SBA and SCORE Plan 2 Day Virtual Conference for National Small Business Week

Can’t make it to one of the live events happening as part of the National Small Business Week May 5 through May 11? Then attend a 2-Day Vi...

Can’t make it to one of the live events happening as part of the National Small Business Week May 5 through May 11? Then attend a 2-Day Virtual Conference hosted by the Small Business Administration and SCORE instead.

Because business owners and entrepreneurs can attend webinars. And they get business advice, access free resources, and network in chat rooms too.

Check out some of the topics included:

One session explains SBA Funding Programs.
And another looks at how to do business with the federal government.
A third examines how to prepare your business and recover during a disaster.
And another looks at taking control of your cash flow
Finally, another session deals with creating effective online ads

The conference will take place Tuesday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 8 between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Eastern. And for those on Pacific time the conference runs 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM each day.

You need a computer or mobile device with an internet connection to participate. And you can register for free by clicking the red button.

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