We will cover federal and state tax obligations, estimated taxes, payroll and self-employment taxes, business deductions, recordkeeping, common tax mistakes, and preparing for the upcoming tax season.
Small Business Funding Elevator Pitch: Interactive Workshop features Rob Stutzman of Boston Business Mentors, who will guide participants through the key elements of a strong, clear, and compelling elevator pitch tailored specifically for funding conversations. This is not a lecture-style session—attendees will actively learn how to structure their pitch, refine their messaging, and avoid common mistakes that prevent funding opportunities.
Learn to mystify and amaze with Excel techniques that help you work smarter and get more done. Learn to:- Create custom number formats; -Use AutoFill to enter a custom series by dragging the mouse; -Use text formulas and functions to manipulate character strings; -Insert functions the smart and easy way; -Use Conditional Formatting to highlight key worksheet entries; and -Enter dates and times so they calculate correctly in formulas. There will be plenty of time for questions, so come prepared.
Sales drive growth, but traditional sales tactics don't always fit small business reality. Join us for a candid, conversational session where two of our seasoned business mentors open up their playbooks and share personal stories from the field. You'll hear what actually worked (and what didn't) when building customer relationships, converting leads, and creating repeatable sales processes. Bring your questions and get practical, real-world advice to help you sell with confidence and grow your business on your own terms.
Thinking about starting an online store but don’t know where to begin? Join two e-commerce sellers for a candid Q&A where no question is off-limits. We’re covering: • Shopify vs. Amazon vs. Etsy: Which platform is right for you? • Why launching a store doesn't automatically bring sales (and what does) • Dropshipping & POD: Myth vs. reality • Free SEO tips, AI rules, sales tax, and avoiding turnkey scams Bring your toughest questions and launch your store with clarity!
AI is reshaping how businesses operate and scale, but true competitive advantage doesn't come from adopting more software—it comes from empowering your people.Join us for an exclusive business leadership session featuring Farhan Quasem (Founder of Commudemy and creator of AI-powered learning ecosystems) and Rob Stutzman (BBM mentor and former Verizon marketing executive). Together, they’ll break down the real-world friction points holding teams back from effective AI implementation and share practical, high-impact strategies to build genuine AI capability across your organization
