National Small Business Week, Webinar Schedule.

[Harold Mansfield]

The SBA is an awesome resource for start ups, people thinking of start ups and existing businesses. They are always sponsoring events, and webinars in various subjects that are both informative and commitment or sales free. sponsored by industry professionals.

Here's the schedule of upcoming webinars that include:

Webinar: Taking the Mystery out of Voluntary Benefits
Sponsor: Colonial Life

Webinar: The Decline of Magstripe Cards—and What That Means for Your Business
Sponsor: Square, Inc.

Webinar: Cloud, Mobile, and Social: Great Apps and Services That Will Grow Your Business
Sponsor: YP

Webinar: Access to Capital and Business Loans: Best Practices
Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Webinar: Tips for Getting Your Business Financially Fit
Sponsor: Intuit Quickbooks

They're all free of course and you can sign up for them here:
https://www.sba.gov/nsbw/webinars

[vangogh]

I learned a lot from the SBA when I first started a business. I went to several one day classes they had and it helped lessen the confusion and feelings of being overwhelmed. I still learned plenty on my own, but they pointed me in the right direction and made me aware of things I wouldn't have thought about. Definitely, glad I took advantage of the opportunity to ask people questions.

[Bobjob]

Good post with good information.

[Harold Mansfield]

They really do offer a ton of information and help. I highly recommend that any U.S. based small business sign up for the newsletter
https://www.sba.gov/updates

[vangogh]

I'll echo Harold's recommendation. The SBA is a good resource, especially when you're first starting in business.