Maryland Women's Business Center

Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
2022-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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MWBC presents 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-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.
If you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we recommended that you take this workshop first. 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: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. The Zoom link is provided by MCPL, please visit the link when it is time for the webinar to begin. 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.

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series (in Spanish)
2022-04-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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In partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries, we present a FREE INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso requiere un trabajo arduo y una planificación minuciosa. Durante este taller:
• Examinar las características de los empresarios exitosos.
• Aclare algunos de los mitos y realidades de la propiedad de pequeñas empresas.
• Inicie una autoevaluación para determinar si está preparado para convertirse en propietario de una pequeña empresa.
• Establezca un plan de acción para completar sus autoevaluaciones buscando comentarios de las partes interesadas, como familiares, amigos y clientes potenciales.
• Describir los servicios proporcionados por Maryland Women’s Business Center que pueden ayudarla a iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio.

Tenga en cuenta nuestras políticas: Se invita a hombres y mujeres a asistir a nuestros talleres de capacitación. Se requiere preinscripción. 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.

Coffee & Connections: Can We Talk? - About Your Numbers (Revenue)
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created for entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant, Angie Duncanson!
Description:
This presentation will discuss selecting the most fitting revenue sources, as well as future price increases, to include:

Revenue Model Mix
Revenue Model Fan
Price Point
Price Plan
Price Evaluation

Steps to Start Your Business
2022-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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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:
1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
2. Steps to Start Your Business
3. Develop Your Business Plan
4. Market Your Business on a Budget

Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
2022-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant, 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 2022. The more often you attend, the more relationships you will build, and the stronger your business will become!
Here is the agenda for April 28:
Writing Your Elevator Speech
We’ll utilize a worksheet to tease out the best few sentences that describe your business. Then, plan to meet IRL in June to practice with other members of the group.
· Speaker: Karen Kalantzis, Associate Business Consultant, Maryland Women’s Business Center
·Break out rooms with an exercise and discussion
·Sharing time with the group
·Announcements and wrap up

El flujo del Dinero
2022-05-02 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | MD
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Querido empresario, tienes derecho a ser rico. Entre más personas impactemos en nuestra vida tenemos más merecimiento a tener DINERO.
En esta conferencia aprenderás sobre las leyes fundamentales del dinero y entenderás las áreas débiles de tus finanzas, pero además podrás entender por qué un problema de dinero no se puede resolver con más dinero.

Tenemos el gusto y el honor de traer para ustedes a Jaiber Perez, conferencista internacional y asesor financiero, experto en inteligencia financiera, inteligencia emocional, redes neuronales, patrones mentales, arquetipos financieros, riesgo cambiario y mercado de capital entre otros.

Aquí trataremos estos aspectos entre otros.

– Hacia donde crecerá tu empresa y tu vida financiera
– Diferencia entre riqueza y abundancia.
– Los cuatro pilares fundamentales de la gestión del dinero
– Las razones por las que hay personas con más dinero que otras
– Ahorrar es una mala idea con dinero Flat
– Energía del dinero

Building a Robust Market Analysis & Marketing Plan for Child Care
2022-05-03 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | MD
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MWBC presents the second workshop for the Go FCC Program participants (Spring 2022). This workshop explores the steps and guidance on how to conduct a resourceful market analysis and build a robust marketing plan for a child care business. The participants will gain understanding and knowledge on:

Industry Name – Industry Trends
Target Market Vs Target Audience
Competitor analysis
Development of a USP
Marketing plan
How to develop a Marketing plan
Marketing Mix
Marketing Strategies

Elaborando un Sólido Análisis de Mercado y Plan de Marketing para empresas de Child Care.
2022-05-03 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | MD
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El MWBC presenta su segunda capacitación para los participantes del programa Go FCC (Spring 2022). Este taller explora los pasos y la orientación sobre cómo realizar un análisis de mercado creativo y crear un plan de marketing sólido para un negocio de Child Care. Los participantes obtendrán comprensión y conocimientos sobre:

Nombre de la industria – Tendencias de la industria
Mercado objetivo vs Público objetivo
Análisis de la competencia
Desarrollo de una propuesta única de venta
Plan de marketing
Cómo desarrollar un plan de Marketing
El Mix de Marketing
Estrategias de marketing

How to Become a Certified Minority Business Enterprise
2022-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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Description: 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 cover your how to questions regarding the application process, how to complete an application, answer questions about the application process.

Baltimore Native, Vashti Elisabeth Pyatt is passionate about being the steppingstone with assisting small and minority businesses with becoming state certified and getting access to state and federal contracts. Ms. Pyatt averages about 100 or more events and workshops a year speaking about MBE/SBE/DBE/ACDBE Certification and encouraging small and minority businesses to get certified. As a graduate of THE Morgan State University, majoring in Applied Liberal Studies Ms. Pyatt has about 5 years of experience with working with small businesses and working as the Community Engagement Coordinator. She joined the MDOT team in 2019 as the Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Small and Minority Business Policy, Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office

How to Become a Certified Small Business Enterprise
2022-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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Description: 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 cover your how to questions regarding the application process, how to complete an application, answer questions about the application process.

Baltimore Native, Vashti Elisabeth Pyatt is passionate about being the steppingstone with assisting small and minority businesses with becoming state certified and getting access to state and federal contracts. Ms. Pyatt averages about 100 or more events and workshops a year speaking about MBE/SBE/DBE/ACDBE Certification and encouraging small and minority businesses to get certified. As a graduate of THE Morgan State University, majoring in Applied Liberal Studies Ms. Pyatt has about 5 years of experience with working with small businesses and working as the Community Engagement Coordinator. She joined the MDOT team in 2019 as the Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Small and Minority Business Policy, Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office.

