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SUMMARY:Launch Your Startup Webpage with Vibe Coding
DESCRIPTION:Your idea needs to be public before you ask for meetings\, customers\, signups\, or money. \nDay: July 28 | Time: 12-1 \nIn this session\, we will help you use AI tools to build and publish a simple webpage for your startup idea. \nRegister here: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/launch-your-startup-webpage-with-vibe-coding-with-222-133
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/launch-your-startup-webpage-with-vibe-coding/
CATEGORIES:ConnectMS,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ConnectMS Webinar: 10 Steps to Legally Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business the right way begins with understanding the legal\, financial\, and operational steps needed to build a strong foundation. Join ConnectMS and the Mississippi SBDC Network for a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs better understand what it takes to legally and properly establish a business in Mississippi. \nWhether you are preparing to launch a new business or want to ensure your current business is set up correctly\, this session will provide practical\, actionable insight. Gene Finley\, Center Director of Mississippi SBDC @ MS Delta\, will walk participants through 10 key startup steps\, including business structure\, operating agreements\, EINs\, licenses\, tax IDs\, bookkeeping\, insurance\, and business banking. \n\nRegister here: Startup Space
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connectms-webinar-10-steps-to-legally-start-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Entity Selection for Startups and Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important early decisions a founder can make\, and the wrong setup can create costly challenges down the road. \nJoin Innovate Mississippi and GranthamPoole for a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand the differences between LLCs\, S Corps\, C Corps\, and other entity structures. Michael Langdon\, Enrolled Agent and Certified Financial Planner with GranthamPoole\, will walk through the pros and cons of each option and explain how those choices can impact taxes\, operations\, growth\, and long-term planning. \nThis session will also cover foundational startup topics including:\n• Setting up your business correctly\n• Tax considerations and common mistakes\n• Opening business banking accounts\n• Establishing bookkeeping and financial systems\n• Key considerations for startups and growing businesses \nWhether you are launching a new company or reevaluating your current structure\, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you build a stronger financial foundation. \nTuesday\, May 26\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM\nVirtual Webinar \nRegister Here: https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10739
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/entity-selection-for-startups-and-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:ConnectMS,Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Small Business Owner's Basic Guide to Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Cash flow can be one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. \nThis month’s ConnectMS LIVE Webinar is focused on helping you better understand and manage your numbers. \n\nA Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cash Flow\n📅 Tuesday\, April 28\n⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM\n🎤 Don Calcote\, Project Director\, Mississippi SBDC Network\n\nIn this session\, you will learn how to:\n\n Understand where your money is coming from and where it is going\n Avoid cash shortages and stay financially on track\n Use your numbers to make better day-to-day business decisions\n\nWhether you are just getting started or looking to improve your financial process\, this webinar will give you practical insights you can use right away.\n\n👉 Register now: https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10724
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/a-small-business-owners-basic-guide-to-cash-flow/
CATEGORIES:ConnectMS,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Financing to Fit your Business
DESCRIPTION:The wrong money can cost you more than no money at all\, and chasing the wrong money costs you your time. High-growth companies must align their financing strategy with their stage\, business model\, and long-term vision. In this webinar\, Tony Jeff of Innovate Mississippi will break down debt\, equity\, and alternative funding options and share what investors truly look for when evaluating opportunities. Whether you’re scaling a venture-backed startup or building a strong growth company\, you’ll learn how to pursue capital strategically. \nRegister here: \n\nhttps://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10676\n\n \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/financing-to-fit-your-business/
CATEGORIES:ConnectMS,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mastering Your Books: Essential Accounting for Mississippi Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Empower your Mississippi-based business with foundational financial skills in this interactive webinar from ConnectMS\, a partnership between the Mississippi SBDC Network and InnovateMS. Discover the critical difference between bookkeeping and accounting\, explore key reports like Profit & Loss\, Cash Flow\, and Balance Sheets\, and learn practical strategies to avoid cash pitfalls\, make informed decisions\, and prepare for growth. Ideal for entrepreneurs aiming to boost financial literacy and readiness—join us to turn your numbers into success! \nTuesday February 24th 12-1pm CST \nRegister here:  https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10600
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mastering-your-books-essential-accounting-for-mississippi-small-businesses/
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