{"id":6613,"date":"2018-11-14T11:34:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T16:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/?page_id=6613"},"modified":"2018-11-14T13:24:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T18:24:01","slug":"draft-homepage-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/draft-homepage-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhode Island Small Business Development Center 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We provide RI small business owners with the services and expertise they need to succeed: no cost expert counseling, relevant training, and access to important resources. We support you and your business at every stage, from start-up through maturity. Meet with one of our experienced business counselors or register today for a workshop.<\/p>\n

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Starting a business?<\/h1>\n

Our free no-cost or low cost seminars, led by counselors and business professionals, on popular topics related to starting and growing small businesses in Rhode Island, are geared towards new business owners and those in the pre-venture stage. Explore More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Need help with your existing business?<\/h1>\n

No-cost, individual counseling can address financial planning, business plan development, market research, loan application development, branding, licensing and permits, and more.
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Small Business Events<\/h1>\n

The Right Foot: Start-up Assistance<\/h2>\n

Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:00am – 12:30pm, Santander Bank, Warwick<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Join us at this special business event as we explore small business topics you’re sure to benefit from.
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Business Growth: Taking the Next Step<\/h2>\n

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 , 8:30am – 9:30am, Central RI Chamber of Commerce, Warwick<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Join us at this special business event as we explore small business topics you’re sure to benefit from.
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SUCCESS STORIES 
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\nHealthy Babies, Happy Moms, Inc.<\/h2>

Over its first 13 years in operation, East Greenwich venture Healthy Babies, Happy Moms, Inc. is a successful small business, experiencing moderate growth.
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Five Business Planning Tools Available Through an RISBDC Partnership<\/h2>

Preview five great tools integral to planning a new business, conducting marketing research before launch, and forming a business plan.
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Go Global: How to Expand into International Business<\/h2>

We articulate the benefits of selling abroad, and outline the initial steps towards this goal.
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Top 10 Growth Tips for Small Business<\/h2>

In a competitive small business environment, it\u2019s not enough just to have a phenomenal product or service.
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Looking for Immediate Help?<\/h1>

We share our top small business resources, from Business Start Ups to Taxes, on our Resources page.<\/p>Resources<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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