Leveling the Playing Field: Fair competition and the future of small business in Georgia
Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy, yet many entrepreneurs are increasingly operating in markets shaped by rising corporate concentration and uneven competition. Across key sectors, market consolidation is driving up costs, limiting choices and creating significant barriers for small businesses seeking to compete and grow.
Join Small Business Majority, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Georgia Watch, and Our Village United for a virtual discussion on how concentrated markets impact small businesses, workers and consumers across Georgia.
Protect your business: A South Bay Know Your Rights Webinar
Please join Small Business Majority, CAMEO, Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative, and Public Counsel for a virtual Know Your Rights webinar focused on immigration-related issues affecting small business owners, employers, and immigrant entrepreneurs.
This session will cover key legal rights related to immigration enforcement, and highlight a collection of South Bay resources and new grants to help your business.
Attendees will have access to a Public Counsel attorney for up to one hour, including a live Q&A to address specific questions.
Smart credit strategies for small business owners
When you’re a business owner, strong personal credit can be an asset by helping you qualify for a business credit card, an SBA loan or other types of funding that take the owner’s personal credit into account. But if you’re not careful, your business can hurt your credit scores. Join Small Business Majority and Nav for a free webinar to learn about how personal credit impacts your business.
Nav’s Education Consultant Gerri Detweiler has been helping individuals with credit questions for more than three decades. In this webinar, you’ll learn:
Navigating the Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Small businesses have faced rising costs and ongoing uncertainty due to sweeping global and reciprocal tariffs for nearly a year. After months of deliberation, the Supreme Court announced a ruling that specifies the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose global and reciprocal tariffs – a monumental victory for Main Street.
Building your business plan & tools for success
Are you looking to create a successful business plan but not sure where to start? Join Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE for an informative event focused on building a business plan that will set you up for success.
Our expert speakers will guide you through the essential elements of a comprehensive business plan, including market research, competitive analysis, financial projections, and strategic planning. You'll learn best practices for defining your unique value proposition, identifying your target market and developing a go-to-market strategy.
What would paid family and medical leave look like in Virginia?
Operating a small business can be challenging. Large companies often offer benefits that make it difficult to compete in the job market, including childcare access, retirement savings programs and paid family and medical leave. While many small business want to offer these benefits to their employees, they can be extremely costly and administratively burdensome.
So, how do we ensure small businesses can compete on an even playing field?
New tax laws and what to watch
Tax laws are changing, and small business owners need to know what matters most. Join us for a practical webinar covering recent federal tax updates, with a special focus on key provisions in H.R. 1 and what they could mean for your business.
Topics include:
Key tax changes every small business owner should know
Overview of H.R. 1 tax provisions
199A deduction: eligibility, basics, and considerations
2026 Federal Policy Briefing
Kick off the new year by joining Small Business Majority for a network briefing to learn more about our 2026 federal policy priorities and how you can serve as a small business advocate to advance small business interests in Washington.
From global tariffs and cuts to healthcare programs like the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, to shifts in tax policy, 2025 brought sweeping federal policy changes that continue to significantly impact small business owners and their employees nationwide.
Small Business at Risk: Immigration Raids, Tariffs, and What Comes Next — A Fireside Conversation with Senator Steve Padilla
Join Small Business Majority, California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, and California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce for a virtual fireside chat with State Senator Steve Padilla and local small businesses to discuss the top issues shaping California’s Main Streets.
Curious about fair competition? It could help your bottom line
Healthy competition is the foundation of a thriving economy where all small businesses can grow. Yet as large corporations and online platforms increasingly dominate the marketplace, small businesses are often left at a disadvantage when trying to expand.
From antitrust enforcement to fair franchise agreements, the tactics used by bigger firms directly affect your bottom line. Understanding what’s at stake—and how these tactics shape your local market—is essential for any business owner.
Captivate your audience with video content that converts
In this course, by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you'll learn how to create video content that is valuable and compelling to your desired audience and gain tools and techniques to get your videos in front of them, inspiring them to engage with your brand.
Access to Capital: Understanding New SBA Regulations on Loan Products
Recent updates to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan programs are reshaping how lenders and small business owners access and manage capital. From revised eligibility requirements for 7(a) and 504 loans to new refinancing rules for 7(a) lenders under the Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) framework, these changes will impact how financing flows through local lending ecosystems across the country.
Open Enrollment 2026: Navigating healthcare options for your small business
As small business owners compete with larger employers for talent, offering affordable health coverage has become increasingly challenging. With Open Enrollment for 2026 approaching and key marketplace subsidies set to expire, many entrepreneurs could face higher premiums and reduced coverage options, now is the time to explore your options and ensure your business and employees are covered.
