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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Cybersecurity for Startups
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part series Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to start protecting your business from cyber threats online. This first session in the series covers cybersecurity considerations for startups.\nThe Internet allows businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and larger markets and provides opportunities to work more efficiently by using computer-based tools. Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud\, surpassing physical theft. \nJoined by special guest speaker William McBorrough. William J McBorrough is co-Founder and Chief Security Officer at Posture\, Inc an innovative cybersecurity risk management company using artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions to help small businesses simply and manage cybersecurity programs. \nMeet the Expert\nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/lets-talk-about-cybersecurity-for-startups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220505T170000
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SUMMARY:Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 2\nGet clear up front on your business costs\, how to establish prices and project profitability\, considering the value proposition of your product or service.\n\nAre your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers?\nWill this business make enough to support myself and/or my family?\n\nIn this workshop we discuss effective cost of goods sold management and give you tools to prepare to launch a new product or service. \nREGISTER\n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.* \nAdditional Founder’s Series classes currently scheduled: \n\nMay 12: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nMay 19: Business Models\, Telling Your Story\, and Risk Planning\nMay 26: Money and Recordkeeping
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T233907
CREATED:20220406T001731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003944Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Apps: How to plan\, execute & launch
DESCRIPTION:Does your business need a mobile app?\nIn this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app\, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include: \n\nMarket Research\nApp Scoping\nFinding a Developer and Budget\nApp Business Planning\nMarketing Approach\nBuilding a Prototype\nLaunching an App\nPromoting App\n\n  \nInstructor:  \nCameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, Central Virginia SBDC and Virginia SBDC\, has more than 18 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  \n  \nREGISTER\n\nCohosted by Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) \n \n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/mobile-apps-how-to-plan-execute-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220510T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T233907
CREATED:20220407T190538Z
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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-35/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T233908
CREATED:20220427T215002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T215002Z
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SUMMARY:It's all About the Data
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part series Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to start protecting your business from cyber threats online. This second session in the series offers best practices for small businesses to protect their business data.\nCybersecurity threats and data breaches have become the rule rather than an exception for businesses regardless of size. Protecting business data starts with a solid understanding of best practices in cybersecurity. \nMeet the Expert\nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/its-all-about-the-data/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T100000
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CREATED:20220502T231121Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Vending | Tips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Do you own a small business and are exploring ways to build awareness of your products\, engage with potential customers\, testing or launching a new product\, or expanding your business? If you said yes\, you may consider becoming a vendor at an event\, market\, show\, convention\, etc. if you haven’t already. Becoming a mobile vendor can provide you and your business opportunities to grow and expand your business. Join us on Thursday\, May 12th as we learn about the Tips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices of Mobile Vending. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWhat are mobile vendors\nWhat are the roles of a mobile vendor\nHow do I become a mobile vendor\nTips on applying to be a mobile vendor\n\nSpeaker(s): Heather Jackson – Gussied Ups | Candace Monaghan – Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Sunflower Festival | Callie Altman – North Mountain Candle Company \n  \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/mobile-vending-tips-tricks-and-best-practices-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T170000
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SUMMARY:Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 3\nCurious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods?\n\nDo you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service?\nCould you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about your target customers\, tools to connect with them and achieve sales\, and how your brand identifies with them and your employees. We also discuss tools and strategies to identify market fit\, marketing and sales development\, as well as planning and execution. \nREGISTER\n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.* \nAdditional Founder’s Series classes currently scheduled: \n\nMay 19: Business Models\, Telling Your Story\, and Risk Planning\nMay 26: Money and Recordkeeping
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-sales-and-your-brand-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T233908
CREATED:20220509T202449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202449Z
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SUMMARY:HR Series: Developing an Employee Handbook
DESCRIPTION:Having an employee handbook sets the foundation for expectations\, policies\, communicating about your brand\, defining time off practices and benefits\, as well as help employees understand how the business operates. Join us for conversation on what needs to be included and how to implement in your business. \nWho should attend: Current small business owners with employees \nDate: Tuesday\, May 17 \nTime: 10:00AM-11:00AM \nSpeaker(s): Ben Ballagah \nRegister\nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/hr-series-developing-an-employee-handbook/
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220518T130000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Small Business from Identity Theft
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part series Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to start protecting your business from cyber threats online. This third session in the series discusses what sort of data small businesses are responsible for and how they can secure their data.\nIdentity theft is a serious threat to small business owners. Thieves may steal sensitive information and business owners must be alert and on guard at all times. It is important to take strong security measures to protect your business and your customer data. \nMeet the Expert\nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/protecting-your-small-business-from-identity-theft/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T170000
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CREATED:20220413T232626Z
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SUMMARY:Business Models\, Telling Your Story\, and Risk Planning
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 4\n\nDo you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\n\nIn this interactive webinar you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the  quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business.     \nREGISTER\n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.* \nAdditional Founder’s Series classes currently scheduled: \n\nMay 26: Money and Recordkeeping
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-models-telling-your-story-and-risk-planning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T233908
CREATED:20220517T215844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T215845Z
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SUMMARY:Outsourced Accounting 101
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to tasks like payroll\, bookkeeping\, bill pay\, and financial forecasting\, many organizations have limited resources to focus on these essential business functions. Join Matt Dean\, CPA\, CITP\, for an overview of how outsourced accounting can save you time and money. \nWhether you need a Bookkeeper\, Controller\, or CFO\, outsourced accounting provides customized solutions to help you manage your accounts and prepare for your next steps. \nPresenter: Matt Dean\, CPA\, CITP at Hantzmon & Wiebel \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/outsourced-accounting-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T130000
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CREATED:20220523T215209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T215209Z
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SUMMARY:You Received COVID EIDL funds\, so Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Millions of small businesses obtained COVID EIDL funds.  It’s important to remember that this is a loan and not a grant.  Find out what the SBA may require borrowers to provide to show they used the proceeds as intended.\nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration\, please be on the lookout for it. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/you-received-covid-eidl-funds-so-now-what/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T170000
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SUMMARY:Money and Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 5\nIn this interactive webinar we will share sources of capital\, establishing credit\, and tips for success in record keeping and cash flow management. We help you with tips and tricks in recordkeeping\, as well as accounting language\, giving you tools to help you sleep at night knowing you are: \n\nmaking money\ncan pay your bills and\nwill be able to access additional capital when you need it.\n\n  \nREGISTER\n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.*
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/money-and-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T233908
CREATED:20220407T190747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T191124Z
UID:9808-1653588000-1653595200@cvsbdc.org
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-36/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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