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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T093000
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787574″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDiscover what it really takes to start your own 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\nLegal considerations such as trademarks\, resident agents\, and foreign qualifications\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/abcs-of-starting-a-business-prince-georges-county-32/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T093000
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn: Perception\, Time and Clients - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787572″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nIn this 3 hour LinkedIn Training we will focus on: \n\nCreating a Strong Profile to Position yourself and your employees as industry leaders.\nSuccessfully and efficiently navigating the platform.\nGrowing Connections.\nTurning those connections into clients and referral partners using the proper etiquette for the very best result.\nThe art of research and prospecting using both LinkedIn and other sources.\nArticle writing – how to use time effective methods to multiply your effort in the online content world.\n\nAttendees will leave class with the above knowledge\, a workbook\, a check list for next step action items\, and a one on one 15 minute personal review with the presenter of their profile! \n*Intended Audience: Startup\, Growth \nAbout the speaker: Jessica Koch has been a National Sales Professional for more than 25 years. She has worked with Fortune 1000 clients like Disney and Verizon. She has also worked with National Power Utilities\, Hospitals\, Government and Universities/Colleges. She successfully trained and managed multiple sales teams nationally\, who were consistently the top sales producers. She speaks Nationally and have been featured on many podcasts and video interviews. She will soon be featured in a published book series Titled: Profiles in Success: Inspiration from Executive Leaders in the Washington D.C. Area. \nAs the daughter of a Retired Navy Service member she was given the opportunity to reside both domestically and internationally including Germany\, France\, Bavaria\, and Prague. She currently resides in Solomon’s Island Maryland. She and her husband have raised their 7 kids in the area and they are proud to be parents of an Active Duty Member of the United States Army! \nJessica’s goal is to guide business owners and sales professionals to achieve a balanced sales and marketing strategy. She uses proven classic sales techniques combined with modern technology\, including her vast knowledge of LinkedIn. She has been an active user of LinkedIn since 2008 and has won friends\, influenced people and successfully turned Connections into Clients! This approach allows for a drastic increase in bottom line results as well as\, time for community and family life. \nQuotes from Jessica : “People Matter Most” \, “Now is LATER- SOONER!” and “The Best Professionals hire Professionals!” \n  \nNote Our Policies: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. Walk-ins are not permitted. No registrations allowed after 12 noon on the day prior to the workshop. 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/7-critical-mistakes-that-destroy-your-credibility-on-linkedin-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T123000
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SUMMARY:Dare to Sell with Persuasive Stories - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787573″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nOne of the finest ways to communicate and persuade a prospect to buy your ideas\, products or services is through the use of persuasive stories. When this is done strategically\, you can engage\, connect and empower in a way that is subtle\, but powerful. You know the best part? Stories are non-invasive! \nPsychologists and neuroscientists agree that storytelling is one of the best ways to emotionally connect and move people to take action. The key is to choose the right story in building rapport and helping your customers to remember you. It is worth-remembering that not every random story will work. You have to choose the stories that generate likability\, credibility and above all\, profitability. If you want to leverage the power of word-of-mouth marketing\, then this workshop if for you. \nDuring this workshop you will learn: \n\nWhere to find relatable stories to use in building your business\nThe framework for structuring your persuasive stories\nHow to master the metaphors in touching your prospects emotionally\nThe components of a good story\nThe four science-based elements of unforgettable stories\nHow to humanize and humorize your stories to connect\n\nAbout Our Presenter: Gideon F. For-mukwai is an award-winning speaker and best selling author of the book\, “The Science of Story Selling\,” an Amazon 2015 Bestseller. He’s been featured in The Boston Globe\, Wall Street Select Journal\, The Daily Astorian and other international publications/media in USA and Singapore. \nOver the last 12 years\, he has presented training programs for executives from organizations such as U.S. Social Security Administration\, Veterans Administration\, Morrison University\, Sierra Arts\, Shell Eastern Petroleum\, and the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). \nGideon is the creator of the Story DNA Method\, that combines both the art and science of storytelling in telling stories that captivate\, connect and uplift across cultures. \nHe currently works a corporate trainer and moonlights as a doctoral student specializing transformational learning in organizations. So far\, Gideon has presented in 19 countries and 15 US States. As a little boy growing up in Africa\, Gideon was very mischievous. Today\, his mother is very pleased that her little boy did not end up in deep trouble. \n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, 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. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/dare-to-sell-with-persuasive-stories-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Prince George's County,Sales,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T093000
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SUMMARY:Take a Quick Look at QuickBooks: Intro to Online QuickBooks - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787575″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nLearn the fundamentals of QuickBooks such as how to invoice\, receive payments and make deposits. We’ll enter bills\, print checks\, void checks\, enter credit card charges\, set up petty cash account\, set up a loan\, customize your chart of accounts and reconcile your checking account. We will also customize and filter reports. \nWe will touch upon additional features such as payroll\, customizing invoices and forms\, job costing features of QuickBooks Pro\, inventory and sales tax. \nWe will use the online version of QuickBooks so YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN WiFi ENABLED DEVICE in order to log onto the internet and follow along. \n*Intended Audience: Startup\, Growth \nAbout our Speaker: Yvonne Hobbs is Founder & CEO of Quick Look Accounting Services. She is an accountant and adjunct professor in computer science and accounting with over 23 years of experience. \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/take-a-quick-look-at-quickbooks-intro-to-online-quickbooks-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Cash Flow Management,Prince George's County,Quickbooks,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112902
CREATED:20190927T204816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T204816Z
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SUMMARY:Free Orientation to Maryland Women’s Business Center & Supporting Resources - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787576″ 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: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-orientation-to-maryland-womens-business-center-supporting-resources-prince-georges-county-2/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Orientation,Prince George's County,Workshop
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