Grant opportunity and more small business resources with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Small Business Majority invites you to an interactive workshop about Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, which was developed in partnership with small business owners who understand what it takes to succeed. In this interactive course led by the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready team, you will:
The Patients Deserve Price Tags Act: What it means for small businesses
Join Small Business Majority and U.S. PIRG to learn how The Patients Deserve Price Tags Act can help small businesses manage healthcare costs.
Right now, a lack of transparency in the healthcare market prevents employers from shopping around for the best prices, enabling hidden fees and inflated prices. This webinar will break down what price transparency could mean for you and your business and how you can help push Congress to act.
Know your rights session for small business owners
Join Small Business Majority and Public Counsel for an informative "Know Your Rights" webinar focused on immigration issues that impact small business owners, employees and immigrant entrepreneurs. This session will cover key legal rights, protections and resources available to immigrants navigating the U.S. immigration system, whether as business owners or workers.
What you'll learn:
The Business Case for Reproductive Healthcare: Key findings from small business owners
In honor of Women's Small Business Month, join Small Business Majority for a free webinar featuring insights from our new report, 'The Impact of Reproductive Health on Small Business.' We’ll explore how access to reproductive healthcare affects entrepreneurs’ ability to start and grow companies, attract and retain talent, manage costs, and keep operations running—and you’ll hear firsthand perspecti
Build and leverage credit to grow your business
A strong credit score may help your business qualify for an SBA loan, get better terms with suppliers and vendors, or help you access other types of small business funding. Your business can have its own credit score and report—separate from your personal credit score—that lenders and investors may use when making credit or business decisions. Yet many business owners are unaware of what their business credit report actually says about them.
Defining your brand: Connecting to customers
In this course, by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you'll learn the basics of building a brand identity, as well as how to differentiate your products and services and connect customers to your business.
Selling with storytelling: Unlock your business superpower
In this course, by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, learn the power of telling your story and how it can be leveraged to activate investors, clients and brand ambassadors, scale your business, and build community.
Cómo crear un calendario de contenido
Aprende a crear un calendario de contenido que te ayude a generar nuevos negocios. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Cursos a tu propio ritmo impartidos por expertos que cubren temas cruciales para tu negocio.
Creando contenido relevante: Contenido convincente para tu negocio
Aprende a diseñar tu estrategia de contenido y calendario editorial para empezar a crear contenido que aumente el conocimiento de marca, demuestre liderazgo intelectual e impulse clientes potenciales y, en última instancia, ventas. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready cursos a tu propio ritmo impartidos por expertos que cubren temas cruciales para tu negocio.
Definiendo tu marca: Conectando con tus consumidores
Este curso para principiantes te enseñará los fundamentos para construir una identidad de marca, así como a cómo diferenciar tus productos y servicios, y conectar a los clientes con tu negocio. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Cursos a tu propio ritmo impartidos por expertos que cubren temas cruciales para tu negocio.
Encuentra el financiamiento adecuado para tu negocio
Descubre los mejores tipos de financiamiento para tu negocio, incluyendo deuda, capital, subvenciones y alternativas de financiación como el crowdfunding. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready cursos a tu propio ritmo impartidos por expertos que cubren temas cruciales para tu negocio.
Defensa digital: Introducción a la cibersecuridad
Descubre cómo identificar riesgos de seguridad comunes y aprende sobre las estrategias y mejores prácticas para mantenerte seguro. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready cursos a tu propio ritmo impartidos por expertos que cubren temas cruciales para tu negocio.
Cautiva a tu audiencia con contenido audiovisual persuasivo
Aprende a aprovechar el poder del video creando contenido relevante para tu audiencia y explora técnicas para que tus videos la alcancen, inspirándola a interactuar con tu marca. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready cursos a tu propio ritmo impartidos por expertos que cubren temas cruciales para tu negocio.
Know your rights session for small business owners
Join Small Business Majority, Public Counsel and Rogers Park Business Alliance for an informative "Know Your Rights" webinar focused on immigration issues that impact small business owners, employees and immigrant entrepreneurs. This session will cover key legal rights, protections and resources available to immigrants navigating the U.S. immigration system, whether as business owners or workers.
What you'll learn:
Buying a pre-owned small business
When people think of entrepreneurship, they typically think about creating a startup from scratch. However, buying and growing an existing business offers an alternative path to ownership with its own risks and rewards. In this course, from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, we'll discuss the pros and cons of buying an existing business, as well as the critical elements you need to consider when investigating if the purchase is right for you.
Activate cutting-edge marketing strategies with the power of AI
Embark on a journey to revolutionize your business marketing with the power of artificial intelligence. This course from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of AI to optimize your marketing budget, test the effectiveness of your campaigns, and get your products or services in front of the right audience at the right time.
