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Business Workshops
The
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Northeast Regional
Office conducts free or low-cost
workshops addressing a wide range of concerns for
both start-up and existing businesses. Many of these programs are
cosponsored with local chambers of commerce, colleges and
universities, community development organizations, trade
associations, banks and corporate sponsors.
All workshops are
held in Massachusetts and offered free of charge
(unless noted otherwise). Pre-registration is required.
Please note:
Registration closes at noon on the
day prior to the seminar. Unless a seminar is full,
walk-ins are welcome.
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We have audiocasts available from some of our
previous workshops. Click here to learn
more.
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Weather Cancellations: If a host school
closes due to inclement weather, SBDC workshops
at that location are canceled. If possible, we
will try to reschedule workshops. Please refer
to the host school websites for schedule changes
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For a complete listing of SBDC seminars offered
throughout
the state, please visit
www.msbdc.org.
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**Program Descriptions**
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The Business
of...Theatre and Film
There's more to
working in theatre and
film than just acting,
and this is the place to
learn about it.
This workshop will
feature a panel
discussion among
professionals who work
in regional theatre and
film. They will take you
behind the glamour and
mystique that surround
this field and talk
about what they do, how
they work with
performing artists, how
to promote your career
and what opportunities
exist in Massachusetts.
The speakers will be
Julie Hennrikus,
executive director of
StageSource; Tug
Yourgrau,
president/owner and
co-founder of
Powderhouse Productions;
and other speakers
representing North Shore
Music Theatre, American
Repertory Theatre,
Powderhouse Productions,
and the Massachusetts
Film Bureau.
Date:
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
Montserrat College of
Art, Northshore Alliance
for Economic Development
and Creative Economy
Association of the North
Shore
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Starting a Business? You
Need Financial Systems
101
Your new business has
an awesome logo and a
sweet website. But how
much time have you spent
on your financial
systems? Poor planning
here can create major
headaches later,
especially at tax time.
Do you need an
accountant? A separate
business bank account?
Which expenses are tax
deductible and how do
you track them? This
workshop on money basics
for businesses answers
the questions and
provides examples of how
to do it right...and
what to avoid.
The speakers will be
Leslie Jorgensen,
founder and CEO of
Supporting Strategies
and Stephen Schultz, COO
of Supporting
Strategies.
Date:
Tuesday, June
4, 2013
Time:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
Montserrat College of
Art and Creative Economy
Association of the North
Shore
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The Art & Science of
Sales and Marketing
Innovative and
practical approaches to
sales will quickly
improve your company's
bottom line. Learn
about cold calling,
closing sales, getting
that first appointment,
making presentations and
developing positive
long-term relationships
with customers.
The speaker will be
Jay Wallus of
JayWallus.com.
Date:
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Time:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University
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The
Basics of Importing
Thinking of sourcing
products
internationally, but not
sure where to begin?
Join us for this
overview of what is
required to successfully
and cost-effectively
import products into the
United States. Topics
will include sourcing
considerations, parties
involved in the import
transaction and various
government regulations
that can affect your
import transactions.
The speaker will be
Paula Connolly, Esq.
with the Law Offices of
Paula M. Connolly.
Date:
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the
Massachusetts Export
Center, the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University
and the North Shore
Alliance for Economic
Development
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Conquering Cold Calling
Many sales experts
say that cold calling is
crucial, yet most of us
agree it can be very
scary. But does it
really work, and is it
really necessary? The
answer is "yes". So how
can we improved our cold
calling skills and
success rate? What
should we avoid?
Join us for an
interactive workshop and
head home with a clear
game plan for actually
enjoying and succeeding
at cold calling.
Date:
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University
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The Business of Elder
Care
The care of aging
Americans is big
business on the North
Shore, in Massachusetts
and beyond. But what
comprises elder care?
What kinds of businesses
exist in this field? Are
there gaps and
opportunities now that
the baby boomers are
retiring?
This workshop will
feature two North Shore
leaders who are well
known in this field;
they'll talk about the
many faces of elder care
and give their
perspectives on what
lies ahead.
The speakers will be
Paul Lanzikos, executive
director of North Shore
Elder Services; Tom
Riley, president and COO
of SeniorLink; and an
additional speaker TBA.
Date:
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University
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The
Business of...Fun
Come to network and
take away four tips for
relaxing: a beautiful
summer evening (we
hope!), refreshments,
fun people and no
agenda.
If you're fried
before summer even
starts, this is the
perfect non-workshop for
you. It's highly
interactive.
THERE WILL BE NO
SPEAKERS.
Date:
Tuesday, June
25, 2013
Time: 5:30 - 7:30
p.m.
Location:
Enterprise Center at
Salem State University,
121 Loring Avenue, Suite
106, Salem (directions)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Register online with
link below. If you have
questions, contact
Laurel Costello at
978-542-6343 or
sbdc@salemstate.edu.
Cosponsored by the Enterprise Center at
Salem State University
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Cancellation Policy |
Cancellations received by noon the day prior to
the seminar will be entitled to a refund. No
refund will be given on notifications received
after that time or in any no-show situation.
This policies do not apply when the Enterprise
Center collects the registration fees. Please
contact the Enterprise Center for further
information.
The
MSBDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule
a seminar due to insufficient enrollment.
Registration fees will be returned or credited
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