Our Upcoming Events

Small Business Majority hosts frequent free events for small businesses in all stages and across industries. Here you will find upcoming events, training seminars and webinars hosted by Small Business Majority and our partners. Look below to find events about access to capital, policy updates, employer resources and more. If you don’t see an upcoming event that piques your interest, scroll down to find our on-demand options.

What childcare providers need to know this tax season in California
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Time:
10:00am PT

Join Yacanex Business Group, Sanders Family Daycare and Small Business Majority for a webinar to learn the importance of tax planning and classifying your workforce with special attention to in-home childcare providers and to domestic employees. 

We will discuss the importance of the following: 

  • Understanding tax write-offs and tax credits 
  • The importance of classifying your workforce 
  • Calculate your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) and form Schedule C

Renaldo Sanders is a childcare small business owner and special guest speaker and will speak about her experience as a Childcare business owner.

Event type: Taxes, Women's entrepreneurship, Business assistance, Childcare Workshop
Location: CA
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A farmer's guide to Farm Programs and Funding with USDA-Farm Service Agency
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Time:
10:00am CT

Are you a current, new, or aspiring farmer? Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to learn how their loan programs help small farmers and ranchers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain a family farm.  Barb Burns, County Executive Director at Randolph County FSA in Sparta, Illinois, will share information about the FSA farm programs offered, and Lindsey Edmison, Senior Farm Loan Officer at the Wayne/Edwards County FSA in Fairfield, Illinois, will share information about the types of farm loans that are available through FSA and their requirements.

Event type: Access to Capital, Workforce Issues, General Small Business, Rural Entrepreneurship, Business assistance Webinar
Location: IL
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Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Business
Date:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Time:
9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET

Join Small Business Majority for an inspiring virtual event in honor of Women's History Month where we will celebrate the stories and accomplishments of women entrepreneurs.

During this event, you will hear from a diverse group of women who have navigated various industries, overcome obstacles, and built successful businesses. They will share their insights, strategies and lessons learned, and discuss the challenges and opportunities that women face in the world of business.

Our panelists will also share their tips and advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs and answer your questions during the interactive Q&A session.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply interested in learning more about the experiences of women in business, this event is for you. Join us to celebrate Women's History Month and be inspired by the amazing women who are changing the face of entrepreneurship.

Event type: Women's entrepreneurship Webinar
Location: National
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Pathways - Small Business Boot Camp
Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time:
10:00am CT

Small Business Boot CampBy Small Business MajorityThis two-hour training will help business owners understand the foundations of business planning and provide tools to help create a business plan. This comprehensive overview will teach entrepreneurs how to create a start-up business plan, manage business and personal credit, and find funding. Those who complete the bootcamp and receive a certificate will be accepted into the GROW/Progresando class beginning April 12. Location: VirtualLength: 2 hoursThis workshop is part of our "Pathways to Entrepreneurial Growth" series.

Event type: Access to Capital, Women's entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business assistance Workshop
Location: IL
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Digital Marketing 101: How to leverage analytics to benefit your business
Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time:
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT

Join Small Business Majority and Coolest Nerd Ever for a free webinar on leveraging website analytics to drive business growth. In this session, we will cover how to use analytics tools to understand your website traffic, identify key performance indicators and make data-driven decisions to optimize your online presence.

You'll learn how to track key metrics such as page views, bounce rate, and conversion rate, and how to use this information to improve the user experience and drive more qualified leads to your site. Register today to learn the insights and strategies you need to take your website to the next level. 

Event type: General Small Business, Business assistance Webinar
Location: National
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On-Demand Webinars

Digital Marketing 101: Introduction to search engine optimization
Date recorded: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: Procurement and Contracting Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses
Date recorded: Thursday, February 16, 2023 | View recording »
Cork to Crown: A minority woman in the wine industry with Chrishon Lampley
Date recorded: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | View recording »
Pathways to Entrepreneurial Growth: The cost to be the boss
Date recorded: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: New Year Refresh on SBA Capital Programs, Part 2
Date recorded: Thursday, February 2, 2023 | View recording »
Lunch & Learn: Building your business plan & tools for success
Date recorded: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: New Year Refresh on SBA Capital Programs, Part 1
Date recorded: Thursday, January 19, 2023 | View recording »
National Policy Briefing with Administrator Guzman
Date recorded: Friday, January 13, 2023 | View recording »
How criminal justice reforms could benefit the small business workforce
Date recorded: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner
Date recorded: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | View recording »