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SUMMARY:Scottsville Community Business Launch - Main Street Success
DESCRIPTION:Compete to win up to $10\,000!\nMarch 2\, 2022 – April 20\, 2022 | Applications due Jan 26 \nThe Town of Scottsville is using state and federal grant funds to support business growth in vacant spaces downtown. Weekly classes will be facilitated by the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC) to help aspiring entrepreneurs build their business plan. Completed plans will serve as grant applications. \nCourse Fee: $150 for the 8 week program \nApply here \nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \nWeek 1:\nMain Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce\nWhy retail-tainment and coopetition gets it done\nWeek 1 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \nPresented by Marc Willson \nMarc Willson is the Small Business Strategist working for the Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) Network and brings 45 years of business experience to bear in helping retail\, restaurant\, and tourism-related small businesses refine and promote their concepts to the public. In his role working with the VSBDC\, Marc conducts lectures from a suite of topic and meets personally with small businesses throughout Virginia as part of the award winning Small Town and Merchant Program\, providing confidential one-on-one counseling in partnership with the local SBDC office. He is known as an operation’s expert and has counseled countless businesses in best practices\, financials and cash flow\, marketing and customer service\, customer loyalty\, merchandising \, window dressing\, buying\, digital media\, ecommerce and  how to just treat customers with thought\, kindness and respect. In an attempt to keep small businesses relevant during this ever changing marketplace\, we focus on why their offering is unique\, who are their customers and how to reach to them. His clients’ revere his honesty\, delivered with the genteel manner of a southern gentleman. \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-cbl/
LOCATION:Victory Hall\, 401 Valley St\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Week 2:\nStarting Your Business\nWeek 2 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \nWe review the steps for a successful start\, the registrations and regulations\, and the components of sound business planning\, including financial projections. \nLearn tips and tricks to be successful as an entrepreneur \n  \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Week 3:\nMarketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nWeek 3 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \nIn this interactive webinar\, we’ll help you better identify your ideal customers and build a successful business around solving their problems. Then we’ll consider the best ways to market your product or service to your specific customers\, including how to connect on social media. \n\n\n\nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n  \nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch-wk3/
LOCATION:Victory Hall\, 401 Valley St\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Week 4:\nLaunching Your Product or Service and Pricing\nWeek 4 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \n \nIn this interactive webinar\, we explore the operational and logistical needs of launching your product or service\, including pricing strategies.\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch-wk4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\nREGISTER\n  \nYou will receive an email from events@cvsbdc.org a day or two before the workshop with the link to join\, handouts and the presentation.  Please check your spam if you do not receive this email. \n\nWe review the steps for a successful start\, the registrations and regulations\, and the components of sound business planning\, including financial projections. \nFollow-up appointments are then available with SBDC\, SCORE\, and/or CIC business advisors to focus on your concept development\, business profile\, and/or business plans\, including financial projections. \nBrought to you jointly by: \nCentral Virginia SBDC     \n           Central Virginia SCORE     \n&            Community Investment Collaborative     \n\nThis virtual workshop is hosted by Central Virginia SBDC via Zoom. \nThere is a $5 admin/processing fee to attend this workshop.  If you cancel less than 48 hours before the workshop\, the fee is non-refundable.  If you cancel prior to the 48 hour deadline\, you can use this fee as a credit toward attending another workshop.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-33/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Week 5:\nBusiness Model\nWeek 5 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \n \nIn this interactive webinar\, discuss how to find a business planning tool that works for you. \n\n\n\n\n  \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch-wk5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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