Going to an event such as a conference, or tuning in to a webinar or Hangout is a great way to learn something to improve your business and build your competitive edge. Events â€" even online events â€" are excellent networking opportunities.  Attend one today.
Oh, and don’t miss our list of small business awards and contests.
For a complete list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, or to submit your own, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.
Featured Events, Contests and Awards
June 25, 2013, New York, NY
After this live workshop, you’ll be ready to immediately build your own online eBay or Amazon store, source products for it, and start selling. You’ll learn how to market your online store strategically using social media, SEO, mobile and more.
Join John Lawson, award winning Social Commerce Strategist, American Express featured businessman, author, and founder of 3rd Power Outlet - an online clothing retail outlet that has exceeded $25 million in sales.
John will be sharing his practical, down-to-earth methods for building your own ecommerce business from the ground up in this two part workshop, packed with resources, tips, and how-to instruction.
Discount Code
SBTRENDS ( $25 off)
June 26, 2013, Minneapolis, MN
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene 3,500 decision makers from the nation’s leading corporations, government entities and women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to generate business together and stimulate economic growth at the 2013 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27, 2013.
August 14, 2013, Online
The Big Awards started with a mission of recognizing real talent and performance. Real business people, those with experience and knowledge, judge the Big Awards. Request an entry kit today and submit your nomination by August 14, 2013.
Discount Code
SBT50 ($50.00 off)
More Small Business Events
- Win to the Winth Power Workshop
June 09, 2013, New York, NY - The Inc. Leadership Forum
June 10, 2013, San Diego, CA - Webinar: How to Get Your Business to Rank Well in Google
June 11, 2013, Online - SBVEZ Biz Incentives - Online Vouchering Training, Legislative Update
June 11, 2013, San Bernardino, CA - How Your Personal Credit Score Can Affect You in Business
June 12, 2013, Pittsburgh, PA - Business Webinar: I Survived and Dominated The Crisis
June 12, 2013, Online - Social Media Strategies Summit 2013
June 12, 2013, New York, NY - ChallengeHER
June 12, 2013, Phoenix, AZ - Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium
June 13, 2013, Reno, NV - Future Energy New York
June 13, 2013, New York City - National Small Business Week
June 17, 2013, Washington, DC - Web.com Small Business Forum - Raleigh
June 20, 2013, Raleigh, NC - Creative Freelancer conference
June 22, 2013, San Francisco, CA - Spark and Hustle Tour - Boston
June 24, 2013, Boston, MA - Learn about Backup and Recovery over Lunch
June 26, 2013, Westlake Village, CA - Selling to Why: Brain Based Selling
June 26, 2013, New York City - Financing and Sustaining Growth: When and How
June 27, 2013, Online - Tech Meet the Media
June 27, 2013, New York City - Digital Domination Summit
June 28, 2013, Online
More Small Business Awards and Contests
- Adecco Small Business Big Dreams Contest
June 16, 2013, Online - 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women
June 28, 2013, Online - DMACC Small Business Awards
June 28, 2013, Des Moines, IA - eMinutes $2,500 Entrepreneurs Contest
June 30, 2013, Online - Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
July 31, 2013, Online - 2013 Big Awards for Business
August 14, 2013, Online - The Citi Salutes: Realizing Your Dream Business Competition
November 08, 2013, Online
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.
