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SUMMARY:Mindset Strategies to Close the Sale [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nIn today’s competitive sales environment\, uncertainty and stress can hinder your professional growth and revenue targets. Are you ready to accelerate your sales achievement and breakthrough any performance barriers? \nIn this transformative sales coaching session Naheed Oberfeld will teach you how to Unlock Your Sales Potential. You will:\n\nDecode Emotional Intelligence in Sales: Learn how YOUR emotions fundamentally drive your sales behavior\, which leads to either success or disappointment. Understanding this psychological blueprint will give you an unprecedented competitive edge.\n\nMaster Your Inner Landscape: Go beyond traditional sales techniques and uncover the subconscious beliefs blocking your potential.\n\nWhat you will gain:\n\nProfound insights into how emotions influence decision-making\n\nPractical techniques to release sales-related stress and limiting beliefs\nA clear distinction between taking responsibility and being in control\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to transform your mindset and elevate your professional performance. Naheed’s clients have reported significant improvements\, including record-breaking sales quarters and unprecedented career advancements.\n \nAbout the Speaker\n\nPrepare to have your socks metaphorically blown off by Naheed Oberfeld\, the Mindset Maven extraordinaire! This certified EFT/Tapping practitioner and Mindset Coach is on a mission to silence your inner critic and unleash your full potential.\n \nWith an uncanny ability to read minds (or at least mindsets)\, Naheed has a knack for identifying the unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs holding you back. As one client raved\, “I had the best 4th quarter sales ever in the history of my nine years in business!”\n\n \nThat’s because as a mindset maven\, she is fluent in the language of self-sabotage and negative mental chatter. Naheed’s process helps her clients break down pesky limiting beliefs freeing them from the shackles of stress\, anxiety\, and unfulfilled dreams. Prepare to have your paradigm shifted\, your beliefs rewritten\, and your potential unleashed.\n 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/mindset-strategies-to-close-the-sale-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:S.H.E. Pitch Webinar: Your Guide to Success (Frederick Only)
DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE\n\nAre you an aspiring female entrepreneur or business owner in Frederick County looking to take your venture to the next level? If so\, join us for an exclusive S.H.E. Pitch 2025 Webinar\, designed to guide you through every step of this exciting pitch competition for women entrepreneurs! \nThis online session will provide:\n–   An Overview of the S.H.E. Pitch Process: Learn what it takes to participate\, from application to final pitch.\n–   Step-by-Step Guidance: Understand the timeline\, key milestones\, and what judges are looking for.\n–   Resources for Success: Discover the tools\, mentorship\, and support available to help you craft a winning pitch.\n–   Q&A Session: Get your questions answered by our S.H.E. Pitch team. \nWhether you’re preparing to enter or just exploring the opportunity\, this webinar will equip you with everything you need to confidently pursue your S.H.E. Pitch journey. \nVisit the S.H.E. Pitch website for more information. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/s-h-e-pitch-webinar-your-guide-to-success-frederick-only/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin Economic Development Specialist of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\, Nirav “Nick” Rajpara\, for this free quarterly webinar covering the basics of government contracting. \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/government-contracting-for-beginners-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Procurement/Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000
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SUMMARY:Turn Conversations Into Clients [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nMany women business owners\, leaders\, and sales professionals want to improve and polish their presentation skills when prospecting or selling. However\, they struggle to communicate confidently when it really counts and it’s costing them their reputation\, revenue\, and relevant relationships. \nConversations that Convert is a perspective-shifting presentation that exposes women in revenue-generating roles to how to strategically verbalize their value by leveling up their language. As a result\, their communication confidence is increased allowing them to have a greater influence on those they desire to convert into clients\, customers\, or higher-paying contract opportunities. \nWomen in revenue-generating roles will learn how to: \n\nInitiate conversations that result in clients and contracts on sales calls\, conferences\, or networking events.\nWhy have conversations that convert is the #1 strategy to increase sales consistently.\nHow science supports concepts of effective language and communication as a foundation of sustainable sales success.\nHow to make your voice visible when pitching and presenting even if you are the “only” woman or minority in the room.\n\nAbout the Speaker\nQuinn Conyers is a Public Speaking and Emcee Expert with 19 years of Keynote\, Event  Emcee and Corporate Training Experience.  She is the Founder and CEO of Speak to Society LLC\,  a savvy sales and business communications  training  and  development company where she shows audiences how to have conversations that convert into clients and contracts. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/turn-conversations-into-clients-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin WSI Digital Marketing for a focused session on harnessing social media to fuel your business growth. Learn to create a strategy that resonates with your audience and boosts revenue. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nCraft Compelling Content: Engage your audience with tailored posts for each platform.\nEstablish a Consistent Brand Voice: Align your social presence with your overall brand identity.\nEngage Your Audience: Convert followers into loyal customers through meaningful interactions.\nChoose the Right Platforms: Identify where your target audience spends time and optimize your presence on Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn.\nMeasure Performance: Track key metrics to gauge success and refine your strategy based on insights.\n\nThis session will provide practical tips and actionable strategies to enhance your social media reach and drive real business results. Whether you’re new to social media marketing or looking to improve your approach\, join us to unlock the full potential of social media for your organization’s growth.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/sm-biz/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:MWBC Office Closed - Presidents Day
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Women’s Business Center will be closed in observation of Presidents Day.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/presidentsday/2025-02-17/
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SUMMARY:Turn Conversations Into Clients [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nMany women business owners\, leaders\, and sales professionals want to improve and polish their presentation skills when prospecting or selling. However\, they struggle to communicate confidently when it really counts and it’s costing them their reputation\, revenue\, and relevant relationships. \nConversations that Convert is a perspective-shifting presentation that exposes women in revenue-generating roles to how to strategically verbalize their value by leveling up their language. As a result\, their communication confidence is increased allowing them to have a greater influence on those they desire to convert into clients\, customers\, or higher-paying contract opportunities. \nWomen in revenue-generating roles will learn how to: \n\nInitiate conversations that result in clients and contracts on sales calls\, conferences\, or networking events.\nWhy have conversations that convert is the #1 strategy to increase sales consistently.\nHow science supports concepts of effective language and communication as a foundation of sustainable sales success.\nHow to make your voice visible when pitching and presenting even if you are the “only” woman or minority in the room.\n\nAbout the Speaker\nQuinn Conyers is a Public Speaking and Emcee Expert with 19 years of Keynote\, Event  Emcee and Corporate Training Experience.  She is the Founder and CEO of Speak to Society LLC\,  a savvy sales and business communications  training  and  development company where she shows audiences how to have conversations that convert into clients and contracts. 
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/turn-conversations-into-clients-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online 101 [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLearn the basic navigation and functions of QuickBooks Online for your small business with Katie Hanna of Details Matter Bookkeeping. \nAbout the Speaker\nKatie Hanna\, CB is the Owner & CEO of Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory.  She is a Certified Bookkeeper & Elite QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She has 13 years of experience in the accounting industry and 8 years of experience as a small business owner.  She has a passion for educating small business owners and showing them that numbers don’t have to be scary!  She was born and raised in Walkersville\, MD and currently lives there with her husband\, daughter\, and 2 dogs.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/quickbooks-online-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesenia Cruz%2C Associate Business Consultant/Trainer":MAILTO:yesenia@rockvilleredi.org
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections Frederick County [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nJoin Frederick County’s monthly networking session with Senior Business Consultant\, Karen Kalantzis. \n\nPlease note the "Add to calendar" button below does not register you for the training/event. \nClick the REGISTER button above to complete your registration.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/ccfc-feb2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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