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SUMMARY:Develop Your Business Plan - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787609″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nPlease note: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOON ON MONDAY\, JAN. 13. \nA business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business\, which we will detail in this course. Topics include:  \n\nBusiness mission\, vision and values \nMarket/competitive analysis\nMarketing goals \nBusiness operations and organizational structure \nFinancial analysis and sales projections \nSmall business accounting and compliance \n\n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, startup  \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: \n\nIntroduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\nSteps to Start Your Business\nDevelop Your Business Plan\nMarket Your Business on a Budget\n\n  \nNote Our Policies: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. Walk-ins are not permitted. YOU MUST REGISTER BY NOON ON MONDAY\, JAN. 13. Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Prince George’s County follows Bowie State University School delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/develop-your-business-plan-prince-georges-county/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Free Orientation to MWBC and Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Montgomery County (White Oak Library)
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787601″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will: \n\nExamine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\nClarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\nStart a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\nSet a plan of action to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\nDescribe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.\n\nIf you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey\, we recommended that you take this workshop first. \nIntended Audience: Pre-venture \nFree Orientation to Entrepreneurship and MWBC is the first workshop in our “Plan and Start Your Business” series. It is recommended that you take workshops in the following order: \n\nIntroduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\nSteps to Start Your Business\nDevelop Your Business Plan\nMarket Your Business on a Budget\n\n  \nNote Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement weather: For this workshop\, MWBC Montgomery County will follow Montgomery County government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-orientation-to-mwbc-and-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-montgomery-county-white-oak-library/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130518
CREATED:20191220T002625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T002625Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Coffee Connections Workshop & Networking Opportunity - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787606″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin MWBC for our monthly Coffee Connections workshop where you have the opportunity to learn from and build connections with other Maryland female entrepreneurs. You will have a chance to give a 30 second elevator pitch of your business or business idea (if you like). \nThis month’s topic: Goal Setting\nNew Years Resolutions are the perfect opportunity to reflect on your business goals. Except studies show that 92% of people who set New Year’s Resolutions never actually achieve them. During this workshop we’ll explore the S.M.A.R.T. framework for goal setting so that you can set business goals that are realistic and measurable. \nAgenda:\n8:00-8:15: Introductions and elevator pitches\n8:15-9:00: Workshop\n9:00-9:30: Networking\nPlease make every effort to arrive on time so that you don’t interrupt your fellow businesswoman’s elevator pitch. \n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, Growth \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/monthly-coffee-connections-workshop-networking-opportunity-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T153000
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SUMMARY:Free Orientation to MWBC and Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787621″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will: \n\nExamine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\nClarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\nStart a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\nSet a plan of action to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\nDescribe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center and other local resources that can aid you in starting and growing your business.\n\nIf you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey\, we recommend that you take this workshop first. \nIntended Audience: Pre-venture \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: \n\nIntroduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\nSteps to Start Your Business\nDevelop Your Business Plan\nMarket Your Business on a Budget\n\nNote Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-orientation-to-mwbc-and-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T173000
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SUMMARY:Steps to Start Your Business (evening workshop) - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787608″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \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\nWriting a business plan\nFunding your business\nLegal considerations\nRegistering your business in Maryland\nObtaining your federal tax ID\nForming a B.A.I.L. team\nManaging risk\nMarketing your business\n\nIntended 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: \n\nIntroduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\nSteps to Start Your Business\nDevelop Your Business Plan\nMarket Your Business on a Budget\n\n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/steps-to-start-your-business-evening-workshop-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T143000
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CREATED:20191220T034231Z
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UID:10002164-1579786200-1579789800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Orientación básica para negocios Ofrecida por el Centro de Negocios para la Mujer - Biblioteca de Wheaton (Montgomery County)
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787602″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDescubra como Maryland Women’s Business Center puede apoyar su emprendimiento\, en la etapa de arranque y de crecimiento.  \nDurante esta sesión Usted conocerá todos los servicios y recursos que están disponibles en el Centro de Negocios para la Mujer de Maryland y como estos recursos le ayudaran a crecer su negocio.  \nEl público objetivo: Emprendedores con ideas de negocio\, Nuevos Empresarios y quienes quieran expandir su negocio. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/orientacion-basica-para-negocios-ofrecida-por-el-centro-de-negocios-para-la-mujer-biblioteca-de-wheaton-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Spanish,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T113000
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CREATED:20191224T000251Z
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SUMMARY:Branding Your Business - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787607″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nSTART with your vision and END with your logo. \n*Intended Audience: startup\, growth \nAbout Our Presenter:\nHolly Harper is Founder & Principal of Blue Bike Communications. She helps small businesses and nonprofits get their marketing communications moving so they know who they are\, they know how to tell communicate effectively all of their awesomeness\, and they’re proud to talk about\, show off\, and live their missions. Holly’s ideal clients are organizations who are tired of feeling buried under all the marketing stuff they have to do and want to do\, and they’re ready to tighten up their marketing machine so they can do what they do best: make a difference in the world. \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Prince George’s County follows Bowie State University School delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/branding-your-business-prince-georges-county/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Prince George's County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T130000
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CREATED:20200105T032620Z
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SUMMARY:Develop Your Business Plan - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787610″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nA business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business\, which we will detail in this course. Topics include: \n\nBusiness mission\, vision and values\nMarket/competitive analysis\nMarketing goals\nBusiness operations and organizational structure\nFinancial analysis and sales projections\nSmall business accounting and compliance\n\n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, 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: \n\nIntroduction to Entrepreneurship and MWBC\nSteps to Start Your Business\nDevelop Your Business Plan\nMarket Your Business on a Budget\n\n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for workshops cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Woman and men are invited to attend our workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/develop-your-business-plan-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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