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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T093000
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SUMMARY:Procurement Series #4: To Partner or Not to Partner? Benefits & Risks of Collaboration - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787479″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nGovernment contracting is trending toward larger requirements\, which makes it challenging for small businesses to win. Discover how partnering with another company through joint ventures\, teaming agreements\, or contractor teaming arrangements can increase your chance of winning a contract. \nDuring this workshop we will address: \n\nReasons to form a prime/subcontractor relationship\nCharacteristics of a Teaming Agreement\, Contractor Teaming Arrangement and Joint Venture Agreement\nLegal considerations when entering a partnership\nHow the SBA’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program can assist you\n\nExpert speakers include: \n\nKaren Long\, owner of Streamline Government Contracts\, a professional contract execution and management firm.\nEd Friedman\, owner of The Law Offices of Edward A. Friedman\, a law firm specializing in entrepreneurs and other individuals\, and various  types of business entities\, create\, grow and maintain their businesses and interest.\nBrittany Gable from the SBA All Small Mentor-Protege program.\n\n  \nThis is session #4 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. \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-4-strategic-partnerships-benefits-and-risks-of-collaboration-on-a-government-contract-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Funding,Legal Issues,Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190507T222051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T222051Z
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787487″ 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 startup 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\nIntended 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/abcs-of-starting-a-business-evening-workshop-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190521T155458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T155458Z
UID:10001715-1559901600-1559912400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787510″ 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: 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/writing-a-successful-business-plan-montgomery-county-35/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190519T050211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190519T050211Z
UID:10001711-1560362400-1560369600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:[Evening Workshop] Bookkeeping Fundamentals & Organizational Compliance - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787509″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDo you find bookkeeping confusing and time consuming? Are you unsure about which laws apply to your small business when it comes to hiring contractors or determining a wage/salary? Understanding the financial aspects and compliance components of your business is critical to its success. This workshop will address the basics of bookkeeping and business compliance\, addressing concepts such as: \n\nBanking basics\nOrganizing receipts\nInvoicing\nCash flow basics\nFundamental business laws\n\nPlease note that this workshop is designed for the bookkeeping novice and will address the basics of bookkeeping and business compliance. Advanced topics such as Quickbooks and payroll will not be discussed during this workshop. \n  \nIntended Audience: pre-venture\, startup \nAbout our speaker: Ana Lucia Vieira has an MBA from UMUC and undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University – Hawaii. She is the founder & one of the owners of Elite Commercial Cleaning L.L.C. She also works at Westat as Tax Specialist and has over 14 years of experience in Payroll & accounting. She is a member of American Payroll Association. \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/evening-workshop-bookkeeping-fundamentals-organizational-compliance-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T113000
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CREATED:20190521T164544Z
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UID:10001717-1560850200-1560857400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Automate & Scale Your Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787514″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nAre Routine Tasks Taking Over? Automate for Freedom\, Flexibility\, & Focus\nDid you know that growing a business and scaling a business are two completely different things? When you grow\, there is just more and more and more to do. When you scale\, you are able to take on more work with little or no increase in time and costs. \nScaling is about doing more with less effort\, in less time\, and with fewer people. It is maximizing the technologies to automate routine activities to support your business. Sounds awesome\, right? The system I will share will help business owners generate more freedom\, flexibility and focus by automating and delegating. \n\nIdentify automation opportunities\, so you can stop wasting time and energy on tasks that you should get off your plate.\nThe five essential elements to automate and scale your business so you can reduce your workload without incurring major hiring costs.\nTwo simple but brilliant moves that will create lasting impact beyond our time together today.\n\n*Intended Audience: Startup\, Growth \n  \nAbout Our Presenter: Mary Sue Dahill is Founder of MSD Advisors. The promise of freedom and flexibility is why Mary Sue Dahill jumped at the chance to be a business owner. But she quickly learned that wearing so many hats and keeping all the balls in the air constantly challenges that promise. Mary Sue leaned on her technology strategy background and implemented low-cost technology to manage information\, build relationships\, and  automate routine activities.  \nMary Sue found that lots of business owners were struggling with the same time crunch challenges\, but they didn’t have the technology know-how to solve the issue. She geeks out on the technology that makes your life easier. Mary Sue love’s unpacking all the details of a chaotic\, complex\, exhausting systems the business has outgrown and transforming it into a profitable\, well-oiled machine.  \nMary Sue has an MS in Management of Information Technology from UVA and a Certificate of Project Management from Stanford University\, and has a Green Belt in Six Sigma. \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.  \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/automate-your-business-for-freedom-flexibility-focus-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Technology,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190405T181702Z
