|  The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC) are pleased to present a free webinar series for veterans and members of the military community on topics of interest to small business owners. Much of the information is relevant to all small businesses but will also cover items of interest specific to veteran-owned small businesses. The series is presented on most Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. (CDT). Registration is required for some, but not all. Please follow the instructions for each session to find connection information for each webinar. The webinars through the end of August are included below and more will follow as they are scheduled. We hope you will find all of the sessions informative. |
Wednesday, July 30
Franchising for Veterans - Chris Coleman, FranNet
Nearly 1 in 7 franchises are owned by Veterans. Structured systems and a disciplined owner typically result in higher chances of becoming a successful business owner, and franchise opportunities can often be a great fit for service members looking to go into business for themselves The franchise industry recognizes this and frequently offers incentives to Veterans. Join us as we walk through some of the major things you should consider if thinking about franchise ownership. Registration for this session is not required. Connection information can be found here. Wednesday, August 6
Worker Classification: Employee or Contractor - Melody Green and Doug Blade, Internal Revenue Service
One of the biggest tax challenges for small businesses is determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors. This presentation will provide you with information about worker classification, how you can request a determination from IRS, and information on the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program. You will also learn about some of the resources available on our website, IRS.gov. Registration for this session is not required. Connection information can be found here. Wednesday, August 20
Choosing the Right Social Media Platform For Your Business - Deb Weis, SCORE
Social media is important for all businesses but that doesn't mean that all businesses should use the same social platforms. In this webinar we will discuss how to pick the right social media platform(s) for your business based on your business goals, the amount of time and money you have to invest in social media. Registration for this session is not required. Connection information can be found here. Wednesday, August 27
Advanced Small Business Teaming Strategies - Josh Frank, Principal, RSM Federal
Designed for entrepreneur, novice, and experienced business professionals who operate or plan to operate in the federal space, this session is designed to accelerate your teaming strategies by three to five years, providing techniques to differentiate and build competitive advantage with small and large business. A strong teaming strategy differentiates the capabilities of your company and helps you integrate them into two or more of another company's markets or territories, which facilitates increased and qualified opportunities, both tactical and strategic. Registration for this session is not required. Connection information can be found here. | |
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