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:

April 2025

Apr 17, 2025 @ 11:00am-1:00pm

VT Law School: Legal Strategies for Separating Business and Personal Life

Improperly separating your business and personal life can put your personal property at risk and leave you vulnerable to legal and tax risks. A team of experts from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School will discuss separating personal and business matters using tools like business entities, contracts, and insurance. We will also discuss the benefits and risks of going into business with, or taking money from, family and friends. Whether you're a solopreneur or looking to grow, this webinar will help you protect yourself along the way.

Financial Futures Programs Workshop/Class Virtual

Past Topics Have Included:

Calculator and business folders, labelled for taxes

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?

Two people working together on a business.

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.

One hand giving another a pen to sign a contract, stack of money to the side.

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.