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SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship to MWBC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nWe present a FREE INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP \nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and painstaking planning. During this workshop: \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 if you are ready to become a small business owner. \n• Establish an action plan to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers. \n• Describe the services provided by Maryland Women’s Business Center that can help you start and grow your business. \n  \nPlease note our policies: Men and women are invited to attend our training workshops. Pre-registration required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting when you register. If this is your first time using Zoom\, we recommend that you sign in a few minutes early\, as you may need to install the Zoom app. \n  \nNote Our Policies: Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. 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/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-to-mwbc/
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nINTRODUCTION 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T130000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T130000
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210624T113000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: MWBC Frederick County Business Metrics:  State Resources for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin Maryland Women’s Business Center for a NEW monthly networking group created just for Frederick County entrepreneurs facilitated by your MWBC Counselors\, 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 2021. The more often you attend\, the more relationships you will build\, and the stronger your business will become! \nHere is the agenda: \nBusiness Metrics:  State Resources for Small Businesses \nPresenter : Tamar Osterman \nTamar Osterman has a broad background in public policy\, including a stint on Capitol Hill and many years as a government relations professional on the federal\, state\, and local levels\, focused on real estate and historic preservation. Since 2015\, Tamar has served as the Senior Business Development Representative for Frederick and Carroll counties with the MD Department of Commerce\, the state’s economic development agency. Based in Frederick\, Tamar works with businesses across industries\, of all sizes\, and in all stages of the business life cycle to connect them with state and ecosystem resources\, develop business opportunities\, and address challenges. Tamar holds an MPA from The University of Texas at Austin\, and her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-mwbc-frederick-county-business-metrics-state-resources-for-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210629T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210629T120000
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SUMMARY:Business Legal Foundation
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nDuring this class\, each attendee will understand all business entities available in MD and how to be in compliance as an entrepreneur\, even if they are not in the USA as a regular resident\, and what entity could work better individually. Also\, they will be able to learn how to create a strong brand. \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/business-legal-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Legal Issues,Workshop
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