Lunch and Learn

Join us at Groundwork! for a lunch presentation by the Innovate MA Alliance. The Innovate MA Alliance is an umbrella organization comprised of organizations and individuals who care about the future of the broadly defined ‘Innovation Economy’. They are geographically diverse – from Boston to the Berkshires; from Gloucester to New Bedford and represent entrepreneurs and industries from…

Join us for a lunch hour presentation to learn about the Streetwise MBA Program. If you've been running a business for 3+ years and are looking to grow, this program is for you! Jackie Raposo of Interise will give a brief slide presentation followed by Q+A. Learn more about Interise: www.interise.org

Join us for a brown-bag lunch event. Cliff Robbins of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center will give a brief talk outlining free services that will help you launch your business. There will be time for questions and discussion, as well as an opportunity to schedule a private advising session with Cliff.

Bring a lunch and join us at Groundwork! for a presentation by Dennis Callahan from the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of SCORE. Dennis will give an overview of the business counseling and mentorship services that SCORE offers for small businesses. There will be time for Q+A after the presentation.

How should you incorporate your business? Do you need a lawyer? Are there other legal concerns you should know about getting started? Join David Carron, Esq. for an informal lunch workshop.

Fancy having your own podcast? Join us for a lunch workshop with Matt Medeiros, creator of Matt Report, one of the most respected and popular podcasts in the WordPress industry. Matt will lead us through the basics of podcasting so you will learn to sound like a pro and use your podcast to grow your business.…

Are you marketing to the right demographics on Facebook? Not seeing the returns you expect? Join Kevin Thompson from BBM pros for a hands-on workshop on how to set up demographics for Facebook advertising. Using Groundwork! as a case study, Kevin will walk us through the specifics on how to set up and market effectively…

Get advice on planning for your taxes, deductions to look out for, and how the new tax code will effect the self-employed. This workshop is designed for those of you who are self-employed or get 1099s, although it will be helpful for all! This will be a panel with Q+A featuring both a CPA and…

When you are self-employed or a small business owner, financial planning is often the last thing you think about. In this workshop, Nick Briguglio, Business Mentor and Independent Financial Consultant, will break down the key components of a healthy financial strategy, including healthcare, budgeting, and saving for retirement. There will also be plenty of opportunity…