Manage Your Business Taxes Like a Pro
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Join Mastercard, Intuit TurboTax, and FiBrick for a one‑hour session designed to help small business owners better understand their business taxes, avoid costly mistakes, and keep more of what they earn. First‑time filers will learn the key differences between filing business and personal tax returns. We will also cover the most common errors that can cost money, how to prepare your books so filing takes less time, and where small businesses often miss deductions.
REGISTER HERE
From this session, you’ll come away with:
1. The top tax mistakes that increase your risk and tax liability
2. How to prepare more efficiently so tax season is less stressful
3. Simple steps to capture money‑saving deductions this year

The New Rules of Being Found Online
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
This webinar is held in partnership with Thryv, a leading marketing and sales platform that offers marketing solutions for small businesses. Customers are searching for businesses like yours every day—but showing up takes more than just having a website. In this session, we’ll share key statistics and commonly overlooked tactics related to Google Business Profiles, online listings, social presence, websites, and customer reviews, and how getting these right can directly impact discovery, bookings, and growth.
To Sign up for the Event:
-Visit veteranstartup.org/verizon
-Create a free account
-Search for this webinar under “events”
-Register!

Cybersecurity: More Than Just Passwords!
2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
This is a must-attend session for every business owner trying to navigate security in a digital-dependent economy. The discussion covers topics such as phishing, malware, identity theft, and public misinformation campaigns.
To Sign up for the Event:
-Visit veteranstartup.org/verizon
-Create a free account
-Search for this webinar under “events”
-Register!

Contracting 101
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00
This Ask the Expert session will provide a deep dive into the legal necessity and structure of contracts. The discussion will cover what goes into creating a legally binding contract and how to keep from getting burned. Our experts will explain the key ingredients required for a contract to hold up in a courtroom.
To Sign up for the Event:
-Visit veteranstartup.org/verizon
-Create a free account
-Search for this webinar under “events”
-Register!

How to Apply: Info Session for SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator
2026-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Interested in growing your veteran-owned business? Join this info session to learn how to apply for the FREE 8-week SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, discover program benefits, and get tips to strengthen your application.

REGISTER HERE

Strategies for Building Business Credit
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Join Mastercard and Dun & Bradstreet for a one‑hour session designed to help small business owners understand how business credit works, why it matters, and the practical steps needed to build a stronger financial foundation. They’ll break down the key factors that shape your business’s credit profile, how lenders view your credibility, and what you can do today to unlock better financing options.
REGISTER HERE

From this session, you’ll come away with:

Strategies for building business credit so your company is set up with a strong and credible foundation.
How to monitor your Delinquency Predictor Score and Failure Score, and why these scores influence your ability to access capital, rates, and terms.
Actionable steps to strengthen legitimacy and improve creditworthiness so you can secure the financing needed for sustainable growth.

Forecast Your Financial Future
2026-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
This is a hands-on, working session (not a lecture or a webinar) designed to help you build a clear financial roadmap (financial projections). You will work directly with a financial expert in a small classroom to plug in your own numbers.
To register:

Create a FREE account at veteranstartup.org/verizon
Navigate to the “events” tab to find the class and register

Choosing an Email Marketing Platform
2026-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
You’re doing Facebook Lives, dancing on TikTok, and trolling people on LinkedIn, desperately trying to connect, but what about your email list? Despite the social media craze, email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience. In this Ask the Expert session, we’ll discuss strategies for building your email list, best practices for email marketing content, and summarize how you can measure the effectiveness of your email marketing campaigns. If you want to learn or better understand how to leverage the power of email marketing, this is the session for you.
To register:

Create a FREE account at veteranstartup.org/verizon
Navigate to the “events” tab to find the class and register

Unlock the $10,000 Verizon Small Business Grant – Info Session
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
Join us for a free information session on the upcoming $10,000 Verizon small business grant opportunity. During this call, we’ll walk you through eligibility requirements, key deadlines, and practical tips to help you submit a strong application. We’ll also answer your live questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get prepared and position your business for funding success!
REGISTER HERE

Cyber Security and Information Security 101
2026-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL
This Digital Ready session will provide a deep dive into well-established and growing need for information security in the business environment. The discussion will cover 21st century cybersecurity landscape, what businesses need to do to get to a baseline security standard to secure their data and to stay ahead of cyberthreats and information security mistakes.
To register:

Create a FREE account at veteranstartup.org/verizon
Navigate to the “events” tab to find the class and register

$20K Verizon Small Business Super Pitch - Info Call
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
This is your chance to compete for an unforgettable experience and serious capital!
The Verizon Small Business Super Pitch opportunity is NOW OPEN — offering small business owners the opportunity to win up to $20,000 and an exclusive trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final match.
REGISTER HERE
In this live session, we’ll break down everything you need to know to apply with confidence:

How to unlock the opportunity
Requirements to enter
Insider tips to strengthen your submission
Important deadlines

Applications close May 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Join us to make sure your business is ready.

Get Resourced: Grants, Training & Events for Small Business Owners
2026-06-10 14:30 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this free info session is built for all small business owners ready to grow the business of their dreams. Come learn, connect, and leave with a plan and the resources you need to confidently take your next step.
Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ySLRFnBJRHWa5o7VVzbjsg#/registration
You’ll walk away with:

Grant opportunities you can apply to NOW
Free training to sharpen your business skills
Credit counseling and financial resources
Invites to events and summits made for you
A BRAND NEW OFFER — and you get first access!

This one session could be the difference between where you are and where you’re meant to be!

Credit Empowerment Course: 3-Part Series
2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Your credit is often the first thing lenders look at — and understanding how to strengthen it can open doors to more financing and set your business up for growth.
That’s why we’re hosting a FREE live webinar series on Credit Empowerment, designed to help you build a stronger financial foundation and become more funding-ready. Credit experts will break down the essentials, share practical strategies, and answer your questions along the way.
Understanding Your Credit – June 11 at 2pm Eastern

Learn how credit scores are calculated
How lenders interpret reports
How to read your credit report

Credit Repair & Recovery Strategies – July 9 at 2pm Eastern

How to dispute errors and handle collections
Steps for rebuilding credit
Using secured cards and credit builder loans

Building & Maintaining Strong Credit – August 13 at 2pm

Habits for keeping good credit
Managing utilization and payments
Preparing for future funding

Get Registered for TikTok Shop!
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00
Have you been thinking about registering for TikTok Shop, but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a live information session where we’ll walk through everything you need to know to get started.
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KSmm6t2VROSbkeRsi0t8fA#/registration
We’ll cover the basics of setting up and registering your TikTok Shop account, what documents you’ll need, how the approval process works, and tips for getting started successfully.
We’ll also share more about the TikTok Shop SOAR Program—an opportunity designed to support veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses looking to grow through TikTok Shop.
Whether you’ve already applied or are just exploring the opportunity, this session is a great place to learn more and get your questions answered during our live Q&A.

Women-Owned Business Summit – Hope2Women
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-17 | Denver, Colorado
Join us for the Hope2Women Women-Owned Business Summit, a three-day working summit designed to help women entrepreneurs plan, grow, and thrive. Collaborate in hands-on workshops, connect with peers, and learn from industry experts. Walk away with actionable business plans, resources, and strategies you can implement immediately.
This summit also provides opportunities to connect with top brands, access tools for scaling your business, and gain insights on funding, digital growth, and more.
Learn more and register here: https://hope2women.org/summit
