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SUMMARY:Writing an Effective Business Plan Intensive Series Begins - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787452″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nWriting a Successful Business Plan Intensive Series – Sponsored by AARP Maryland \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. Receive personalized guidance in writing a business plan for your business during this six-week intensive series. You will finish the series with a complete business plan in hand to guide you through the growth of your business. \nCourse topics include: \n\nBusiness Introduction and Description\nMarket Analysis Segmentation/Targeting\nCompetitive Advantage & Description of Offering\nMarketing Plan\, Selling Model\, & Product Launch\nOperations and Organization\nFinancial Analysis & Sales Projections\n\nTo finish the business plan in the six weeks allotted\, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the classroom\, complete homework assignments\, come to class prepared\, and ask for help when needed. A laptop or tablet computer are not necessary\, but it is helpful to have in class. \nThe session runs May 7-June 11 and you’ll meet once a week from 9:30am-12:30pm at our Prince George’s County location. Series fee of $199 includes materials and must be paid in full prior to start of class. No walk-ins for this series. \nPlease Note:Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, startup
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-an-effective-business-plan-intensive-series-begins-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Business Finance,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Sales,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Procurement Series #2: Tips & Tricks to Manage Contract Accounting & Compliance  - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787474″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDiscover tips and tricks on managing federal government accounting and contract compliance. Learn what occurs prior to the award of a cost-type contract\, what is contained in the SF 1408\, and what the applicable DFARS regulations say with regard to what comprises an acceptable accounting system. Total contract costs\, including direct costs and indirect costs will be discussed. Also addressed are common government contractor accounting concepts\, financial statements uses and users\, key financial and performance indicators\, internal controls\, and best practices. \nExpert presenters include: \n\nMeredith Caskey\, Financial Liaison Adviser with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)\nTeresa Flynn\, CPA\, Director\, Assurance Services at Aronson\, LLC\, an assurance and tax consulting firm\n\nThis is session #2 in our five-part procurement series but can be taken as a stand-alone session. \nIntended audience: Growth\nAll workshops in this procurement series are designed for established businesses that are positioned to take on government work currently or in the next three-to-six months. If you are not familiar with contracting basics\, or your company currently lacks the infrastructure to support a government contract win\, we recommend that you do not sign up for this workshop. \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for workshops cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Woman and men are invited to attend our workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/procurement-series-2-government-contractor-accounting-contract-compliance-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Legal Issues,Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T160000
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SUMMARY:Group Business Counseling: Staying on Track - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787484″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \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  \n Note Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Frederick county office. You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-business-counseling-staying-on-track-frederick-county-5/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T093000
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SUMMARY:Procurement Series #3: How to Scale Up Financially & Protect Your Business Once You’ve Won a Contract - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787478″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nYour small business just won the government contract – now the questions begin: \n\nHow will you manage the cash flow?\nHow will you pay your personnel?\nDo you have adequate business commercial insurance?\nWhat kinds of bonds do you need\, if any?\n\nGovernment contract financing is an efficient way for small businesses to fund costs associated with the contract award. \nDuring this session you will discover: \n\nGeneral qualifications to obtain contract financing\nTypes of financing\, general uses of funds\, and general parameters of loans\nRequirements for surety bond and state bonding programs\nTypes of bonds\, the process of obtaining a bond\, and the costs associated with a bond\nKey components of business insurance\n\nGuest presenters include: \n\nMark Harrison with the Meridian Management Group\, Inc.\nBetty Seltzer\, Farmers Insurance Agent\n\nThis is session #3 in our five-part procurement series but can be taken as a stand-alone session. \n  \nIntended audience: Growth\nAll workshops in this procurement series are designed for established businesses that are positioned to take on government work currently or in the next three-to-six months. If you are not familiar with contracting basics\, or your company currently lacks the infrastructure to support a government contract win\, we recommend that you do not sign up for this workshop. \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/procurement-series-3-financing-your-contract-award-and-obtaining-business-insurance-bonds-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Cash Flow Management,Funding,Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T100000
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SUMMARY:Writing an Effective Business Plan Intensive Series Begins - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787451″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nWriting a Successful Business Plan Intensive Series – Sponsored by AARP Maryland \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. Receive personalized guidance in writing a business plan for your business during this six-week intensive series. You will finish the series with a complete business plan in hand to guide you through the growth of your business. \nCourse topics include: \n\nBusiness Introduction and Description\nMarket Analysis Segmentation/Targeting\nCompetitive Advantage & Description of Offering\nMarketing Plan\, Selling Model\, & Product Launch\nOperations and Organization\nFinancial Analysis & Sales Projections\n\nTo finish the business plan in the six weeks allotted\, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the classroom\, complete homework assignments\, come to class prepared\, and ask for help when needed. A laptop or tablet computer are not necessary\, but it is helpful to have in class. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor: AARP Maryland. \nThe session runs May 29-July 3 and you’ll meet once a week from 10:00am-1:00pm at our Rockville location. Series fee of $199 includes materials and must be paid in full prior to start of class. \nPlease Note: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, startup
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-an-effective-business-plan-intensive-series-session-1-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Business Finance,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Sales,Starting a Business,Workshop
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