Reminders!
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Everyone over 5 is required to wear a mask or cloth face covering over their noses and mouths any time they are in public spaces — indoors or outdoors — if they can’t stay at least six feet from people “outside their own households.” On Jan. 15, 2021, Emergency Order #74 , was extended and the statewide mask mandate will run through March 26, 2021
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Universal Guidelines for COVID-19 are still in effect, even if your industry no longer has specific guidelines to follow. Click here for NH's COVID -19 Universal Guidelines.
Business News, Resources
& Educational Webinars
Merrimack Valley SCORE Webinars
The Art of the S.W.O.T.
February 9, 2021, 10:00am EST
S.W.O.T. Analysis is an approach that can be used to assess personal and business practice and progress: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It can be applied to a variety of strategic planning goals and evaluations for business, whether you are starting a business, trying to figure out a business name and more.
Questions to Ask When Evaluating Hiring a Website Developer
February 12, 2021, 10:00am EST
Are you a business owner considering hiring a website designer/developer to do or redo your business website? Do you know what questions to ask and how to research their business to evaluate if it is someone you feel comfortable hiring? In this workshop we'll provide you with those questions and more, including an RFP you can use.
NH SBDC
SBDC WEBINARS: COVID ASSISTANCE FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
Feb 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
COVID Assistance for the Self-Employed
Sole proprietor, Schedule-C filer, or LLC? Join us to review special considerations for PPP and other federal relief programs, as well as your eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
Guest speaker: Rachael Roderick, Deputy District Director, SBA
Presented by Chuck Gilboy, NH SBDC business advisor
SBDC WEBINARS: PPP APPLICATIONS IN 2021, BOTH FIRST AND SECOND DRAW
Feb 12, 12-1pm
Topic: Financing
PPP Applications in 2021, Both First and Second Draws
We'll prepare you for the 2021 PPP Application Process and will answer questions during the Q & A.
Presented by Chuck Gilboy, NH SBDC business advisor
BIA of NH
Upcoming Events - Capitol Connect members are free*.
*GMSVCC member exclusive- when you join the Chamber, businesses with less than 10 employess receive an affiliate membership with the Business and Industry of NH.You don't need to do anything to activate this perk-- we automatically sign you up annually! You can always opt out if you don't want this benefit.* Click here for more details!
Small Business Day (see flyer above)
Friday, February 12, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NH SBA
How Packaging Can Build Your Brand, Reduce Damages and Waste, and Even Save Money
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
1–2pm EST
Increased online shopping during the pandemic means consumers are being flooded with more packages than ever. Packaging can make your shipments stand out from those of other businesses and products, while helping reduce damages and save money. In this session, Kim Dixon, FedEx Office Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will discuss key packaging considerations for small-business shippers and share how optimizing your packaging can increase customers’ satisfaction and even reduce waste and cost. You’ll learn about: Packaging Basics for brand new shippers to save money in the long run Custom-branded boxes and other packaging options to market your business How to understand and calculate dimensional weight to decrease estimated shipping costs How to utilize the experts at the FedEx Packaging Lab for package, freight and material testing to ensure better protection for your shipments and help reduce customer damage claims. REGISTER HERE