Getting it in writing: Business contract essentials
For a business owner, contracts quickly become a part of everyday life. Whether it's a sales invoice, a lease agreement, or a non-disclosure agreement, considerable thought and intention should go into your contracts to ensure that they're legally enforceable — offering the right protection for your business. This course from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready covers contract law essentials that every business owner should know, as well as tips on what to include when drafting your own.
When to upgrade your business technology
Business technology is always changing, so IT products that may have been considered cutting-edge not too long ago, may not be serving your needs as well today. You probably know your tech stack is critical to your business, but how do you determine the right time to upgrade different solutions? In this course from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, we will discuss the key considerations for evaluating your hardware, software, or infrastructure so that you can make an IT investment that offers true value to your business.
Georgia Small Business Capital Readiness Series: Leveraging government and community programs for Georgia small businesses
Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur searching for funding opportunities to grow and scale your business? Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office as we help you navigate the wide array of federal, state, and local government funding programs available to support your entrepreneurial journey.
What You'll Learn:
Advocating for your passion: A guide & takeaways from the 2025 Texas Legislative
Mothers and small business owners have a lot in common. From their A+ multi-tasking to their ability to adapt to changing landscapes, they are often very aware of their passions, which drives their interest in advocacy. What's more, more and more mothers are now operating small businesses throughout Texas. This is why the Chamber of Mothers - Dallas Chapter, Every Body Texas and Small Business Majority are partnering to share insights from this year's legislative session and how the Texas Legislature actually works.
Capital products & resources for Southwestern small businesses
Just like our region's unpredictable weather patterns, the capital landscape is ever changing. But, if you're looking to start or grow your small business in the Southwest and you don't know where to start, join Small Business Majority, First Southwest Bank, B:Side, and Growth Partners Arizona for this free webinar. Speakers will share the different loan products and resources they offer that cater specifically to businesses in our region.
New 2025 laws for Colorado small business owners/Nuevas leyes de 2025 para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas de Colorado
Join Small Business Majority and other Colorado business organizations as we provide an overview of new laws in 2025 that affect our small business community. In addition to these new Colorado laws, learn more about how to get your voice heard and how to help shape policies with your business in mind.
Take Action: Protect access to healthcare for small businesses
Access to affordable, quality healthcare for entrepreneurs and their employees is critical to the sustainability and growth of small businesses nationwide. Millions of small business owners and self-employed entrepreneurs depend on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace to access affordable healthcare coverage every year. However, Congress is currently weighing proposals that would impose deep cuts to Medicaid and allow enhanced ACA premium subsidies, critical to lowering healthcare costs for entrepreneurs, to expire.
Grant opportunity and more with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready interactive
Join Small Business Majority and Verizon for an interactive workshop exploring Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, designed with input from small business owners to meet their unique needs. Learn how to apply for the platform's grant program, navigate its redesigned website, and access a wide array of resources, including expert coaching, video content, peer mentorship, and more. Get the tools and insights you need to elevate your business success.
Empowering Rural America: SBA resources for your rural small business
Small businesses have long been the lifeblood of rural communities nationwide, fostering local job growth and economic opportunities that help Rural America thrive. However, rural small businesses continue to encounter significant challenges to growth, primarily due to geographic constraints that restrict access to capital, resources and access to a skilled workforce.
Getting started with AI: Three applications to power up your business
In this course from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, we'll discuss three of the most effective ways to leverage AI, including using chatbots, automating workflows, and drawing on predictive business insights to drive better business decisions and growth. With the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, businesses now have more opportunities to complete with larger companies through technology.
Winning contracts: How to write winning business proposals
This course from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready covers the basics to help you prepare and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs as a critical component to winning government and corporate contracts. A stellar RFP is the cornerstone to winning a contract, and winning contracts affords you the opportunity to have your business listed within a corporation’s database as a supplier of goods and services. In this course, you will uncover the common mistakes and roadblocks to avoid and how to write a winning proposal.
Sell effectively online: eCommerce essentials
This Verizon Small Business Digital Ready beginner course will guide you through eCommerce basics, identifying the different ways you can sell online either through a marketplace or by building your eCommerce website. You’ll also explore ways to make your first sales online and leave with a personalized action plan to begin eCommerce marketing efforts. Whether you have a physical store and are looking for ways to reach more customers or you’re looking to start your business from scratch online, there are plenty of reasons to consider eCommerce.
Get beyond break even: From knowing numbers to making money
Are you overwhelmed by having to do it all yourself? Instead of being a superhuman, why not start focusing on the things that only you do best? If you’ve taken the Track Your Finances: Financial Statements at a Glance course, or are familiar with basic accounting, this is for you. This intermediate course from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready covers what it takes to make your small business profitable. You’ll be guided through a series of prompts and simple equations to determine your business’s value and visibility.
