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e-Learning for Entrepreneurs
... provides 24/7 availability of business management and industry-related workshops, seminars, and e-Tools right in your workplace or home.
COMING SOON - NH Specific courses, watch for the date!
Business Plan OnLine (BPOL) Create your start-up or growth business plan on your own, or over time with an SBDC business advisor with this online software product. Cost: $49
SBDC's How To's for Business Owners - OnLine, AnyTime are courses in Business Management, Marketing, and Finance. These are free, 2-3.5 hour courses, which you can take in one sitting or in several via the internet. Phase III Premier Sponsor: Public Service of New Hampshire.
For more information on e-Learning for Entrepreneurs and on becoming an e-Learning sponsor, contact Heidi Edwards Dunn, Educational Program Coordinator. |
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Upcoming Events
REGISTER NOW!
Where Capital and Business Match in Minutes™
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Nashua, NH
You are invited! Entrepreneurs, investors, economic development professionals, and the greater community are invited to the Business Networking Reception from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
- The top five companies from the afternoon speed-dating style investor meetings will "pitch off!"
GOLD SPONSOR
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SBDC News
 Find practical tips for starting, growing and maintaining your small business, including updates on the federal stimulus package. Take a break with us and offer your two cents worth by commenting on what you see. Find us at www.nhsbdc.org.
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SBDC's State Star
Heidi Edwards Dunn, NH SBDC's Educational Program Coordinator, recently was honored as the Association of Small Business Development Center's 2009 NH State Star at the Association's Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Heidi was chosen as NH's State Star by the SBDC's Advisory Board for her work in creating and developing the e-Learning for Entrepreneurs online educational tool. e-Learning has become a staple in the menu of resources that NH SBDC offers to NH business owners. Says SBDC State Director Mary Collins, "Heidi is truly deserving of this national award which recognizes her vision, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit that have made our NH e-Learning program such a huge success". Also present in Orlando were Mary Collins, NH SBDC State Director; Janice Gregory, Associate State Director; Wit Jones, SBA NH District Director; and Amy Bassett, SBA Program Officer.
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SBDC Advisory Board Member Receives Award
SBDC Advisory Board member Jim Tibbetts, President and CEO of First Colebrook Bank, was recognized as the 2009 New Hampshire Community Banker of the Year by New Hampshire Bankers Association. NH SBDC congratulates Jim for his active leadership and participation in community organizations and projects. More... |
| Timely Tools for Entrepreneurs
SBIR Grant Program extended one month
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research grant program through October 31st. For more information on SBIR, click on the links below.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has begun posting informational videos on YouTube as it joins an increasing trend within the federal government to use the popular video-sharing web platform to reach a larger audience. SBA is intent on reaching younger people with its message of entrepreneurship, the importance of small business to the nation's economy, and information on the agency's programs and services. The SBA YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/sba) debuted with a 60-second introduction to SBA, its programs and services, and a 10-part "Delivering Success" series co-produced with the U.S. Postal Service.
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| SBDC Educational Programs
Environmental Management Program
The Environmental Management Program, located at the Manchester Regional Office of the NH SBDC, helps you develop best management practices to achieve sustainability.
October 27, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ammon Center
Manchester, NH |
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Partner Events
Six federal agencies have created a series of interactive seminars designed to educate small businesses about export opportunities and how they can be used to grow their businesses, grow the economy, and create jobs.
October 6, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
If you work in an environment that you feel is resistant to change and improvement because employees may resist or because it is not clear that the benefit will outweigh the work, join the Granite State Quality Council to hear Amanda Grappone Osmer and her team and to see the changes first hand.
October 7, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Grappone Collision Center, Bow
Build Your Business, Network with Industry Professionals, Earn Credits toward NAHB designations and Invest in Yourself.
October 20-22
The Highlander Inn
Manchester, NH
Connect at the Hannah Grimes Annual Entrepreneur Event with regional entrepreneurs, officials and community leaders. The 2009 Hannah Grimes Entrepreneur of the Year Award will also be announced. This year's guest speaker will be Commissioner George Bald of NH's Dept. of Resources and Economic Development.
October 22, 4:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Alyson's Orchard, Walpole
SBIR and STTR Conferences are a great way for small, high technology businesses to compete effectively for the $2.3 billion available from the eleven federal agencies that particpate in the program.
November 2 - 5
John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks, Nevada |
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The NH SBDC provides
confidential business
management consulting and educational programs to more than 3,000 NH small businesses each year. The NH SBDC is the only NH agency that has full time, certified business advisors providing one-on-one, long-term management consulting to small businesses.
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