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SUMMARY:Blue Print Business Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nThis 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\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Angela Kelley\, UMW SBDC consultant Angela Kelley joined the Small Business Development Center in 2017 as an Early Venture Business Consultant. She created the First Steps to Starting a Business online learning module and works diligently with new businesses to form new business entities\, project monthly cash flows\, and register to sell to state and federal government agencies. Angela has a bachelor’s degree in business management with a focus in marketing from the University of Mary Washington and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington. Prior to working with the SBDC\, Angela started and currently owns and operates a local landscaping company since 2001. \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383. \nFee: $ 35.00 \n  \n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nUniversity of Mary Washington SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/blue-print-business-plan-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:Events 101 - Hosting with intention & impact (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop with Tom Tom Festival founder\, Paul Beyer\, explores creating events from inception to execution. \n\n\nThis is is a workshop series designed with YOU in mind.\n\n\nWhat is that will allow you to create memorable events that build community and make impact? \nHosting an event is no simple task — from inception to execution — there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Learn how to host a gathering that’s intentional and memorable; while meeting other change-makers who want to lead events that make an impact. \nWhether you’re throwing a dinner party\, a fundraiser for a non-profit\, or a major public event\, this workshop will offer a framework for crafting it from the ground up\, and helpful tips that will leave you feeling inspired and confident. \nFORMAT\nWe will start with a series of introductions and connection exercises — one intention for this workshop is that facilitators\, hosts\, and conveners here in Charlottesville get to know each other! This will be followed by a presentation on how to create a philosophy for gathering\, alongside practical tips for programming\, producing\, and marketing events. There will be ample time thoughout the evening to connect attendees and share experiences and insights from those gathered. \nTICKETS\nThis seminar is offered in a ‘donation’ based model so that attendees are placing value on the experience and making a commitment to attend and participate. Donations will go to the Tom Tom Foundation (501c3) to support work in community building in Charlottesville. \nREGISTER\n\nBIO\nPaul is the founder of the Tom Tom Foundation and Tom Tom Festival\, and in his role as executive director\, is responsible for its strategic vision and community partnerships. Beyond Tom Tom\, Paul works on a variety of gatherings and events ranging from festivals\, dance parties\, dinner series\, meditations\, men’s groups\, conferences\, seminars\, and concerts. \nPaul is engaged in a number of civic and entrepreneurial pursuits that help elevate the region\, and foster communities of friendship and collaboration. He has been widely active in organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce\, Charlottesville Economic Development Authority\, Affordable Housing Commission\, and the creation of a regional Cultural Plan. Born and raised in Charlottesville\, Paul graduated from New York University and returned to his hometown in 2006. \nABOUT THE ORGANIZER\nOrganized by Tom Tom Foundation\nThe 11th Annual Tom Tom Festival will be April 19-23\, 2023. Our theme is FUTURE FORWARD\, and will connect diverse communities to share ideas and build a brighter tomorrow for Charlottesville. The Festival is a cultural experience throughout the historic downtown\, connecting neighbors and friends through music\, art\, ideas\, and performances.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/events-101-hosting-with-intention-impact-workshop/
LOCATION:Tom Tom Foundation\, 100 W. South St 1D\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Managing a Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD) - *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nWebinar Learning Objective \nPlease join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework. \n  \nThe VPD is absolute “ground zero” thinking for: \n\nEntrepreneurs with ideas for a product or service business\nEarly stage companies\n\nThe VPD is critical formative thinking for: \n\nNew business ventures\nGrowth businesses\n\nThe VPD is valuable for: \n\nBusinesses considering a “pivot” in some aspect of their business\nMature businesses looking to expand or grow their offerings or markets\n\nThe VPD will: \n\nhelp clients understand how they can create enduring personal value with your products\nlower your cost of customer acquisition and retention\navoid wasting your scarce resources of time and money\n\nUpon completion of this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: \n\nBecome familiar with the definition of a Value Proposition Design and why it is considered such a “bedrock principle” for any business venture\nUnderstand 3 specific benefits VPD brings to your business\nSee how it is one of the very first actions you should take to begin forming your ideas around a product or service you believe to be a viable business\nUnderstand the relevance of the Value Proposition Design (VPD) to your business\nBecome familiar with the 8 steps to building / refining a VPD for your business\nSee a list of 10 characteristics of a great Value Proposition Design\nBecome familiar with the ways in which the VPD can impact and inform your communication tactics and strategy\nFollow a “use case” to help illustrate how the VPD can inform your marketing strategy\nAnswer your specific questions about VPD along during the webinar\n\nTHERE IS NO COST to ATTEND; but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: George Siragusa – Senior Business Advisor\, Mason SBDC\, Adjunct Professor\, George Mason University teaching Entrepreneurship for Engineers at the School of Engineering\, and Senior Mentor for 3 area Startup Venture Accelerators \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation earlier than 24 business hours prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \n\nCancellation Policy: Kindly contact us (email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105) at least 24-business hours prior to the event for cancellations Special Instructions: This live webinar will conducted on the Zoom platform. Please watch your email for the webinar access link – which will be sent only after registration. \nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost \n  \n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nMason SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd-webinar-live-pw/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:Success through e-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES \nThis session will cover: \n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. \nREGISTER\n\nSpeaker: Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC\nMr. Nelson has over 19 years experience in technology\, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies\, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language\, culture\, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better. \n\nFee: No Cost \n  \nFacilitated by \n \nVirginia SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/success-through-e-commerce-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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