The annual U.S. National Small Business Week is happening this week, a three-day online event from September 13, 2021 to September 15, 2021.
Co-sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and the U.S. Small Business Association, the virtual free conference is open to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Mark Cuban, Chef José Andrés, and White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond are keynote speakers for the conference.
At the online conference, you can take webinars, network with others, and learn about resources from small business partners.
Over 20 webinars are offered from 11:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time each day, with a focus on business resiliency, including:
- Life After COVID – A Fireside Chat with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Restaurateur Chef Jose Andres
- The Must-Knows of Wage & Hour Requirements and IRS Small Business Resources
- Access to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs
- Unlocking the Doors to Access for Black-Owned Businesses – Funders and Founders Share Their Real Life Stories
- Empowering the Veteran and Military Small Business Community
- Recovery Lessons from the Nation’s Entrepreneurial Coaching Network
But the session that stood out for me, and one of the sessions I’m attending today, is Make Your Small Business More Accessible.
Sorry for the short notice, but I only learned about the conference last night.
Make Your Small Business More Accessible
In Partnership with Grow with Google, the Make Your Small Business More Accessible webinar offers tools and tips for creating more accessible experiences for your customers.
The one-hour webinar today (September 13, 2021) focuses on accessibility best practices for:
- Your website
- Ecommerce
- Physical spaces
In addition, you’ll learn about online accessibility resources for small businesses.
Led by Anastasia Kudrez, a speaker for Google’s Get Your Business Online, the webinar is at 2:20pm (convert to your time zone).
To attend the webinar, you need to preregister for the free conference.
Wrapping Up
The 2021 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit offers a great opportunity to participate in educational webinars, presentations, and network with other small business leaders.
I’m looking forward to attending the Make Your Small Business More Accessible webinar, won’t you join me?
