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SUMMARY:MCPL: Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Introduction to 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-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-to-mwbc-2/
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20210927T221525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T222201Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Development: The Heart of Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Chick-fil-A and Maryland Women’s Business Center for a workshop on leadership development in the food and beverage industry. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/f65v983f
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/leadership-development-the-heart-of-business/
CATEGORIES:Franchising,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20211012T175714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T175714Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Keep Your Holiday Healthy with Easy Hacks for Success
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDescription: Do you ever find yourself sabotaging the good habits you’ve had throughout the year during the holidays?  We’ll discover how you can stay grounded in your why of staying healthy and small easy hacks to continue eating healthy for the upcoming holidays including Halloween\, Thanksgiving\, Hanukkah\, Christmas\, and Kwanzaa. \nBio: \nTara Cassidy earned her Master of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Coaching with dual concentrations in nutrition and integrative studies from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) through the National Board of Medical Examiners. Ms. Cassidy is passionate about empowering her clients to own their good health habits to avoid a life of chronic illness and steep medical bills through lifestyle change. She works with her clients to adopt a wellness mindset by fostering behavioral and lifestyle changes in small\, manageable steps. She incorporates the latest in behavior change principles including positive psychology\, motivational interviewing\, and a touch of humor\, as she understands where a client is within the stages of change and how this affects the outcome of their anticipated goals. Several of Ms. Cassidy’s most recent offerings include 1:1 coaching; workshops on habit change focusing on the pillars of health including sleep\, stress\, nutrition\, and movement; New Year’s Day Reflections & Intentions mini-retreat; Mindful Eating drop-in class and co-facilitating weekly mindful dialogue groups after both Tara Brach & Jonathan Foust’s meditation classes. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-keep-your-holiday-healthy-with-easy-hacks-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20210909T222743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T222743Z
UID:10001896-1637056800-1637060400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL: Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Introduction to 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-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-to-mwbc-3/
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20211116T234836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T234836Z
UID:10001906-1638266400-1638275400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Development: The Heart of Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Chick-fil-A and Maryland Women’s Business Center for a workshop on leadership development in the food and beverage industry. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/f65v983f
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/leadership-development-the-heart-of-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Franchising,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20211012T210114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T224041Z
UID:10001905-1638439200-1638444600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nCoffee & Connections would like to invite you to a virtual Holiday Market featuring our local\, woman-owned business owners\, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Support our local entrepreneurs and dial in to see what they are offering. Some of the vendors are selling plants\, makeup\, and swim lessons. All vendors will be offering special discounts to make it easy on your wallet. Register for this event at the link above. \n(We are soliciting a few vendors that wish to present goods and/or services during the meeting over zoom for 5-10 minutes on the agenda. Presentations must include a special offer or discount available to attendees. If you think your product or service would make a great gift for someone\, we’d love to hear from you! complete this application to speak. Deadline Tuesday\, November 30.)
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-holiday-market/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20211116T234930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T234930Z
UID:10001909-1639476000-1639485000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Development: The Heart of Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Chick-fil-A and Maryland Women’s Business Center for a workshop on leadership development in the food and beverage industry. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/f65v983f
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/leadership-development-the-heart-of-business-3/
CATEGORIES:Franchising,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20210909T223658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T192354Z
UID:10001899-1639562400-1639566000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL: Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Introduction to 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-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-to-mwbc-4/
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220107T195457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T212604Z
UID:10002281-1641904200-1641907800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:¡Todo lo que necesita saber sobre la aplicación del Child Care Stabilization Grant (2nd Ronda)!
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n¿Tiene preguntas sobre el Child Care Stabilization Grant? ¡Bueno\, estamos aquí para ayudarle! Martha Jiménez y Nestor Gavidia del Maryland Women’s Business Center responderán a todas sus preguntas e inquietudes sobre la solicitud y los requisitos para el Stabilization Grant (2nd Ronda). ¡¡No espere!! La aplicación cierra el 23 de enero del 2022 a las 6:00 p.m \n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/todo-lo-que-necesita-saber-sobre-la-aplicacion-del-child-care-stabilization-grant-2nd-ronda/
CATEGORIES:Child Care,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220107T195754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T212637Z
UID:10002282-1641990600-1641994200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:¡Todo lo que necesita saber sobre la aplicación del Child Care Stabilization Grant (2nd Ronda)!
