Free SCORE Workshops Tackle Starting a Business, Hiring Employees

WILBRAHAM — SCORE Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced a series of free online workshops in January.

“Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Basics” is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? This foundational webinar walks attendees through the realities of entrepreneurship — what it takes, what to expect, and how to set oneself up for success — as they learn the essential building blocks of business ownership, from mindset and legal structure to insurance and planning, guided by real-world entrepreneurial experience. Learn more and register by clicking here.

“Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Concepts” will follow on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn how to turn their business idea into a smart, strategic plan. They will learn how to evaluate whether an idea is truly viable by using market research, feasibility planning, and competitive analysis, and discover how to collect and interpret the right data, understand their market, and position their business to stand out and succeed. Learn more and register by clicking here.

“Employment Law: The Hiring Process” will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. This webinar will give employers looking to hire workers a start-to-finish understanding of the process. David Beal, an employment lawyer with Prudential, will teach business owners how to navigate hiring in compliance with federal and state laws. The session will also provide tips for creating job descriptions and postings, leveraging AI, interviewing and completing background checks, and more. Learn more and register by clicking here.