Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management and capital readiness. Classes are every Monday morning in October from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Topics covered are as follows: October 1 - Capital readiness, break-even points, and basic projections October 8 - Recordkeeping, financial statements, and taxes October 15 -…
In the last of four sessions, we will discuss identity theft and fraud. This workshop will define identity theft and fraud and explain the difference between the two. It will focus on signs of identity theft, how to respond if you become a victim of identity theft, various types of fraud schemes, how to avoid…
Interested in how you can receive interest-free funding and business support for your idea or business venture? Please join Envolve Entrepreneurship, along with local partners, TechTown Detroit, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Flint Economic Development Corporation and SCORE – Detroit at the Envolve Award USA City Tour Info Session & Networking event.
The holiday season means a significant increase in foot traffic to your business - are you ready to handle the large crowds and increased sales? Retail operations guru, Christina Devlin will walk you through a basic operations overview and identify focus areas to help get your procedures holiday-ready and keep things running smoothly during the…
Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management and capital readiness. Classes are every Monday morning in October from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Topics covered are as follows: October 1 - Capital readiness, break even points, and basic projections October 8 - Record keeping, financial statements, and taxes October…
Are you a business owner with a storefront in Brightmoor, or are you interested in starting a business in the area? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit's small business network?…
Are you a business owner with a storefront in Osborn, or are you interested in starting a business in the area? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit's small business network?…
Are you a business owner with a storefront along the East Jefferson corridor, or are you interested in starting a business there? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit's small business…
Are you an entrepreneur with a business idea or a storefront in the Southwest Detroit area? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections? Sign up for TechTown Detroit’s SWOT City Open Office Hours…
Do you know what you need to know before you sign your organization’s lease? Want to start or formalize your community organization, small business, or social enterprise? This presentation provides easy to understand explanations of confusing legal topics for people looking to better their community through business. The presentation will start with a general overview of…
Are you a business owner with a storefront in the University District, or are you interested in starting a business in the area? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit's small…
Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management and capital readiness. Classes are every Monday morning in October from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Topics covered are as follows: October 1 - Capital readiness, break even points, and basic projections October 8 - Record keeping, financial statements, and taxes October…
Whether you're a new business or currently accepting credit cards you will learn exactly how merchant services work and how to obtain the most efficient way to process card payments. Topics will include pricing, POS terminals, and how to find a merchant service provider that offers the most security so you can accept credit cards…
Are you a business owner with a storefront in the Grandmont Rosedale area, or are you interested in starting a business there? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit's small business…
Celebrate the Salute Awards! We'll shine a spotlight on a few champs in our entrepreneurial ecosystem: an Entrepreneur of the Year, a Small Business Champion, and up-and-comers from TechTown’s Labs and Blocks programs. Enjoy a fabulous strolling dinner, signature cocktails and musical entertainment. Meet some of our stand-out entrepreneurs in the Marketplace—yes, shopping! Snap a photo…
Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management and capital readiness. Classes are every Monday morning in October from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Topics covered are as follows: October 1 - Capital readiness, break even points, and basic projections October 8 - Record keeping, financial statements, and taxes October…
Are you a business owner with a storefront on Mack Avenue, or are you interested in starting a business in the area? Would you like to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit's small business…
An informative session around properly managing payroll taxes, compliance and Human Resources for new or existing businesses. Attendees will learn about the responsibilities of the employer in regards to payroll taxes, record keeping and HR processes. This workshop series is sponsored by Bank of America.
Join Sarah Donnelly of TechTown Detroit to learn how merchandising is not simply about pretty displays – every inch of your retail footprint is either making or losing you money. How do you decide what product to put in what location, and how do you get customers to look where you want them to? Tips…
The SHOP is TechTown’s monthly retail pop-up, held in our first-floor community space. The SHOP hosts a variety of fine goods from small businesses in TechTown’s Retail Services and SWOT City programs, as well as other independent local retailers. Lunch pop-up vendor feature and massage services from Beauty and BodyWorks Mini Spa. Celebrate the end…
Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management and capital readiness. Classes are every Monday morning in October from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Topics covered are as follows: October 1 - Capital readiness, break even points, and basic projections October 8 - Record keeping, financial statements, and taxes October…
Attendees will learn about the various traditional bank financing options available to small business owners including the various loans/lines and the benefits to each, along with everything you need to know prior to submitting an application and techniques to significantly improve your odds of an approval. This workshop series is sponsored by Bank of America.
If you can’t get enough of the indie shopping events around town—we’ve got more! We’re expanding our regular Friday pop-up retail shop for the holidays right here at TechTown! Enjoy a wider selection from a couple of favorites and take a gander at some newcomers. The SHOP runs 11am to 3pm each Friday.
