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SUMMARY:Business Foundations—Management
DESCRIPTION:This session is one of three parts in the Business Foundations Series for new and existing businesses. Each session can be taken in any order. Taking all three provide a better understanding of Management\, Marketing and Money\, which are the foundations of business success\, and better prepare you for individual advising sessions. \nBusiness Foundations – Management introduces business operation frameworks and best-practices.\nIn this session\, you’ll get an overview of the following: \nManagement: Operational Excellence with frameworks and best-practices \n\nManaging Business Finances\nRecord keeping\nBusiness Operations\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-foundations-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Blue Print Business Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This four-hour workshop covers the development of the business plan and financial forecasting of the business plan. Please be prepared to begin working on your business plan during the class. We will start by opening a Microsoft Word or Google Doc for you to add information to as we proceed through the workshop. By the end of the workshop you will have completed a rough draft of a portion of the business plan and have clear direction which areas you need to conduct research and add additional information to in order to complete. \nTakeaways: \n\nResearch tools\nBusiness plan components\nBusiness concept\nFinancial plan\nSupporting documents\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Bianca Guzman\, UMW SBDC Consultant Bianca Guzman one of the University of Mary Washington SBDC Consultants. She works with clients to evaluate business opportunities\, forecast cash flows\, develop marketing strategies\, prepare loan proposals\, and write business plans. She also assists clients in registering to do business with state and federal agencies and obtaining applicable minority business certifications. She teaches Blue Print Business Plan seminars. Bianca attended Clark Atlanta University and University of Phoenix and studied Computer Science/Desktop Publishing\, Criminal Justice\, Business Management\, and Human Resources Management. \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/blue-print-business-plan-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Business Foundations—Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This session is one of a three part Business Foundations Series for new and existing businesses. Each session can be taken in any order. Taking all three provide a better understanding of Money\, Marketing\, and Management which are the foundations for business success\, and better prepare you for future individual advising sessions. \nThis part of the series focuses on Marketing. Every new and existing business needs a working knowledge of these principles and suggested practices to create a recognizable and appealing call-to-action. \nMarketing: \n\nBuilding your brand\nMarket Research\nIdentifying Your Target\nAnalyzing Competition\nMarketing\, Sales and Promotional Strategies\nEffective Marketing for a Strong Market Presence
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-foundations-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T103000
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SUMMARY:Building the Foundation for Your New Business
DESCRIPTION:Some of the most popular reasons to start a business include-having a unique business idea\, designing a career that has the flexibility to grow with you\, working toward financial independence\, and investing in yourself. Prepare to start a successful business: Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities Marketing strategies Financial resources Legal form of organization Tips to prepare & present your business plan Cybersecurity Tips Not every small business is positioned for success\, so you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge\, ditch your day job\, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning\, so make sure you start with a strong foundation. \nSpeaker(s): Presented and taught by Michael Scales\, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst \nCo-Sponsor(s): Longwood SBDC\, George Mason University\, Virginia Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, PHCC\, GoVA \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-business-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Startup Toolbox: Get Started!
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? Maybe you have people ready to buy your products\, or customers ready to sign up for your services\, but you’re not sure how to start getting paid. You may have an idea what your concept is but you’re not sure if it will make a profitable company. We’ll cover the importance of creating a business plan\, figuring out how to determine which licenses and permits you really need\, and what other resources are available to launch your new venture. \nThis 90-minute class is designed to answer the most common\, basic questions about the first steps to starting a business and to help you determine next. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/startup-toolbox-get-started/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Business Foundations - Money
DESCRIPTION:This session is one of a three part Business Foundations Series for new and existing businesses. Each session can be taken in any order. Taking all three provide a better understanding of Money\, Marketing\, and Management which are the foundations for business success\, and better prepare you for future individual advising sessions. \nBusiness Foundations – Money covers the crucial topics businesses need for sustainability and growth. In this session\, you’ll get an overview of the following: \nMoney: Essential Financial Information for long-term success • Access to Capital • Loans and Grants • Bootstrapping • Investments \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-foundations-money-2/
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