Keep your credit in good shape: How to use it, not lose it
Whether you are new or existing, it’s essential to gain access to the funding that you need in order to operate and grow your business. Building and maintaining good credit is one way to get you there. But how do you get there? This course by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready will guide you through the key terms and concepts you need to understand about credit, why credit is so important, and how to build a credit score that will unlock the funding you need for your business.
Pennsylvania's 2025 Capital & Legislative Outlook
It's a new year and a new opportunity to take advantage of products and policies that might benefit your Pennsylvania-based small business. Looking to understand what capital products and technical assistance are offered in-state that might support the renovation of your brick and mortar? Considering a loan you need, but you aren't sure which products are safe? Or, maybe you’re an aspiring entrepreneur seeking start-up/expansion capital and/or professional advisory services.
Grant opportunity and more with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready interactive
Join Small Business Majority and Verizon for an interactive workshop exploring Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, designed with input from small business owners to meet their unique needs. Learn how to apply for the platform's grant program, navigate its redesigned website, and access a wide array of resources, including expert coaching, video content, peer mentorship, and more. Get the tools and insights you need to elevate your business success.
The EDGE: Cybersecurity: Requirements for government contracting
Government contracts are a fantastic opportunity to grow one’s small business. However, there are many different cybersecurity requirements that the Department of Defense obligates contracts to meet. Join this webinar to learn about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) from experts in the field, including the Lead for Small Business Engagement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
Succession Planning and Employee Ownership: What is it and why can it be transformative for your business?
Learn about the importance of succession planning and explore the potential of employee ownership for your small business. Join speakers from the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, Project Equity and Small Business Majority to learn what succession planning means and looks like for you. Explore how employee ownership benefits selling owners, workers and the community.
Small Business, Big Impact - The second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act – Clean energy and energy efficiency incentives for small business
August marks the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which continues to provide cost-saving opportunities for small businesses through clean energy tax credits and rebates. Whether your small business facilitates energy upgrades (e.g.
Retirement 101: Understanding the basics of retirement plans and programs for small employers
America is facing serious retirement savings challenges. Only 68% of private industry workers have access to 401(k)s and meanwhile the Social Security trust fund is facing depletion in less than a decade. How does this impact you as a small business owner? Join Bipartisan Policy Center, Vestwell and Small Business Majority to learn more about the basics of retirement planning that will set you and your employees up for success.
Empowering Black-Owned Small Businesses: Accessing capital & financial growth
As part of our Black Business Month program, join us for a webinar dedicated to addressing critical issues facing Black-owned businesses. This webinar will focus on navigating predatory lending practices, improving access to capital and understanding the current landscape of small business lending, with a special emphasis on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Small Business, Big Impact – An overview of SBA’s new Investing in America Small Business Hub and how you can benefit
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a Small Business Resource Hub to help small business owners connect to federal, state, and local grants, contracts, and other funding opportunities available as part of President Biden’s Investing in America laws. From energy investments to federal and state contracting and subcontracting opportunities, the resource hub provides industry-specific tools that can help your small business grow and thrive.
The intersection of criminal justice reform and a healthy small business ecosystem
During this event, we will also touch on updates to federal lending programs for justice-impacted entrepreneurs and efforts to address occupational licensing and drivers license suspension reform across the country.
Accessing capital markets through the SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation
Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to learn how the SEC is addressing capital formation needs and advancing small business interests. The SEC’s Small Business Advocacy team will provide a walk-through of their Capital Raising Hub and Interactive Navigator Tool designed to help small business owners and their investors break into new capital markets.
Mastering time management: Boosting productivity for small business owners
In today's dynamic business landscape, small business owners are constantly challenged to balance multiple responsibilities and tasks. This training is designed specifically for small business owners who want to improve their time management and organizational skills. We'll focus on how to use time efficiently, distinguish between being busy and being truly productive, and explore effective strategies to tackle procrastination. Additionally, we'll introduce practical time management techniques tailored for small businesses and share methods to identify and minimize daily time-wasters.
The Modern Entrepreneur: How the SBA is supporting innovation across America
During this briefing, hear from Deputy Administrator of the SBA, Dilawar Syed, for a discussion about how the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to evolve and improve its lending, technical assistance and entrepreneurial development programs to meet the needs of today’s modern entrepreneurs.
