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| The MSBDC Boston Regional Office
& Minority Business Center conducts seminars and workshops on various aspects of
managing a small business. We offer specialized training scheduled at
convenient times and locations. For questions on any of the workshops
listed below, please contact our office at 617-287-7750. The MSBDC also offers training through other regional offices, please visit the statewide website at www.msbdc.org to learn about additional training opportunities. |
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FEBRUARY |
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| 16 | Business Strategy for Tough Economic Times (Boston) |
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MARCH |
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| 9 | Getting Started in Business (Quincy) |
| 23 | Business Finance and Accounting Basics (Boston) |
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APRIL |
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| 15 | Sales and Marketing Basics (Boston) |
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MAY |
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| 20 | Business Law and Contracts (Boston) |
Getting Started in Business
This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business start-up and planning considerations, oriented to those planning a venture as well as existing small business owners. Topics include the entrepreneurial lifestyle, feasibility, business strategy, business plan preparation, marketing, financing and additional resources. A free workbook is provided. These seminars are offered free of charge.
Dates are listed chronologically below. Preregistration is required. For further information, contact our office at 617-287-7750. Register online with link below.| Date and Time | Location |
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Tues, Mar 9, 2010 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Granite Trust Building (currently Bank of America) 1400 Hancock Street, Quincy Cosponsored by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce and Quincy 2000 Collaborative |
Business Strategy for Tough Economic Times
This workshop will provide valuable perspective on sharpening your business strategy, understanding basic finance and accounting concepts, managing cash flow in a depressed economy, pursuing outside capital for your business, and more effectively navigating a difficult business environment.
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Copley Square Library, 700 Boylston Street,
Conference Room 05/06, Boston
(directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center
at 617-287-7750 or register online with link below.
> Register online
Cosponsored by the Kirstein Business Library
Business Finance and Accounting Basics
So, you’ve never had any formal business or accounting training, and you’re
not sure what’s coming in, what’s going out, and whether you’re making money
or not. This two-hour workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of
finance and accounting. We will cover a number of basics that every
entrepreneur or company owner (big or small) should know- including
record-keeping, tax considerations, cost accounting, pricing, financial
statements, accounting software, vendors, and strategies for keeping it all
together.
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Copley Square Library, 700 Boylston Street,
Conference Room 05/06, Boston (directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center
at 617-287-7750 or register online with link below.
> Register online
Cosponsored by the Kirstein Business Library
Sales and Marketing Basics
So, you’ve already started your business, but nobody is calling, and nobody is buying (or they aren’t buying enough!). This workshop provides an overview and orientation to basic marketing concepts, strategies and tactics. You will learn about developing marketing strategies, conducting research, establishing pricing, the meaning of “branding”, distribution channels, advertising, public relations, and most importantly, ideas for maximizing awareness and sales.
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Copley Square Library, 700 Boylston Street, McKim Building, Orientation Room, Boston (directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center at 617-287-7750 or register online with link below.
> Register online
Cosponsored by the Kirstein Business Library
Business Law and Contracts
Any economic transaction embodies a contract. In this comprehensive overview of business law and contracts, you will learn about how contracts are defined and constructed, the types of law that govern contracts, navigating oral and written contracts, contracts in the internet age, breaches, disputes, and different avenues for remediation, bankruptcy, and typical issues and areas of concern, including product liability, employment agreements, commercial leases, and finding corporate attorneys to meet your need.
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Copley Square Library, 700 Boylston Street, McKim Building, Orientation Room, Boston (directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center at 617-287-7750 or register online with link below.
> Register online
Cosponsored by the Kirstein Business Library and Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights
| Cancellation Policy |
| Cancellations received by noon the day prior to the seminar will be entitled to a refund. No refund will be given on notifications received after that time or in any no-show situation. The MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a seminar due to insufficient enrollment. Registration fees will be returned or credited towards a future program. |
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