SBOSS Montgomery

Accounting for Small Businesses: WaveApp 101
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Description:
In this part of our Accounting series, join The Catalyst’s Operations Manager and CPA, Sandy Edwards, as she goes through the basics of WaveApps. This online accounting platform offers its basic service for free, with the ability to add payments and payroll features. Ms. Edwards will help highlight how to set up company books, how to enter expenses and payments, and how to set up products and services among other topics.
Join us for this introductory walk-through of a free resource you can utilize for your small business accounting!
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Small Business Certifications
2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This foundational class is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners through the complex landscape of business certifications. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various certification programs available to small businesses, including federal, state, and local certifications.
Key Topics:

Understanding Certifications: Learn the importance of certifications and how they can enhance your business credibility, open doors to new markets, and provide access to exclusive contracts and opportunities.
Types of Certifications: Gain insights into the most common small business certifications, such as the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications.
Eligibility Requirements: Understand the specific criteria and documentation required for each certification, ensuring you know what to prepare before starting the application process.
Benefits and Opportunities: Discover how certifications can help you gain a competitive edge, access government contracts, and network with larger corporations looking to diversify their supplier base.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the value of obtaining small business certifications.
Identify and differentiate between various certification programs.
Prepare and submit complete and accurate certification applications.
Maintain and leverage certifications for business growth and development.

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Small Business Mixer: Food & Beverage Edition
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | 39 Dexter Avenue, 1st Floor, 39 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Calling all chefs, bakers, food truck owners, and restaurant dreamers! Join SBOSS for our Small Business Mixer: Food & Beverage Edition on Tuesday, April 16 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the SBOSS Dream Makers Studio.
This month’s mixer, “Breaking Bread & Breaking Barriers,” brings together Montgomery’s food entrepreneurs for an inspiring panel discussion, open networking, and real talk about what it takes to thrive in the industry. Panelists include Chef Shawn Nelson (ISpeakFood), Fedelia Coleman (Cakeology), and Councilman Andrew Szymanski (Hilltop Public House)
Event Purpose
To spotlight the unique experiences of local food and beverage entrepreneurs in Montgomery while creating an open space to address the policies, systems, and support that impact their ability to grow and succeed. This mixer aims to uplift real voices, break down barriers, and build stronger support networks for businesses in the food ecosystem.
Who Should Attend
Food entrepreneurs in Montgomery including personal chefs, bakers, caterers, restaurant owners, food truck operators, pop-up vendors, and aspiring business owners in the food & beverage industry.
Registration Opens: APRIL 4th

Make Better Decisions with Google Analytics
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
In this session, we’ll cover:

An introduction to Google Analytics
Creating and understanding reports
Making goals
Using Analytics with other Google tools

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Ask the Expert: Buying a Business
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Thinking about purchasing an existing business? This interactive session is your opportunity to get expert insights on what it takes to buy a business and set yourself up for success. Whether you’re exploring business ownership for the first time or looking to expand, this workshop will cover the key steps in the business buying process.
Key Topics Covered:

How to find businesses for sale
What to look for when evaluating a business
Understanding business valuations and pricing
Financing options for purchasing a business
Questions to ask during due diligence
Tips for a smooth transition after purchase

Bring your questions for a live Q&A with our expert, Ken Penn, to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to take the next step toward business ownership.
Who Should Attend:
Aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in purchasing an existing business.