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n¿Tiene preguntas sobre el Child Care Stabilization Grant? ¡Bueno\, estamos aquí para ayudarle! Martha Jiménez y Nestor Gavidia del Maryland Women’s Business Center responderán a todas sus preguntas e inquietudes sobre la solicitud y los requisitos para el Stabilization Grant (2nd Ronda). ¡¡No espere!! La aplicación cierra el 23 de enero del 2022 a las 6:00 p.m \n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/todo-lo-que-necesita-saber-sobre-la-aplicacion-del-child-care-stabilization-grant-2nd-ronda-2/
CATEGORIES:Child Care,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220113T210901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T210901Z
UID:10002286-1642672800-1642678200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion: A full 360 Degrees View of Your Business
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nWelcome to a new year of Coffee and Discussion Prince George’s County! Meet with fellow female entrepreneurs to network and gain insights to help you grow your business in 2022. Valuable connections were made last year within this group – don’t miss out on these networking opportunities. We meet virtually the third Thursday of every month at 10 AM. Make this event recurring in your calendar and be sure to sign up each month to get the zoom link. \n  \n“Get Focused on your Business\,” presented by MWBC Consultant Angie Duncanson. Angie will present the GrowthWheel 360 Screening Tool to help you assess the 20 areas of running a business so you don’t leave anything out when deciding on what to focus on next. You’ll be able to assess your current business\, assess your opportunities and possibilities\, or assess your skills. With the results\, you’ll be able to map out your next steps to success. Sign up today!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-discussions/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Prince George's County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220105T223145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T223145Z
UID:10001911-1642759200-1642762800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneur\, are you ready for a correct report of your 2021 taxes?
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\nIf your business was active with sales\, loans\, grants\, unemployment\, and more\, you should take this free class. \nFor one hour Mr. Samir Garcia one of our pro bono CPAs will explain what and how you should be prepared. \n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/entrepreneur-are-you-ready-for-a-correct-report-of-your-2021-taxes/
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Tax Planning,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220105T223744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T223744Z
UID:10002280-1642759200-1642762800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:¿Empresario\, está usted listo para reportar correctamente los impuestos del año 2021?
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\nSi su negocio estuvo activo en el ano 2021\, y tuvo ventas\, obtuvo prestamos o subsidio del gobierno o quizá recibió beneficios del desempleo\, usted debería tomar esta clase gratuita en donde \nel CPA Samir Garcia\, explicara por una hora\, todo lo que usted debe saber para reportar correctamente sus impuestos. \n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/empresario-esta-usted-listo-para-reportar-correctamente-los-impuestos-del-ano-2021/
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Tax Planning,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220113T203724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T203724Z
UID:10002284-1643104800-1643110200@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 \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. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\n2. Steps to Start Your Business\n3. Develop Your Business Plan\n4. Market Your Business on a Budget \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/steps-to-start-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220113T204935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T204935Z
UID:10002285-1643275800-1643283000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Develop Your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\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• 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*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, start-up \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. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\n2. Steps to Start Your Business\n3. Develop Your Business Plan\n4. Market Your Business on a Budget \nPre-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. \nNote: 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.  \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/develop-your-business-plan-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220111T000740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T205739Z
UID:10002283-1643277600-1643281200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nWelcome to a new year of Coffee and Connections Frederick County! Meet with fellow female entrepreneurs to network and gain insights to help you grow your business in 2022. Valuable connections were made last year within this group – don’t miss out on these networking opportunities. We meet virtually the last Thursday of every month at 10 AM. Make this event recurring in your calendar and be sure to sign up each month to get the zoom link. \nJanuary 27 session: “Get Focused on your Business\,” presented by MWBC Consultant Karen Kalantzis. Karen will present the GrowthWheel 360 Screening Tool to help you assess the 20 areas of running a business so you don’t leave anything out when deciding on what to focus on next. You’ll be able to assess your current business\, assess your opportunities and possibilities\, or assess your skills. With the results\, you’ll be able to map out your next steps to success. Sign up today!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220214T182549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T182549Z
UID:10002287-1645527600-1645531200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Business
