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Join us for a special virtual networking event in honor of National Small Business Week! This is your opportunity to connect with fellow small business owners, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships within your community.

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Certification as a women-owned business can open the door to exclusive opportunities, contracts, and resources. This webinar will guide you through the certification process, including eligibility requirements, the benefits of certification, and tips for navigating the application. In this Lunch & Learn, consultants will share how to successfully get this certification.

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For businesses that serve a local customer base, it's crucial to have a presence on Instagram. However, with the algorithm constantly changing and new features frequently being added, it can be hard to keep up with knowing what works and what doesn't! This webinar will share the ins and outs of Instagram and give an overview of how you can master it for your business. In this Lunch & Learn, social media experts will share how you can be successful on Instagram.

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Celebrate National Small Business Week by joining us for an inspiring in-person networking and learning event designed specifically for Massachusetts small business owners! We're thrilled to be partnering with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT to host this event on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at The Collective Co. in Scituate, MA from 6 pm - 8 pm EST. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, gain valuable insights, and hear firsthand experiences from successful local business leaders.

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Hiring your first employee is a milestone that can transform your business, but it requires careful planning. This webinar will guide entrepreneurs through the process of preparing for and making their first hire. In this Lunch & Learn, human resources consultants will teach you how to take the stress out of hiring and build a foundation for growth with confidence.

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Your LinkedIn profile is your personal brand in action. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to optimize your profile to attract connections, establish authority in your industry, and turn views into valuable opportunities. In this Lunch & Learn, marketing professionals will share to make LinkedIn work for their business and personal goals.

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Running a business is rewarding but can also lead to stress and exhaustion. This webinar will help entrepreneurs and small business owners recognize the early signs of burnout, implement proactive strategies to prevent it, and discover tools to recover and thrive. In this Lunch & Learn, burnout experts will explain how to maintain your energy, passion, and mental well-being while growing your business.

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With 2025 right around the corner, now is the time to get clear on your marketing strategy for the new year and how you're going to use that channel to drive brand awareness and business growth. In this Lunch & Learn, marketing experts will share how to develop and execute a strategy that converts.

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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, nonprofit consultants will share how to start a nonprofit from the ground up.

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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, 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.

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Want to work smarter, not harder, in your business? AI is the way to go. When used intentionally and strategically, AI is an incredible way to automate tasks and bring your business on the fast track to growth. In this Lunch & Learn, experts will share real examples of how you can use AI in your business.

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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, paid ads experts will walk you through building a paid ad strategy that converts.

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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, business strategists will teach you how to prep your business so that you can step away from it without worrying about it falling apart.

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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, email marketing experts will explain their best strategies for improving your email efforts.

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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, networking experts will give helpful tips on how to be successful in expanding your connections and approaching these events with confidence.

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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, financial professionals will share how you can start saving for retirement as a business owner today.

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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, lead generation experts will share their top tips for bringing in new prospects, regardless of your business.

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You work so hard on your business, it's crucial to protect it! Learn how you can properly, and legally, set up and protect your business from any future harm.

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A pretty website can only get you so far. Learn how you can create a website that converts, whether it's booking clients, getting sales, or growing your list.

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In this Lunch & Learn, business experts will share how to set goals for your business, make sure they're realistic, and create a plan for achieving them.

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In this Lunch & Learn, social media experts will share how you can create an engaging online presence that actually brings results without too much time.

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In this Lunch & Learn, financial professionals will share how you can take control of your money and feel good about your cash flow, regardless of the season.

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Every business can be viewed as exciting. In this Lunch & Learn, PR professionals will share how to pitch your organization and secure exciting news coverage.

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Many companies have struggled with recruiting high-quality talent for their open positions. Learn top recruiting strategies from the experts in this webinar.

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Is it too early to start thinking about your business' holiday marketing? Never! Tune into this webinar to learn how to effectively plan your strategy.

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Do you worry about hitting a slow point in your business during the summer? Learn how you can use this lull to your advantage and projects you can focus on.

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Although increasing your website traffic may seem great, it isn’t if it’s not reaching the right people. How do you effectively hit the right crowd? Local SEO.

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In this Lunch & Learn, operations experts will walk you through how to optimize your systems and streamline your processes in your business for efficiency.