Fostering quality jobs through access to affordable healthcare and childcare: A conversation with White House Chair of the Domestic Policy Council and Domestic Policy Advisor to the President, Neera Tanden
Access to quality benefits like affordable healthcare and childcare is critical for ensuring small businesses can attract and retain a competitive and skilled workforce. Two recent Small Business Majority opinion polls underscore the importance of both benefits. Our data shows that most small business owners report their costs for insurance premiums, deductibles, copays, prescription drug copays and hospital visits have risen over the past few years.
How the FTC is working to level the playing field for small businesses: A fireside chat with FTC Chair Lina Khan
Join Small Business Majority for an exclusive briefing with FTC Chair Lina Khan to discuss steps the FTC is taking to curb anti-competitive practices and to foster a level economic landscape where small businesses and entrepreneurs can flourish. During the briefing, small business owners will also hear about the FTC’s recently finalized rule to curb non-compete agreements and how small businesses can benefit.
Breaking Free: A guide to recovering from predatory loans
Are you trapped in the cycle of predatory loans, struggling to break free from the financial burden they bring? You aren't alone. Join our empowering webinar where we'll help you better understand your loans and delve into practical strategies to help you regain control of your finances. We will guide you through the maze of predatory lending, offering actionable steps to rebuild your financial health and reclaim your future.
Navigating the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement with FinCEN
Join Small Business Majority, FinCEN and Transparency International U.S. for a virtual information session on the new BOI reporting requirements and how to comply with the new law. Additionally, we will be joined by a small business owner who will share their experience and best practices for filing. This session will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to engage with FinCEN to learn more about how their business can best comply with and fulfill the reporting requirement.
How to use California Small Business Loan Match to access affordable
Learn how California Small Business Loan Match eases the process of finding trusted loans for California entrepreneurs, gathering dozens of lenders in one place for a one-stop experience. All lenders are pre-vetted and enrolled in IBank’s Loan Guarantee Program, which helps bridge the gap between responsible lenders and small businesses.
The EDGE: Capital access for rural small businesses
Searching for capital to finance a small business can be overwhelming, especially for the millions of rural small business owners working to boost their community’s economy. Join this webinar with the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn tips for navigating the rural small business financing landscape, including what to look for and avoid in your search for funds.
Workforce & Justice Alliance Webinar: Second chance hiring for small businesses
Join us for a webinar focused on the benefits of Second Chance Hiring for small businesses. Panelists will share how small businesses can benefit from hiring the justice-impacted workforce, practical steps for expanding second chance employment, and how employers can take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Virtual Course: Navigate your finances with confidence
As part of our Back to Basics series, this free online course is designed to help entrepreneurs take charge of their finances. We’ll help you get back to the basics of financial wellness, business planning and budgeting. These lessons can help even the most seasoned business owners get out of a financial rut and scale their business.
Let's Talk Taxes: Women uplifting women small business roundtable
Tax preparations can be complicated. Join content expert TMB Tax & Financial Services, who will cover best practices filing a tax return for your small business.
Virtual Course: Navigate your finances with confidence
As part of our Back to Basics series, this free online course is designed to help entrepreneurs take charge of their finances. We’ll help you get back to the basics of financial wellness, business planning and budgeting. These lessons can help even the most seasoned business owners get out of a financial rut and scale their business.
Black Business Matters: A fireside chat with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
In celebration of Black History Month, join Small Business Majority and USBC for a fireside chat with the CEOs from our organizations about the state of Black business, resources available to Black small business owners and policies we are fighting for that support an equitable business ecosystem where Black entrepreneurship may thrive.
How to find responsible small business financing
Watch to learn tips for navigating the small business financing landscape, including what to look for and what to avoid in your search for funds. We will also discuss opportunities for you to take action to stop harmful small business financing practices and expand access to responsible business financing in communities across the country.
Supporting a Technology-Savvy Modern Small Business Economy
Join Small Business Majority as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Dilawar Syed, provides updates on the SBA’s efforts to foster a technology-savvy modern small business economy. From cybersecurity, the advent of AI and digital payments, this session combines various topics that are on many business owners’ minds to ensure they remain competitive and will include a discussion of how small businesses can fully benefit from the digital pivot experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrating Hispanic Excellence during National Hispanic Heritage Month
Join Small Business Majority for a dynamic virtual panel discussion in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn from accomplished Hispanic entrepreneurs who have found success in their fields and gain valuable insights and tips on how to run a thriving business.
Opening Remarks will be offered by Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator at the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Topics of discussion will include:
Be small business ready with the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
September is National Preparedness Month, and we are raising awareness about the importance of preparing your small business for natural disasters and emergencies. During this event you'll hear from the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience about how to prepare for weather emergencies that could threaten your small business.
