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SUMMARY:Webinar: Market Your Business on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787683″ 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\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. \nPrice: $25 \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-3/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T100000
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SUMMARY:Seminario web Orientación básica para negocios Ofrecida por el Centro de Negocios para la Muje
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787713″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n\nDescubra como Maryland Women’s Business Center puede apoyar su emprendimiento\, en la etapa de arranque y de crecimiento. Durante 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/seminario-web-orientacion-basica-para-negocios-ofrecida-por-el-centro-de-negocios-para-la-muje-2/
CATEGORIES:Child Care,Managing a Business,Spanish,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004139
CREATED:20200730T173251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T173251Z
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SUMMARY:Women-Owned Business Certifications: Making Sense of the new WOSB/EDWOSB Requirements
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787711″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \nJoin the Maryland Women’s Business Center\, Women’s Business Center at Community Business Partnership\, and Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center for a colalborative webinar deciphering the new Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) certification requirements. \nRecently the SBA changed the process for qualifying for WOSB and EDWOSB.  There is a lot of misinformation and lack of clarity about these changes that may impact your status as a WOSB/EDWOSB.  This webinar will clear up some of the confusion and help guide you on how to become a certified WOSB/EDWOSB. Some topics covered will be: \n\nHow do I use 3rd party certification?\nWhere do I apply for certification?\nWhat are the important deadlines for certification?\nHow long am I self certified?\n\nAbout our presenter: Ms. Lisa Wood holds a MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through the Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh. Lisa is currently pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership (School of Education and Social Sciences) with Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh. She previously was the Statewide Director of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) for the Connecticut PTAC and prior to that was Statewide Director with the Ohio Department of Development after serving as PTAC Director for the Northwest Commission of Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Contracting Officer for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In her prior roles\, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders\, handled issue inquiries\, negotiated bids\, performed cost and price analysis\, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions. \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.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/women-owned-business-certifications-making-sense-of-the-new-wosb-edwosb-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Prince George's County,Procurement/Government Contracting,Woman-Owned and Minority Certifications,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Managing Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787685″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nCash flow management as an essential competency of business ownership. This interactive workshop will prepare you to interact with accountants to analyze the flow of cash in and out of your business. \nAfter completing this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose of cash flow management in a start-up small business.\nAssess a cash flow cycle and make some cash flow projections.\nDescribe how a cash flow statement can help assess and improve the financial health of a start-up.\nIdentify some ways to manage cash flow in terms of managing costs and potential income.\nIdentify ways to seek out expert technical assistance to improve cash flow management.\n\nPlease note: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom\, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/webinar-managing-cash-flow-2/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Cash Flow Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787712″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nMBE\, WBE\, DBE\, SBA 8(a)\, WOSB – which one is the right certification for your woman-owned business? \nIf your business is majority minority-owned (51% or greater) and you want to have more opportunities for government contracting\, you need to take this webinar! We will describe the different types of minority and women-owned certifications accepted at the federal & state levels so that you can determine which is best for your business. \nCost: $15 \n  \nPolicies: Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom\, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app. \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-how-to-become-a-certified-woman-owned-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting,Starting a Business,Webinar,Woman-Owned and Minority Certifications,Workshop
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