Small business digital ready

Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses

We've partnered with Verizon to bring you Small Business Digital Ready at no cost to you.

By creating a free account you'll gain access to dozens of trainings and live events to help you expand your skills, increase credibility, and grow your business.

Find Trainings In Essential Topics Like:

Managing Money

Operations

Online Marketing

strategy

cybersecurity

winning customers

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Find The Right financing for your business

30 minute course

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Explain the basics of the different financing options and their impacts on a business
  • Identify common uses of debt and equity financing, grants, and alternative options like crowdfunding
  • Explain the different elements of the 5C’s
  • Determine why you are seeking financing for your business
  • Evaluate what you need in order to apply for business financing
  • Develop an action plan for your selected funding option

Calculating the salary you deserve

15 minute course

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify your personal expenses, including those that can pave the way to future fulfillment
  • Calculate the amount of money you need to make each month to cover those expenses
  • Take the next step to establish your salary goals

Take The Stress Out Of Taxes With Tactical Planning

13 minute course

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Choose the right tax professional for your business
  • Understand the key factors that affect how much you need to set aside for taxes
  • Take steps to maximize deductions and reduce your taxable income
  • Take advantage of various plans and programs applicable to your business goals and financial situation

By joining Small Business Digital Ready you'll also gain access to over $1 million in grant opportunities announced throughout the year!

100% Free Through Our Link

Learn on your time

You're the boss

Dozens of Classes to choose from

Keep Your Credit in Good Shape

Spread the Digital Word: Communications Strategy

Getting Started with AI: Three Apps to Power Up Your Business

Strengthen Your Loan Application Readiness

Setting Smart Prices

How to Write Winning Business Proposals

What users say about it

"With the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, I was able to learn how to run my business professionally."

Nakia Vestal- DollMaker Lashes

"The courses helped me stop wasting time and put things into action."

Jaja Chen- Cha Community

"I feel like now I’m more equipped to go on to the next chapter in entrepreneurship."

Mario Jaramillo - The Robot Agency, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

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