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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections PG County: Select the Most Fitting Sources of Revenue
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin 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! \nThis 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 \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-pg-county-select-the-most-fitting-sources-of-revenue/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
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SUMMARY:Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Operation Plan and Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nFree Business Plan Training for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities \nInformation & Assistance to Help You Create an Effective Business Plan \nWe’ll provide students with information\, guidance\, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business. \nTo 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. \nA laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class. \n  \nFriday\, August 26th   First Session – Business Assessment \nFriday\, September 2nd Second Session – Business Foundation \nFriday\, September 9th Third Session – Market Analysis – Marketing Plan \nFriday\, September 16th Fourth Session- Operation Plan and Risk Management \nFriday\, September 23rd Fifth Session – Financial Plan \nFriday\, September 30th Sixth Session- Executive Summary \nFriday\,  October 7th Graduation \n\n\n\nVirtual Training (Three hours session)\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\nIndividual Business Assessment\n\n\nWeek 2 \n  \n \nBusiness Foundation \n(Business introduction & Description) \n– Course Overview \n– Legal structure overview \n– Description of products/Service \n– Business Goals definition \n– Mission and Vision \n– Corporate Values \n– Website Content …\n\n\nWeek 3 \n \nMarket Analysis \n– Industry Name- Industry Trends \n– Target Market Vs Target Audience \n– Competitor analysis \n– Development of a USP \n \n\n\nWeek 4\nMarketing plan Overview \n  \n– SWOT analysis \n– How to develop a Marketing plan \n– Marketing Mix \n– Marketing Strategies\n\n\nWeek 5 \n \nManagement Operation Plan \n  \n– Design the product \n– Billing and collections \n-Bookkeeping and Accounting \n– Mapping a business \n– Human Resources management \n– Insurance coverages \n– Time Management … \n \n\n\nWeek 6 \n \nFinancial Statements \n  \n– Break-Even Analysis \n– Start-Up Expenses \n– Source and Use of funds \n– Cash Flow \n– Income Statement \n– Balance Sheet\n\n\nWeek 7 \n \nExecutive Summary \n  \n– Executive Summary \n– Supporting Documents
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lulac-training-program-english-series-operation-plan-and-risk-management/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Customer Relationships,Managing a Business,Marketing,Risk Management,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T220833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T201236Z
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SUMMARY:MCPL: Engage with Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Engage with Entrepreneurship. \n\nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will:\n• Examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\n• Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\n• Start a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\n• Set a plan of action to complete your self-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\n• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business. \nIf you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey\, we recommended that you take this workshop first. \n  \nNote 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mcpl-engage-with-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220808T222450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T184314Z
UID:10002311-1663925400-1663936200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Financial Plan
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nFree Business Plan Training for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities \nInformation & Assistance to Help You Create an Effective Business Plan \nWe’ll provide students with information\, guidance\, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business. \nTo 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. \nA laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class. \n  \nFriday\, August 26th   First Session – Business Assessment \nFriday\, September 2nd Second Session – Business Foundation \nFriday\, September 9th Third Session – Market Analysis – Marketing Plan \nFriday\, September 16th Fourth Session- Operation Plan and Risk Management \nFriday\, September 23rd Fifth Session – Financial Plan \nFriday\, September 30th Sixth Session- Executive Summary \nFriday\,  October 7th Graduation \n\n\n\nVirtual Training (Three hours session)\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\nIndividual Business Assessment\n\n\nWeek 2 \n  \n \nBusiness Foundation \n(Business introduction & Description) \n– Course Overview \n– Legal structure overview \n– Description of products/Service \n– Business Goals definition \n– Mission and Vision \n– Corporate Values \n– Website Content …\n\n\nWeek 3 \n \nMarket Analysis \n– Industry Name- Industry Trends \n– Target Market Vs Target Audience \n– Competitor analysis \n– Development of a USP \n \n\n\nWeek 4\nMarketing plan Overview \n  \n– SWOT analysis \n– How to develop a Marketing plan \n– Marketing Mix \n– Marketing Strategies\n\n\nWeek 5 \n \nManagement Operation Plan \n  \n– Design the product \n– Billing and collections \n-Bookkeeping and Accounting \n– Mapping a business \n– Human Resources management \n– Insurance coverages \n– Time Management … \n \n\n\nWeek 6 \n \nFinancial Statements \n  \n– Break-Even Analysis \n– Start-Up Expenses \n– Source and Use of funds \n– Cash Flow \n– Income Statement \n– Balance Sheet\n\n\nWeek 7 \n \nExecutive Summary \n  \n– Executive Summary \n– Supporting Documents
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lulac-training-program-english-series-financial-plan/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Customer Relationships,Managing a Business,Marketing,Risk Management,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220901T224805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205103Z
