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Micro Business Workshops

The Micro Business Development Program is a program operating out of five community action agencies statewide. Here you will find classes and workshops designed and sponsored by the Micro Business Development Program at CVOEO. 

Classes and workshops will be announced 4-6 weeks prior to the event.

Upcoming Workshops:

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Micro Business Workshops

Complying with the new federal Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement

Do you know about the new Beneficial Ownership Information reporting (BOIR) requirement? As of January 1, the federal government now requires small, for-profit businesses registered with the VT Secretary of State to file information about who owns and who controls their business. In this one-hour webinar, a team of faculty and students from VLGS' Vermont Small Business Law Center will answer questions about this new requirement, and explain how to report accurately and on time so you avoid penalties. This class is appropriate for startup and existing businesses.

Financial Futures ProgramsWorkshop/Class
Micro Business Workshops

Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch

VT Works for Women, Mercy Connections, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, and Center for Women & Enterprise are hosting Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM online via Zoom. Learn how to craft an elevator pitch that centers your passion and your purpose. We welcome all people who identify as women regardless of assignment at birth, or gender-expansive folks who are comfortable in a woman-centered space.

Financial Futures ProgramsWorkshop/ClassVirtual
Micro Business Workshops

Business Plan Writing

If you are interested in starting a business and have questions on writing a business plan, this session is for you! Join us for a conversation with our business counselor John Gergely who will help guide you through the process. In this session, John will: Introduce what goes into creating a business plan; Review examples of different templates you might use; Answer your questions!

Financial Futures ProgramsWorkshop/Class
Micro Business Workshops

ChatGPT & AI: Level Up Your Marketing & Content Creation in 2024

I'm sure you've heard of AI and ChatGPT, but do you know how to use it to create website content, social media posts, and email blasts that are trained to sound just like your brand? Invest 90 minutes with industry expert Mike Lannen of Eternity Marketing to guide you through artificial intelligence and how it can help your business. This event is in-person at the DoubleTree in Burlington, Vermont, but may be joined via Zoom.

Financial Futures ProgramsIn-personVirtual
Micro Business Workshops

Lunch with Lenders: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity/Financial Futures Program, Vermont’s Small Business Administration, and The Vermont Professionals of Color Network invite you to Lunch with Lenders: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses on Saturday, February 3rd from 10am – 1pm at the O’Brien Center in Winooski. This business-oriented celebration of Black History Month brings together community members and lenders (both traditional and non-traditional) for conversations on accessing Capital. Bring your questions and come ready to share your experience! Lunch will be provided.

Financial Futures ProgramsEvent
Micro Business Workshops

Business Taxes Webinar

Come learn about the elements of taxes and how to report them as a business owner. Some of the topics to be covered: Organizational structure and effect on taxes Types of taxes Self-employment Tax Sales Tax Income Taxes (Federal and Vermont) Do I need an EIN? What’s a Schedule C? Do I need an Accountant? John is not a CPA and cannot offer specific tax advice, but he has over 35 years of business experience and will help you understand tax basics.

Financial Futures ProgramsWorkshop/Class
Micro Business Workshops

Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch

VT Works for Women, Mercy Connections, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, and Center for Women & Enterprise are hosting Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the O’Brien Community Center in Winooski.

Financial Futures ProgramsCommunity EventIn-person

Past Topics Have Included:

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Introduction to Business Taxes

  • What taxes do I need to pay?
  • What is self-employment tax?
  • How do I estimate my business taxes?
  • What other taxes do I pay if I have employees?
  • What should I ask an accountant before hiring them?
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Insurance Basics

  • Interactive workshop answering questions on business insurance.
  • Topics covered: General Liability, Workers’ Comp, Property Casualty, and other insurance needs that small businesses owners should know about.
  • How to obtain needed coverages at affordable prices.
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Business Lending and Loans

  • The programs and benefits offered by local organizations.
  • The application process and requirements.
  • What you need to know if you want to borrow a very small amount of money for your business.
  • What’s changed about business lending since COVID-19.
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What's a Business Plan?

  • Review the components of a business plan.
  • Learn why business plans are important.
  • View examples of different templates.
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Video Recordings of Past Workshops and Trainings:

Click here for CVOEO presentations and Workshops

For additional online learning opportunities, visit:  

www.mbdp.org

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