Oct4
October Small Business Fundamentals

October Small Business Fundamentals

This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for people who are planning to start a business and owners of existing businesses who would like a refresher. The workshop will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.

  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 12pm-1pm on Zoom

Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.

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Oct17
Empowering Immigrants: Business Legal Session for Immigrants

Empowering Immigrants: Business Legal Session for Immigrants

Navigating the legal complexities of businesses in the USA can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and guidance, you can turn your dreams into reality. Join this workshop for a comprehensive and informative discussion to achieve your business goals while complying with U.S. laws and regulations.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5pm-6pm, on Zoom.

Presented by Valley Small Business Program and Lawyers for Civil Rights staff.

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Oct18
Selecting a Point of Sales

Selecting a Point of Sales

The Cambridge Retail Advisors – Economic Development (CRA-ED) team is excited to present a deep dive into the world of small business technology. You will learn about easy-to-use and affordable tech solutions best suited for growing small businesses. They will provide insights on how to decide between similar technology products, and how best to prioritize investments.

Attendees are invited to a question-and-answer session after the presentation to dig into industry-specific tech-related questions. A one-on-one consulting session with CRA-ED will be given free of charge to each business interested in additional assistance.

  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 12pm-1pm, on Zoom.

Presented by Cambridge Retail Advisors – Economic Development team and Valley Community Development

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Nov1
November Small Business Fundamentals

November Small Business Fundamentals

This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for people who are planning to start a business and owners of existing businesses who would like a refresher. The workshop will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.

  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 12pm-1pm on Zoom

Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.

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Nov1
Technical Assistance Informational Session with Western Mass Means Business

Technical Assistance Informational Session with Western Mass Means Business

Learn about what each organization offers for small business owners and other available resources.

Weds., November 1, 2023, from 5pm-6:15pm, on Zoom.

Presented by staff from Common Capital, MSBDC, Score, FCCDC, and Valley Community Development

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Nov14
Self-Care for Business Growth: A Mental Health Workshop for Business Owners

Self-Care for Business Growth: A Mental Health Workshop for Business Owners

It’s easy to think of self-care and business growth as opposites. However, in picking self-care — even when it feels impossible — you can find new insights to grow your business and build financial sustainability. In this practical workshop, Beth Pellettieri, Creative Business Coach, will help you better understand why it’s hard to slow down, help you find new mindset shifts to make it easy, and offer you practical tools to build self-care into your business strategy.

  • Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 8:30am-9:30am, on Zoom.

Presented by Beth Pellettieri for Valley Community Development
Beth Pellettieri, Certified Life Coach, MPH, spent over 10 years in nonprofits before finding her way to business coaching. She works with creative, heart-centered entrepreneurs on business growth and financial sustainability by prioritizing self-care. Beth lives in Florence, MA with her 3 kids and husband. She loves hiking alone, meeting friends for a delicious meal, and keeping things low-effort and compassion-driven. For more information about Beth, visit www.bethpellettieri.com.

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Dec6
December Small Business Fundamentals

December Small Business Fundamentals

This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for people who are planning to start a business and owners of existing businesses who would like a refresher. The workshop will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.

  • Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 12pm-1pm on Zoom

Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.

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