Upcoming Events https://www.risbdc.org/events.aspx Tue, 26 May 2026 17:21:53 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ 1440 Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Wednesday, June 10, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM</i><br />Topic: Cash Flow Management <p>Running a business isn't just about dollars and cents. It's about how you manage all of your resources - and that has a financial impact! It's important to understand the true cost of spending those resources and the ROI (Return on Investment) you're getting. This 3-month workshop series is designed to help you calculate the real value of your resources and maximize that investment while building basic business financial literacy skills.</p> <p>As business owners, we can be inundated with offers to vend, partner, place products, and expand our business, but how do you know if those offers are actually right for you? Now that you know your margins, we're going to use that leveled-up business mindset to objectively look at &quot;opportunities&quot; such as markets, wholesale, new product lines, etc. to see if they are really worth the investment.</p> <p>During this workshop, you will learn to:</p> <ul> <li>Determine your goals for engaging in offers</li> <li>Calculate the cost to your Resource Budget</li> <li>Evaluate the potential ROI of an offered opportunity</li> <li>Get creative about making your own opportunities</li> </ul> <p>Rayna McClane, Rebellious Resources CEO<br />Speaker: <br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://www.risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70460033">Link</a> https://www.risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70460033 14070 Cash Flow Management Online Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:52:12 GMT Where: <b>Innovate Newport, Innovate Newport, Newport</b> <br />When: <i>Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM</i><br />Topic: Marketing and Sales <p>A crucial aspect of strategic planning is developing effective customer retention strategies. By focusing on retaining existing customers, businesses can increase their customer loyalty, boost profitability, and create a strong foundation for long-term success.</p> <p>See you <strong>in person</strong> at this event located in Newport!</p> <p>US Small Business Administration - RI Chapter (SBA) or a representative from the RI Small Business Development Center (SBDC)<br />Speaker: Amanda Basse, SBA Marketing Outreach Specialist<br />Co-Sponsor: SBA, Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce<br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://www.risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70460036">Link</a> https://www.risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70460036 14070 Marketing and Sales Statewide Office Tue, 26 May 2026 17:21:53 GMT