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This webinar will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Further, we will discuss the process of patent prosecution, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and […]
Many bid requests are written by different people, with different knowledge and interests, with no two bid requests exactly the same. To be successful in your bid submission you should follow the organizational priority set by those who manage the evaluation process. This training will outline the bid request structure for major competitive and negotiated […]
Please 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! The 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 […]
Date & Time: February 28, 2024, 12:00pm CST Cost: $0.00 Duration: 60 minutes Language: English Download the webinar presentation. (Available 12 to 24 hours before the webinar). In this free webinar, you will learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products, and how to grow and scale […]
Join us for this lunch & learn on the latest innovations in small molecule drug discovery. The field of small molecule discovery has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of computational platforms. Among these, Schrödinger's platform has emerged as a powerful tool for accelerating the discovery process, using physics-based methods to facilitate the design […]
Topic: Start-up Assistance Promotional Video HERE Webinar Learning Objectives Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, on Wed, November 16th, 2022, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard, complete with relevant metrics, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This […]
Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs: Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation. CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2024, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback […]
Topic: Business Basics Create a Basic Plan for Your Small Business All businesses need a plan to succeed. Your plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth Unfortunately, the business […]
Topic: Business Basics Topic: Market Research w/ Census data and other free tools Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Market research is an integral step in creating your business plan, identifying your competition, and identifying your […]
Topic: Ecommerce and Digital Marketing Updated for 2024 Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site, […]
Date: 3/14/2024 Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM (EDT) Status: Open - 195 places remaining Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kellie Peterson (703) 277-7750 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics, Proposal Preparation […]
In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll dive into the exciting world of graphic design using Canva. Canva is a versatile design platform with thousands of ready-to-use attention- grabbing promotional templates to create business cards, flyers, social media posts, presentations, and business plans, just to name a few. Canva also has a Magic Studio which utilizes AI […]
Topic: Managing a Business Making and selling alcohol involves significant and varied risks, all of which need to be managed. But how can breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries determine the insurance they need at each stage of growth? In this webinar, Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Kyle Rheiner of Arthur Hall Insurance about […]
The Federal Government has contracting goals for Women, Minorities, Service Disabled Veterans and HUBZone located small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This class will introduce you to the HUBZone certification. We will cover these key areas: • Eligibility requirements for HUBZone • […]
Topic: International Business In today’s globalized economy, it can be easy to take the flow of goods from market to market for granted. But there are experts operating behind the scenes who ensure that shipments clear customs and make it into the country smoothly. In this webinar, the Virginia SBDC’s Assistant Director of International Business […]
Topic: Cybersecurity Preparing for cyber incidents is pivotal for small businesses to mitigate potential damages and ensure continuity in the face of cyber threats. This training is designed to assist small business owners and decision-makers in developing robust cyber incident response plans. "Cyber Incident Response Planning: Building Resilience for Small Businesses" offers a comprehensive understanding […]
Topic: Marketing and Sales Promotional Video HERE Overview of the Live Webinar The following will be covered during this live webinar: Power of SEO and social media for attracting customers, including local SEO to precisely target your market. Website optimization for lead generation. How personas, message maps, and content calendars help to make your website and […]
Topic: Cybersecurity Overview of Live Webinar Attention all small business owners! Biometrics are being used everywhere to “improve” the security of user logins and to help us authenticate our identity. However, if your biometrics are compromised, they are compromised forever. Join us for an engaging live webinar where we show you the latest tricks bad actors […]
Thu, Mar 28, 2024 1:00 PM EDT A sales funnel is a marketing term describing where your customers are in their purchasing journey and what marketing tools you can use to guide potential customers from interest to purchase. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business, automate your marketing […]
Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process. We’ll also talk about why it’s so important for any new business to select a trademark that is both federally […]
Topic: Government Contracting Promotional Video HERE Overview of This Live Webinar The following essential steps for government contracting will be covered: The government customer Readiness to be a government contractor Marketing to the customer Government jargon Steps to get started Small business set-asides Targeting the government customer What the buyer wants to know What should go […]
How do you generate the "right" price for your service-based business? We'll go over basics of budgeting for your small business first, since that's the foundation of making service-pricing decisions. Then we'll talk through the process of figuring out your prices for your services -- both hourly rate models and package models. REGISTER […]
Topic: Business Basics Create a Basic Plan for Your Small Business All businesses need a plan to succeed. Your plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth Unfortunately, the business […]
Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Topic: Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. […]