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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online 101 [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn the basic navigation and functions of QuickBooks Online for your small business with Katie Hanna of Details Matter Bookkeeping. \nAbout the Speaker\nKatie Hanna\, CB is the Owner & CEO of Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory.  She is a Certified Bookkeeper & Elite QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She has 13 years of experience in the accounting industry and 8 years of experience as a small business owner.  She has a passion for educating small business owners and showing them that numbers don’t have to be scary!  She was born and raised in Walkersville\, MD and currently lives there with her husband\, daughter\, and 2 dogs.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/quickbooks-online-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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SUMMARY:Start-Up: How to Have a Solid Legal Foundation for Your Business [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nDiscover all you need to know in order to put your business on the road toward solid legal footing. Ginny Bonifacino\, Esq. will discuss common issues and share tips for structuring and naming your business\, taxes and insurance\, contracts\, and intellectual property. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nGinny Cascio Bonifacino\, Esq.\nPartner\nNazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC\n401 N. Washington St. Suite 470\, Rockville\, Maryland 20850\n240.202.4304\nginny@dmvbusinesslawyers.com \nGinny co-founded Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC\, Maryland’s first Certified B CorporationTM law firm. She has over a decade of experience as a business attorney and outside counsel on both coasts with a focus in transactional\, intellectual property\, and employment law. While Ginny’s clients are from all industries\, she often counsels businesses with creative assets they wish to protect and monetize. This enables her to utilize her strong intellectual property background and provide additional value as general counsel.  Passionate about helping women succeed in business\, she has been a volunteer and pro bono counselor with Maryland Women’s Business Center for over 10 years. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/legal-foundation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online 101 [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn the basic navigation and functions of QuickBooks Online for your small business with Katie Hanna of Details Matter Bookkeeping. \nAbout the Speaker\nKatie Hanna\, CB is the Owner & CEO of Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory.  She is a Certified Bookkeeper & Elite QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She has 13 years of experience in the accounting industry and 8 years of experience as a small business owner.  She has a passion for educating small business owners and showing them that numbers don’t have to be scary!  She was born and raised in Walkersville\, MD and currently lives there with her husband\, daughter\, and 2 dogs.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/qb101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T080038
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SUMMARY:Trademark Basics: What Every Fashion Business Should Know Now\, Not Later [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for a discussion about what all fashion 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 fashion business to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable. We’ll close out the discussion with a question-and-answer session and direct you to free resources from the USPTO. \nAbout the Speaker\nMariessa Terrell began her trademark law career at the USPTO in 2000 as a trademark examining attorney before eventually leaving for the private sector. Away from the USPTO\, she worked as a solo trademark practitioner; an in-house trademark attorney consultant for Lockheed Martin and Leidos Corporations; and as a trademark and fashion law professor at Howard University School of Law (HUSL)\, where she managed the Trademark Law Clinic at HUSL and was instrumental in developing their Patent Law Clinic.    \nMariessa returned to the USPTO in 2020 and currently works as a trademark attorney advisor in the Trademarks Customer Outreach office where she provides experienced practitioners with the trademark law expertise to better serve their clients. She earned her J.D. from Howard University School of Law and her B.A.\, magna cum laude\, from Pace University in New York City. She is admitted to the Maryland and District of Columbia bar associations. In her spare time\, Mariessa volunteers with the High Tea Society\, a life skills program for Washington\, D.C.\, girls.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/trademark-fashion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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SUMMARY:Say Goodbye to Fear: Discover Your Confidence in Selling [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nThis free webinar will help you discover how to release the stereotypical salesman mindset that may be holding you back from selling confidently. You’ll learn how to build relationships to become a trusted expert plus learn basic sales techniques that will help you fine-tune your sales approach. \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nTechniques for creating a positive sales mindset\nTips for expanding your network and building relationships\nKey components of the sales process and a sales strategy\n\nAbout the Speaker\nJean Wright\, sales confidence coach\, speaker\, and author of Selling Your Confidence specializes in coaching women entrepreneurs by helping them say goodbye to their sales fears and be more successful with their businesses. \nWith a colorful history spanning industries like personnel agencies\, sports entertainment\, and even the wild world of television\, print\, and digital media\, Jean brings a refreshing zest to the sales game. She climbed the ladder to management-level positions through her sheer dedication and exceptional customer service. \nAs the former president of a local women’s business organization\, Jean noticed a gap in the market and decided to fill it with her debut book\, “Selling Your Confidence: Forging a Successful Sales Career from Mint Cookies to Martinis.” From her early days peddling Girl Scout Cookies to her triumphant adult sales career\, Jean’s story is packed with valuable insights and helpful tips on how to present your unique package and conquer the sales world with style. \nToday\, Jean is selling confidence! As a sought-after speaker and sales confidence builder\, she’s on a mission to empower women’s groups and solopreneurs alike\, showing them how to tap into their unique strengths and use their authentic style in the world of sales. Jean lives in Frederick Maryland with her husband Tom.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/selling/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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SUMMARY:Small Business\, Big Impact: Harnessing HR Excellence for Growth [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for an insightful webinar tailored for small business owners and managers who aspire to maximize their impact through effective human resources management. In today’s competitive landscape\, strategic HR practices are pivotal for sustainable growth and organizational success. \nPrecious Middleton of HR Boutique will share proven techniques to optimize HR processes\, encompassing talent acquisition and retention\, employee engagement\, and development. During the event\, we will present firsthand accounts and real-world scenarios showcasing the transformative power of effective HR practices in small businesses. Through engaging case studies and examples\, we will dissect success stories and learn from challenges overcome by companies in a similar position to yours. \nAttendees will gain invaluable insights and practical takeaways that can be applied directly to their HR strategies. The session will feature inspiring narratives of small businesses harnessing the potential of HR excellence to drive growth\, foster innovation\, and build thriving organizational cultures.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/hr-smallbiz/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Basics [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin us for a free webinar to learn about what is considered “bookkeeping” and how to read financial statements. \nAbout the Speaker\nKatie Hanna\, CB is the Owner & CEO of Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory.  She is a Certified Bookkeeper & Elite QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She has 13 years of experience in the accounting industry and 8 years of experience as a small business owner.  She has a passion for educating small business owners and showing them that numbers don’t have to be scary!  She was born and raised in Walkersville\, MD and currently lives there with her husband\, daughter\, and 2 dogs.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/bookkeeping/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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