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Week 2: Starting Your Business Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! We review the steps for a successful start, the registrations and regulations, and the components of sound business planning, including financial projections. Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC, SCORE, and/or CIC business advisors to […]
Week 3: Understanding Your Customers and Market Is your business concept the right idea, at the right time for your industry? Are the features attractive to customers and do they […]
Week 4: BET 2, Pricing, Costs, and Launch Preparation Program Get clear up front on your business costs, how to establish prices and project profitability, considering the value proposition of your product or service. Are your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms? Is your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers? […]
Week 5: Marketing, Sales, and Your Brand Curious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods? Do you want to explore how to best launch a new product or […]
Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs: Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation. CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2023, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback […]
Week 6: Planning for Success Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations, works well for you, and that you can share with others? Have you looked […]
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms, who […]
Week 7: Money and Recordkeeping In this interactive webinar we will share sources of capital, establishing credit, and tips for success in record keeping and cash flow management. We help […]
Join CvilleBioHub for a free lunch & learn presentation about accessing non-dilutive funding grants from the SBIR and STTR. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer […]
Week 8: Pitch Prep Program Pitch for up $30,000 in prize money! Take our prep class to make the most of your pitch. In this interactive webinar you will learn […]
The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, will host this two-part grant writing series with Susie Miller. This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia. Minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, tourism or agri related businesses are encouraged to attend. *LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE* Part I: Tuesday August […]
Getting Deals Done: a Workshop Hosted by the Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) Learn a red-flags approach to startup investing due diligence from CAN general counsel Craig Redinger. The session will […]
