Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Cyber-Safe
The internet has become an invaluable tool for small businesses, opening the door to a wide range of previously unheard-of possibilities. Unfortunately, as e-commerce continues to grow, so does the number of bad actors looking to exploit hard working entrepreneurs.
Cybercrime is on the rise. According
to RiskRecon, data breaches at small businesses globally in 2020 and 2021 increased by 152% when compared to the previous two years.
The inaugural summit will feature various speakers, including SBA Administrator Guzman, SBA Associate Administrator Madrid, SBA Resource Partners, Small Business Development Centers, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, business
chambers, state government partners, experts from the public/private sectors, major technology platforms, and award-winning business coaches.
Comprised of digestible and compact segments, attendees will have the opportunity to network and access practical tips, problem-solving strategies, industry trends, threat avoidance, and small business testimonials in order to learn how to help small business
owners defend themselves against cyber-attacks.
Wednesday,October 26 | 9 a.m. PDT
Join the SBA as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in a virtual event hosted by the
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. During this two-hour presentation, you will meet impactful Hispanic-focused resource partners and inspiring local Hispanic business owners who will share their success stories. The presentation will also offer an opportunity
to ask questions and if time permits, an open roundtable with attendees where we will discuss any gaps they are seeing in resources available to the Hispanic business community.
Monday, October 10 from 9 – 11 a.m. (PDT)
Small Business Webinar Series Session Seven: Are You Charging Enough?
Many small businesses price themselves out of business or are not achieving the revenues they are capable of. Being aware of the cost/price/volume relationship for your company is imperative for your success and increasing margins. Join us for this final session
of our seven-part series
Tuesday, October 11th, at 11 a.m. PDT
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Meet – a – Mentor Event Returns to Beaverton
We’re back! Join us for the Meet-a-Mentor event in Beaverton where you can learn about the SBA and connect with mentors to ask questions about how to grow your business. Or, if you are interested in starting a business, we can provide guidance on how to do
that too.
Business mentors and SBA representatives will be on hand to make introductions, learn about your business concerns, and provide free assistance.
This event will be a great occasion for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to meet with business advisers from Portland
SCORE and to learn about SBA resources to help your business start, grow and succeed.
Friday, October 14 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
at
The Beaverton Round Executive Suites, #300
12725 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
(Free parking in the parking garage next to the City Building on Millikan Way)
Hosted by
SCORE is
the nation’s largest network of volunteer expert business mentors. With more than 10,000 volunteers and more than 300 chapters nationwide, SCORE is an SBA-funded resource partner providing free and confidential business counseling and workshops to current
and aspiring small business owners.
Now Accepting Nominations for 2023
Nominations are due by December 8, 2022 at 12 noon (PST), and winners will be announced during National Small Business Week April 30 – May 6, 2023. To nominate yourself or a small business owner, download forms, criteria and guidelines, visit National
Small Business Week 2023
Monday, October 10
9 a.m. |
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Small Business Resource Event
6 p.m. | Understanding
Business Financial Statements
Tuesday, October 11
9 a.m. | Desktop
QuickBooks* Bootcamp 1: Introduction to QB as Accounting Software
10 a.m. | Cybersecurity
101 – How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
2 p.m. | Quickbooks*
Online Level 1
3 p.m. | Launch
My Business – Start-up Boot Camp
4 p.m. | Consultoría:
Consejos para pequeñas empresas con Cecilia Giron
5 p.m. | Consulting:
Business Consulting with Olga Johnson (Русский)
5 p.m. | Oregon
CCB Contractor Education: Pre-licensing Training
5 p.m. | Ready,
Set, Start Your Business!
5 p.m. | Social
Media for Small Business
5:30 p.m. | Orientacion
para Pequeñas Empresas
5:30 p.m. | Smart
Start-Up (Zoom Instruction)
5:30 p.m. | QuickBooks*
Desktop Beginning for Business Owners (Zoom Instruction)
6:30 p.m. | Small
Business Greenhouse
6:30 p.m. | Going
Into Business
6:30 p.m. | Small
Business Management II: GrowthWheel for Contractors
Wednesday, October 12
9 a.m. | Help
Businesses Increase Holiday Sales with Google Tools
2 p.m. | What’s
Missing in your Website and Social Media
5 p.m. | Small
Business Management (SBM)
5:30 p.m. | Write
That Business Plan (In-Person Instruction)
6 p.m. | QuickBooks
Pro, Intermediate: October 12, 19 & 26
6:30 p.m. | Cómo
Empezar una Empresa
Thursday, October 13
9 a.m. | Small
Business Management Level 1
11 a.m. | Introduction
to SBDC Orientation
12 p.m. | Conozca
su Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC)
5:30 p.m. | Mercy
Corps Northwest Small Business Orientation (Русский)
6 p.m. | Southern
Washington| Clark County IDA Information Session
6 p.m. | Sur
de Washington | Condado Clark IDA Sesion Informativa
Friday, October 14
8 a.m. | Clase
de preparacion para el examen CCB – Zoom
10 a.m. | Meet
a Mentor Event
1:30 p.m. | Webinar:
Funding Friday
* SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.
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