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SUMMARY:ABCs of Staring a New Business – Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787481″ 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 Note 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/abcs-of-staring-a-new-business-frederick-county/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Legal Issues,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T093000
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SUMMARY:Writing an Effective Business Plan Intensive Series Begins - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787452″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nWriting a Successful Business Plan Intensive Series – Sponsored by AARP Maryland \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. Receive personalized guidance in writing a business plan for your business during this six-week intensive series. You will finish the series with a complete business plan in hand to guide you through the growth of your business. \nCourse topics include: \n\nBusiness Introduction and Description\nMarket Analysis Segmentation/Targeting\nCompetitive Advantage & Description of Offering\nMarketing Plan\, Selling Model\, & Product Launch\nOperations and Organization\nFinancial Analysis & Sales Projections\n\nTo finish the business plan in the six weeks allotted\, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the classroom\, complete homework assignments\, come to class prepared\, and ask for help when needed. A laptop or tablet computer are not necessary\, but it is helpful to have in class. \nThe session runs May 7-June 11 and you’ll meet once a week from 9:30am-12:30pm at our Prince George’s County location. Series fee of $199 includes materials and must be paid in full prior to start of class. No walk-ins for this series. \nPlease Note: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*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, startup
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-an-effective-business-plan-intensive-series-begins-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Business Finance,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Sales,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190412T231306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T231306Z
UID:10001701-1557234000-1557244800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Free Group Business Counseling: New Business - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787482″ 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-5/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190412T234017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T234017Z
UID:10002094-1557482400-1557493200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787483″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nWriting a Successful Business Plan  \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-34/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190503T042920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T042920Z
UID:10002100-1557842400-1557846000@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/787499″ 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. \nPalabras clave: Etapa de Arranque- Etapa de diseño del negocio\, Soporte y Orientación
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/orientacion-basica-para-negocios-ofrecida-por-el-centro-de-negocios-para-la-muje-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Spanish,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190430T214327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T214327Z
UID:10002096-1557999000-1558009800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787494″ 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: 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/writing-a-successful-business-plan-prince-georges-county-31/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190412T233556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T233556Z
UID:10001703-1558692000-1558702800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Plan de Negocios Exitoso - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787486″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n¡¡Escriba un plan de Negocio Exitoso!! \n  \nUn Plan de Negocio es el guía que usted necesita para dirigir su negocio en la dirección correcta y además es un componente esencial de éxito. \nEste documento es también un elemento clave para asegurar financiamiento bancario o la participación de potenciales inversionistas. Escribir un Plan de Negocios\, requiere de un análisis integral que usted podrá aprender en detalle durante este curso. \n  \nLos tópicos que incluiremos: \n\nLa misión de la empresa\, la visión del negocio y los valores corporativos\nInvestigación y Análisis del mercado y de la industria\nEstableceremos Metas claras y realistas en el mercadeo de su negocio\nEstructura organizacional de su negocio y también analizaremos los procesos y operaciones más relevantes de su negocio\nAnálisis Financiero y Proyecciones de ventas\nAspectos básicos de la contabilidad y el cumplimiento de los pequeños negocios\n\n  \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. \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. \nInclemencias del Clima: MWBC en las instalaciones del Condado de Montgomery\, sigue los cierres y retrasos del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Rockville.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/plan-de-negocios-exitoso-montgomery-county-31/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Spanish,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190214T173626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T173626Z
UID:10002073-1559124000-1559134800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing an Effective Business Plan Intensive Series Begins - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787451″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nWriting a Successful Business Plan Intensive Series – Sponsored by AARP Maryland \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. Receive personalized guidance in writing a business plan for your business during this six-week intensive series. You will finish the series with a complete business plan in hand to guide you through the growth of your business. \nCourse topics include: \n\nBusiness Introduction and Description\nMarket Analysis Segmentation/Targeting\nCompetitive Advantage & Description of Offering\nMarketing Plan\, Selling Model\, & Product Launch\nOperations and Organization\nFinancial Analysis & Sales Projections\n\nTo finish the business plan in the six weeks allotted\, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the classroom\, complete homework assignments\, come to class prepared\, and ask for help when needed. A laptop or tablet computer are not necessary\, but it is helpful to have in class. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor: AARP Maryland. \nThe session runs May 29-July 3 and you’ll meet once a week from 10:00am-1:00pm at our Rockville location. Series fee of $199 includes materials and must be paid in full prior to start of class. \nPlease Note: 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*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, startup
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-an-effective-business-plan-intensive-series-session-1-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Business Finance,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Sales,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T125659
CREATED:20190503T134217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T134217Z
UID:10002101-1559145600-1559149200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE: Orientation to Maryland Women’s Business Center & Supporting Resources - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787498″ 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 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/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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