goods and services every year. Join the U.S. Small Business administrative in a virtual webinar to learn about the requirements, certifications and resources for your small business to access the government marketplace.
The webinar will include: the basics of navigating the federal contracting process, how to find opportunities and market your business, understanding various certifications available, and programs and resources from the SBA to help your small business succeed in the government marketplace.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
Monday, February 3, 2025
Virtual: Start-Up Legal Basics for Small Businesses hosted by VtSBDC
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Register Here
Virtual: Marketing Fundamentals & Best Practices hosted by SCORE
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Register Here
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Virtual: Steps to Start your Business hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Register Here
Virtual: Effective Communication in the Workplace hosted by SCORE
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Register Here
Virtual: Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman Owned hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Here
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Virtual: Starting Your Own Business hosted by VtSBDC
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Register Here
Virtual: Survey of Digital Marketing Techniques hosted by SCORE
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Here
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Virtual: Financing Your Business: Exploring the Options hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Register Here
Virtual: Social Media Made Simple hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Register Here
Virtual: Step by Step Marketing Process for Startups hosted by SCORE
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Register Here
On Demand
Virtual: Starting Your Own Business hosted by VtSBDC
SBA Vermont District Office
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