• Resources to Help your Business Start, Grow and Succeed on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. Hear about SBA’s mission priorities for your small business, including Access to Capital, Federal Certifications for Government Contracting, Disaster Preparation and Assistance, Outreach, Training, Counseling, Promoting Small Businesses and so much more. Register here.
  • Why Data Security is Important | Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. with Virginia SBDC. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. We have upcoming cybersecurity webinars. Learn more and register here.
  • SCORE: Branding 101 on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Hear about different tools and techniques that will help you build your brand! Learn: How to start with branding Brand elements and associations Brand building truths Building brand and brand equity Benchmark. Register here.
  • Business Financing in the USVI: Start-Up Popular Program with VI SBDC on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. Are you a small business owner in need of a financial program that can help your business grow? Learn how this program benefits USVI businesses with financing, business coaching and networking. Find out if you meet the requirements to participate. There is a question and answer segment at the end of this informational session. Register here.
  • Securing Cloud Data | Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream with Virginia SBDC on Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. We have upcoming cybersecurity webinars. Learn more and register here.
  • Tax Basics for Farmers, Fishers and Other Small Businesses on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with the VI Bureau of Internal Revenue (VIBIR) present a basic tax filing webinar for farmers, fishers and other small businesses. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to gross income defined, employment taxes/VI income taxes, Farmers, Fisherman & Consumer’s Assistance Act, legal forms of business entities, record keeping for businesses, business accounting methods/accounting for business income/ expenses, non-deductible expenses and filing and paying business taxes. Attendees will preview the appropriate forms to be completed and where and when to file them. A question and answer segment will be included. Register here.
  • USVIEDA - Micro-Credit and Intermediary Relending Loan Programs on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. with VIEDA and VI SBDC. To help you to start or operate your business, the VIEDA has various financing options. These loan programs are administered by the EDB, which is an entity under the VIEDA. These programs offer secured loans with various interest rates and terms. At this webinar, the EDB representative will present information on only two (2) of its loan programs: Micro-Credit and Intermediary Relending Loan. The Micro-Credit and Intermediary Relending loan programs offers a secured loan subject to creditworthiness of the applicant and/or guarantor. The maximum financing available under the Micro-Credit loan fund is $50,000.00 for a maximum term of five (5) years, and the interest rate is fixed at 5.0%. The Intermediary Relending loan program maximum financing is $100,000.00 for a maximum term of seven (7) years and is based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate + 1.5% over prime. There is a question and answer segment at the end of this informational session. Register here.
  • 8a Business Development Program on Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. The 8(a) Program is a business assistance program for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain a foothold in government contracting. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and steps to applying. Register here.
  • We All Keep Score- The Fundamentals of Personal Credit on Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. Learn about your credit score and what it can say about you. The topics of discussion are how your score is calculated, who generates the score, where to get a free copy and how it can be improved or cleaned. Register here.
  • SCORE: Your Business - From Vision to Reality on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Answer the 8 questions that are at the heart of any entrepreneurial business plan. Whether you have a fully established business or are just formulating your ideas, one of your biggest challenges is making your vision a reality. In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to clarify for yourself (and your team) Who you are (and what kind of people do you want to surround yourself with) Why do you do what you do (what ignites your passion, purpose or cause) What do you do better than everyone else What are your long and short-term goals and how will you get there You will come out of the session with a clear and actionable plan and tools to keep you accountable for executing your strategy. Register here.
  • Ascent for Women Entrepreneurs Program on March 1 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. Are you a female entrepreneur who wants to grow or scale your existing business? Learn best practices in SBA’s online learning platform – specifically designed for women in business! Register here.
  • Business Development Webinar Series - Starting Your Business in the USVI on March 2 at 11 a.m. VI SBDC. This webinar provides the "nuts and bolts" and beyond, for starting a business in the Virgin Islands. VI SBDC Business Counselor Mr. Greg Kopatch will go through ten questions that cover the most important issues that must be addressed by individuals interested in starting a business in the Virgin Islands. Since sixty percent of all businesses close by their sixth year, it is important to gain the information you need to know before you begin your business. Topics include: writing a business plan, legal structure options, state and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements, marketing, cash flow projections, record keeping basics, and more. Register here.
  • SCORE : Building a Paid Market Strategy on March 9 at 7 a.m. with VI SBDC. Trying to build a strong paid marketing strategy that increases your lead generation and bottom line? Learn the basics of paid advertising through marketing, key platforms to utilize, and tools to build a strategy to grow sales. Learn the advantages of different marketing outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Google, and Amazon. Hear tips on how to utilize each platform effectively and how to capitalize on paid advertising for sales and lead generation. Learn: Budgeting effectively; Analytics that matter in paid advertising; Building a strong funnel using ads; Effective content creation; Targeting a specific audience. Register here.
  • SBA Webinar Tuesday: How to Prepare a Capability Statement on March 15 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. Any organization interested in pursuing government contracts needs a Capability Statement as a prerequisite to submitting a quote, bid or proposal. Learn how to make your organization’s unique value proposition work for you. Join SBA PR/USVI District Office Representatives as they share this information. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Register here.
  • SCORE: International E-commerce For Small Businesses on March 15 at 6 p.m. with VI SBDC. This workshop will reveal the opportunities and tools needed to successfully launch and grow a B2C revenue stream from international consumers. We will distill the main elements with practical and hands-on activities in order to define a plan and launch within 30 days. Have an e-commerce site? Want to know what it would take to grow your cross-border transactions? According to the International Monetary Fund, 87% of the world economic growth will take place outside of the US. For Cross border B2C e-commerce, that represents over US1.2 trillion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) transactions by the year 2022 – with a 25% growth rate. Register here.