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What Keeps You Up At Night As A Business Owner? - Virtual Training Webinar

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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
 Strategic Outreach Communications (SOC) 

Virtual Training Webinar  
 

" What Keeps You Up At Night As A Business Owner? "

presented by Northwestern Mutual

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco Webex
 
Registration
Please click the links below to register for each webinar:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/

Training Event Description

Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the critical asset classes of your business. 

Information covered in this training will include:

  •  Understanding and evaluating your business objectives.
  • Identifying and safeguarding vital components of your business.
  • Navigating the journey from startup to maturity.
  • Crafting strategies for growth and sustainability.
  • Preparing for a smooth and profitable transition.
  • Integrating personal and business financial goals.

Whether you are just starting or looking to refine your established business, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.

Targeted Outreach Federal Socioeconomic Classifications (participation is not limited to the below classifications) 

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
  • Woman- Owned Small Business (WVOSB)
  • Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)
  • 8a
  • Minority-Owned
  • Small Business
  • Large Business

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries.  "We succeed when you succeed." For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has been an industry leader by holding true to this simple principle. By managing their business effectively and acting in the best Long-Term interest of their clients, the company is able to offer excellent product value and service for a lifetime of financial security. Northwestern Mutual has financial advisors who are described as expert listeners who ask deeper questions to understand your goals and priorities, revealing blind spots and opportunities others miss. Their exclusive portfolio of financial products is designed to meet clients where they are, at every stage of life, identifying and addressing any gaps. Independent research analysis has shown that Northwestern Mutual’s comprehensive approach to planning can lead to better long-term outcomes.  In 2024, Northwestern Mutual was again named one of the World's Most Admired Companies® in its industry according to Fortune's annual survey. Additionally, the Fortune 500® ranking is among the most recognized measure of financial success. Being #110 in 2024 affirms that Northwestern Mutual is among America's premier companies.

 

Disclosure Statement

The participation of any commercial entities in VA outreach and training programs does not convey or imply that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs directly or indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by the commercial entity, its successors, assignees, or licensees. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not warrant any services that may be provided by the commercial organizations listed.

For more information about the Strategic Outreach and Communications Program, contact Curtis Brandon at Curtis.Brandon@va.gov.

For registration support, contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team at directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694.

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+1 202-461-4694
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