Upcoming Free Webinars and a SCORE Workshop in Fairfield, CT

Written By Choose Fairfield

Fairfield business owners have several opportunities this fall to build skills, gain insights, and protect their businesses. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering free online webinars, and SCORE is hosting an in-person workshop right here in Fairfield, CT at the Fairfield Public Library. These events are designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners learn practical strategies to grow and protect their businesses.

 

Wednesday, September 10: 
Patents and Trademarks: Protecting Intellectual Property - Register here - 12 PM - 1 PM

Discussion topics include:

  • What is a patent?

  • What kinds of intellectual property can you patent?

  • What is a trademark?

  • What can you trademark in your business?

  • What resources are available to help with understanding your intellectual property?

  • How can the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) help?

Wednesday, October 1: 
Protecting Your Business from AI Cyber Threats - Register here - 2 PM - 3 PM

Discussion topics include:

  • What is a patent?

  • What kinds of intellectual property can you patent?

  • What is a trademark?

  • What can you trademark in your business?

  • What resources are available to help with understanding your intellectual property?

  • How can the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) help?

 

Workshop Date: September 17:
Financial Intelligence for Business Growth

This workshop provides prospective business owners with the tools they need to create an effective business plan. Using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis will help them be proactive instead of reactive. 
 

Attendees will learn:

• Common financial blind spots for early-stage companies

• Essential financial metrics beyond basic P&L

• Financial decision-making frameworks

• Developing a growth-oriented financial mindset


Workshop Date: September 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This workshop will take place in person at the Fairfield Public Library, which is located at 1080 Old Post Road in Fairfield.

Mark S. Barnhart, 
Director of Community & Economic Development
611 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT   06824
(203) 256-3120 (office)
(203) 767-2854 (mobile)
(203) 256-3129 (fax)
mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org

Choose Fairfield

Contact:

Mark Barnhart
Director, Office of Community & Economic Development
mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org

The Office of Community & Economic Development works to support the local business community and to encourage economic development in Fairfield. Let us know how we can help your business prosper and grow in Fairfield.

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