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:
Understand the critical differences between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, and learn which taxes apply to each. This course will help you streamline your payroll process and avoid costly mistakes from compliance to payroll tax management.
Finding the right bookkeeper can make or break your business's financial health. In this class, learn what qualities to look for, key questions to ask during interviews, and how to spot potential red flags. Empower your hiring decisions and ensure your business's finances are in expert hands!
Learn the essential building blocks of bookkeeping to keep your business financially sound. This class covers critical bookkeeping terms, different types of crucial reports to understand business financial standing and basic bookkeeping practices. This class is perfect for business owners looking to gain a foundation in their small business bookkeeping.
Are you curious about business structures that aren't your typical corporations or LLCs? Join us for a presentation on alternative business entities that offer unique legal, tax, and operational advantages. We'll explore options like sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and nonprofit organizations and similar forms—each with its own set of rules, benefits, and challenges. Learn how these entities can simplify (or complicate!) operations and reduce liability, while staying true to your business's mission and ethical goals. Whether you're starting a new venture or considering a change, this session will equip you with the knowledge to choose the best structure that matches your values and business needs.
Join us for 15 minutes or for the whole 2 hours! A panel of faculty and students from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Small Business Law Clinic will be hosting virtual drop-in office hours, where we invite you to stop by and ask any questions you might have about the law and your business. As a reminder, the VLGS team are unable to give legal advice; however, they may provide information and resources to help address your specific legal questions.
Are you thinking about selling your business, passing it to your kids, or taking a community-centered approach to ownership? Join us for a webinar where experts from Vermont Law and Graduate School will explain the legal steps involved in closing, merging, or changing your business. We'll discuss legal tools for estate planning, including how to set up a business from the start for a future transition, and what it looks like to go cooperative.
VT Works for Women, Mercy Connections, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, and Center for Women & Enterprise are hosting Sisterhood of the Dreaded Elevator Pitch on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM online via Zoom. Learn how to craft an elevator pitch that centers your passion and your purpose. We welcome all people who identify as women regardless of assignment at birth, or gender-expansive folks who are comfortable in a woman-centered space.
I'm sure you've heard of AI and ChatGPT, but do you know how to use it to create website content, social media posts, and email blasts that are trained to sound just like your brand? Invest 90 minutes with industry expert Mike Lannen of Eternity Marketing to guide you through artificial intelligence and how it can help your business. This event is in-person at the DoubleTree in Burlington, Vermont, but may be joined via Zoom.
Past Topics Have Included:
Introduction to Business Taxes
Insurance Basics
Business Lending and Loans
What's a Business Plan?
Video Recordings of Past Workshops and Trainings:
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