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Exciting and Informative Webinars for Small Business Owners


Buffalo District Office 

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“Powering the American Dream”

 

SBA can help your business start, grow, expand or recover through our lending programs, government contracting programs and network of Resource Partners.   Whether you want to prepare a business plan, are interested in doing business with the federal government, or are looking to finance your business, SBA is here to help!


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Reach Customers Online with Google – Webinar

Wednesday, February 23 at 10:00 am

Learn how Google works, how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.  During the webinar, we will discuss:

*Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results on all devices

*Introduction to free tools to help your business appear online

*Google Business Profile and being found on Google Search and Maps

*Advertising your business on Google

For more information, contact Greg Lindberg at gregory.lindberg@sba.gov

Click to register:  Registration (gotowebinar.com)


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“Let’s Talk Business” – Webinar

Wednesday, March 2 at 10:00 am

A panel of SBDC Brockport advisors will be having a conversation centered around the day to day operations of a small business. The biggest focus will be on problem solving:  Anticipating problems, Identifying problems and Creating solutions.  Examples of issues we will discuss:  Employees-the good-the bad-and the really bad, Scheduling the staff and yourself, Customer service, Choosing suppliers and Cash Flow.

Click to register:  Business First Wednesday – “Let’s talk business” – MCLS Events & Programs – Monroe County Library System Home (libraryweb.org)


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How to Market to the Federal Government Webinar Series

Monday, March 7 – Thursday, March 10 @ 10:00 am

The SBA Buffalo District Office and the Cattaraugus County Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) present a series of free online courses to provide useful tips for marketing to the federal government.

Monday, March 7th:  Creating a Winning Capability Statement

Tuesday, March 8th:  Finding Contracting Opportunities

Wednesday, March 9th:  Building Winning Relationships

Thursday, March 10th”  SBA’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program

For more information contact:  Jennifer Talarico at jennifer.talarico@sba.gov

Click here to register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-market-to-the-federal-government-webinar-series-tickets-257035338617


New Government Contracting Journey Added to the Ascent Digital Platform 

This week, the SBA launched Journey 6 of the Ascent e-learning platform focused on educating women business owners about venturing into government contracting to help expand their businesses. The Government Contracting Journey 6 identifies opportunities and prepares businesses to pursue those prospects. The new journey has six components or excursions:

  • Government As Your Customers – helps you understand government as a customer.
  • Government Contracting Opportunities – evaluates contracting opportunities with local, state, and federal governments.
  • Government Subcontracting Opportunities – helps to identify subcontracting opportunities.
  • Set-Aside Certifications – guides you through what is needed to plan and pursue federal government contracting certifications.
  • Federal Solicitations – analyzes the components of the federal solicitation process.
  • General Services Administration (GSA) Contracts – analyzes opportunities for GSA contracts.

Learn more


SBA resources partners: Helping you start, grow, or expand your business

Virtual Mentoring and Training 

Offices around the country may be closed due to the pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video.

Find an SBA resource partner near you


 

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