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SUMMARY:Free Group Business Counseling - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787540″ 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 elevate your business to the next level! Explore topics such as starting a business\, developing key marketing strategies and efficiently managing your financials. Limited clients per session. Your business must be in Prince George’s County in order to attend. This session is free.   \n*Intended audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup\, Growth          \n  \nNote Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-group-business-counseling-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Cash Flow Management,Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787545″ 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: 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/writing-a-successful-business-plan-montgomery-county-37-2/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T093000
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787555″ 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\, startup  \n  \nNote Our Policies: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. Walk-ins are not permitted. No registrations allowed after 12 noon on the day prior to the workshop. Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-prince-georges-county-33/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
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SUMMARY:Dare to Sell with Persuasive Stories - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787554″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nOne of the finest ways to communicate and persuade a prospect to buy your ideas\, products or services is through the use of persuasive stories. When this is done strategically\, you can engage\, connect and empower in a way that is subtle\, but powerful. You know the best part? Stories are non-invasive! \nPsychologists and neuroscientists agree that storytelling is one of the best ways to emotionally connect and move people to take action. The key is to choose the right story in building rapport and helping your customers to remember you. It is worth-remembering that not every random story will work. You have to choose the stories that generate likability\, credibility and above all\, profitability. If you want to leverage the power of word-of-mouth marketing\, then this workshop if for you. \nDuring this workshop you will learn: \n\nWhere to find relatable stories to use in building your business\nThe framework for structuring your persuasive stories\nHow to master the metaphors in touching your prospects emotionally\nThe components of a good story\nThe four science-based elements of unforgettable stories\nHow to humanize and humorize your stories to connect\n\nAbout Our Presenter: Gideon F. For-mukwai is an award-winning speaker and best selling author of the book\, “The Science of Story Selling\,” an Amazon 2015 Bestseller. He’s been featured in The Boston Globe\, Wall Street Select Journal\, The Daily Astorian and other international publications/media in USA and Singapore. \nOver the last 12 years\, he has presented training programs for executives from organizations such as U.S. Social Security Administration\, Veterans Administration\, Morrison University\, Sierra Arts\, Shell Eastern Petroleum\, and the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). \nGideon is the creator of the Story DNA Method\, that combines both the art and science of storytelling in telling stories that captivate\, connect and uplift across cultures. \nHe currently works a corporate trainer and moonlights as a doctoral student specializing transformational learning in organizations. So far\, Gideon has presented in 19 countries and 15 US States. As a little boy growing up in Africa\, Gideon was very mischievous. Today\, his mother is very pleased that her little boy did not end up in deep trouble. \n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, Growth \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. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/dare-to-sell-with-persuasive-stories-montgomery-county-2/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Marketing,Sales,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T100000
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SUMMARY:Market to the Max: Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787549″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nMarketing your products or services is a critical component of a successful business and differentiates your company from the competition. During this workshop\, you will create a step-by-step plan to develop a marketing strategy\, including: \n\nCrafting your marketing goals\nIdentifying the ideal target audience\nResearching competition\nSetting a realistic budget\n\n*Intended Audience: Pre-venture\, Startup \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/market-to-the-max-develop-a-marketing-plan-for-your-small-business-montgomery-county-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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