UID:10001941-1664445600-1664451000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. The topic to be discussed this month is productivity tips and tricks featuring today’s technical tools. Imagine what just one time-saving tip can do for you and your business! Please be prepared to share your own tips and tricks for software and your favorite mobile apps! Our guest speaker is Patricia Mir of Edsol Communications\, LLC. Edsol Communications is a full-service IT support and IT solutions provider serving the DMV since 2010 offering comprehensive and cost-effective solutions for businesses and government agencies.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-6/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220808T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T184257Z
UID:10002312-1664530200-1664541000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Executive Summary
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nFree Business Plan Training for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities \nInformation & Assistance to Help You Create an Effective Business Plan \nWe’ll provide students with information\, guidance\, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business. \nTo 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. \nA laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class. \n  \nFriday\, August 26th   First Session – Business Assessment \nFriday\, September 2nd Second Session – Business Foundation \nFriday\, September 9th Third Session – Market Analysis – Marketing Plan \nFriday\, September 16th Fourth Session- Operation Plan and Risk Management \nFriday\, September 23rd Fifth Session – Financial Plan \nFriday\, September 30th Sixth Session- Executive Summary \nFriday\,  October 7th Graduation \n\n\n\nVirtual Training (Three hours session)\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\nIndividual Business Assessment\n\n\nWeek 2 \n  \n \nBusiness Foundation \n(Business introduction & Description) \n– Course Overview \n– Legal structure overview \n– Description of products/Service \n– Business Goals definition \n– Mission and Vision \n– Corporate Values \n– Website Content …\n\n\nWeek 3 \n \nMarket Analysis \n– Industry Name- Industry Trends \n– Target Market Vs Target Audience \n– Competitor analysis \n– Development of a USP \n \n\n\nWeek 4\nMarketing plan Overview \n  \n– SWOT analysis \n– How to develop a Marketing plan \n– Marketing Mix \n– Marketing Strategies\n\n\nWeek 5 \n \nManagement Operation Plan \n  \n– Design the product \n– Billing and collections \n-Bookkeeping and Accounting \n– Mapping a business \n– Human Resources management \n– Insurance coverages \n– Time Management … \n \n\n\nWeek 6 \n \nFinancial Statements \n  \n– Break-Even Analysis \n– Start-Up Expenses \n– Source and Use of funds \n– Cash Flow \n– Income Statement \n– Balance Sheet\n\n\nWeek 7 \n \nExecutive Summary \n  \n– Executive Summary \n– Supporting Documents
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lulac-training-program-english-series-financial-plan-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Customer Relationships,Managing a Business,Marketing,Risk Management,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220808T222827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T184240Z
UID:10002313-1665135000-1665145800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Graduation
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nFree Business Plan Training for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities \nInformation & Assistance to Help You Create an Effective Business Plan \nWe’ll provide students with information\, guidance\, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business. \nTo 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. \nA laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class. \n  \nFriday\, August 26th   First Session – Business Assessment \nFriday\, September 2nd Second Session – Business Foundation \nFriday\, September 9th Third Session – Market Analysis – Marketing Plan \nFriday\, September 16th Fourth Session- Operation Plan and Risk Management \nFriday\, September 23rd Fifth Session – Financial Plan \nFriday\, September 30th Sixth Session- Executive Summary \nFriday\,  October 7th Graduation \n\n\n\nVirtual Training (Three hours session)\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\nIndividual Business Assessment\n\n\nWeek 2 \n  \n \nBusiness Foundation \n(Business introduction & Description) \n– Course Overview \n– Legal structure overview \n– Description of products/Service \n– Business Goals definition \n– Mission and Vision \n– Corporate Values \n– Website Content …\n\n\nWeek 3 \n \nMarket Analysis \n– Industry Name- Industry Trends \n– Target Market Vs Target Audience \n– Competitor analysis \n– Development of a USP \n \n\n\nWeek 4\nMarketing plan Overview \n  \n– SWOT analysis \n– How to develop a Marketing plan \n– Marketing Mix \n– Marketing Strategies\n\n\nWeek 5 \n \nManagement Operation Plan \n  \n– Design the product \n– Billing and collections \n-Bookkeeping and Accounting \n– Mapping a business \n– Human Resources management \n– Insurance coverages \n– Time Management … \n \n\n\nWeek 6 \n \nFinancial Statements \n  \n– Break-Even Analysis \n– Start-Up Expenses \n– Source and Use of funds \n– Cash Flow \n– Income Statement \n– Balance Sheet\n\n\nWeek 7 \n \nExecutive Summary \n  \n– Executive Summary \n– Supporting Documents
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lulac-training-program-english-series-graduation/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Customer Relationships,Managing a Business,Marketing,Risk Management,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T214005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T214921Z
UID:10002315-1665655200-1665660600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections PG County: Decide How to Best Market Your Products
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin 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! \nThis webinar focus is on choosing marketing activities\, working on the elevator pitch\, deciding how to engage with the customers\, and expressing the core marketing message. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-pg-county-decide-how-to-best-market-your-products/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T222722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T201121Z
