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This webinar includes remarks from Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the Small Business Administration along with members and allies on how digital tools help level the playing field for all entrepreneurs.

Inside this webinar includes tips on the economic opportunity of entrepreneurship alongside stories, case studies, and digital resources focused on women, veterans, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from TriNet, Principal, Amazon, and more.

00:00 – Opening Remarks by Liz Fairchild, Executive Director, Business Forward

01:31 – Webinar Introduction from from 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Isabella Casillas Guzman

05:59 – TriNet’s Historically Underrepresented Business (HUB) site can assist SMBs in leveling the playing field with Mathew Thomas, Executive Director and Chief of Staff, TriNet & The McCarton Foundation

12:05 – Educating SMBs on how they can benchmark their benefits with Kara Hoogensen, SVP Benefits and Protection, Principal Financial Group, and Peggy Shell, CEO and Founder, Creative Alignments

17:04 – Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator with Andrea Thomas, CEO, Smelly Kids

19:36 – The Importance of Preparation & Contingency Planning for Underrepresented Small Businesses with Rochelle Clarke, Founder & CEO, Continuity Strength / Succession Strength

22:58 – Synergies Work Founder Spotlight & Start-Up Story with Jen Parr, Founder & CEO, DIYvinci

27:09 – Grant writing and access to capital digital resources for underrepresented entrepreneurs with Natalie Poindexter, Owner and Consultant, Authentic Inclusion

31:37 – Final Remarks from Liz Fairchild, Executive Director, Business Forward

Digital Tools for Entrepreneurs

This webinar includes tips on on the economic opportunity of entrepreneurship and impact of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises from Amazon, Cowbell, TriNet, ZenBusiness, and SBDA Local Allies.

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Accelerate Your Digital Presence

This webinar includes tips and trainings on getting your business online and attracting new customers from Amazon, Google, Meta, Square, Verizon, ZenBusiness, and SBDA local allies.

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DIGITAL BENEFITS: HIRE, TRAIN, RETAIN

This webinar includes trainings led by Microsoft, PayPal, Principal, TriNet, and Visa on the importance of hiring, training, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.

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POWERING THE AMERICAN DREAM: THREE KEY ELEMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS

This webinar includes tips and trainings on capital readiness, lowering costs, and accessing new markets from Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Verizon, Cowbell Cyber, PayPal, ZenBusiness, and SBDA local allies.

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TOOLS FOR E-COMMERCE: HOLIDAY READINESS

This webinar includes best practices and tips for preparing for the holiday rush. Access free trainings from Amazon, Cowbell, Google, Microsoft, Principal Financial Group, Verizon, and more.

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STREAMLINE BACK-OFFICE OPERATIONS

This webinar includes tips on how to streamline operations and tax preparedness in a digital world from TriNet, Caspio, GS1, and more.

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