Small Business Week
May 1st through 7th, 2016
Are you an entrepreneur, manager, small-business owner or just a fan of business? Perhaps you dream of starting your own organization or climbing up the corporate ladder. This week is small business week, and the Small Business Administration is hosting a series of In-Person and online events designed to help you achieve success as a businessperson. More information is available at www.sba.gov/nsbw/events. Here’s a brief listing of the on-site and Webinars being presented, click on the links to register for the FREE events below:
Sunday, May 1
Description: This event marks the kick-off of National Small Business Week 2016! SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet will provide the keynote address and you’ll also hear from Chase for Business, the Presenting Cosponsor of National Business Week.
Webinar: Taking the Mystery out of Voluntary Benefits
Webinar Date/Time: Monday, May 2, 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
Description: If you don’t know what voluntary benefits are, or understand the potential advantages they can offer your business, this is the webinar for you. We’ll break down the common myths and misconceptions, and provide you with the tips, tools and tactics you can use to better manage benefits costs, attract and retain employees, and protect your employees’ financial futures. Join this webinar to learn:
- What voluntary benefits are
- How you can use them to reduce expenses
- When they can help small employers stand out
- Why employees want them
Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166543/54C462B4702553604AEC651D5F7B6A25?partnerref=sba
Monday, May 2
Webinar: The Decline of Magstripe Cards—and What That Means for Your Business.
Webinar Date/Time: Monday, May 2, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: The payments landscape is changing. New security measures, a decline in the use of traditional magstripe cards, the switch to EMV chip cards and emerging technologies like contactless payments, are forcing a monumental shift in the way people pay. These changes have major implications for businesses of all sizes. Is your business prepared? Join Square’s Head of Business Intelligence Owen Britton Jennings and Head of Seller Education Erin Renzas for this can’t-miss webinar. They’ll break down all of the major changes in payments and what you need to do to ensure you’re ahead of the curve. In this webinar:
- Get need-to-know information on all the major payment changes
- Understand how consumer behavior is shifting and how to address their new needs
- Learn how to ensure your business is prepared for upcoming trends
Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166555/BC3DA14B3572C0BB9EF0A8813FA76CB3?partnerref=sba
Tuesday, May 3
Webinar: Cloud, Mobile, and Social: Great Apps and Services That Will Grow Your Business
Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, May 3, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: Watch and learn from small business experts, Gene Marks and Ramon Ray, as they discuss the latest trends, tips, and services to help you grow, manage, and increase your profits. You’ll discover how to leverage cloud, mobile, and social technologies that will allow you to stand out from your competition.
Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166576/38AB60D7BBD7E48535F7C8FCEC57A6D9?partnerref=sba
Wednesday, May 4
Webinar: Access to Capital and Business Loans: Best Practices
Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, May 4, 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT
Description: Cash is the lifeblood of any business yet access to capital, managing business finances, and navigating sources of finance are some of the most challenging areas for business owners and can make or break any enterprise. Sam’s Club has teamed up with Small Business Majority’s Rhea Aguinaldo to help entrepreneurs and small business owners bring finance into focus for long term success. Participants will learn background on the small business loan market and providers as well as how to identify the right type of financial product for the business need.
Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166578/B65100047A3C6461EE4781F1A49D949E?partnerref=sba
Thursday, May 5
Description: Join SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet for an in-depth discussion with Eli Crane of Bottle Breacher, former Shark Tank participant and Navy Seal and Angela Cody-Rouget of Major Mom, Professional Organizer and former Shark Tank participant as they discuss key business topics ranging from access to capital, effective marketing, business growth and more.
Friday, May 6
Webinar: Tips for Getting Your Business Financially Fit
Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, May 5, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: Understanding the fiscal condition of your business is critical when managing daily duties, planning for the longterm and making consequential decisions. But that means more than simply knowing what’s in your bank account. Join Intuit QuickBooks in this interactive webinar, where you’ll learn practical, actionable tips for improving the financial fitness of your small business.
Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166582/18C9865EF65B5576ED73B89A75D5F9B3?partnerref=sba