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Are sweat equity shares right for your company?
Startup or young companies often are cash poor but rich in founder and employee energy,...
How to set your prices and know if you’re right
For the first time in a generation, price inflation is raging. It may seem obvious...
Budgeting tips for a new or young business
Getting off on the right foot in business means adopting certain financial disciplines early. Just...
Build your business credit
Lots of attention is paid to personal credit scores and lenders consider yours to be...
Is Regulation Crowdfunding right for your business?
There’s a canyon in the land of small business finance. On one side, businesses are...
Small business financial fundamentals
Success in business depends on having control of your finances and control requires understanding how...
Nail your remote presentations
COVID has changed the business world and the meaning of remote. So, your ability to...
Obtaining financing for your small business
Co-sponsored by the Spanish American Merchants Association
CEDF Director of Lending Ricardo Vidal and President and...
Legal considerations of friends & family financing
Beyond the founder’s personal savings and credit cards, money invested by family and friends is...
Improve your business internet visibility
Developing a current and accurate understanding of how the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)...
Pitch your product or service with confidence
Why is it that some of the most skilled and accomplished business owners become shrinking...
Six steps to a better business
A lot of small business owners entered their ventures to increase their income and gain...
Do business under the cottage food law
Closures and job losses related to the pandemic put many individuals on an entrepreneurial track,...
Make effective communication your differentiator
Want to wow your current clients and win new ones? Problem is the world is...
Secrets of managing business cash flow
Some people think business is only about profit. Not quite. Staying liquid – that is...
Understanding small business financial statements
Do you have trouble understanding or making best use of the financial reports provided by...
Principios fundamentales para negocios pequeños
El exito en los negocios depende de tener un buen control de finanzas y require...
Five Ways to Supercharge Your Profits
Your business survived the challenges of COVID but do you feel stuck in a rut...
Employment law changes impacting your business
New Connecticut legislation changes the way small businesses can hire, discipline and legally discharge workers....
How Connecticut’s new cybersecurity law impacts your business
The headlines are full of stories about website hacks that result in stolen data. Being...
Seven Strategies to Improve Your Business Cash Flow
Every business struggles with keeping a positive bank balance from time to time. And some...
Building employee satisfaction & engagement
A leader’s guide to maximizing employee capacity
A common denominator for market leaders in any sector...
Strengthening your business to become bankable
Want to nurture your business to the level where banks will compete for your loan...
Develop your marketing playbook
Promoting your business online has many opportunities but it can be overwhelming – social feeds,...
The strategy your small business needs to grow
Strategy deals with the deliberate actions owners and managers undertake to grow their businesses. Strategic...
How the SBA’s EIDL loan can still help your business
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program has undergone major updates that have provided the...
Do you and your partners have a proper agreement?
If you are going into business with one or more partners, you need a legal...
Sharing financials with your employees
Many of the most forward-thinking leaders of small businesses share company financials with their team...
How to turn a supervisor into a leader
Most owners of growing small businesses have team leaders or supervisors who assist with the...
Is your 1099 worker really an employee?
With the rise of the "gig economy" the distinction between independent contractors and employees has...
12 tips for getting a small business loan
Understanding how things look from the lender’s point of view can help prepare a small...
Find the right legal structure for your new business
There are six different legal entities available for operating a business. Choosing the structure that’s...
Communicating your value to clients & customers
Speaking from Your Sweet Spot: Communicating Your Value to Clients & Customers
Are you ready to...
How to validate your business idea (Before you jump off into thin air)
Many business startup and product introduction disasters are preventable. But unfortunately, the entrepreneur fails to...
How to negotiate with your suppliers
Successful negotiation with your suppliers requires a combination of emotional intelligence, business intelligence and financial...
Identifying small business risks and reducing them
It’s goes way beyond having insurance.
Businesses face serious threats to their existence whether they operate...
Why do you want to go into business?
Yes, because you want to make some money. But there’s a lot more to it...
Effective customer communication for business owners and their front-line managers
What do you or your key managers sound like when you are speaking with your...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund opening
On May 3, the SBA is opening the first phase of the Restaurant Relief Fund,...
