At Massachusetts Business Network, a big pillar of our work involves providing educational opportunities and resources to career professionals and business owners across the state. In addition to the information we share through our blog and podcast, we’re thrilled to be offering monthly virtual Lunch & Learns on a variety of topics.
Check out the schedule below for a full scope of what’s in the pipeline, and don’t hesitate to contact us if there’s a particular topic you’d like to learn about in a future webinar or if you’d like to sit on the panel of one of these webinars.
Webinars for Massachusetts Entrepreneurs
Setting 2024 Goals for Your Business
Have you been “winging it” in your business up to date, with no true plan of what you want to achieve or how you plan on making it happen? Or do you tell yourself every year that you’re going to set goals for yourself, but then you don’t because you don’t even know where to start?
If so, this webinar is for you.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 12 pm — business experts will share how to set goals for your business, make sure they’re realistic, and create a plan for achieving them.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Creating a Website That Converts
A pretty website means nothing if it’s not driving conversions for your business, whether that’s encouraging potential clients to book a consultation, growing your email list, or getting sales. If you feel that your website isn’t performing how it should, you’ll want to register for this webinar!
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 12 pm — web design and development experts will give an overview of how to tell if your website needs to be improved and what you can do to provide a better user experience.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Legally Setting Up & Protecting Your Business
Is your business properly set up and protected so that nothing can happen to it, should a challenging situation arise in the future? You’ve worked so hard to build your business — don’t risk the chance of getting it taken out from underneath you in the blink of an eye!
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 12 pm — business law attorneys will explain how to set up and protect your business from any harm.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Executing a Lead Generation Strategy That Works
Do you feel like you’ve tapped out your current lead generation sources and want new ideas? Finding innovative ways to reach your target audience can be challenging yet vital — and we’ve got you covered.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 12 pm — lead generation experts will share their top tips for bringing in new prospects, regardless of your business.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Planning for Retirement as a Business Owner
Navigating the path to retirement can be complex for business owners and often seems much easier for folks who have a traditional 9-5 career. However, to ensure you’re not working forever, setting up a retirement plan as early as possible as a business owner is critical — and it can be done.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12 pm — financial professionals will share how you can start saving for retirement as a business owner today.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Leveling Up Your Networking Game
Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards — it’s about building meaningful connections that can propel your career to new heights. If you feel like your networking skills could use some improvement, you’re not alone!
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 12 pm — networking experts will give helpful tips on how to be successful in expanding your connections and approaching these events with confidence.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Prioritizing Health & Wellness as a Professional
When you have a busy career, it’s easy to push your health and wellness to the side due to the lack of time. However, when you feel good, you perform good, and that all comes down to making sure you’re taking care of yourself!
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12 pm — health and wellness professionals will share how you can prioritize your wellbeing while balancing a busy professional life.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Maximizing Your Email Marketing Strategy
If you feel like email marketing is dead, you may just not be using it to its full potential! When executed correctly, email marketing can bring a huge return for your business, helping to nurture your prospects and drive results.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12 pm — email marketing experts will explain their best strategies for improving your email efforts.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Preparing Your Business for Extended Leaves
Whether you’re taking a long vacation, planning for a parental leave, or simply wanting to go on your own mini sabbatical, taking extended periods of time off from your business as an entrepreneur isn’t always easy. However, breaks are critical for ensuring a work/life balance and increasing your productivity — and taking time off can be done.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12 pm — business strategists will teach you how to prep your business so that you can step away from it without worrying about it falling apart.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Driving Business Growth with Paid Ads
Building an organic social media presence may feel easy to you, but tackling a paid ad approach? Not so much. If you’ve been wanting to dabble into the paid social media space to drive more results, we’ve got you covered.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12 pm — consultants will walk you through building a paid ad strategy that converts.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Securing Health Insurance for the Self-Employed
May the odds be ever in your favor when it comes to open enrollment and getting affordable yet quality health insurance as a small business owner. If you feel overwhelmed by the several options available and knowing which one is right for you, you’re not alone.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12 pm — health insurance professionals will share how to go through the open enrollment process with ease.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Building Your Brand Through Podcasting
If you have a lot of expertise to share but just need the right platform for doing so, podcasting is one of the best options. And here’s the thing — getting started is so much easier than you think!
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 12 pm — podcasting experts will give the lowdown on how to start a podcast, with everything from coming up with the name to finding guests and recording to promoting new episodes and beyond.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Bringing Your Nonprofit from Idea to Creation
Running a nonprofit isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do in your life. If you have a cause that’s near and dear to you and have a dream of starting your own nonprofit, this webinar is for you.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12 pm — nonprofit consultants will share how to start a nonprofit from the ground up.
Register for any of our webinars here.
Resources for Massachusetts Businesses
Amplifying Your Presence with Massachusetts Business Network
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