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin us for a 60- minute workshop to understand the importance our emotional intelligence and the impact on your business or career. During the discussion we will: \n\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  \nWith over 20 years of experience\, Shaneiree “Shay” Dames has become a subject matter expert in emotional intelligence\, which she aligns with coaching leaders to enhance the effectiveness of their teams and their organizations. \nAs an innovative perspective coach\, she helps people solve problems through unpacking other perspectives to get to effective dialogue and communication. She does this through training design\, coaching and team development. \nShay takes a strategic approach to: \n\nonboarding processes\,\nleadership development\, and\ndeveloping personalized training programs.\n\nShe includes online learning platforms and virtual training modalities – something she has done for over 20 years within several industries\, including BIG-4 accounting\, non-profit\, hospitality\, and the legal industry. \nHer ability to empower individuals and provide practical consulting sets The Dames Group apart in its transformational approach to leadership development and business growth.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/the-importance-of-emotional-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Human Resources,Managing a Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220211T005832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T005903Z
UID:10002288-1645696800-1645700400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis! \nDuring the coming year\, we’ll:\n– Network with each other\n– Learn from one another and\,\n– Build a supportive community. \nThe 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! Join us on Thursday\, February 24 at 10 AM over Zoom. \nHere is the agenda for February 24: \nHow to Make Business Metrics Work for You \nIf someone gave you a key to unleash your business potential would you take it? Business metrics are key to focusing your attention on underlying trends in your business and can point the way toward success.  It is no different than being lost in the woods without trail markers.  Find your way toward a better business outcome in 2022! \n· Speaker:  Faith Klareich\, CEO\, Sheeler Klareich Associates\, LLC\, Strategic Advising for Small Business & Nonprofits \n·Break out rooms with an exercise and discussion \n·Sharing time with the group \n·Announcements and wrap up
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220216T205045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T205045Z
UID:10002294-1646136000-1646136000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Lo que debe hacer ahora para prepararse para la temporada de impuestos 2021
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\nSi desea saber cómo prepararse para la temporada de impuestos\, no pierda la oportunidad de tomar esta clase gratuita en su idioma y   con vocabulario fácil de entender y de poner en práctica. Profesionales\, especialistas de DAPA-TORO TAXES resolverán sus dudas y preocupaciones. NO DUDE EN REGISTRARSE.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/lo-que-debe-hacer-ahora-para-prepararse-para-la-temporada-de-impuestos-2021/
CATEGORIES:Business Finance,Tax Planning,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220216T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T201300Z
UID:10002289-1647338400-1647343800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:MCPL: Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL)\, MWBC presents Introduction to 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-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-to-mwbc-5/
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220225T024804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T024822Z
UID:10002295-1648720800-1648724400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis! \nDuring the coming year\, we’ll:\n– Network with each other\n– Learn from one another and\,\n– Build a supportive community. \nThe 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! Join us on Thursday\, March 31 at 10 AM over Zoom. \nHere is the agenda for March 31: \nDetermining Your Why— \nDid you know that people don’t buy what you do\, they buy why you do it? Why did you start your business? When you identify and call out your business purpose\, you will drive loyalty and engagement which will ultimately lead to sales. During this meeting\, we will complete an exercise to uncover your purpose and look at 9 types of whys. \n· Speaker:  Karen Kalantzis\, Associate Business Consultant\, Maryland Women’s Business Center \n·Break out rooms with an exercise and discussion \n·Sharing time with the group \n·Announcements and wrap up
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220317T174145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T174201Z
UID:10002298-1649757600-1649763000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Great Resignation: What’s Happening and What’s Next (The Impact and Implications for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nYour organization\, like many small businesses\, has most likely been impacted by The Great Resignation.  Attend this workshop to learn what The Great Resignation really is; what are the pros and cons for you and your employees; what are the short-term and long-term implications of The Great Resignation on your business.  You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what is going on\, how to cope and not just survive The Great Resignation\, but thrive amid and beyond. \nVeronica L. Matthews is a certified Leadership Coach\, Human Resources Consultant\, Corporate Trainer\, Speaker\, and Author.  She is a native of Prince George’s County\, MD\, and a proud Bison of Howard University earning her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with honors.  Veronica has extensive experience as a Human Resources Executive for several public and private entities throughout the Washington\, DC metropolitan area.  Her passion is leadership and professional development as she enjoys helping people identify\, achieve\, and live up to their fullest potential.  Veronica provides corporate essential skills training\, coaching\, and HR Consulting services to start-up and small businesses that want to grow and sustain their organizations through their most valuable resource\, their people. \nSocial media links and booking information: \nLinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/veronicamatthews \nFacebook:  @vlmcoaching \nInstagram:  @vlmcoaching \nTwitter:  @vlmcoaching \nWebsite:  www.vlmcoaching.com \nEmail:  veronica@vlmcoaching.com