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SUMMARY:Procurement Series #5: Meet Your Match - Explore Contract Opportunities for Your Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787480″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nYou don’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with the companies and agencies who can share upcoming contracts for you to bid on. In this speed-dating\, match-making style event\, you will be given time to rotate among several tables and get information that will help you in deciding the best opportunity to bid on for your company. \nThis is session #5 in our five-part procurement series but is open to anyone interested in attending. Space will fill up fast so don’t miss the chance to meet with key decision makers. Please remember that this event takes place at the Silver Spring Civic Center. \nIntended audience: Growth\nIf 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 event. \nAdvance registration fee is $50. On site registration is $65. \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-5-meet-the-primes-contracting-officers-match-making-event-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Montgomery County,Networking,Procurement/Government Contracting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190507T224409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T224409Z
UID:10002106-1561021200-1561028400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Certifications: WBENC Women Business Enterprise (WBE) & Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787497″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nBeing certified as a woman-owned or minority-owned diverse supplier can open up opportunities previously inaccessible to your business. Discover why the Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and/or the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certifications may be the right next step for your business. \nOur guest speakers will discuss the benefits of the WBENC and MBE certifications as well as qualification criteria and the certification process for DC area-based businesses. \nGuest speakers include: \n\nSandra Eberhard\, Executive Director\, Women Presidents’ Education Organization (WPEO)\, DC discussing WBENC certification\nPatricia Ramos\, Director\, MBE Services\, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council addressing MBE certification\n\nAs a result of attending this workshop\, you will walk away with a clear understanding of the application criteria and process. \nTarget audience: 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. 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/certifications-wbenc-women-business-enterprise-wbe-minority-business-enterprise-mbe-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Woman-Owned and Minority Certifications,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190521T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T174710Z
UID:10001719-1561111200-1561118400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Market to the Max: Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787511″ 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. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/market-to-the-max-develop-a-marketing-plan-for-your-small-business-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190519T051105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190519T051105Z
UID:10001713-1561485600-1561492800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:[Evening Workshop] Franchising: Finding the Fit & Funding - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787475″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nAre you looking to pursue your dreams of self-employment but don’t know what kind of business to start? Do you embrace new challenges and want to do something that you love? Have you ever thought about owning a franchise? \nFranchises represent 8% of small businesses but 44% of dollar volume. During this workshop learn: \n\nWhy & how the majority of franchises succeed\nThe benefits and considerations of starting a franchise\nCommon franchise terms\nBasic types of franchises\nLegal issues of franchising\n\nIntended Audience: Pre-Venture \nAbout Our Speaker: Stephanie Lewis is a Business Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s Source. She helps people who are looking for a change\, would like to own a business\, but\, would like a franchise or a licensing opportunity for a system and structure to help them succeed. Her specialties include: coaching\, training\, personal development\, sales\, federal healthcare systems\, and government liaison. \n  \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/evening-workshop-franchising-finding-the-fit-funding-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Franchising,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T060604
CREATED:20190613T163103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T163103Z
UID:10002109-1561626000-1561636800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Leading From Within to Influence Outcome - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787528″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nImprove your self-leadership skills by discovering: \n\nFoundational lessons for becoming a good leader.\nWhat it means to lead from within and how to develop confidence leading yourself and others.\nWhat the various levels of leadership is and how to move from one level to the next.\nHow the level of your self leadership skills influence others to perform.\n\nIntended Audience: Startup\, Growth \nAbout Our Speaker: Collette Uwadia\, PMP is Founder and Executive Director of Leverage Foundation. The purpose of Leverage Foundation is to connect\, grow and serve communities through capacity building. They offer project management\, leadership development\, and brand marketing strategy services. \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/leading-from-within-to-influence-outcome-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Montgomery County,Workshop
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