Decontaminate your toxic workplace culture
As a small business owner or manager do you feel burnt out? Are you frustrated...
How to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The SBA is expected to imminently announce the opening of the Restaurant Relief Fund, a...
Let the software robots do your work!
Small businesses are entering the age of information automation. But are you still retyping, re-entering...
Is selling on Amazon right for your business?
Third-party sellers on Amazon represent more than 54% of the transactions. Can you get a...
How to pitch investors
Explore business funding in Connecticut and how to convince the decision makers to write you...
Raise more capital or raise sales: what’s the right priority?
Founders of young companies are often torn. Do you seek investors (or loans), or focus...
Help! I don’t know how to sell
Many of the smartest entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with the notion of selling because...
Leadership skills for new businesses
It doesn’t matter whether you are a Main Street startup or a company with ambitions...
Using video to sell in your small business
The power of video marketing is undeniable. And in today’s environment, where in-person contact is...
What’s your business really worth?
Most every business owner at least occasionally dreams of cashing out handsomely by selling their...
How to buy a commercial building
Dreaming of freeing your business from an unaffordable rent or an unresponsive landlord? Buying a...
How landlord-tenant relations will change after COVID
As we emerge from this pandemic, many entrepreneurs have questions on how leasing commercial space...
How to finance your small business
Seeking financing for a small business in the coming months with a bank or nonprofit...
Small Business Relief Legislation 2021
Congress gave the SBA 10 days to formulate the regulations related to the PPP "second...
Don’t fall hook, line and sinker for phishing
Congratulations, your small business is the new preferred cyber crime target. Why? You’ve got a...
Navigating the unemployment insurance system
COVID-19 was a kick in the teeth for many small business owners financially. Despite liberalization...
Understanding the basics of the CT Paid Leave program
CT Paid Leave will impact businesses of all sizes, as well as their employees. Will...
Managing your reaction to volatility in your business and your investments
Volatility may be a term that causes you to think about the stock market, but...
Cómo comprar un edificio para tu negocio
Sueña con liberar su negocio de una renta alta que no puede pagar o de...
Create Your 90-Day Action Plan part 2
Are you prepared to grow your business under the “new normal?”
Invest four hours over two...
Create Your 90-Day Action Plan part 1
Are you prepared to grow your business under the “new normal?”
Invest four hours over two...
How employee handbooks protect businesses
Does your small business have a comprehensive employee handbook covering all of the current COVID-19...
Is your business protected by trademark?
What’s in a business name? Would your company by any other name produce profits as...
Small Business Assistance Updates
CT CARES Small Business Grant-- Glendowlyn Thames, Deputy Commissioner, CT Dept of Economic & Community...
Manager or a mouse? How to have brave conversations
Business managers failing to deal with productivity issues, unresolved disagreements and chronic problems in the...
Marketing your small business in a digital world
The rise of the internet has been a major disrupter to the marketing industry. Gone...
Building a digital marketing strategy: a simple guide
Many businesses invest in scattered digital marketing channels such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media...
Why your small business needs an ethics program, especially if you’re selling to the government
You probably already expect your employees to do what’s right, respect others and perform with...
Turning obstacles into opportunities
In every obstacle lies an opportunity. Chip Janiszewski explains how, as a professional speaker, his...
Eliminate the 10 business profit drains
If you’re like most business owners you’re:
Frustrated that your business is not as profitable as...
Amaze yourself by learning to use Google Analytics
So you’ve made a heavy expenditure developing your business website, but do you know what...
Covid-era legal landmines for small business owners
Your business was closed due to COVID-19. You cautiously reopened under awkward and costly rules...
Easy steps to get started with email marketing
As a business owner, you never want to be forgotten by your clients. Email may...
When debt is good and equity isn’t: Finding the balance
David Menard, Partner, Murtha Cullina, Attorneys at Law Frederick Welk, CEDF Director of Education and...
Cómo financiar tu pequeña empresa
Ricardo Vidal, CEDF Director de Préstamos
¿Busca financiar su pequeña empresa en los próximos meses con...
