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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Orientation to Maryland Women’s Business Center & Supporting Resources - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787550″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nDiscover how the Maryland Women’s Business Center can support you through business start-up and growth. During this free 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!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-orientation-to-maryland-womens-business-center-supporting-resources-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T170000
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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:20190910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190628T160937Z
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787488″ 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• Assessing if entrepreneurship is right for you\n• Conducting market research\n• Calculating startup costs \nBUILD YOUR BUSINESS\n• Determining business structure and registering your business both at the federal and state levels\n• Choosing a business name\n• Marketing your business\n• Building a support team \nCORPORATE FORMALITIES & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS\n• Legal considerations such as trademarks\, resident agents\, and foreign qualifications \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/abcs-of-starting-a-business-montgomery-county-28/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190810T041958Z
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Utilizing QuickBooks - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787565″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nDo you need guidance on how to best utilize QuickBooks capabilities to make your business succeed? Do you get confused or stressed out using QuickBooks for your business bookkeeping? This workshop will help you gain insight and confidence to successfully use QuickBooks. \nThis workshop is designed for business owners who use/plan to use QuickBooks and already have a base knowledge of bookkeeping basics such as expenses\, gross receipts\, and profit. Attendees are highly encouraged to bring their laptop and already have an established QuickBooks account. \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/bookkeeping-fundamentals-utilizing-quickbooks-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Bookkeeping,Montgomery County,Quickbooks,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190816T144357Z
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SUMMARY:Networking Event: Meet Your Legislators - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787556″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nThe City of Gaithersburg Office of Economic Development\, City of Rockville\, and the Maryland Women’s Business Center invite you to attend a training and networking event with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other local legislators on September 19 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg. \nThe event starts with a roundtable discussion facilitated by local legislative experts who will provide guidance on how to craft your ask and share best practices on working with legislators to advocate for your business needs. \nAs a female business owner\, this is your opportunity to share your message about your business successes\, needs and concerns while advocating for increased funding and support of women-owned small businesses in the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville\, Montgomery County \,and within the state of Maryland. \nAgenda:  \n\n5:30-6:10: Roundtable discussion\n6:10-6:30: Remarks from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other local legislators\n6:30-7:30: Networking reception\n\nSpecial thanks to the City of Gaithersburg Office of Economic Development and the City of Rockville for sponsoring this event. \n*Pre-event registration is required for event entry. Light refreshments will be served. Please note that there is free parking along the streets bordering the Kentlands Mansion.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/networking-event-meet-your-legislators-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Montgomery County,Networking,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T090000
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SUMMARY:Como Empezar un negocio en Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787547″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nPARA LATINOS – HOMBRES Y MUJERES \nSi usted está ahora mismo en negocios o quiere empezar un nuevo negocio en Montgomery County y esta lleno de preguntas y de dudas sobre aspectos legales\, licencias y/ o aspectos contables y operativos de un negocio pequeño\, mediano o grande\, NO DUDE en asistir a este taller. ¡En 3 horas usted recibirá información valiosa y además tendrá acceso a Consejería Empresarial GRATUITA! \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. \nCosto: $40 \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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/como-empezar-un-negocio-en-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Montgomery County,Spanish,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190718T182640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T182640Z
UID:10001743-1568980800-1568984400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Orientación básica para negocios Ofrecida por el Centro de Negocios para la Muje - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787557″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDescubra como Maryland Women’s Business Center puede apoyar su emprendimiento\, en la etapa de arranque y de crecimiento. Durante esta sesión Usted conocerá todos los servicios y recursos que están disponibles en el Centro de Negocios para la Mujer de Maryland y como estos recursos le ayudaran a crecer su negocio.  \nEl público objetivo: Emprendedores con ideas de negocio\, Nuevos Empresarios y quienes quieran expandir su negocio.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/orientacion-basica-para-negocios-ofrecida-por-el-centro-de-negocios-para-la-muje-montgomery-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Spanish,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190814T221816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T221816Z
UID:10002140-1569322800-1569330000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Second Act Entrepreneur: Starting Your Dream Business
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787564″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nYou’re invited! Join AARP Maryland and the Maryland Women’s Business Center for a panel discussion and networking lunch for women age 45+ who are interested in starting a business. Come learn from local experts about how to: \n\nStart a business in the state of Maryland.\nDetermine types of funding available and how to receive that funding.\nOptimize the gig economy to start and grow your business.\n\nThis event is intended for females age 45+ who are retired and interested in starting their own business or have just launched a new business. \nEarly bird rate of $20 if registered by 9/16. Rates increase to $35 after 9/16. \n  \nNote Our Policies: You must register to attend. No walk-ins or payments at the door. 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. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training events.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/second-act-entrepreneur-starting-your-dream-business/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Montgomery County,Special Events,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190905T013239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T013239Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Perspective on Negotiating Business Documents with 3rd Parties - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787569″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDuring this informative workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe difference between a joint venture and a partnership.\nWhat are the fiduciary responsibilities of the parties in a business contract.\nHow to avoid unnecessary risks as a business owner when negotiating a business arrangement.\n\n*Intended Audience: Start-up\, Growth \n  \nAbout Our Speaker: Stephanie M. Smith\, principal of SMS Global Advisors\, has over 20 years’ experience representing real estate developers\, business owners\, and lenders to finance multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects financed with grants\, tax credits\, loans\, and equity. Stephanie has been counsel to lenders\, developers\, and businesses; a mortgage underwriter for a state bond agency and CMBS lending institution; and a legal and tax policy advisor to several federal government agencies’ lending divisions. \nStephanie is a frequent speaker and writer about tax credit financing and opportunity zone investing for a wide range audience to include commercial real estate agents\, developers and real estate trade organizations. Stephanie is currently working on a book about “Creative Financing Tools for Real Estate Development Projects\,” for publication next year. Stephanie received her B.A. in Analytical Philosophy from Howard University\, her J.D. from Rutgers Law School\, and LL.M. in Taxation with Honors Certificate in International Taxation from Georgetown University. \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/legal-perspective-on-negotiating-business-documents-with-3rd-parties-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T002435
CREATED:20190711T002321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T002321Z
UID:10001733-1569578400-1569589200@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/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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