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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 2023, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback […]
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started...but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! REGISTER You 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. […]
Episode 2: Market Selection, Partner Identification, Export Strategy Once a brewery has confirmed that it’s equipped to pursue international markets, the next question is where to sell its products. It can be daunting to assess the potential of the many markets and partners looking for American craft beer, and there’s no one size fits all […]
The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting […]
Participants will learn free and low cost ways to market their business and increase sales. Topics will include: Getting the most out of social media Using email marketing effectively Free resources to make your business look great Participants will receive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away Speaker: Hope Gayles, Associate Director Communications […]
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small […]
Topic: Managing a Business This is an Live Virtual Workshop. We recommend joining from your computer/laptop for the best experience. Workshop Description Join us for a live interactive workshop where […]
Join us on Thursday, July 20th for How to Run Payroll in QuickBooks Online Virtual Workshop During this workshop you’ll learn: How to add Payroll to your current QuickBooks online (this does not cover Desktop Payroll) How to create your company settings including adding your VEC rates, withholding acct, etc. How to set up your […]
Episode 3: Getting the International Deal Done In this final episode, the hosts will discuss financing and logistics considerations that come into play when exporting craft beer. Attendees will learn the necessary steps to successfully execute and international order, as well as strategies for leveraging their relationships with freight forwarders, importers, and small business lenders […]
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started...but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! REGISTER You will receive an email from events@cvsbdc.org a day […]
Topic: Start-up Assistance 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 […]
Topic: Managing Employees Remote work is rapidly becoming the norm for small businesses across industries. With advantages like lower overhead, wider access to talent, improved employee satisfaction, and streamlined workflows, it's no surprise that remote SMBs are outperforming fully in-person or hybrid companies. But where do you start as a small business owner looking to […]