The Bottom Line: Strategically Leveraging Debt to Build Your Small Business
How much do you truly understand debt as a tool? Small business loans accrue debt, but it can be beneficial to a business by allowing them to use the capital for their business needs. Celebrate Black Business Month with us by signing up to hear from financial experts who will help you understand the role of debt in expanding your company and how to use it to your advantage. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
The Bottom Line: What You Need to Know About Accessing Capital
You will need capital to start and grow your business, but it can be a challenge to find and access it. Join us to hear from regional lenders about what strategies small businesses and entrepreneurs should take in preparation to become loan ready. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Boost your business growth through brand building
This webinar is part of the "Partner Digital Series" hosted by Google and Canva. In this session, we explore what constitutes a strong brand, why it is essential for your business, and how to create a style guide and brand kit to help you build brand consistency and attract more customers.
The Bottom Line: Celebrating community heroes: The need for quality childcare and how providers are doing it
Celebrate the unsung heroes of our communities: childcare providers. As childcare small business owners, you’re probably used to juggling all the responsibilities a small business owner manages plus a dozen (if not more) children at the same time! So join us for this event to get back to the basics on how to manage books, billing, cash flow and budgets. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
The Bottom Line: Second Chance Hiring: What it is and how to implement it successfully for your small business
Learning how your small business can benefit from hiring returning citizens and how to implement a policy that makes sense for your bottom line. We know small businesses around the country are struggling to attract and retain employees, and this underutilized labor pool can help address your workforce challenges. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Reach customers online with Google
Join Grow with Google and Small Business Majority to learn how Google Search works and how you can increase your chances of people finding your business online. This workshop will walk you through the latest Google tools and search engine optimization strategies for building your online presence and engaging more customers on Google
Recursos fundamentales en California para mantener la salud mental de su lugar de trabajo
Se ha preguntado si sus empleados están bajo estrés o necesitan apoyo para manejar su salud mental? Conozca los recursos y programas disponibles en California para apoyar y mantener la salud mental de sus trabajadores.
Cómo prepararse para solicitar un préstamo comercial
Conozca los pasos y requisitos que debe tener para solicitar un préstamo comercial.
Digital Marketing 101: Introduction to search engine optimization
Join Small Business Majority and Coolest Nerd Ever for a dynamic and informative webinar on how to leverage SEO to benefit your small business. In this session, we will cover the basics of SEO and how it can help you reach more customers and increase your online visibility.
The Bottom Line: Procurement and Contracting Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses
Join us as we delve into programs and contracting opportunities. During this session we will help you navigate where your small businesses can access federal dollars and how to be prepared to apply for them. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line'' series hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
Pasos para abrir una pequeña empresa
Alguna vez ha tenido la idea de abrir su propia empresa, pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Deje sus dudas a un lado y escuche información sobre cómo puede abrir su pequeña empresa.
Cork to Crown: A minority woman in the wine industry with Chrishon Lampley
Meet a member of Small Business Majority's Illinois Small Business Equity Council who is making waves in the wine industry as a minority woman. Join us as we take an in-depth look at her journey from vineyard to bottle, and discover the unique challenges she faced along the way. From breaking into the industry to establishing her own brand, Chrishon Lampley has proven that with determination and hard work, anything is possible. Learn about her story, her wines and her advice for aspiring minority women entrepreneurs.
Pathways to Entrepreneurial Growth: The cost to be the boss
This workshop will offer attendees practical tools and resources to strengthen and maintain psychological fortitude and emotional wellbeing throughout the entrepreneurial journey. We will also explore common mental health challenges experienced by entrepreneurs.
This workshop is part of our "Pathways to Entrepreneurial Growth" series.
The Bottom Line: New Year Refresh on SBA Capital Programs, Part 2
Do you know about all the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) capital programs you have access to in your region? Join us for part 2 to learn more about how you can take advantage of these programs to support your small business. Part 2 will focus on capital programs from across the region. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Filing A Tax Return For Your LLC: What small businesses need to know
Tax preparations can be complicated. If you need to know whether you are on the right track, join Small Business Majority and TMB Tax & Financial Services for a free webinar to learn about filing a tax return for your LLC.
Lunch & Learn: Building your business plan & tools for success
A strong and detailed business plan will provide a road map for your small business success. Join Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE for our monthly business lunch and learn.
The Bottom Line: New Year Refresh on SBA Capital Programs, Part 1
It’s a new year and we want you to start it off right! Do you know about all the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) capital programs you have access to? Join us for our first webinar of 2023 to learn more about how you can take advantage of these programs to support your small business. Part 1 will focus on capital programs. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
How criminal justice reforms could benefit the small business workforce
Small businesses are still struggling to hire and retain a ready workforce due to persistent challenges in the wake of the pandemic. A forthcoming survey of Georgia entrepreneurs from Small Business Majority reveals strong support for criminal justice reforms aimed at removing barriers to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities for justice-impacted individuals.
