Need Help with Your Business Goals? Consider a Mentor
SBA Vermont District Office Whether you are new to business ownership, or a seasoned entrepreneur, a mentor can help you navigate the challenges of starting or managing a business. Most entrepreneurs agree that every business owner could use a mentor. In fact, according to a Sage survey, 93% of small and medium sized businesses see the value of business mentors. And yet, in the same survey, only 28% of those businesses report using mentoring services.
Give your business an edge with a small business mentor. Learn the benefits of business mentorship during National Mentoring Month.
VtSBDC launches New Business Agility Guide
After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs during and after the pandemic and through a number of natural disasters and other threats affecting small businesses, the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) has launched a self-guided Business Agility Guide. The guide was created to help you build
and maintain a nimble, responsive, and profitable business that can adapt and thrive in changing natural and business environments. Download the no-cost guide and worksheets to begin your journey to a more satisfying, sustainable, profitable, and resilient business. Users can begin at any point and take the steps on their own or connect with an advisor when helpful to have an outside and objective partner.
Lunch with Lenders
Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
An event in celebration of Black History Month. Conversations on accessing capital with traditional and non-traditional lenders from Burlington Revolving Loan Fund, Opportunities Credit Union, and the Vermont Community Loan Fund. Bring you questions and come ready to share your experiences. Lunch will be provided!
Saturday, February 8, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winooksi High School
60 Normand Street, Winooski
WEBINAR: Financing Your Small Business
Small Business Owners: Are you looking for financing to start or grow you small business? Funding your business is one of the first and most important financial choices most business owners make. SBA guarantees commercial loans making it easier for small businesses to get the funding. Join us for a comprehensive 1-hour webinar designed to guide you through the essentials of SBA lending.
This course will cover: SBA Business Loans - What Lenders Look For - Preparing to Meet With Your Lender - Other Financing Options - Small Business Resources
Whether you're a new or existing business owner, this webinar provides valuable insights and resources to help you navigate the SBA lending landscape successfully.
Monday, January 27, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Monday, January 27, 2025
Virtual: Business Taxes hosted by SCORE
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Here
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Virtual: I'm WBENC Certified. Now What? hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Here
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Virtual: Business Plan Basics hosted by Center for Women & Enterprise
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Register Here
Virtual: Unlock Success with Business 101 Training hosted by SCORE
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Here
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Virtual: Leveraging AI for Smarter Marketing Strategies hosted by SCORE
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Register Here
On Demand
Virtual: Starting Your Own Business hosted by VtSBDC
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
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