• Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 6: Group Business Counseling

    Virtual Online

    The LAEDA Quick Start Series is a 5-part series that provides a great opportunity for individuals who wish to learn how to start a business and for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. Topics included in the series: Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business and Credit Management....

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 4: Getting the Word Out- Marketing Your Business

    Virtual Online

    Unit 4 of the Quick Start Series is focused on understanding your customer and how your product or services meets their needs. Are your marketing efforts communicating your message to your customers? Are you even fishing in the right pond? Marketing Your Business takes you through the basics of marketing, developing a marketing message and...

  • QuickBooks Basics for Busy Business Owners

    Virtual Online

    QuickBooks Basics is an introductory workshop focused on the needs of business owners who manage their own financial records. This informative webinar walks participants through the ground level stages of “bookkeeping.” During the webinar, we’ll focus on the following areas: • The effective use of an accounting system • How to set up your company...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 3: Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan II

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    Unit 3 of the Quick Start Series continues the conversation around creating a business plan.  We will continuing covering the business plan -Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan II.  What are your true operating costs, what are you really selling, do you have a personnel plan?  You’ll be amazed by what you’ll learn about...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 2: Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan I

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    Unit 2 of the Quick Start Series is focused on the importance of a business plan.  Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, having a Business Plan to guide your efforts is priceless.  Business Plan I outlines the various parts of the business plan and its role in applying for financing to...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 1: ABC’s of Starting a Small Business

    Virtual Online

    The LAEDA Quick Start Series is a 5-part series that provides a great opportunity for individuals who wish to learn how to start a business and for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. Topics included in the series: Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business and Credit Management....

  • Virtual on Zoom Training: Getting in the Door: Capability Statements for Procurement Success

    Virtual Online

    Government agencies and prime contractors rely on capability statements to quickly understand a business’s strengths, experience, and capacity. A clear, polished capability statement can open the door to subcontracting, certifications, and contract opportunities—but many small businesses don’t know where to start. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn: The purpose and structure of a capability...

  • ABCs of Food Trucking

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    Virtual Event

    One-night, comprehensive training designed to give current and aspiring food truck owners a clear and realistic roadmap to launching a successful mobile food business. Topics covered: Start-up costs & budgeting Licensing & legal Operational best practices Market research Marketing your truck This is an online training held via Zoom. You will receive the webinar information...

  • Virtual: Last Night for UEZ Business Training Series- Protecting Your Business: Navigating Commerce Insurance

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    Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? We're thrilled to present an exclusive series of five workshops designed to catapult your business acumen to new heights. Come and make lasting relationships with local business owners and the Bridgeton UEZ. Join us and let 2025 be the year you turn your business aspirations...