UID:10001937-1666087200-1666092600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL Engage with Entrepreneurship (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries\, we present Comprometerse con el espíritu empresarial \n  \nConvertirse en un emprendedor exitoso requiere un trabajo arduo y una planificación minuciosa. Durante este taller: \n• Examinar las características de los empresarios exitosos. \n• Aclare algunos de los mitos y realidades de la propiedad de pequeñas empresas. \n• Inicie una autoevaluación para determinar si está preparado para convertirse en propietario de una pequeña empresa. \n• Establezca un plan de acción para completar sus autoevaluaciones buscando comentarios de las partes interesadas\, como familiares\, amigos y clientes potenciales. \n• Describir los servicios proporcionados por Maryland Women’s Business Center que pueden ayudarla a iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio. \n  \nTenga 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mcpl-engage-with-entrepreneurshipin-spanish/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220929T210934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T221635Z
UID:10001944-1666103400-1666110600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (Prince Georges County)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: 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. \nLocation: Bowie City Hall 15901 Fred Robinson Way\, Bowie\, MD 20716
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/helping-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Networking,Prince George's County
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220929T213538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T221527Z
UID:10001945-1666191600-1666197000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (Montgomery County)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: 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. \nLocation : Rockville Economic Development 51 Monroe Street Plaza East 20 Rockville\, MD 20855
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/helping-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220929T220325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T191428Z
UID:10001947-1666864800-1666872000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Connections + Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (Frederick County)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: Join MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our guest speaker is Deanna Grimm from Fulton Bank. We will also be hearing from 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. \nThe Frederick Ballroom 190 Thomas Johnson Dr unit 6\, Frederick\, MD 21702
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-and-connections-helping-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-frederick-county/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T214227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T214227Z
UID:10002316-1668074400-1668079800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections PG County: Define and Build Your Company Brand
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin 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! \nThis webinar helps you to focus on improving customer loyalty by defining your brand and creating authenticity to it by identifying brand role models and deciding which certifications to get\, all the while protecting your trademark. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-pg-county-define-and-build-your-company-brand/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T221806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T201044Z
UID:10001934-1668506400-1668511800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL: Engage with Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Engage with Entrepreneurship. \n\nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will:\n• Examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\n• Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\n• Start a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\n• Set a plan of action to complete your self-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\n• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business. \nIf you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey\, we recommended that you take this workshop first. \n  \nNote 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mcpl-engage-with-entrepreneurship-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221115T024350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T201141Z
UID:10001949-1669888800-1669894200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Tax Deductible Business Expenses (Frederick County)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking IN PERSON with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our guest speaker is Samir Garcia\, CPA. He is the Lead and Founder of Cagal & Garcia\, LLC. A firm dedicated to providing CPA services to the community. Samir has also worked for several National and Local Banks as a Commercial Lender. He will be talking about tax-deductible business expenses including common business expenses\, tax write-offs that most people miss or get wrong\, how to keep good records during the year\, and how to claim business expenses if you are a sole proprietor or LLC. After his presentation\, there will be plenty of time for making new connections. \nWe will be gathering in the back room. No outside food or drinks will be allowed in the café per Maryland food laws. Please plan to support Delizia Café by making a purchase of coffee or a pastry. \nDelizia Café 14 East Patrick Street\, Frederick MD 21702 \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/tax-deductible-business-expenses-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-frederick-county-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221216T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T214414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T213616Z
UID:10001930-1671184800-1671190200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections PG County: Increase and Maintain Your Network
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin 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! \nThis Focus Area deals with knowing and expanding your network\, including planning networking activities\, mapping out your network\, getting network introductions\, and working on relationship maintenance. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-pg-county-increase-and-maintain-your-network/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20220824T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T201003Z
