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SUMMARY:Group Business Counseling: New Business - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787463″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin other new female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants share advice\, feedback and resources to help get your business off the ground! Come prepared to discuss your business ideas and startup challenges while sharing lessons that you’ve learned along the way. This session is free. \n*Intended audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Frederick county office. You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-business-counseling-new-business-frederick-county-4/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T093000
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Small Business from Bad Real Estate Decisions - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787450″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nIf you are ready to find your new retail or office space\, this workshop will provide you with the working knowledge to find and secure your location and understand your commercial lease. Learn how to avoid the potential landmines that can cost you your business and quite possibly your home\, personal property\, credit rating and more. \nDiscover what you need to do before you start “looking” for space for either retail or office properties. This workshop will address the basics of the commercial lease\, especially the lease clauses which will impact your bottom line. You’ll also learn the differences between buildings\, how to properly evaluate between them\, and how to make an offer on the space you want. \nOther topics include: \n\nWhat you should have in your lease relative to the type of tenant you are and how you intend to use the space\nThe basics of the Triple Net Lease and The Full Service Lease\nHow to keep as much money as possible in your pockets before you open for business\nThe relationship between your business revenue and your rent\nHow to not be working for the landlord by using the Best Negotiating Tactics! \nWhich lease clauses can actually cost you if you are not careful\nHow to minimize your personal guarantee for the lease\nHow to best calculate your space/square footage requirements\nImportant questions to ask the landlord and/or their agents… the answers might surprise you!\nSpace planning and how a good layout can save you thousands of dollars…\n\nAbout the speaker: Bob Canter is the President and Founder of Performance Realty Solutions\, a commercial real estate consulting firm. He is also Managing Partner of CA Commercial Realty Partners  and Creator of the Canter Center for Commercial Real Estate\, a self-help initiative to assist small business owners find and secure their brick and mortar business location and a one stop web portal for comprehensive commercial real estate information. \nBob is an expert in commercial leases and contracts and has negotiated hundreds of commercial real estate (CRE) transactions throughout his career representing both major Fortune 500 Companies as well as the small business owner. He has also been involved in $100 million commercial real estate portfolio sales earlier in his career. \nAll too many times\, Bob has seen how making bad decisions in real estate can result in catastrophe for a small business owner and how easily those mistakes could have been avoided with better advice. This is why Bob’s practice focuses solely on tenants & Buyers of commercial real estate and why small business owners in need of expert guidance and staunch advocacy seek Bob out to facilitate their commercial real estate needs. \n*Intended Audience: Pre-venture\, Startup\, Growth \n  \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit cards payment only). You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/protect-your-small-business-from-bad-real-estate-decisions-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135818
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business (evening workshop) - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787462″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nABCs of Starting a New Business (PG) \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  \nThe Prince George’s County branch of the Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie State University – 14000 Jericho Park Road\, Bowie\, MD 20715. We are on the 2nd floor of the Center for Business & Graduate Studies in the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC): room 2312. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn right off the elevator. We are a separate entity from the University. Our office phone number is 301-383-1550 ext. 104. Parking is limited\, so allot plenty of time! \nNote Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are not permitted in our Prince George’s county office. You must register to reserve your seat \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-prince-georges-county-29/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787465″ 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 not permitted in our Frederick county office. You must register to reserve your seat.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-frederick-county-10/
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CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Frederick County,Marketing,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787469″ 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-montgomery-county-33/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T123000
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CREATED:20190327T224001Z
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SUMMARY:Group Business Counseling – Prince George’s County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787476″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin other female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants seek and share advice\, feedback\, and resources to elevate your business to the next level! Explore topics such as starting a business\, developing key marketing strategies and efficiently managing your financials. Limited clients per session. Your business must be in Prince George’s County in order to attend. This session is free. \n*Intended audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup\, Growth \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-business-counseling-prince-georges-county-4/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Cash Flow Management,Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135818
CREATED:20190327T220530Z
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business (evening workshop) - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787473″ 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\n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup \n  \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-evening-workshop-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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