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Do you know how much cash your business needs to support day-to-day operations, pay yourself, and plan for growth? Join our free 1-hour webinar to learn the essentials of cash flow management, including forecasting, analysis, planning, and strategies to help keep your business financially strong. Register now and take a meaningful step toward greater financial stability. Register here: http://bit.ly/Cash-Flow-Strategies-Workshop #CashFlowManagement #FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusinessOwners #BusinessResources #FreeWorkshop #SmallBusinessSupport #EntrepreneurSupport #GrowYourBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment

Hiring for your small business? Join Start Small Think Big and attorneys from Cozen O’Connor for a free webinar on the legal essentials of growing your team. Learn about employer responsibilities, contractor vs. employee classification, and how to better protect your business as you hire. Register here: http://bit.ly/Hiring-Employment-Basics-Webinar #EmploymentLaw #SmallBusinessOwners #WorkerClassification #BusinessResources #FreeWorkshop #ProfessionalDevelopment #EntrepreneurSupport #SmallBusinessSupport

Is your website helping your business grow? Join us for an Ask an Expert session with Julia Lumpkin and learn how to strengthen your website, attract more visitors, and drive more conversions — no full redesign required. Register here: https://bit.ly/Improve-Your-Website-Session #WebsiteGrowth #SmallBusinessWebsite #GrowYourBusiness #EntrepreneurSupport #SmallBusinessSupport #FreeWorkshop #BusinessResources #NetworkingOpportunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

Price with more confidence. Join our free 1-hour webinar for small business owners and learn smart pricing strategies to support profit and growth. 📈 Register here: https://bit.ly/Profit-Boosting-Workshop #FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusinessOwners #EntrepreneurResources #RevenueGrowth #SmartPricing #ProfessionalDevelopment #EntrepreneurSupport #SmallBusinessSupport #FreeWorkshop #GrowYourBusiness

Your ideas deserve protection. Join Start Small Think Big and expert attorneys from Cooley LLP for a free workshop on copyright basics for entrepreneurs. Learn how to protect your content, avoid common mistakes, and navigate AI-generated content with confidence. Register today: http://bit.ly/Legal-Basics-Workshop #FreeWorkshop #BusinessResources #GrowYourBusiness #CopyrightBasics #SmallBusinessLaw #IntellectualProperty #EntrepreneurResources #AIContent #FreeWorkshop

Entrepreneurs rarely build their businesses alone. Behind every growing company is a community, people sharing advice, opening doors, and cheering each other on. When entrepreneurs have the support they need, confidence grows, businesses get stronger, and communities thrive. That’s the power of building together. #AllForSmall #SupportSmall #MondayMotivation

Join Start Small Think Big and insurance experts from Stockbridge Risk Management for a free, practical webinar that breaks down business insurance, so you can choose coverage with confidence (and actually understand what you’re paying for). You’ll learn how to identify common risks that insurance can cover, understand key policies (general liability, property, workers’ comp, and more), read what’s actually in your policy, navigate the claims process, and bring your questions to a live Q&A with industry analysts. Register at: bit.ly/biz-insurance-101

⚡️ Keeping the lights on isn’t just a metaphor. NFIB’s newest Small Business Energy Survey shows that about 80% of small businesses say energy costs significantly impact operations, and most are absorbing increases by taking lower profits or raising prices. When reliability is factored in, two-thirds of the surveyed businesses experienced a power outage in the last year. So, it’s easy to see why energy costs can quietly shape everything from hiring to growth. What’s been hitting your business hardest lately: electricity, heating/cooling, or transportation? Let us know in the comments. ✏️

Three location-based grant opportunities to flag for entrepreneurs: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, in partnership with LISC, is offering $5,000 grants for eligible for-profit businesses in California, New York, and West Virginia (25 awards per state). To apply, business owners generally need to join Digital Ready (free), complete one eligible course or event to unlock the application, and submit by March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PT). As always, eligibility requirements vary—especially by location—so it’s worth reviewing the full details directly on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready’s funding page before applying. Find more information on each respective slide!

Small business owners in Brooklyn (and beyond): this one’s for you.⁠ ⁠ 651 ARTS is proud to launch the Brooklyn Business Lab, a workshop series in partnership with @startsmall_thinkbig , supporting entrepreneurs with practical tools to protect and grow their businesses.⁠ ⁠ Join us on March 11 for our first session, which focuses on ADA compliance. This issue has become increasingly urgent as small businesses, both storefront and online, face a rise in accessibility-related lawsuits. Led by Columbia Law School (@columbialawschool ), the workshop will break down common accessibility issues, steps you can take right away to reduce legal risk, and what to do if you receive a demand letter.⁠ ⁠ This session will be held in person at 651 ARTS, with a virtual option available. Register at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ The Brooklyn Business Lab is also a space for business owners to be in community and strengthen relationships. Stay after for light bites and time to connect with fellow founders.⁠ ⁠ 📍651 ARTS | 10 Lafayette Ave, 4th Floor, Brooklyn⁠ 📅 Wednesday, March 11⁠ ⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM⁠ ⁠ The Brooklyn Business Lab is sponsored by Con Edison.

In honor of small businesses and the #Olympics.

Build the business. Build each other. Growth shouldn’t depend on who already has resources. If you’re building your business right now, you don’t have to do it alone. At Start Small Think Big, we believe entrepreneurs deserve access to real expertise without the price tag, which is why we connect entrepreneurs with free finance and legal services from professionals who want to see them succeed. You can apply for services at https://startsmallthinkbig.pulse.ly/c7tlf9uxpn, and you can also join us for free workshops to keep strengthening your foundation.