UID:10001939-1671530400-1671535800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL Engage with Entrepreneurship (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries\, we present Comprometerse con el espíritu empresarial \n  \nConvertirse en un emprendedor exitoso requiere un trabajo arduo y una planificación minuciosa. Durante este taller: \n• Examinar las características de los empresarios exitosos. \n• Aclare algunos de los mitos y realidades de la propiedad de pequeñas empresas. \n• Inicie una autoevaluación para determinar si está preparado para convertirse en propietario de una pequeña empresa. \n• Establezca un plan de acción para completar sus autoevaluaciones buscando comentarios de las partes interesadas\, como familiares\, amigos y clientes potenciales. \n• Describir los servicios proporcionados por Maryland Women’s Business Center que pueden ayudarla a iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio. \n  \nTenga 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mcpl-engage-with-entrepreneurshipin-spanish-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221201T215457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T233043Z
UID:10002317-1673949600-1673955000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Steps to Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDiscover 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: \n• Writing a business plan \n• Funding your business \n• Legal considerations \n• Registering your business in Maryland \n• Obtaining your federal tax ID \n• Forming a B.A.I.L. team \n• Managing risk \n• Marketing your business \n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture \n  \nSteps 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: \n1. Engage with Entrepreneurship \n2. Steps to Start Your Business \n3. Develop Your Business Plan \n4. Marketing with a Purpose \n  \nPre-registration is required. You will receive a link to join the meeting upon registration. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/steps-to-start-your-business-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T213248Z
UID:10002320-1674208800-1674212400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Hello Small Business - Get ready to correctly report your 2022 taxes!!
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: If your business was active with sales\, loans\, grants\, unemployment\, and more\, this free class is for you.\nFor one hour CPA Mr. Samir Garcia will explain what and how you should be prepared for reporting and filing your 2022 taxes. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/hello-small-business-get-ready-to-correctly-report-your-2022-taxes/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Tax Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230120T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T213753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T213753Z
UID:10002321-1674219600-1674223200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Hola Pequeña Empresa - ¡Prepárese para declarar correctamente sus impuestos del 2022!!
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nSi su negocio estuvo activo con ventas\, préstamos\, subvenciones\, desempleo y más\, esta clase gratuita es para usted.\nDurante una hora\, el CPA Sr. Samir García\, explicará qué y cómo debe estar preparado para declarar y presentar sus impuestos del 2022.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/hola-pequena-empresa-preparese-para-declarar-correctamente-sus-impuestos-del-2022/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Tax Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221201T222101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T233121Z
UID:10002318-1674554400-1674559800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Develop your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: 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: \n• Business mission\, vision and values \n• Market/competitive analysis \n• Marketing goals \n• Business operations and organizational structure \n• Financial analysis and sales projections \n• Small business accounting and compliance \n  \n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, start-up \n  \nDevelop 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: \n1. Engage with Entrepreneurship \n2. Steps to Start Your Business \n3. Develop Your Business Plan \n4. Marketing with a Purpose \n  \nPre-registration is required. You will receive a link to join the meeting upon registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/develop-your-business-plan-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221215T195510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T200556Z
UID:10002329-1674727200-1674732600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Connections Frederick County : A Better Me in 2023
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our January guest speaker is life coach Tonya Chubb\, founder of  Empowerment Consulting Services\, LLC. The topic is “A Better Me in 2023.” – Each participant will reflect on herself and who she wants to be for the coming year. We will discuss\, reflect\, share\, and write a creative biography. \nTonya’s Empowerment Consulting Services\, LLC’s mission is to use her enthusiasm and creativity to assist those she serves to pursue goals and improve lives through an empowered\, person-centered approach. She is committed to the vision in which the lives of those she serves are improved one goal at a time\, positively affecting her clients\, families\, and communities. \nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs at the MWBC Coffee and Connections Frederick County. Register here!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-and-connections-frederick-county-a-better-me-in-2023/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221201T222704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T222711Z
UID:10002319-1675159200-1675164600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Marketing with a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDuring this webinar we will discuss how to best market your product(s) or service(s) to include the following: \n\nThe cost involved in marketing: marketing should not be seen as an expense\, but rather as a way to create earnings\, because when marketing works\, we attract new customers and get more orders.\nMarketing Fan\nMarketing Mix\nMarketing Message\nCustomer Dialogue\n\n  \nPre-registration is required. You will receive a link to t meeting upon registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/marketing-with-a-purpose/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T214546Z
