Massachusetts SBDC Statewide Training & Event Calendar
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 The Massachusetts Export Center organizes seminars, webinars and events throughout the year under Partners for Trade—the official export training initiative of the Commonwealth. On the calendar below, 
indicates an exporting training event. |
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Unless otherwise
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= export training |
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| FEBRUARY | |
| 19 | Financials 101 |
| 26 | Understanding the Business Loan Process |
| 27 | How to Pitch Your Business Idea in 3 to 5 Minutes |
| MARCH | |
| 5 | Tech Talks with Rob - Digital Payments: Choosing the Right Digital Payment Solution for Your Small Business |
Program Descriptions
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Various topics that we will cover:
Whether you are tech-savvy or just getting started, "Tech Talks with Rob" will provide you with the knowledge and tools to leverage technology for your business’s success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and secure your business in the digital marketplace. During each session, Rob will present a brief 15–20-minute introduction to the topic at hand, followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A period. This series aims to create a welcoming environment where participants are encouraged to ask questions. Remember, there are no bad questions. Date: Held on the first Wednesday of the month
- click on date below to register
March 5 topic - Digital
Payments: Choosing the Right Digital Payment Solution for Your Small
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Every small business owner should know how to keep detailed records of the daily transactions involved in their business. They create reports that allow management, stakeholders and regulating authorities to have insight into the financial health of the organization. As the business owner, you need to understand the metrics that are reported in the cash flow and income statements, and balance sheets and how they relate to each other. This workshop will go over all three of these topics and show examples of each one. The speaker will be Awilda Irizarry, senior business advisor and financial specialist with the Massachusetts SBDC - Northeast Region. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Understanding the Business Loan Process 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 this presentation, you will learn the ins and outs of business loan proposals. The following topics will be covered:
The speaker will be Awilda Irizarry, senior business advisor and financial specialist with the Massachusetts SBDC - Northeast Region. Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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How to Pitch Your Business Idea in 3 to 5 Minutes Pitching your business idea can be challenging. To deliver a compelling pitch that informs and inspires, you must demonstrate a clear understanding of the problem, the target market, and the potential for profit. In this presentation, we will break down the fundamentals of a successful business pitch into ten easy steps, complete with a real-world example. The speaker will be Nancy Gerardi, regional director of the Massachusetts SBDC - Northeast Office. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Training registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space for fee-based events, mail your payment to the appropriate office with a copy of the completed registration form. Credit cards are accepted ONLY for the Massachusetts Export Center's events. Your spot is reserved once payment is received by the appropriate office. Training programs may be added or cancelled; the training schedule is subject to change. Please note: Training confirmations are sent from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. We use this email frequently, so please add it to your approved sender list. A verification code will be sent from this email address allowing your to register for training. If you have problems signing in, do not create a new account with a different email in order to register. For help registering, send an email to the contact in the seminar description. Please review our cancellation and refund policies. |
Join
us for "Tech Talks with Rob" an enlightening webinar series designed
specifically for small business owners looking to navigate the
complex world of technology. Each session, hosted by tech expert Rob
DelMastro, will delve into critical topics that are essential for
running a modern business in the digital age.