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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity: Cyber Awareness\, Guidance & Engagement for Suppliers
DESCRIPTION:Who is next?\nWill my company survive?\nThe attacks are coming from every angle\,\nThrough your email\,\nThrough your website\,\nThrough your phone\,\nEven through your front door.\nProtecting your business is crucial. \n\n46% of all cyber breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1000\nemployees\n74% of cyber breaches are due to human error\n25% of small and medium sized business (SMB) owners have been targeted\nby AI-driven scams in the last year\n55% of people in the US say they would be less likely to continue doing\nbusiness with companies that have been breached.\n\nJoin us with experts from Abaxent to learn how to secure your business and your future. \nSpace is limited to 50 people – register today!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/cybersecurity-cyber-awareness-guidance-engagement-for-suppliers/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Beginner's Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY\nNovember 5-26\, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm \nJoin the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions\, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. \nHere’s a peek at we’ll cover:\nWeek 1: Introduction to Government Contracting \nWeek 2: How to Do Research to Find Government Contracting Opportunities \nWeek 3: Tips to Create or Improve Your Capability Statement \nWeek 4: How to Create a Government Marketing Strategy for your business. \n  \nWhen:  \nEvery Tuesday\, Starting November 5\, 2024 to November 26\, 2024 \n11 am – 12 pm\, CST \nWhere:  \nVia Zoom meetings \n  \nHosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC \n \nThe Illinois APEX Accelerator at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/government-contracting-beginners-bootcamp-3/2024-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nThis session’s topics include Employment Taxes\, Worker classification (Employee versus Independent Contractor)\, Determining Eligibility of Employees to Work Legally in the U.S.\, Form W-4\, Verification of Employee SSNs\, Form W2\, Independent Contractors Filing Proper Forms\, and related issues.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-federal-taxes-when-hiring-employees-or-independent-contractors/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn:  Ask Us Anything About Marketing!
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom for an engaging Lunch & Learn session where you set the agenda! \nAt this interactive event\, each marketing expert will deliver a 5-minute mini-presentation\, sharing actionable tips and strategies from their specialized fields—from social media and branding to analytics and content marketing. Here’s How It Works: \nQuick\, Powerful Insights: Our experts keep it concise with 5-minute power talks\, giving you bite-sized insights that are easy to digest. \nAsk Us Anything: After the presentations\, it’s your turn! We’ll open the floor\, inviting you to ask questions directly or drop them in the chat. \nEngage and Learn: Whether you want to explore a marketing concept or get tailored advice\, this is a unique opportunity to connect with experienced marketers in real time. \nDon’t miss this chance to tackle your marketing challenges\, find new strategies\, and get expert answers—all over lunch! \n  \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \n \n\n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/lunch-and-learn-ask-us-anything-about-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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