MCPL: Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
2022-05-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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In partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL), MWBC presents 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-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.
If you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we recommended that you take this workshop first.

Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. The Zoom link is provided by MCPL, please visit the link when it is time for the webinar to begin. 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.

Coffee & Connections “Increase and Maintain Your Network.
2022-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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Description:
This webinar deals with knowing and expanding your network, including planning networking activities, mapping out your network, getting network introductions, and working on relationship maintenance.

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.

Develop your Business Plan
2022-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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Description: 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:
1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC
2. Steps to Start Your Business
3. Develop Your Business Plan
4. 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.

How to Become a Certified Women Owned Business
2022-05-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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Description: 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.

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.

Steps to Start Your Business
2022-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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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

Coffee & Connections: Define and build up your company brand
2022-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created for entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant, Angie Duncanson!
Description:
This webinar will discuss how to help improve customer loyalty by defining your brand and creating authenticity to it by identifying brand role models, all the while protecting your trademark.

Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (MD)
2022-06-21 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Bowie Business Innovation Center, 14000 Jericho Park Road Suite A131, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
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Join us for a special in-person event for small businesses located throughout metro Washington, D.C. Network with local business leaders and meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program—featuring FREE online training, business tools, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program.
Address: Bowie Business Innovation Center 14000 Jericho Park Road Suite A131 Bowie, MD 20715

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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MWBC presents 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-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.
If you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we recommended that you take this workshop first. 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

Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (VA)
2022-06-22 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | WBC of Northern Virginia Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Court, Suite 600, Springfield, VA, 22150
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Join us for a special in-person event for small businesses located throughout metro Washington, D.C. Network with local business leaders and meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program—featuring FREE online training, business tools, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program.
Address: WBC of Northern Virginia Community Business Partnership 6564 Loisdale Court, Suite 600 Springfield, VA 22150

Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
2022-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant, 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 2022. The more often you attend, the more relationships you will build, and the stronger your business will become!
Here is the agenda for June 23 (note this is not the last Thursday of the month):
Networking in Person at Frederick Social. Coffee and Danish will be provided.
50 Citizen’s Way
Frederick, MD

Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (DC)
2022-06-23 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Verizon Technology and Policy Center, 1300 I Street, NW Suite 500, Wahington, DC, 20005, United States
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Join us for a special in-person event for small businesses located throughout metro Washington, D.C. Network with local business leaders and meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program—featuring FREE online training, business tools, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program.
Address: Verizon Technology and Policy Center 1300 I Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005

Coffee & Connections: Frederick County: Developing Strategic Partnerships to Grow Sales or Reduce Costs
2022-07-28 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant, Karen Kalantzis!
Forming alliances and partnerships with other businesses can be beneficial to your business. During this session, we’ll explore the types of partnerships that are typically created in the business. During a break-out session, you’ll have an opportunity to think through which types would help your business and the next steps to take.

Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Business Assessment
2022-08-26 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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Free Business Plan Training for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Information & Assistance to Help You Create an Effective Business Plan
We’ll provide students with information, guidance, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business.
To finish the business plan in the seven weeks(sessions) allotted, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the virtual classroom, complete homework assignments, come to class prepared, and ask for help when needed.
A laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class.

Friday, August 26th First Session – Business Assessment
Friday, September 2nd Second Session – Business Foundation
Friday, September 9th Third Session – Market Analysis – Marketing Plan
Friday, September 16th Fourth Session- Operation Plan and Risk Management
Friday, September 23rd Fifth Session – Financial Plan
Friday, September 30th Sixth Session- Executive Summary
Friday, October 7th Graduation

Virtual Training (Three hours session)
Topic

Week 1
Individual Business Assessment

Week 2

Business Foundation
(Business introduction & Description)
– Course Overview
– Legal structure overview
– Description of products/Service
– Business Goals definition
– Mission and Vision
– Corporate Values
– Website Content …

Week 3

Market Analysis
– Industry Name- Industry Trends
– Target Market Vs Target Audience
– Competitor analysis
– Development of a USP

Week 4
Marketing plan Overview

– SWOT analysis
– How to develop a Marketing plan
– Marketing Mix
– Marketing Strategies

Week 5

Management Operation Plan

– Design the product
– Billing and collections
-Bookkeeping and Accounting
– Mapping a business
– Human Resources management
– Insurance coverages
– Time Management …

Week 6

Financial Statements

– Break-Even Analysis
– Start-Up Expenses
– Source and Use of funds
– Cash Flow
– Income Statement
– Balance Sheet

Week 7

Executive Summary

– Executive Summary
– Supporting Documents

Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Business Foundation
2022-09-02 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MD

Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Market Analysis – Marketing Plan
2022-09-09 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MD

Coffee & Connections PG County: Select the Most Fitting Sources of Revenue
2022-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | MD
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Join Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Prince George’s County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant, Angie Duncanson!
This webinar deals with selecting revenue sources, deciding price points, setting various price plans and discounts for your products, as well as making policies for future price increases

Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Operation Plan and Risk Management
2022-09-16 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MD

MCPL: Engage with Entrepreneurship
2022-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
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In partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL), MWBC presents Engage with 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-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders, such as family, friends, and potential customers.
• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.
If you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we recommended that you take this workshop first.

Note Our Policies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. The Zoom link is provided by MCPL, please visit the link when it is time for the webinar to begin. 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.
