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  • What More Can SBA Do for Your Small Business? We're Here to Listen. on Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. As U.S. Virgin Islands small businesses continue to recover from the pandemic, we want to hear from YOU what SBA can do more of, within our mission, to help your small business pivot, remain viable and grow. Register here.
  • SCORE: Quickboooks Desktop for Small Businesses on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Keep track of what is going on...this is not just an accounting tool, it can help you run your business. All you need to know about managing customers, selling goods & services, recording expenses, and creating reports. This workshop gives you an overview of QuickBooks to avoid common mistakes and potentially wasted effort and time. If you already have QuickBooks, learn the basics: invoice customers, track receivables and receive payments, enter and pay vendor bills, receive and monitor inventory, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements. Register here.
  • How to Finance your Venture on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. Join PR/USVI SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Outreach Specialist Juan Marrero for resources USVI Veterans need to prosper. This informational webinar will review the many types of funding programs and resources for both new and existing businesses. It will include discussion on SBA as well as private funding programs, including Private Investors, Venture Capitalists, Crowdfunding, Express Loan, Veterans Advantage, Lenders Match, MicroLoans, 504, and 7(a) loan programs. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Register here.
  • SCORE: Quickbooks Online for Small Businesses on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. This workshop is suitable for entry-level and beginner users of QuickBooks Online version only. It is not designed for intermediate users. The objective is to learn the basics and includes the following topics: Introduction to QuickBooks Online Which online version is right for you? Creating a new Company File Understanding the Dashboard, Gear & Plus Icons Chart of Accounts – “Customize it for your business” Creating an invoice and receiving payments Entering and paying Bills. Linking your bank account to download transactions Categorizing expenses to the correct expense account Overview of Inventory Understanding the Basic Reports: Profit & Loss, Balance sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Overview of QuickBooks Mobile app Sharing file with accountant and other users. Register here.
  • Safety and Health Practices for USVI Businesses on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. with VI SBDC. USVI Small Businesses should become familiar with risk assessments and how it helps lower insurance costs, drive employee morale, and increase revenues. Find out about best practices for Safety and Health Management Systems, the importance of completing the OSHA Recordkeeping of Workplace Injury and Illness Logs, and how this information can help lower the cost of Worker’s Compensation insurance. Register here.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.