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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787591″ 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-29/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T080000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Connections: How to Stop the Sabotage - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787489″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Coffee Connection workshop\, intended to provide you with an opportunity to learn from and build connections with other Maryland women entrepreneurs. \nCome prepared to network and learn from like-minded women during this interactive\, high-energy workshop. \nAs women entrepreneurs we tend to sabotage our own success in many ways. Some are intentional\, most are unintentional. This workshop is going to give you guidance and tools to stop the sabotage and soar to success! \nYou will learn… \n\nHow to tell your story as a consultant\nHow to find the right price and stop undercharging for your services\nHow to create passive income online using what you already know\nHow to create a daily ritual for mental and spiritual balance\nHow to get a clear vision of your ultimate lifestyle goals\nHow to manage your time to ALWAYS have time for yourself\n\nThis workshop will feel like yoga pants for your mind\, giving you concrete recommendations and take-home resources on how to stop sabotaging your success\, get better organized in your business and your mind\, and start seeing major progress! \nYou will also learn how to stop…. \n\nDoing whatever the client wants vs. staying in your wheelhouse\nLetting anxiety and emotions take over at critical moments\nAnalysis Paralysis: Questioning yourself ALL THE TIME!\nSaying YES more than NO\nThe “opinion addiction”\nComparing yourself to others\n\n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, Growth \nAbout Our Presenter: Khadija Jordan is an Executive Mindset Coach and Founder of Jordan’s Best. She works with entrepreneurial women who have reached a plateau in their businesses break past that brick wall\, increase their profit\, and most importantly improve their mindset. \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/networking-workshop-how-to-stop-the-sabotage-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T013553Z
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SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-prince-georges-county/2019-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
CREATED:20191009T012323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T012323Z
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SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-montgomery-county/2019-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T100000
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787595″ 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-39/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T200000
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CREATED:20191009T180620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T180620Z
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SUMMARY:[Evening Workshop] Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Organizational Compliance - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787587″ 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. \nAttendees at this workshop are invited to the MWBC office on Friday\, Nov. 15 from 4:00 to 5:30pm to meet with the presenter and ask questions regarding bookkeeping. This is on a first come\, first serve basis and you do not need to sign up in advance.\n*Note that this option is only available to individuals who pay for AND attend the Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Organizational Compliance workshop on Nov. 12 and/or the Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Utilizing QuickBooks workshop on Nov. 13. \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
CREATED:20191009T013553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T013553Z
UID:10001774-1573633800-1573648200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-prince-georges-county/2019-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
CREATED:20191009T201707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T201707Z
UID:10001779-1573668000-1573675200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:[Evening Workshop] Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Utilizing QuickBooks - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787588″ 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. \nAttendees should already have an established QuickBooks account and must bring a wifi enabled device to access QuickBooks during the workshop. \nAttendees at this workshop are invited to the MWBC office on Friday\, Nov. 15 from 4:00 to 5:30pm to meet with the presenter and ask questions regarding bookkeeping. This is on a first come\, first serve basis and you do not need to sign up in advance. *Note that this option is only available to individuals who pay for AND attend the Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Organizational Compliance workshop on Nov. 12 and/or the Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Utilizing QuickBooks workshop on Nov. 13. \nIntended audience: startup\, growth \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Bookkeeping,Montgomery County,Quickbooks,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
CREATED:20191009T012323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T012323Z
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SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-montgomery-county/2019-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
CREATED:20191107T230224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T230224Z
UID:10002158-1574416800-1574424000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Market to the Max: Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business - Montgomery County (Germantown)
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787594″ 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 Rockville 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-germantown/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204836
CREATED:20191009T013553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T013553Z
UID:10001775-1574843400-1574857800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-prince-georges-county/2019-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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