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/great-resignation-whats-happening-and-whats-next-the-impact-and-implications-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Disaster Planning,Focus Area,Human Resources,Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220322T221616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T221616Z
UID:10002301-1650276000-1650281400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n  \nMWBC presents Introduction to Entrepreneurship. \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. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order:\n1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\n2. Steps to Start Your Business\n3. Develop Your Business Plan\n4. Market Your Business on a Budget \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/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-to-mwbc-2/
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220216T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T195706Z
UID:10002293-1650362400-1650367800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nIn partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries\, we present a FREE INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP \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/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-series-in-spanish-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220316T174408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T174408Z
UID:10002297-1650535200-1650540600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Can We Talk? - About Your Numbers (Revenue)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created for entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant\, Angie Duncanson! \nDescription: \nThis presentation will discuss selecting the most fitting revenue sources\, as well as future price increases\, to include: \n\nRevenue Model Mix\nRevenue Model Fan\nPrice Point\nPrice Plan\nPrice Evaluation
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-can-we-talk-about-your-numbers-revenue/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Prince George's County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220322T222356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T222356Z
UID:10002302-1650880800-1650886200@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 \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. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\n2. Steps to Start Your Business\n3. Develop Your Business Plan\n4. Market Your Business on a Budget \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/steps-to-start-your-business-3/
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220317T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T174913Z
UID:10002299-1651140000-1651145400@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin Maryland Women’s Business Center for a monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis! \nDuring the coming year\, we’ll:\n– Network with each other\n– Learn from one another and\,\n– Build a supportive community. \nThe 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! \nHere is the agenda for April 28: \nWriting Your Elevator Speech \nWe’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. \n· Speaker:  Karen Kalantzis\, Associate Business Consultant\, Maryland Women’s Business Center \n·Break out rooms with an exercise and discussion \n·Sharing time with the group \n·Announcements and wrap up
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220502T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141544
CREATED:20220419T195325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T195325Z
UID:10002303-1651489200-1651494600@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:El flujo del Dinero
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n  \nQuerido empresario\, tienes derecho a ser rico. Entre más personas impactemos en nuestra vida tenemos más merecimiento a tener DINERO. \nEn 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. \n  \nTenemos 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. \n  \nAquí trataremos estos aspectos entre otros. \n  \n– Hacia donde crecerá tu empresa y tu vida financiera \n– Diferencia entre riqueza y abundancia. \n– Los cuatro pilares fundamentales de la gestión del dinero \n– Las razones por las que hay personas con más dinero que otras \n– Ahorrar es una mala idea con dinero Flat \n– Energía del dinero
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/el-flujo-del-dinero/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141545
CREATED:20220429T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T191912Z
UID:10001920-1651602600-1651606200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Building a Robust Market Analysis & Marketing Plan for Child Care
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nMWBC 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: \n\nIndustry Name – Industry Trends\nTarget Market Vs Target Audience\nCompetitor analysis\nDevelopment of a USP\nMarketing plan\nHow to develop a Marketing plan\nMarketing Mix\nMarketing Strategies
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/building-a-robust-market-analysis-marketing-plan-for-child-care/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141545
CREATED:20220429T192825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T192825Z
UID:10001921-1651602600-1651606200@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Elaborando un Sólido Análisis de Mercado y Plan de Marketing para empresas de Child Care.
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nEl 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: \n\nNombre de la industria – Tendencias de la industria\nMercado objetivo vs Público objetivo\nAnálisis de la competencia\nDesarrollo de una propuesta única de venta\nPlan de marketing\nCómo desarrollar un plan de Marketing\nEl Mix de Marketing\nEstrategias de marketing
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/elaborando-un-solido-analisis-de-mercado-y-plan-de-marketing-para-empresas-de-child-care/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Marketing
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