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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T093000
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787403″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nA business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business\, which we will detail in this course. Topics include: \n\nBusiness mission\, vision and values\nMarket/competitive analysis\nMarketing goals\nBusiness operations and organizational structure\nFinancial analysis and sales projections\nSmall business accounting and compliance\n\n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, start-up \n  \nNote Our Policies: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. Registration is not permitted after 12:00pm on the day prior to the workshop. No refunds issued for workshops not attended and walk-ins are not permitted. \n Inclement Weather: MWBC Prince George’s County follows Bowie City weather closings since this event occurs at Bowie City Hall. Delays are assessed on a case-by-case basis and a final decision will be communicated to attendees no later than 2 hours in advance of the course.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-prince-georges-county-29/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T123000
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CREATED:20181213T203820Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting Basics - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787404″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDiscover the process of federal government contracting and learn how to improve your chances of winning a federal contract. This workshop will address the basics of government contracting including: \n\nBidding process\nContracting methods\nLocating federal business opportunities\nPrime and subcontracting\, including small business set-asides\n\n*Intended Audience: Growth – established companies interested in learning the basics of government contracting and/or government contracting companies who have been in business 2-3 years with substantial gross revenue. \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Prince George’s county office. You must register to reserve your seat. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Prince George’s County follows Bowie State University School closings. Delays are assessed on a case-by-case basis and a final decision will be communicated to attendees no later than 2 hours in advance of the course.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/federal-government-contracting-basics-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Prince George's County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T055201
CREATED:20181226T162041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T162041Z
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SUMMARY:DISCOUNT: ABCs of Starting a Business & Don't Quit Your Day Job (Yet!) - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787423″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nStart off the new year right! Sign up for TWO back-to-back courses offered in Montgomery County on Jan 24 to help you launch and grow your business! Start off the afternoon with the ABCs of Starting a Business offered from 2:30-5:30pm. Take a quick break and then join us for Don’t Quit Your Day Job (Yet!): Getting a Head Start on Your Start Up from 6:00-7:30pm. \nA $50 value offered at a discounted rate of $40 for those who sign up for both courses. If you plan to take both courses\, you MUST register through this link in order to receive the discounted price. Additional course descriptions below. \n  \nABCs of Staring a New Business  \nDiscover what it really takes to start your own business. Co-taught by a small business owner\, an Insurance Agent\, and a lawyer specializing in small business\, this workshop lays the foundation for starting up your very own business in the state of Maryland! Topics addressed in this workshop include: \nAdvance Planning \n\nAssessing if entrepreneurship is right for you\nConducting market research\nCalculating start-up costs\n\nBuild Your Business \n\nDetermining business structure and registering your business both at the federal and state levels\nChoosing a business name\nMarketing your business\nBuilding a support team\n\nCorporate Formalities & Legal Considerations \n\nInsurance considerations when starting a business\nLegal considerations such as trademarks\, resident agents\, and foreign qualifications\n\n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Start-Up \n  \nDon’t Quit Your Day Job (Yet!): Getting a Head Start on Your Start-Up \nAre you planning to leave your corporate job soon to start a new business? Join Judy O’Connor\, Founder & CEO of Like Neighbors (and 2017 StartRight! Business Plan Competition runner-up!) as she provides a checklist of activities and resources that she wishes she’d had before leaving a corporate job to launch her own business. Any new entrepreneur can and should accomplish these tasks prior to quitting her day job\, shortening the gap between that last paycheck and the launch of an exciting new venture! Walk away with the best tools for critical start-up activities like securing your domain\, testing your market\, creating a business plan and more. \n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Start-Up
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/discount-abcs-of-starting-a-business-dont-quit-your-day-job-yet-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T055201
CREATED:20181114T231909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T231909Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Quit Your Day Job (Yet)! Getting a Head Start on Your Start-Up - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787383″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nAre you planning to leave your corporate job soon to start a new business? Join Judy O’Connor\, Founder & CEO of Like Neighbors (and 2017 StartRight! Business Plan Competition runner-up!) as she provides a checklist of activities and resources that she wishes she’d had before leaving a corporate job to launch her own business. Any new entrepreneur can and should accomplish these tasks prior to quitting her day job\, shortening the gap between that last paycheck and the launch of an exciting new venture! Walk away with the best tools for critical start-up activities like securing your domain\, testing your market\, creating a business plan and more. \nTarget Audience: Pre-Venture\, Start-Up \n  \nNote our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit cards payment only). You must register through the link above so that we can save a place for you in the workshop. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government closings. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/dont-quit-your-day-job-yet-getting-a-headstart-on-your-start-up-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T093000
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CREATED:20181222T192325Z
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SUMMARY:Business Clinic - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787422″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nIf you are an established business with a business plan\, consider meeting with Senior Business Counselor Angie Duncanson one-on-one to discuss your next steps and how MWBC can help you. Must be a Prince George’s County company. \nOnce you register\, you will be contacted via email with your specific one-hour appointment time. Limited slots available. By confirmed appointment only! \n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, Growth \nThe Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie State University – 14000 Jericho Park Road\, Bowie\, MD 20715. We are on the 2nd floor of the Center for Business & Graduate Studies in the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC)\, Room 2312. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn right off of the elevator. We are a separate entity from the University. Our office phone number is 301-383-1550 ext. 104. \n  \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/business-clinic-prince-georges-county-19/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T055201
CREATED:20181226T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T175338Z
UID:10002059-1548766800-1548777600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Group Business Counseling: Staying on Track - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787411″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nJoin other female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants seek and share advice\, feedback\, and resources to grow your business! Explore topics such as expanding your client base\, enhancing key marketing strategies\, and increasing sales volume. Come prepared to discuss your business challenges while sharing tips and tricks with fellow entrepreneurs. This session is free. \n*Intended audience: Growth \n  \nNote Our Policies: Walk-ins are not permitted in our Frederick county office. You must register through the link above. \n Inclement Weather: MWBC Frederick County follows Frederick County government closings. Delays are assessed on a case-by-case basis and a final decision will be communicated to attendees no later than 2 hours in advance of the course.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-business-counseling-staying-on-track-frederick-county-2/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Customer Relationships,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Workshop
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