The Bottom Line: Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner
If not now, then when? Are you ready to board the digital transformation train? Are you using digital and social platforms to enter new markets, improve profitability, transform operations and recruit more customers? To help you navigate understanding and implementing digital transformation that will help your business, join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority for this important webinar. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
The Bottom Line: How to Plan for and Implement Revenue Growth
Explore solutions and tips to diversify your revenue and improve your bottom line! As a business owner, it’s essential to identify opportunities for maximizing revenue growth and ensuring your agility during this unique economic time. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Filing a tax return for your LLC: What small businesses need to know
Small Business Majority, Operation HOPE and TMB Tax & Financial Services host a webinar about filing a tax return for your LLC. Topics include: Record keeping, what is deductible vs. what is not deductible, considerations for using your home office business expenses, what forms use for W2 employee vs. self employed
The Bottom Line: Operational Efficiency and Why Your Small Business Needs it
Do you have 45 minutes to help build your bottom line and become more efficient? Ensuring that all components of your business are operating efficiently can help increase your ability to offer quality service to your customers while reinforcing your bottom line. We invite you to hear from experts on how to give your business a second look to increase your profitability and productivity, while saving precious time and money. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Pushing The Envelope: Federal, state, and local contracting opportunities for women business owners
ICYMI: In an effort to counteract the acute economic impacts of COVID-19 on small business owners, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) which sets aside $370 billion to spur transportation projects across the country. Notably, 10% of federal dollars are earmarked for socially and economically disadvantaged government contractors.
The Bottom Line: How to Become Cybersecure and Resilient for Your Small Business
Entrepreneurs are increasingly pivoting their businesses to online as they implement new strategies to reach more consumers. But, as business owners continue to adapt to the ever changing landscape of operating a business, they can be exposed to cyberattacks and other scams that put their success at risk. Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority to learn how to get your business cyber-ready. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Crowdfunding 101 and alternative funding options for women entrepreneurs
Crowdfunding has raised over $34B in capital, but only 2% of small businesses are using crowdfunding to fund their business. Join Small Business Majority, Crowdfund Better, Founders First CDC, and IFundWomen for a free webinar where you will learn about crowdfunding for your business, alternative funding options, and grants available to women entrepreneurs.
The Bottom Line: How to be Capital Ready in an Expanding Market
How do you navigate preparing yourself for your first or even your fifth loan to ensure you’re utilizing your time and money properly? As interest rates continue to increase, understanding the ins and outs of market expansion and how to be capital ready in a timely fashion is more important than ever. Small Business Majority and the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help you navigate the current market during this free webinar. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Choosing your business entity: What to know about small business taxes
Join Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE for a free webinar to learn about tax considerations when choosing a business entity.
Tax preparations can be complicated. The type of tax you pay will depend on the type of business entity you have. If you need to know whether you are on the right track or if you plan on changing your business structure, then this event is for you!
The Bottom Line: How to Combat Inflation as a Small Business Owner
Understanding how to deal with the impact of inflation as a result of the pandemic other global factors, and knowing where to look for and navigate available resources to tackle it can sometimes be daunting. Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a free webinar to learn about funding options that are available to small businesses and new and existing resources to tackle inflation. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
The Bottom Line: Finding Solutions and Navigating Supply Chain Delays
Some small business owners continue to endure the impact of supply chain issues, but they don't have to go at it alone. Let us bring the experts to you! During this webinar hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority, hear from supply chain experts about how to manage supply chain delays, lower costs and create more operational efficiency. This webinar is part of our “The Bottom Line” series hosted by the SBA and Small Business Majority.
Building capacity for Black business success
Join Small Business Majority, Chicago Urban League, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Operation HOPE, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a discussion on how Black entrepreneurs can leverage capital and connections to build their businesses.
How the Inflation Reduction Act benefits the small business ecosystem
White House staff and Small Business Majority give a briefing to learn about how the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit the small business ecosystem. Speakers include Michael Negron, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at The White House and John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority.
Clean Slate: How justice reform can create a stronger workforce
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice and Small Business Majority bring together small business leaders and national experts to talk about how to expand the labor pool, support working Americans, and advance racial equity through the automatic sealing of old arrest and conviction records.
Illinois Secure Choice: What small business owners need to know
By this November, all Illinois employers with 16 or more employees will need to offer their own retirement program. Fortunately, there is a no cost option for small business owners who can't take on the fiduciary or administrative burdens of a traditional retirement savings program.
How to build your business website for success
Your website is an opportunity to make a great first impression and give potential costumers comfort that you're a real business. In this webinar will share expert advice on how to build your business website for success.
