• Craft Your Perfect Sales Pitch to Prospect for Clients

    Enterprise Center MA

    This interactive workshop will equip attendees with the tools needed to craft your sales pitch leading to a pipeline of prospects to grow your business. Learn how to tailor your pitch messaging and branding for different written and oral communications to attract new client opportunities. Attendees will leave the session with at least one script...

  • Contract Basics for Small Business Owners

    Enterprise Center MA

    Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. (NLA) staff attorneys will lead this Contracts Basics for Small Business Owners workshop that will cover the essentials of business contracts that every small business owner should know. In this workshop, the presenters will: · Explain why contracts are important for small business owners · Describe common business contracts · Share...

  • How to Create Business Opportunities—Without Chasing Conversations

    Enterprise Center MA

    We’ve all been told that networking is about working the room—shaking hands, handing out business cards, and striking up conversations with as many people as possible. But what if that’s the wrong approach? Networking isn’t about talking to everyone. It’s about attracting the right conversations. Come to this workshop and learn how to attract the...

  • Grant Writing 101: Build a Winning Proposal

    Enterprise Center MA

    New to grant writing? This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to craft a and competitive grant proposal. You’ll learn how to identify the right funding opportunities, analyze grant guidelines, and structure your request using a logic model. The session will cover key elements such as developing a clear budget, writing a compelling...

  • Start Up Tuesday – Sales for the Non-Salesperson: A Practical Guide to Driving Business Growth

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals who do not consider themselves natural salespeople but need to boost their business success. Participants will learn how to create a simple yet effective sales plan tailored to their unique business needs. Key topics include: Identifying and understanding your target customers. Crafting value-driven sales messages that...

  • Start Up Tuesday – Non-Profit Series: Developing Donor Relationships and other Fundraising Strategies

    Online Zoom Webinar MA

    Learn how to lay a comprehensive financial foundation and build an outreach strategy to Identify appropriate sources of funding with people who support your vision. We will review building donor profiles with segmentation, crafting a compelling case for support, and developing a multi-channel fundraising plan. Presenter: Melissa Kenig, SCORE Northeast Massachusetts This informative webinar is...

  • Small Business Resource Series: Massachusetts Office of Business Development(MOBD) State Resources Update

    Online Zoom Webinar MA

    Please join this important webinar to learn about Commonwealth of Massachusetts resources to help businesses grow and thrive.   Maria Nigro Di Stefano, Northeast Regional Director of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) will conduct this webinar and will discuss the following business resources:   Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Technical...

  • Future-Proof Your Business: Succession & Estate Planning Strategies for Lasting Success

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Workshop Description: Is your business built to last beyond you? Join us for this power-packed 2-hour workshop designed specifically for small business owners who want to protect their legacy and ensure a smooth transition—whether due to retirement, sale, or the unexpected. You’ll learn: Why succession planning isn’t just for large corporations How to choose the...

  • Starting & Launching a Business; What You Need to Know

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Developing your entrepreneurial idea into a profitable business adventure requires tenacity, curiosity, courage & the ability to leverage opportunities. This workshop includes a checklist, practical tips, and real-world advice on starting a successful business. Learn to: · Understand the realities · Know where to start · Define your Value proposition Facilitator Tom Kristoph This informative...

  • Nonprofit Series – Building a Board of Directors and Creating a Roadmap for Their Success (WEBINAR)

    ONLINE , United States

    Your nonprofit's success depends on cultivating a board of directors that is vested in your mission and dedicated to providing fiduciary oversight. Join us to discuss recruiting and maintaining a board that helps your organization achieve its outcomes. Learn: ways to recruit board members, achieve the right composition of your board, and maintain board member...