UID:10002322-1675159200-1675164600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your Business Finances During Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\n\nHardships happen for small businesses (COVID recovery\, recession\, inflation). In this workshop\, small business owners will explore tips and strategies to maneuver and reduce the impact of a financial crisis.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/marketing-with-a-purpose-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Managing a Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T215542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T215542Z
UID:10002323-1675168200-1675173600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Administrando las Finanzas de su Empresa en Tiempos de Incertidumbre
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nLas dificultades ocurren para las pequeñas empresas (recuperación de COVID\, recesión\, inflación). En este taller\, los propietarios de pequeñas empresas explorarán consejos y estrategias para maniobrar y reducir el impacto de una crisis financiera.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/administrando-las-finanzas-de-su-empresa-en-tiempos-de-incertidumbre/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Managing a Business,Montgomery County
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T220617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T220617Z
UID:10002324-1675242000-1675249200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Rockville B2B Connection
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJ \n\n\n\nJoin Maryland Women’s Business Center for the first business network event of the year by bringing together Rockville’s businesses and entrepreneurs. The purpose of this event is to bring together Rockville’s businesses and entrepreneurs in a setting where they can connect and create a stronger business community.\n\n\n\n  \nParking Information: \n  \nThe Shop Local garages at Rockville Town Square\, which now offers two hours free without validation. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/rockville-b2b-connection/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221228T224602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T224602Z
UID:10002330-1676455200-1676460600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL: Engage with Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Engage with Entrepreneurship. \n\nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will:\n• Examine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\n• Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\n• Start a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\n• Set a plan of action to complete your self-assessment by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\n• Describe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business. \nIf you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey\, we recommended that you take this workshop first. \n  \nNote 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mcpl-engage-with-entrepreneurship-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T221304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T225012Z
UID:10002325-1676973600-1676980800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence in a Virtual Workplace
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a 90 – minute workshop to understand the importance of our emotional intelligence and its impact on your business or career. During the discussion we will: \nDefine self-awareness & self-management\nShare best practices for elevating our business /career through self-awareness specifically while in a hybrid environment\nProvide resources for learning more about emotional intelligence\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker : \n\n\n\nShaneiree “Shay” Dames (TBD)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/the-importance-of-emotional-intelligence-in-business/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Montgomery County
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20221212T221738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T224932Z
UID:10002326-1676982600-1676988000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:La Importancia de la Inteligencia Emocional en los Negocios
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\n\nÚnase a nosotros para un taller de 90 minutos para comprender la importancia de nuestra inteligencia emocional y su impacto en su negocio o carrera. Durante la discusión vamos a: \nDefinir la autoconciencia y la autogestión\,\nCompartir las mejores prácticas para elevar nuestro negocio/carrera a través de la autoconciencia específicamente en un entorno híbrido\nProporcionar recursos para aprender más sobre la inteligencia emocional.\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker : \n\n\n\nMartha Jimenez
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/la-importancia-de-la-inteligencia-emocional-en-los-negocios/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Montgomery County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T034754
CREATED:20230107T005056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T005056Z
UID:10002331-1677146400-1677151800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Connections Frederick County : Why Digital Marketing is Important
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin MWBC Senior Business Consultant Karen Kalantzis for networking with other women business owners in Frederick County during our monthly Coffee and Connections meeting. Our February guest speaker is LaTrina Neal\, founder of  Frederick Choice Digital. The topic is “Digital Marketing.” LaTrina will talk about why digital marketing is important; marketing strategies and how they are different yet complementary; and an overview of web design\, SEO and ads management. \nFrederick Choice Digital is a Maryland-based digital marketing company that serves local\, regional and national organizations. They specialize in SEO and achieve superior results. \nWhether you are just starting your business or already took the plunge\, surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs at the MWBC Coffee and Connections Frederick County. Register here!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-and-connections-frederick-county-why-digital-marketing-is-important/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Frederick County,Networking,Webinar
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