Let's talk business (plans)!
A strong and detailed business plan will provide a road map for your small business success. In this webinar, Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE share: Types of business models and business plans, how to write a successful business plan, how to determine your marketing strategy and how build a solid financial forecast..
Employee Ownership 101: A smart option for your business legacy
Employee ownership can be a great way to ensure longevity for your small business, take the burdens of ownership off your shoulders and give your employees more stake in your company. In this webinar Small Business Majority and Project Equity go over strategies for business resiliency, employee retention and succession.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: A panel discussion
In this webinar, hear from Small Business Majority, Associate Administrator Han Nguyen from the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Communications Public Liaison, and AAPI small business owners to hear how the pandemic has impacted small business, the unique challenges AAPI entrepreneurs face and advice from seasoned small business owners.
Resilience and Recovery: Supporting America's rural women entrepreneurs
In this webinar women small business owners from rural communities will share an array of experiences on access to capital, workforce shortages and retention, physical infrastructure challenges and much more. During this event, Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small give remarks on the importance of rural entrepreneurship and the vital role women entrepreneurs play in America’s rural communities.
Credit and money management
During the webinar Small Business Majority and Operation HOPE will be discuss credit money management. During this webinar we will cover, including 5 C's of credit, how to improve and build your credit, personal credit vs. business credit, how to budget and effectively manage your finances and the Small Business Borrowers' Bill of Rights.
How championing childcare boosts entrepreneurship with U.S. Sen. Warren
During this webinar, hear remarks from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on the importance of improving the nation's childcare system and supporting small childcare providers. Tune in to hear perspectives from small business owners and employees on the ongoing childcare crisis.
I'm a Survivor! Tips for remaining in business for women of color
During this session, you will hear from two women-owned business owners who have been in business for more than a decade, Allison Caldwell-Perkins, president of Allison's Infant and Toddler Centers and Barbara Bates, founder and owner of Bates Designs. Siri Hibbler, president of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce will also share tips on how entrepreneurs can receive support for their business.
Cash is King: Credit, cash flow and capital
There are invaluable tips and tricks you should know to help you start a business in California -- some new and some that stand the test of time. Hear from Prestamos CDFI, Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, Chicanos Por La Causa and Small Business Majority during this presentation on credit and wealth-building tactics to grow your wealth as a small business owner.
Training: Safety requirements for children’s apparel and textile products
Hear from guest speaker Will Cusey from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for another webinar on CPSC safety requirements for children’s apparel, sleepwear and other textile products. The webinar will provide an overview of the CPSC’s testing, labeling and certification requirements in place for these product categories for interested small business stakeholders.
Planning for sales growth & profit acceleration
Hear from Small Business Majority, QCC Business Solutions and Operation HOPE about the simple, easy-to-implement cost-free strategies they can use to stabilize revenue and see increases in leads, sales, and revenue, including, how to effectively market your business online, how to use joint ventures and affiliates to double sales, how to harness your database to maximize your back-end sales, and how to increase your current lead flow every month.
Leveling the Playing Field: How an antimonopoly agenda supports small business
Small Business Majority and the American Economic Liberties Project host U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti and small business owners for a discussion about the importance of creating accessible, competitive markets—online and beyond.
Empowering Women for Business Success: Business resources and opportunities
In honor of Women's History Month, Small Business Majority, Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP), and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce host a panel of business experts to talk about resources, tools and connections that are available to women entrepreneurs.
A celebration of Black entrepreneurship
Small Business Majority hosts a panel discussion to hear Black business owners from across the country share their experiences running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic and about financial resiliency tactics and resources available to address the needs of Black-owned small businesses.
What small businesses need to know about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hear an overview of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and walk get a walk through of the various resources available to small business owners to help ensure they’re making, importing and/or selling safe consumer products.
How to avoid predatory lenders
As you search for capital to grow and expand your business, it’s critical that you are protected from harmful predatory lenders promising quick and easy cash. These lenders can sometimes offer you such unclear terms that you might unknowingly sign an agreement with an annual percentage rate in the triple digits. During this webinar you'll learn more about updates to ERC, EIDL and how to spot predatory lending practices and what you can do to stop them.
Build a legacy with your small business
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Small Business Majority hosts Latino Economic Development Center Small Business Coach Juan Zabala for a discussion on how to build generational wealth through small business ownership. During this webinar, we will share best practices to scale your small business in order to pass it to the next generation.
Time management strategies for small business owners
During this webinar, we explore the best time management practices that are commonly employed by small businesses and discuss how you can make your small business more efficient using these tools.Information and resources presented during this webinar are provided by the FDIC and U.S. Small Business Administration's Money Smart training modules for small businesses.