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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\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\n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture \n  \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\n\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/steps-to-start-your-business-4/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Core,Legal Issues,Marketing,Starting a Business,Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections: Define and build up your company brand
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 webinar will discuss how to help improve customer loyalty by defining your brand and creating authenticity to it by identifying brand role models\, all the while protecting your trademark.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-define-and-build-up-your-company-brand/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Managing a Business,Prince George's County
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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-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T163000
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SUMMARY:Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (MD)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin us for a special in-person event for small businesses located throughout metro Washington\, D.C. Network with local business leaders and meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program—featuring FREE online training\, business tools\, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus\, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program. \nAddress: Bowie Business Innovation Center 14000 Jericho Park Road Suite A131 Bowie\, MD 20715
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/helping-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-md/
LOCATION:Bowie Business Innovation Center\, 14000 Jericho Park Road Suite A131\, Bowie\, MD\, 20715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T113000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\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
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-series/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Starting a Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (VA)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin us for a special in-person event for small businesses located throughout metro Washington\, D.C. Network with local business leaders and meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program—featuring FREE online training\, business tools\, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus\, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program. \nAddress: WBC of Northern Virginia Community Business Partnership 6564 Loisdale Court\, Suite 600 Springfield\, VA 22150
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/helping-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-va/
LOCATION:WBC of Northern Virginia Community Business Partnership\, 6564 Loisdale Court\, Suite 600\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Starting a Business,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 June 23 (note this is not the last Thursday of the month): \nNetworking in Person at Frederick Social. Coffee and Danish will be provided. \n50 Citizen’s Way \nFrederick\, MD \n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-frederick-county-4/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Frederick County,Managing a Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital Economy (DC)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\nJoin us for a special in-person event for small businesses located throughout metro Washington\, D.C. Network with local business leaders and meet Verizon representatives to learn more about Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program—featuring FREE online training\, business tools\, and personalized coaching to enhance your success in a digital marketplace. Plus\, learn more about Verizon’s small business grant program. \nAddress: Verizon Technology and Policy Center 1300 I Street\, NW Suite 500 Washington\, D.C. 20005
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/helping-small-businesses-thrive-in-todays-digital-economy-dc/
LOCATION:Verizon Technology and Policy Center\, 1300 I Street\, NW Suite 500\, Wahington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Managing a Business,Starting a Business,Workshop
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