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SUMMARY:Gratis: Recursos COVID-19 para propietarios únicos\, contratistas independientes y autónomos
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787664″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n\n\nSoy propietario único / trabajador por obra/ contratista independiente. ¿Qué préstamo / o subsidio tengo disponible?\n¿Dónde encuentro información sobre estos préstamos / subsidios?\n¿Existe un límite de cuánto dinero puedo solicitar para un préstamo / subsidio?\n¿Puedo solicitar múltiples subsidios a nivel federal\, estatal y del condado al mismo tiempo?\n¿Cuál es el plazo previsto para recibir los fondos del préstamo una vez que se solicité?\n¿Debería applicar al PPP o la compensación por desempleo?\nSoy propietario único / S-corp / C-corp\, ¿soy elegible para el seguro de desempleo (UI)?\n\nComo propietario único / trabajador por obra/ contratista independiente\, puede que se haga estas preguntas\, ¡le estamos brindando respuestas directamente de la fuente! Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa que le dará claridad sobre qué recursos y programas de préstamos / subsidios puede calificar para ayudarlo a mantenerse a flote durante estos tiempos difíciles \nLas presentadoras incluyen representantes de: \n\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nMaryland Department of Labor\, Division of Unemployment Insurance\nMaryland Women’s Business Center\nSmall Business Development Center\, Corridor Region\n\nDebes registrarte para este evento. Al registrarse\, recibirá instrucciones adicionales sobre cómo acceder al seminario web de WebEx. \nTenga en cuenta que las mujeres y los hombres están invitados a asistir a este seminario web.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/gratis-recursos-covid-19-para-propietarios-unicos-contratistas-independientes-y-autonomos/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Spanish,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 7 Critical Steps to Take & Discuss with Your Commercial Landlord During the COVID-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787665″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin the Maryland and Washington\, D.C. Women’s Business Centers and Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia\, Community Business Partnership on May 5 for a special webinar: From a Commercial Tenant’s Perspective: 7 Critical Steps to Take and Discuss with Your Landlord During the COVID-19 Crisis. \nIf you have mounting concerns about your commercial lease\, you are not alone. With the onset and continuation of the COVID-19 crisis\, tenants throughout the region are confronting a host of issues\, including how to make rent and potentially renegotiate fair\, viable\, and sustainable leases. \nTo learn the 7 critical steps you must take and discuss with your landlord\, register today for a brief virtual lunchtime webinar with Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) expert Bob Canter on Tuesday\, May 5th from 12 noon until 1:30pm. \nAbout our speaker: Bob Canter is the President and Founder of Performance Realty Solutions\, a commercial real estate consulting firm. He is also Managing Partner of CA Commercial Realty Partners and Creator of the Canter Center for Commercial Real Estate\, a self-help initiative to assist small business owners find and secure their brick and mortar business location and a one stop web portal for comprehensive commercial real estate information. Bob is an expert in commercial leases and contracts and has negotiated hundreds of commercial real estate (CRE) transactions throughout his career representing both major Fortune 500 Companies as well as the small business owner. He has also been involved in $100 million commercial real estate portfolio sales earlier in his career. \nYou 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/webinar-7-critical-steps-to-take-discuss-with-your-commercial-landlord-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Cash Flow Management,Managing a Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Develop Your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787623″ 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\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. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/webinar-develop-your-business-plan/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T093000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Coffee Connections Workshop & Networking Opportunity - Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787618″ 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: Perfect Your Elevator Pitch\nAgenda:\n8:00-8:15: Introductions and elevator pitches\n8:15-9:15: Workshop and virtual networking \n*Intended Audience: Start-Up\, Growth \nRegistration for this workshop is limited to 15 attendees. \nYou 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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/virtual-monthly-coffee-connections-workshop-networking-opportunity-perfect-your-elevator-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Market Your Business on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787631″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nMarketing your products or services is a critical component of a successful business and differentiates your company from the competition. During this workshop\, you will create a step-by-step plan to develop a marketing strategy\, including: \n\nCrafting your marketing goals\nIdentifying the ideal target audience\nResearching competition\nSetting a realistic budget\n\n*Intended Audience: Pre-venture\, Startup \nMarket Your Business On a Budget is the final 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  \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. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/webinar-market-your-business-on-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Webinar,Workshop
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