Selling might be a challenge, but selling products/services for a loss is catastrophic. Throughout the workshop, Eyad Salha, Valley’s Small Business Advisor will go over different pricing strategies, and how to calculate your selling price. He will present cost, volume, and profit analysis concepts so you can see how much the business needs to sell to break even.
Presented by Eyad Salha, Small Business Advisor, with Valley Community Development.
This workshop is for established business owners who have been in business for a year or more. We will go through key business health metrics and what to do if not all areas are running smoothly.
Presented by Eyad Salha, Small Business Advisor, with Valley Community Development.
In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development and sponsored by PeoplesBank:
A certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.
$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions.
February sessions are scheduled:
Each session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.
If your income is at or below the posted incomes below, and you live in Amherst, Easthampton, or Northampton, MA, you may be eligible to attend this class for free. Contact Donna Cabana, 413-586-5855 ext. 180 to schedule a budgeting session prior to the webinar. You will need to complete a household budget, provide pay stubs, bank statements, and participate in budget counseling. Residents of other towns are not eligible.
Household size and maximum income:
1 – $52,750, 2-$60,250, 3-$67,800, 4-$75,300, 5- $81,350
This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for owners of existing businesses as well as those who are planning to start a business. The workshops will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.
Presented by Eyad Salha, Small Business Advisor, with Valley Community Development
Presented by Emily King with Valley Community Development.
Emily King is the owner of EJM Design, a digital marketing micro-agency specializing in web design, website hosting & maintenance, and SEO. Since 2017, she has been helping small businesses grow their revenue through custom website & digital solutions.
This workshop is for established business owners who have been in business for a year or more. We will go through key business health metrics and what to do if not all areas are running smoothly.
This course will provide an overview of available funding sources to offset for-profit business expenses. Participants will receive education about researching and identifying alternative sources of funding to augment commonly used state and federal support. They will also be given guidance on drafting compelling, timely, and highly impactful proposals worthy of winning support from a variety of alternative funders, including private foundations, charitable institutions, and others.
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Higgins with Valley Community Development.
Dr. Higgins manages a small, nimble, and highly skilled team of grant writers while simultaneously identifying cutting-edge grant funding opportunities designed to be aligned with the mission and needs of the thriving agency, Center for Human Development. In addition, Dr. Higgins provides consulting and grant-writing services to both for-profits and nonprofits across the Commonwealth. She holds a Ph.D. in Gerontology from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from Springfield College.
This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for owners of existing businesses as well as those who are planning to start a business. The workshops will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.
Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.
This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for owners of existing businesses as well as those who are planning to start a business. The workshops will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.
Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.
This workshop is for established business owners who have been in business for a year or more. We will go through key business health metrics and what to do if not all areas are running smoothly.