The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship

For many small businesses, seasonal peaks in demand require additional staffing, and hiring the right seasonal employees can make a big difference during these busy times. In this workshop, Hiring Seasonal Help: Strategies for Small Businesses, you'll learn how to effectively recruit, hire, and manage temporary staff to meet your seasonal needs. ↗️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ew_CRmhP We will cover critical steps in the hiring process, from defining your staffing requirements to conducting efficient interviews and onboarding. We will also discuss best practices for managing seasonal staff, including motivating temporary workers, maintaining high productivity, and complying with labor laws specific to short-term employment. #smallbusiness #catalystcenter #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #businesstips #entrepreneurship #holidaymarketing #seasonal #seasonalhelp

Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning! #mondaymotivation #smallbusiness #catalystcenter #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur

How to Celebrate Halloween in Alabama 👻 Wanting to get into the SPOOKY spirit? Here are some fun ways to celebrate the spirit of the holiday! 👻Visit a Haunted House attraction 👻Explore a Corn Maze (bonus for a HAUNTED Corn Maze) 👻Sign up for a Ghost Tour 👻Dress up for a Trick or Treat event, like Trunk or Treat 👻Escape from an Escape Room 👻Dance away at a local Halloween party What are you most excited for this spooky season?  #halloween #happyhalloween #spookyseason  #alabama

Leveraging Your Set-Aside To Win More Contracts ↗️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBES4JRG #smallbusiness #catalystcenter #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #businesstips #entrepreneurship   #gcc #governmentcontract #governmentcontracting

⭐️ Podcasts Every Small Business Owner NEEDS to hear⭐️ Looking for some reads full of great advice and motivation? Check out these recommendations  ↗️ to aid you in your entrepreneurial journey. Are you ready to take the next step in your business? Sign up for one of our countless workshops to put what you’ve read into practice. Visit ↗️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtqzubMk and explore the endless opportunities we have for entrepreneurs and small business owners in every stage of business! #smallbusiness #catalystcenter #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #businesstips #entrepreneurship  #podcastrecommendations 

☕️✨ Get ready to fuel your inspiration at our Strong Coffee Strong Women event! Join us IN-PERSON at the Catalyst Center for a morning of connection and empowerment. This month, we’re thrilled to have Bailey Erickson, the amazing owner of Wafle-Bitte, sharing her “Espresso-monial”! 🌟 If you're a creative, driven business owner or an industry expert looking to connect with like-minded women, this is the place to be! Don’t miss out on the chance to spark ideas and inspire each other. See you there! 💪👩💼 ↗️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejsE_3iz #StrongCoffeeStrongWomen #Inspiration #Networking #smallbusiness #catalystcenter #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #businesstips #entrepreneurship  #womenownedbusiness #femaleentrepreneur  

☕️✨ Join us for a Special Edition of Strong Coffee Strong Women! We’re thrilled to partner with Drake State Community & Technical College to welcome the incredible Felicia Coney, VP at Google for Global Server Operations! 💕 With 30 years of experience as a visionary leader in the tech industry, Felicia has transformed operations across sectors, from CPG to aerospace and tech. Her global insights and expertise in AI, cloud computing, and more are sure to inspire! 🗓️ In-person only! Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn from a powerhouse in tech. ↗️ 🔗 Let’s brew some strong conversations! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eZ3WXred  #StrongCoffeeStrongWomen #WomenInTech #Inspiration #womeninbusiness #womenleaders

The REACH Women’s Business Center is MOVING! The REACH Team has been busy packing up and moving to their new location! We will let you know when we are settled! While we sill still keep a connection to Clanton, AL, and still serve all of Central & South Alabama, our new office will be located in the Gaitway Building 📍 416 S. Perry St., Montgomery, AL 36104 #smallbusiness #entreprenuer #smallbusinessowner #montgomergy #montgomeryal

SBA is once again open for business for most new 8(a), SDVOSB/VOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB and HUBZone applications. Visit https://lnkd.in/gcyWNJE9 to start your application.

Kicking off the FY25 with Michael LeJeune RSM Federal facilitating a great workshop on 90 Day Business Planning for Government Contracting to our The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship clients in the Government Contracting Center's Empower To Grow Program. Strategic planning with accountability is the key!! What a great start to the new fiscal year!! Lisa Davis Mays, JD, CFRE Sandy Edwards, CPA, CGMA