5 free small business events to attend in November to grow your skills
Title: Business Branding 101 – How to Create Your Brand Strategy
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Are you struggling to effectively communicate your business’s value to customers? Do you find it challenging to create compelling marketing messages that resonate with your target audience?
In this DIY workshop, you’ll learn how to build your brand from the ground up using our fill-in-the-blank workbook. We’ll guide you step by step through the process of constructing the three brand essentials: your brand story, and strategy.
You’ll learn how to:
- Establish a “voice” for your brand
- Develop your company name
- Write a mission statement, positioning statement and value proposition
- Create brand symbols like your logo, type font and color palette
- Combine your brand story, symbols and strategy into a clear and consistent branding framework
The presenter for the event is John Rhind. Rhind has been a SCORE mentor for more than 5 years, counseling hundreds of clients & teaching dozens of workshops. He has 35 years of senior-level marketing communications experience with numerous Fortune 500 companies.
You can register for the event here.
Title: Time Management Strategies for Small Business Owners
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Whether you’re a seasoned small business owner or just beginning your entrepreneurial journey, it’s important to know how to effectively manage your time in your business.
In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you the importance of time management in your business, a foundational process to save time and how to manage your time as a part-time entrepreneur and full-time business owner.
Learning objectives:
- How to incorporate time management tools and techniques into your routine
- How to determine what you should delegate
- How to effectively set up your calendar
- How to manage your daily and weekly schedule
The presenter is Rashelle Isip is the founder of The Order Expert a productivity consulting company that helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals effectively manage their time and energy.
You can register for the event here.
Title: Beneficial Ownership Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act
Date: November 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Whether you’re a prospective or current business owner, it’s essential to understand the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.
Presented by FinCEN’s Outreach Director for Beneficial Ownership, we’ll break down the key provisions of the CTA, the beneficial ownership rep deadlines. Finally, we’ll conclude with a live demonstration of FinCEN’s reporting tool and QA.
Learning objectives:
- What is the Corporate Transparency Act
- Who is required to report
- What are the reporting requirements, and when is the deadline
- How to file a beneficial ownership information report
The presenter for the event is David King. King serves as FinCEN’s Guidance and Outreach Director for Beneficial Ownership. He started in the Policy Division’s Regulatory Rulemaking Section and has worked in various areas of implementing the Corporate Transparency Act.
You can register for the event here.
Title: Year-End Tax Preparation for Your Business
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Now that we’re in the final quarter of the year, it’s time to prepare your year-end taxes and learn what action you can take to positively impact your tax bill. Whether you’re working with a CPA or managing your own taxes, understanding the current tax landscape will empower you to make decisions that can positively impact your tax bill.
In this webinar, we will discuss the evolving tax law landscape, identify the tax breaks that apply to you, and learn how to secure them before it’s too late.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What’s new for your 2024 return
- Year-end actions to reduce your 2024 tax bill
- Payroll-specific tax information
- Business Ownership Information Reporting
- Best business practices to avoid problems with the IRS
The presenter is Barbara Weltman. Weltman is a small business expert, prolific author, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She also serves on the advisory board of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.
You can register for the event here
Title: Mastering Cash Flow Management – Uncover Hidden Business Profits
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Cash flow management is the lifeblood of a growing business, but it can be a significant challenge for entrepreneurs. Join our expert presenter, Jennifer Dawn, to learn how to master your cash flow.
Join our webinar to discover how to efficiently streamline overhead, strategically manage debt and ensure you’re paying yourself what you’re truly worth.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- How to trim expenses without sacrificing quality
- How to optimize the costs of goods sold to increase profit margins
- How to manage liabilities, freeing up cash and accelerating financial health
- How to optimize your COGS
Whether you’re starting out or looking to refine your money management, this session will equip you with the skills to grow, invest, and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
The presenter for the event is Jennifer Dawn. Dawn serves high-achieving entrepreneurs through private business coaching and hands on workshops. She is a master at setting and achieving goals, problem-solving, profitability, and cash flow.
You can register for the event here.
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