Webinar: Free Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Orientation to MWBC
2021-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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In partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries, we present a FREE INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will:

Examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.
Start a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.
Set a plan of action to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center and other local resources that can aid you in starting and growing your business.

If you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we recommend that you take this workshop first.
Intended Audience: Pre-venture
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC is the first workshop in our “Plan and Start Your Business” series. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order:
1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
2. Steps to Start Your Business
3. Develop Your Business Plan
4. Market Your Business on a Budget

Note Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

All You Need To Know Before You Report 2020 Taxes
2021-01-13 10:00 - 11:30
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If you are a small business owner and during 2020 your business received any relief such as a grant or if you applied for a Business Loan, or even if you have received Unemployment to face the pandemic, you should take this class, to know how to report your 2020 taxes and what you must avoid. Or even if you did not make a profit or you had to close your business please, consider this class as mandatory for you.
During this webinar, Samir Garcia C.P.A. will address perfectly this subject and will answer all your questions. Please come prepared and DO NOT WAIT until April to understand how to report your business 2020 taxes.
Remember, 2020 was not a regular year, and report taxes without the expertise of a CPA can be more dangerous for your business than the COVID19 itself.

Note Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Webinar: Information about PPP
2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
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Join the Small Business Administration and the Maryland Women’s Business Center on January 14th for a special webinar: Information about PPP

About our speaker: David Hincapie is an Economic Development Specialist in Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the Small Business Administration. He works with SBA Resource Partners (SBDC, WBC, SCORE, and VBOC) and SBA Microlenders to increase small business development. He is also the district office’s Veteran Business Development Officer and the primary point of contact for veterans seeking to use SBA programs and resources.
You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Webinar: Información sobre PPP
2021-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
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Únase a la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas y al Centro de Empresas de Mujeres de Maryland el 14 de enero para un seminario web especial: Información sobre PPP

David Hincapie es un especialista en desarrollo económico en la Oficina de Administración de Pequeñas Empresas del Distrito del Área Metropolitana de Washington. Trabaja con SBA Resource Partners (SBDC, WBC, SCORE y VBOC) y SBA Microprestamistas para aumentar el desarrollo de pequeñas empresas. También es el Oficial de Desarrollo Comercial para Veteranos de la oficina del distrito y el principal punto de contacto para los veteranos que buscan utilizar los programas y recursos de la SBA.
Recibirá un enlace a la reunión de Zoom al registrarse. Si es la primera vez que usa Zoom, le recomendamos que inicie sesión unos minutos antes, ya que es posible que deba instalar la aplicación Zoom.

Todo lo que usted debe saber antes de reportar los impuesto del 2020
2021-01-15 10:00 - 11:30
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Si usted es dueño de una pequeña empresa y durante 2020 su empresa recibió algún alivio como una subvención o si solicitó un Préstamo Comercial, o incluso si ha recibido Desempleo para enfrentar la pandemia, debe tomar esta clase, para saber cómo declarar sus impuestos de 2020 y qué debe evitar. O incluso si no obtuvo ganancias o tuvo que cerrar su negocio, considere esta clase como obligatoria para usted.
Durante este seminario web, un C.P.A de gran reputación abordará perfectamente este tema y responderá a todas sus preguntas. Venga preparado y NO ESPERE hasta abril para comprender cómo declarar los impuestos de 2020 de su empresa.
Recuerde, 2020 no fue un año regular, y declarar impuestos sin la experiencia de un CPA puede ser más peligroso para su negocio que el COVID19 en sí.

Tenga en cuenta nuestras políticas: regístrese temprano para garantizar un asiento. Se invita a mujeres y hombres a asistir a nuestros talleres de formación. Recibirá un enlace a la reunión de Zoom al registrarse. Si es la primera vez que usa Zoom, le recomendamos que inicie sesión unos minutos antes, ya que es posible que deba instalar la aplicación Zoom.

Webinar: Steps to Start Your Business
2021-01-22 11:00 - 13:00
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Discover what it really takes to start your own business. This newly re-designed workshop walks you through the steps you need to take to get your startup up and running. Topics addressed include:

Writing a business plan
Funding your business
Legal considerations
Registering your business in Maryland
Obtaining your federal tax ID
Forming a B.A.I.L. team
Managing risk
Marketing your business

Intended Audience: Pre-Venture
Steps to Start Your Business is the second workshop in our “Plan and Start Your Business” series. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order:

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
Steps to Start Your Business
Develop Your Business Plan
Market Your Business on a Budget

Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.
Note: MWBC recognizes that many individuals and businesses are experiencing financial hardships right now. If the cost of this workshop is a deterrent to your attendance, please contact us to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Webinar: Develop Your Business Plan
2021-01-27 09:30 - 12:30
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A 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:

Business mission, vision, and values
Market/competitive analysis
Marketing goals
Business operations and organizational structure
Financial analysis and sales projections
Small business accounting and compliance

*Intended Audience: pre-venture, start-up
Develop Your Business Plan is the third workshop in our “Plan and Start Your Business” series. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order:

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
Steps to Start Your Business
Develop Your Business Plan
Market Your Business on a Budget

Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.
Fee: $25
Note: MWBC recognizes that many individuals and businesses are experiencing financial hardships right now. If the cost of this workshop is a deterrent to your attendance, please contact us to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Coffee & Connections: MWBC Frederick County
2021-01-28 10:00 - 11:15
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a NEW monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Counselour, Karen Kalantzis!
During the coming year, we’ll:
– Network with each other
– Learn from one another and,
– Build a supportive community.
The virtual meeting will be on the last Thursday of every month through 2021. The more often you attend, the more relationships you will build, and the stronger your business will become!
Here is the agenda:
·Elevator introductions – get yours ready!
·Mini- training session: Goal Setting for 2021
·Break out rooms with an exercise and discussion
·Sharing time with the group
·Announcements and wrap up

Note Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.

Webinar: How to Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business
2021-01-29 10:00 - 11:30
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MBE, WBE, DBE, SBA 8(a), WOSB – which one is the right certification for your woman-owned business?
If your business is majority minority-owned (51% or greater) and you want to have more opportunities for government contracting, you need to take this webinar! We will describe the different types of minority and women-owned certifications accepted at the federal & state levels so that you can determine which is best for your business.
Cost: $15

Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.
Note: MWBC recognizes that many individuals and businesses are experiencing financial hardships right now. If the cost of this workshop is a deterrent to your attendance, please contact us to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Evento SOS por nuestros negocios Latinos
2021-01-29 11:00 - 12:30
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Amigos empresarios, proximo Viernes 29 de Enero a las 11am, tendremos nuestra primera charla virtual del 2021, “SOS por nuestros negocios latinos”. Alianzas estratégicas para el desarrollo sostenible de su negocio.
Participe y conozca algunas de las organizaciones que ofrecen servicios a los pequeños negocios en Montgomery County Maryland Women’s Business Center Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation – Maryland

Tenga en cuenta nuestras políticas: regístrese temprano para garantizar un asiento. Se invita a mujeres y hombres a asistir a nuestros talleres de formación. Recibirá un enlace a la reunión de Zoom al registrarse. Si es la primera vez que usa Zoom, le recomendamos que inicie sesión unos minutos antes, ya que es posible que deba instalar la aplicación Zoom.
