Contract Basics for Small Business Owners

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

Contracts Basics for Small Business Owners is an attorney-led crash course for small business owners covering the essentials of common business contracts. It will cover what is needed to make a contract legally enforceable and describe situations where a small business owner should have a contract in place. It will also include an overview of...

Grant Writing Boot Camp

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

New to grant writing or need a refresher? In this workshop, we’ll cover the essential components of crafting a successful grant proposal, explore how to make a compelling funding request, and break down what foundations are really looking for in some of those trickier grant questions. You will learn how to outline your narrative using...

Start Up Tuesday – Marketing Your Business

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

Marketing educates prospective customers about what your business does and how it serves a need they have. It also creates a lasting image of your business that stays in their minds after the transaction is over. By doing so, marketing builds your brand. You’ll identify potential customers and create a plan for finding your first...

Start Up Tuesday – Developing Your Pitch

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

The best way to test the feasibility of your business idea is through research. You can start with industry data, customer data, financial projections, possible funding sources, and other information. But to prove your concept, and convince others to invest, you'll need a pitch. This workshop will help you develop yours. Speaker: Michael L. Thompson,...

Resource Showcase for Minority Owned & Diverse Businesses*

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

The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development will be hosting a Resource Showcase for Minority Owned & Diverse Businesses on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 3:00-6:00pm pm at the Enterprise Center. The goal of this event is to bring greater awareness of the private and public resources available to these businesses and to continue to...

Start Up Tuesday – Building a Team: adding the right contributors

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

Solopreneurs have to do many things: market, sell, deliver, analyze and adapt. Sometimes adding an employee can contribute to the overall success and growth of the organization by expanding capabilities, fostering innovation, and improving efficiency. In this workshop, we'll explore how to make sure each new member makes the team better. And what to do...

Offshore Wind Ready Training Program

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

Oceantic Network will conduct its Offshore Wind Ready Training which is a one-day in-person educational program designed for businesses who want to learn more about specific business opportunities in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Who should attend? Any business owners/entrepreneurs interested in learning more about offshore wind supply chain opportunities. Attendees will learn about:...

6 Do It Yourself SEO Tips to Improve Google Search Results

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

6 Do It Yourself SEO Tips to Improve Google Search Results Making sure your products and services are found within Google search results is critical to attracting new customers and clients to your business. This workshop will teach you the six things you need to do to show up higher within Google search results. We will also review...

Start Up Tuesday – How to Develop a Business Plan

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

Many small business owners have a plan but it may not be written down. At this workshop we'll cover the major components of an annual plan and refer to potential strategic issues that could require additional funding. Participants could use this method to develop an annual budget to track progress against their goals. This informative...

Start Up Tuesday – How To Get More Customers

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

In this workshop, attendees will get ideas on how they can most productively appeal to people who could become their best customers. Position your business as a unique experience that will be valued by regular customers who can turn into your very own brand ambassadors.   This informative workshop is offered at no cost and is...

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