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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T100000
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SUMMARY:Orientation to Maryland Women’s Business Center & Supporting Resources - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787407″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDiscover how the Maryland Women’s Business Center can support you through business start-up and growth. During this orientation\, you will learn about the services and resources we provide to entrepreneurs throughout the state and how we can help YOU grow your business! \n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, start-up\, growth\, anyone new to the Maryland Women’s Business Center! \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 to reserve your seat. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City 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/orientation-to-maryland-womens-business-center-supporting-resources-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Orientation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144113
CREATED:20181226T151548Z
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SUMMARY:Develop a Marketing Plan for Small Business Owners - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787417″ 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\, 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). \n Inclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City 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/develop-a-marketing-plan-for-small-business-owners-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144113
CREATED:20181213T221802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T221802Z
UID:10001658-1547625600-1547632800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Public Relations 101 - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787409″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDo you know the difference between advertising and public relations? How does a company get on the cover of Forbes magazine? What is a press release\, do you need one and how much would it cost if you did? Get answers to these questions and more during this informative workshop. \nPublic relations is often confused with advertising\, but it’s not the same – far from it. Public relations is actually a service that includes a variety of activities from press release development and media pitching to coordination of media tours and press conferences. It also includes securing speaking engagements and applying for business and industry awards. Sign up today to find out more about each of these elements\, what your business might need at this stage in its life cycle and how public relations can actually be a cost-effective and essential element of your overall branding and go-to-market strategies. \n*Intended Audience: start-up\, growth \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 www.marylandwbc.org/events to reserve your seat. \nMWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City 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/public-relations-101-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Public and Media Relations,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144113
CREATED:20181226T153746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T153746Z
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787418″ 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: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit cards payment only). \n Inclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City 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/writing-a-successful-business-plan-montgomery-county-30/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144113
CREATED:20181226T155927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T155927Z
UID:10001663-1548340200-1548351000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a New Business – Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787419″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \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  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit cards payment only). \n Inclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City 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/abcs-of-starting-a-new-business-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T193000
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CREATED: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/
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:20260406T144113
CREATED:20181114T231909Z
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UID:10002037-1548352800-1548358200@marylandwbc.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144113
CREATED:20181226T163338Z
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SUMMARY:Plan de Negocios Exitoso - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787421″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n¡¡Escriba un plan de Negocio Exitoso!! \n  \nUn Plan de Negocio es el guía que usted necesita para dirigir su negocio en la dirección correcta y además es un componente esencial de éxito. \nEste documento es también un elemento clave para asegurar financiamiento bancario o la participación de potenciales inversionistas. Escribir un Plan de Negocios\, requiere de un análisis integral que usted podrá aprender en detalle durante este curso. \nLos tópicos que incluiremos: \n\nLa misión de la empresa\, la visión del negocio y los valores corporativos\nInvestigación y Análisis del mercado y de la industria\nEstableceremos Metas claras y realistas en el mercadeo de su negocio\nEstructura organizacional de su negocio y también analizaremos los procesos y operaciones más relevantes de su negocio\nAnálisis Financiero y Proyecciones de ventas\nAspectos básicos de la contabilidad y el cumplimiento de los pequeños negocios\n\n** Queremos entrenar a: Pequeños empresarios que se encuentren en la etapa de arranque y para aquellos que están en la etapa previa al emprendimiento.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/plan-de-negocios-exitoso-montgomery-county-28/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Montgomery County,Spanish,Workshop
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