Join us as the University of Virginia Procurement and Supplier Diversity Team explains the process to doing business across grounds. Background What is Procurement and Supplier Diversity? Procurement is the […]
What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in Virginia? Whether you are interested in operating a full-time business, being a semi-absentee investor, or having a highly profitable summer business, learn what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region, and state and local […]
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. […]
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 […]
The speaker, Randy Sparks, Jr., will address basic human resource topics that all business owners should be familiar with. It is more important than ever to stay in compliance with Virginia and federal labor regulations. To ensure that your business is compliant, please join us for "Understanding Employment Regulations." Topics Covered: What information can I […]
Topic: Start-up Assistance Promotional Video HERE Webinar Learning Objective Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business […]
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, Marketing/Sales, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics, […]
Get inspired Meet fellow entrepreneurs Share lessons learned REGISTER ❅ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, CBIC will follow school and government closings. DESCRIPTION: Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso, or C-E2, a monthly event series, is a casual, caffeine fueled gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. C-E2 will […]
Topic: Business Basics This 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 […]
Topic: 8(a) The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) firms. This is a huge opportunity […]
Topic: Government Contracting Each year, the State buys goods and services totaling more than $7 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! This webinar is […]
To effectively regulate alcohol manufacturers, State and Federal agencies assign producers into discrete categories and apply different provisions to each group. However, given the variety of bev-alc companies operating today, […]
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. APPLY for May 2 Event. - Deadline to apply April 25, midnight
A helpful cybersecurity guide for small business owners! In today's digital landscape, small businesses face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Navigating cybersecurity compliance can be daunting, especially for those […]
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar About the event Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, but knowing how to use it may seem out-of-reach for your […]
Unlocking Export Markets and Scaling Globally Through International Trade How small is too small to access international markets? How can Virginia-based companies identify and connect with appropriate foreign markets for highly specialized products? What are the administrative requirements for accessing international markets or managing a global supply chain, and what resources are available to support […]
Promotional Video HERE During this live webinar (Zoom), attendees will learn: Financing Basics – Types of Financing Funding Sources & Financing Programs Common Misconceptions of Small Business Financing Bank Financing Basics […]
This one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. Learning Outcomes: Choosing a Processor - What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards. Visa/MC Interchange - Find out how the processors get charged and how […]
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 […]
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: Crowdfunding Are traditional funding […]