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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Disaster Planning,Focus Area,Human Resources,Managing a Business
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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Prince George's County
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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-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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