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SUMMARY:BET Session 2: Planning and Operating for Success
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nBusiness Essentials Training Session 2: Planning and Operating for Success\n\nDo you have a “living” business plan that supports your vision\, operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you explored your business model for blind spots?\nHave you tapped into tools and resources to maximize your profits?\n\nIn this session\, you will explore various business planning models and operational resources\, helping you choose the right tools for your needs. The goal of this BET session is to select a business model planning method that enables you to effectively communicate your vision while building or assessing your business plan to ensure your company’s health and security. \nVIRTUAL event Online via Zoom \n\nFee: $ 15.00 \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-2-planning-and-operating-for-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:BET Session 3: Understanding Your Customers & Market
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nBET Session 3: Understanding Your Customers & Market \n\nIs your business concept the right idea at the right time for your industry? Are your product features compelling enough to attract customers and inspire them to change their current habits?\nIs your addressable market large enough to generate the revenue needed for a successful business? Do you truly understand what your customer cares about and how they perceive your offering?\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll cover the theory and processes of “customer discovery” to help you gather valuable feedback on your offering. The goal is to find your product-market fit\, understand what matters to your customers\, and assess how your business stacks up in the market. We’ll also discuss industry knowledge\, identifying target customers\, and the lean business model process. \nVIRTUAL event Online via Zoom \n\nFee: $ 15.00 \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-3-understanding-your-customers-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:Foodiepreneur Week Conference
DESCRIPTION:October 21-24 \nFoodiepreneur Week conference \nReady to elevate your food or beverage business\, or take the leap into your next big idea? \nJoin us for Foodiepreneur Week Conference\, a dynamic blend of in-person and virtual workshops\, expert-led sessions\, networking opportunities\, and more! This one-of-a-kind event is designed to equip current and aspiring food entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to scale\, grow\, and thrive in the local food industry. \nHosted by the Greater Roanoke & NRV Small Business Development Center\, Presented by Layman Distributing\, this conference serves foodiepreneurs in the Greater Roanoke area\, Alleghany Highlands\, New River Valley\, and Franklin County. \nWhether you’re established or just getting started\, this is your chance to gain insights from industry leaders and connect with a community of fellow foodiepreneurs and resources to support you throughout your business ownership journey. \nFoodiepreneur Week\, is the essential conference for modern food leaders \nYour Foodiepreneur Experience Includes: \n\nAccess to all in-person and virtual workshops and panels Tuesday – Thursday\nPost event access to workshop recordings\n\nLearn More about Foodiepreneur Week Conference by visiting our landing page: https://roanokesmallbusiness.org/foodie \nFoodiepreneur Week conference is hybrid. \nA link to register for individual Virtual Workshops that you’d like to be live for will be provided after registration is complete and payment has been received. \nRefunds are not available. The registration fee for the event covers the planning\, preparation\, and materials that are coordinated in advance. \nFine Print: \nOur workshops\, events\, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable\, sharing of ideas\, and takeaways to keep things straight.  Pre-registration is required to receive the instructions to attend the workshop. \nThe SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment\, weather emergencies\, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you. \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/foodiepreneur-week-conference/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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SUMMARY:The Art of Being a Great Boss
DESCRIPTION:Learn effective practices for managing and supervising employees\, including one weekly practice that makes being a great boss possible. \nThis course\, presented by Allison Linney\, examines effective practices for managing and supervising employees\, including tools for setting expectations\, managing conflict\, inviting participation and making decisions. We’ll discuss employee engagement and why it matters\, including understanding the significant ways manager behavior impacts employee performance. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand and articulate the key drivers of employee engagement that Gallup measures and their impact on organizational performance\nRecognize and apply seven insights of managers who inspire employee engagement\nLearn how to model and teach related behaviors to supervisors throughout the organization​\n\nThis course qualifies for 3.5 SHRM Recertification Credits \nTickets: \nEarly Bird: $59 + $5.80 fee \nGeneral Admission: $89 + $7.81 fee \nCville SHRM Members: $19 + $3.11 Fee \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-art-of-being-a-great-boss/
LOCATION:Hillsdale Conference Center\, 550 Hillsdale Dr\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:BET Session 4: Pricing\, Costs and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nBET Session 4: Pricing\, Costs\, & Launch Preparation \nGain clarity upfront on your business costs\, how to set prices\, and how to project profitability—all while considering the value proposition of your product or service.\nKey questions to consider: \n\nAre your costs and profit margins aligned with industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy designed to attract and retain customers?\nWill your business generate enough income to support you and your family?\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll discuss effective cost of goods sold management and provide tools to help you prepare for the launch of a new product or service. \nVIRTUAL event Online via Zoom \n\nFee: $ 15.00 \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-4-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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