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SUMMARY:FREE: Group Business Counseling: New Business - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787501″ 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 start-up challenges while sharing lessons that you’ve learned along the way. This session is free. \nIntended audience: Pre-Venture\, Start-Up \n  \nNote Our Policies: Walk-ins are not permitted in our Frederick office. You must register through www.marylandwbc.org/events so that we can save a place for you in the workshop.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-group-business-counseling-new-business-frederick-county/
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CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787487″ 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\nIntended 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-evening-workshop-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T100000
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787510″ 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: 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-35/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T093000
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787517″ 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-30/
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:[Evening Workshop] Franchising: Finding the Fit & Funding - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787475″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nAre you looking to pursue your dreams of self-employment but don’t know what kind of business to start? Do you embrace new challenges and want to do something that you love? Have you ever thought about owning a franchise? \nFranchises represent 8% of small businesses but 44% of dollar volume. During this workshop learn: \n\nWhy & how the majority of franchises succeed\nThe benefits and considerations of starting a franchise\nCommon franchise terms\nBasic types of franchises\nLegal issues of franchising\n\nIntended Audience: Pre-Venture \nAbout Our Speaker: Stephanie Lewis is a Business Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s Source. She helps people who are looking for a change\, would like to own a business\, but\, would like a franchise or a licensing opportunity for a system and structure to help them succeed. Her specialties include: coaching\, training\, personal development\, sales\, federal healthcare systems\, and government liaison. \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/evening-workshop-franchising-finding-the-fit-funding-montgomery-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Franchising,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Group Business Counseling - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787518″ 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. \nIntended audience: Pre-Venture\, Start-Up\, Growth
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/group-business-counseling-prince-georges-county-5/
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CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Cash Flow Management,Managing a Business,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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