NASHVILLE – The SBA is offering the following free webinars for small businesses.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CST, Online
Strategic Planning for Small Businesses: This class will introduce the process steps and the advantages of strategic planning and distinguish the difference between strategic planning, business planning and long-range planning. For more information and to register, click here.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST, Online
Managing Growth: Learn how to achieve and sustain growth through business development, external financing, and DCAA compliance. For more information and to register, click here.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CST, Online
Module 1-Why Cybersecurity?: In this module, a discussion is held on what cybersecurity means for your company, employees, partners and customers. For more information and to register, click here.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST, Online
Bids and Proposals: How to effectively review RFPs and put forth a winning proposal. For more information and to register, click here.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST, Online
Module 2-Cybersecurity Basics: This module is specifically focused on fundamental concepts of cybersecurity. We’ll discuss the goals, objectives and essential objectives of cybersecurity programs and how successful programs are implemented. For more information and to register, click here.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CST, Online
Module 7-Laws and Regulatory Compliance: In this module, a discussion is held on
State, Federal and international laws and regulations you and your company will be expected to follow when you have a data breach or possess and process your customer’s or employee’s sensitive data. For more information and to register, click here.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST, Online
Preparing Bids for Government Construction Contracts: During this class, the instructor will focus on the process of developing a competitive bid for federal construction contracts. For more information and to register, click here.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CST, Online
Capabilities Statements and Briefings: Utilize 4 types of capabilities briefings to influence, shape, and capture business opportunities. For more information and to register, click here.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST, Online
Module 8-Breaches, Security Crises, and Incident Response: In this module, a detailed exploration of the targets, motivations and techniques of hackers, as well as various types of common attacks is conducted. For more information and to register, click here.
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST, Online
Negotiating Government Contracts: Negotiating with the federal government isn’t the same as other negotiations you’ve been involved in.. For more information and to register, click here.
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CST, Online
Module 3-Endpoint Security: In this module, you’ll learn about how endpoint devices such as laptops, desktops, tablet computers and mobile devices can offer cybercriminals a gateway into your company’s networks and data. For more information and to register, click here.
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST, Online
Module 4- Network Security: In this module, a discussion is held on what it takes to properly secure a business network, explore the various threats networks commonly face, and how the concept of defense-in-depth applies to protecting your network. For more information and to register, click here.
Friday, February 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST, Online
Module 11-Buidling a Cybersecurity Plan: This class will cover details on how to develop a cybersecurity plan for a small business, including online references, sample plans and various items of interest in security planning. For more information and to register, click here.
Friday, February 21, 2020, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST, Online
Module 12-Cyber Incident Response, Part 1 Evaluating Your Readiness: This class will help participants think through how they need to respond during various phases of different types of cyber incidents. For more information and to register, click here.