Our staff will have information on a number of topics, including:

• tenant and landlord rights
• shopping rights
• dealing with debt
• buying and leasing a vehicle
• home improvements, and
• much more.

Our staff will have information on a number of topics, including:

• tenant and landlord rights
• shopping rights
• dealing with debt
• buying and leasing a vehicle
• home improvements, and
• much more.

On Wednesday, March 29, we will host a workshop to help small businesses engage their customers and grow their audiences through Instagram. The workshop will include tips on how to link Instagram and Facebook pages to spread your messages via sponsored ads on both platforms. You'll learn how to build an Instagram business account, and find out how to determine which posts get the most likes, comments, and shares.

The event is held in partnership with Upham's Corner Main Street, Fairmount Innovation Lab, Artmorpheous, and Creative Business Consulting Group. Lynn Switanowski and Creative Business Consulting Group have a long track record and successful retail industry experience to improve sales and marketing performance.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

The goal of the winter workshop series is to provide guidance for all entrepreneurs and small businesses of all types and development stages across Boston’s neighborhoods. The workshops are held in partnership with Boston Main Streets and Economic Development's technical assistance program.

On Wednesday, March 22, we will host a workshop to share best practices for making your business look the most appealing to current and prospective customers. We will look at the best ways to spruce up your property, outside and inside. We will review great ideas for visual merchandising on the sales floor and in your windows.  You'll also learn easy ways to build your business identity into a recognizable brand, and make all of your communications compelling in print and online. The event is held in partnership with Four Corners Main Street and Retail Visioning.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

The goal of the winter workshop series is to provide guidance for all entrepreneurs and small businesses of all types and development stages across Boston’s neighborhoods. The workshops are held in partnership with Boston Main Streets and Economic Development's technical assistance program.

On Wednesday, March 15, we will host a workshop on using Facebook to grow your customer base and market your small business brand. Attendees will get tips on what makes a successful post and how to integrate photos and videos to your page. You'll also learn how to connect with new customers, engage current customers, and bring new life to your brand.

The event is held in partnership with Roslindale Village Main Streets and Creative Business Consulting Group. Lynn Switanowski and Creative Business Consulting Group have a long track record and successful retail industry experience to improve sales and marketing performance.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

The goal of the winter workshop series is to provide guidance for all entrepreneurs and small businesses of all types and development stages across Boston’s neighborhoods. The workshops are held in partnership with Boston Main Streets and Economic Development's technical assistance program.

On Thursday, April 13, we'll host a workshop for restaurants, catering establishments, and food entrepreneurs on the ins-and-outs of financial management and planning. Attendees will learn accounting basics, financial planning tips, and how to plan for profit. The workshop is held in partnership with East Boston Main Streets and Julia Shanks Food Consulting.

About the workshops

The goal of the winter workshop series is to provide guidance for all entrepreneurs and small businesses of all types and development stages across Boston’s neighborhoods. The workshops are held in partnership with Boston Main Streets and Economic Development's technical assistance program.

*There will be a Spanish interpreter available for attendees*

This winter, Mayor Walsh and the Office of Economic Development (OED) launched a free workshop series to support the city’s small business ecosystem. In partnership with Boston Main Streets and consultants in the office’s technical assistance program, this series of workshops will provide guidance for all entrepreneurs and small businesses of all types and development stages across Boston’s neighborhoods.

On Tuesday, March 14, in partnership with East Boston Main Streets and Julia Shanks Food Consulting, OED will host a workshop for restaurants, catering establishments, and food entrepreneurs on the ins-and-outs of financial management and planning. Attendees will learn accounting basics, financial planning tips, and how to plan for profit.

*There will be a Spanish interpreter available for attendees*

We have information, resources, and tips to help guide you through the retirement process. The City's Retirement Board serves members and retirees of:

• all City of Boston departments
• the Boston Planning & Development Agency
• the Boston Housing Authority
• the Public Health Commission, and
• the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

We have information, resources, and tips to help guide you through the retirement process. The City's Retirement Board serves members and retirees of:

• all City of Boston departments
• the Boston Planning & Development Agency
• the Boston Housing Authority
• the Public Health Commission, and
• the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.