You gotta know your numbers
Making crucial business decisions without knowledge of, or checking key financial indicators is like flying...
Maximizing COVID-19 tax savings & PPP forgiveness
A flurry of legislation surrounding the COVID-19 crisis has brought assistance programs and changes to...
Harnessing the power of positive thinking
Our thoughts and related self-talk particularly during times of uncertainty determine how we feel both...
Motivating employees on a budget
Are you a small business owner on a tight budget? Are you losing your top...
Pivoting your business during the pandemic
Businesses have been forced to implement innovative strategies to provide their products and services and...
Managing your finances during a crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is forcing changes on every American. Consider taking the right management steps...
Pitfalls of worker misclassification
Misclassification of workers creates a minefield for Connecticut employers in Connecticut. This webinar will review...
Twelve tips for getting a small business loan
Understanding how things look from the lender’s point of view can help prepare a small...
Staying relevant with social media during a crisis
Learn how to leverage social media, make meaningful connections, and contribute to your local community...
Maximizing your online presence
The world just changed. Your online presence has never been so important. COVID-19 won’t last...
20 questions about the Paycheck Protection Program
We review the Paycheck Protection Program requirements to apply and comply and show you where...
Managing change in a challenging environment
Learn how to build change resiliency in your company by understanding the effects of rapid...
Emergency planning for local business leaders
A proactive business owner should be immediately implementing a new communications strategy plus 10 other...
Update on small business assistance programs
Since mid-March new programs have been proposed and launched. Get an update on what state...
Preparing your business for a crisis
Were you unprepared for the disruptions in your business that recently occurred? Are you headed...
How to apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Many small businesses are concerned with the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the the...
New CT employer mandates – what a small business owner needs to know
Besides a higher minimum wage, the last legislative session brought two new obligations that require...
Use Instagram to create Insta-business
Are you a business owner who is confused and frustrated about how to use Instagram...
Minimum wage increases: What should a business owner do?
Minimum wage will soon begin climbing in Connecticut and will escalate in stages, perhaps forever....
How to Improve your Work/Life/Money Balance
Is your schedule overwhelming you? Do you feel drained by your work and outside obligations?...
Antes de Empezar su Negocio
Si está pensando en comenzar su propio negocio, escuche a expertos profesionales que le informarán...
How to Coach your Employees Without Causing them to Quit
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Are you not seeing results from your efforts in employee development or...
How to Collect Business Debts
Maximizing cash flow and ensuring efficient operations is crucial to the success of every business,...
Social Media Integration Tools to Increase Productivity
Everyone knows businesses must have a consistent presence on social media to remain competitive. However,...
Maximum Crowdfunding: The Complete Guide to Raising Capital for Your Business
Businesses are leveraging crowdfunding to raise tens of thousands and even millions of dollars. This...
How to Buy a Building
Dreaming of freeing your business from an unaffordable rent or an unresponsive landlord? Buying a...
Women’s Business Success: Overcoming Challenges in a Management Role
Panel discussion from Women's Business Success: Overcoming Challenges in a Management Role, June 12 2019,...
Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
The job market has changed, as have the demographics of the current workforce. Employees can...
Create contract-winning capability statements
Every year, the federal government spends billions of dollars funding contracts. States and municipalities also...
Marketing foundations for new and established businesses
Are you’re unsure if your business really has an effective marketing plan? Do you feel...
Managing conflict in your workplace
The most important and hardest element of a small business owner's role is handling people....
Building relationships with journalists to promote your business
Almost every small business owner would love to have their operation featured in the local...
Use LinkedIn to make things happen for your B2B enterprise
As a small business owner or solopreneur, leveraging social media to market your business and...
Tax changes impacting CT small business owners
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 and related changes enacted by the Connecticut...
Save money by understanding the unemployment compensation system
It’s tough enough being a small business owner trying to maintain a productive workforce. It...
Commercial lease renewal dos & don’ts for tenants
Building on the article published in the January 2018 edition of CEDF’s Chalkboard newsletter, Jeff...
CTStartup.com podcasts featuring CEDF clients
How to deal with difficult employees
The CTStartup.com team came to the CEDF offices in Meriden...