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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787431″ 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: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit card payment only). You must register to reserve your seat. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-montgomery-county-32/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T093000
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787424″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \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-business-montgomery-county-27/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110918
CREATED:20190201T010344Z
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SUMMARY:Working the Room: Networking Tips for Successful Female Entrepreneurs - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787425″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDo you feel intimidated walking into an event full of strangers? Are you unsure which networking events are worth your time and money? Do you need to expand your business or client network but don’t know how or where to start? Good news! Networking is a skill that anyone can learn. It has been proven that there is a direct correlation between the time spent on networking and the success of a business. \nGet out of your comfort zone and learn to work the room in this experiential networking workshop held at Launch Workplaces Gaithersburg (free parking available). You’ll leave with the confidence and skill to develop a lasting network that will help to build your business for years to come. During this workshop you will: \n\nDiscuss the importance of having a strong network and how to effectively build those relationships\nLearn how to comfortably walk into a room of people and introduce yourself\nCreate a 30 second focused and effective presentation\nPractice asking for quality referrals\n\n  \nAbout our speaker: Sarit Arbell  is an entrepreneur who is\, among other things\, currently the Executive Director of the Central Maryland Region of BNI. Combining her knowledge and interest in people’s financial and personal growth\, together with her passion for her community\, Sarit enjoys visiting the BNI chapters and supporting member growth. She aims to help people succeed professionally\, as well as\, personally. Leadership\, wealth\, and social responsibility are Sarit’s main goals. Her motto in business and life is Win-Win. Sarit believes that empowering others will help to improve our world. \n*Intended Audience: Startup\, Growth \n**Please note that there is free parking at Launch Workplaces. \nThank you to Launch Workplaces for hosting this workshop! \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not accepted for this event. You must register to reserve your seat. This workshop follows the City of Gaithersburg closings and delays policy.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/working-the-room-networking-tips-for-successful-female-entrepreneurs-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Montgomery County,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T173000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Resilient Leadership: Panel Discussion & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please check out our website for our upcoming events and workshops. \n  \n[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787443″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin the City of Gaithersburg Office of Economic Development\, Launch Workplaces\, and the Maryland Women’s Business Center to celebrate and honor Women’s History Month! \nGet inspired and empowered as our dynamic panel of Maryland-based female entrepreneurs gets candid about the triumphs and struggles of running a business. Our panelists will address their diverse career paths\, shared gender struggles\, and lessons they’ve learned along the way to become the resilient leaders that they are today! \nAgenda:\n5:30-6:00 Networking\n6:00-7:00 Panel\n7:00-7:30 Additional Networking Opportunities \n*Pre-event registration is required for event entry. \nSpecial thanks to the City of Gaithersburg Office of Economic Development for sponsoring this event and to Launch Workplaces for providing the event location. \nPlease note that there is free parking at Launch Workplaces. Light refreshments will be served. \n  \n\nInclement Weather Policy: This event follows the City of Gaithersburg closings and delays policy. \n\n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/resilient-leadership-panel-discussion-networking-event-sponsored-by-the-city-of-gaithersburg/
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Networking,Special Events,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T100000
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SUMMARY:Plan de Negocios Exitoso - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787433″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n¡¡Escriba un plan de Negocio Exitoso!! \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. \n  \nRevise nuestra política: No hay reembolsos de dinero por los talleres en caso de no asistir a ellos. Los caminantes son aceptados en nuestras oficinas del Condado de Montgomery. (Pago solamente con tarjeta de crédito). Usted debe registrarse para reservar su silla. \n Inclemencias del Clima: MWBC en las instalaciones del Condado de Montgomery\, sigue los cierres y retrasos del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Rockville.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/plan-de-negocios-exitoso-montgomery-county-30/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Spanish,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T120000
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CREATED:20190226T234510Z
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SUMMARY:Confidence in Business Relationships - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787455″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nOne of the most distinguishing characteristics between people who succeed in business and those who struggle has surprisingly little to do with their products\, services\, or even pricing. Many entrepreneurs are passionate\, resilient\, focused\, and comfortable with risks\, qualities that are vital for starting and growing a business. But two stand out that have a lot more influence over their success: one is confidence and the other is relationships. \nRelationships matter\, and when you possess confidence – a true understanding of yourself and your product – you’re more likely to approach a stranger about your business idea or effectively pitch a new client. Most of the activities an entrepreneur participates in every day -critical business decisions\, meetings\, etc. require some level of confidence and negotiation\, and this workshop teaches that both confidence and building relationships\, are skills that can be developed with awareness and practice. No talent or experience is required\, just the ability and desire to learn\, and practice the necessary behaviors to succeed. \nBeing in business always comes down to people working together to make something happen – whether product creation\, service delivery\, or simply negotiating. This takes effective communication and problem-solving\, all necessary to contribute to relationship building and a successful business. This workshop will show the connector between these skills begins with you – your mindset and perceptions about yourself and your abilities\, which is then portrayed to others. \nAs a result of taking this workshop\, you will: \n\nGain information to detect self-orientation\, individual strengths\, or weaknesses\nUnderstand the foundation to confidence in all environments begins with ‘YOU’\nLocate your personal foundation in the “5-step Model of Creating and Maintaining Trust”\nReview internal belief systems that impact conflict responses\n\n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, Growth \nAbout Our Speaker: Abigail Pennington is an accomplished entrepreneur and workshop facilitator who has been impacting the DMV small business community for many years.  With a passion for small business growth and education\, and  extensive experience from the non-profit field as a business plan trainer and communications instructor\, she brings over 10 years of training\, administrative\, and HR support to the business arena. \nHer company\, Message Believers Business Support\, LLC assists small businesses and startups achieve clarity of vision and purpose to accelerate more strategic and focused growth\, and offerings include: coaching\, virtual administrative services\, workshops\, and more. \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit cards payment only). MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/confidence-in-business-relationships-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Customer Relationships,Human Resources,Montgomery County,Networking,Sales,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T120000
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CREATED:20190213T163204Z
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SUMMARY:Develop a Marketing Plan for Small Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787435″ 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
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/develop-a-marketing-plan-for-small-business-montgomery-county-12/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T120000
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CREATED:20190305T220017Z
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UID:10002079-1553774400-1553778000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Orientation to Maryland Women’s Business Center & Supporting Resources - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787458″ 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 startup 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\, Startup\, 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 card payment only). You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/orientation-to-maryland-womens-business-center-supporting-resources-montgomery-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Orientation,Workshop
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