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SUMMARY:QuickBooks 201
DESCRIPTION:Already feel like you have a handle on your monthly tasks within QuickBooks Online and now looking to get more out of your use? \nIn this course\, we’ll explore added functions of QuickBooks\, such as – \n\nreceipt management\,\nrecurring transactions\,\ntags\,\nclasses and locations\,\nadvanced reporting\,\npayroll\,\nand much more!\n\nAs this is a highly interactive and hands-on program\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up\, or QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-201-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230406T135841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T135841Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Apps: How to Plan\, Execute\, & Launch
DESCRIPTION:April 20th  \n1:00-2:30pm  \nLed by the Virginia SBDC  \nFee: No cost  \n  \nMobile Apps: How to Plan\, Execute\, & Launch  \n  \nUpdated for 2023  \nDoes your business need a mobile app?  \nIn this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app\, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include:  \n\nMarket Research \nApp Scoping \nFinding a Developer and Budget \nApp Business Planning \nMarketing Approach \nBuilding a Prototype \nLaunching an App \nPromoting App \n\nPresented by Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor for the Central Virginia SBDC.  \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/mobile-apps-how-to-plan-execute-launch/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230331T162202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T120035Z
UID:84505-1682418600-1682424000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business?? \nJoin us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch! \nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us! \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230424T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T171502Z
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SUMMARY:How to Read Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Accounting and Budget \nLearn the basics about reading and understanding financial statements for your business\, presented by Nadia Anderson\, CPA\, CGMA. \nSpeaker: Nadia S. Anderson\, CPA\, CGMA Founder and Lead Accountant of The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group \nAs the team leader of The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group (TAAAG)\, Nadia reviews and interprets financial statements\, builds relationships with our clients\, offers advice on business management\, and helps our clients understand and tell the story of their business through numbers. \nAs a small business owner Nadia appreciates the inseparable link between the business and the owner. She knows first hand the freedom and the uncertainty that are the hallmarks of entrepreneurship. Therefore\, she listens to understand the business owner’s WHY; The WHY informs the HOW and the WHAT. She believes that your workflow is the foundation for your accounting processes and systems. A natural storyteller\, Nadia listens to understand your business and interprets the numbers to tell a full story. She is interested in getting to know her clients and forming mutually beneficial long term relationships. \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/how-to-read-financial-statements/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230508T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T151432Z
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? \nIf so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T151642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T151642Z
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks 201
DESCRIPTION:Already feel like you have a handle on your monthly tasks within QuickBooks Online and now looking to get more out of your use? \nIn this course\, we’ll explore added functions of QuickBooks\, such as – \n\nreceipt management\,\nrecurring transactions\,\ntags\,\nclasses and locations\,\nadvanced reporting\,\npayroll\,\nand much more!\n\nAs this is a highly interactive and hands-on program\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up\, or QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-201-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230509T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T152943Z
UID:84640-1684173600-1684179000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Legal Basics 101
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\nThere will also be time for direct Q&A with Archie \n\nSpeaker(s): Archie Alston II \nCost: $35.00
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/legal-basics-101-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Legal
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230516T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T151025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T151025Z
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SUMMARY:PTAC/Apex Accelerator presents: 8(a) & HUBZone Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Government Contracting: HUBZone & 8(a): \nThe Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged (8(A)) firms and 3% is allocated for HUBZone firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nEligibility requirements for 8(a) certification\nUnderstanding the Application Process\nUnderstanding how to prepare for each certification before applying\nStaying Certified Join us and learn strategies and tips for securing federal business.\n\nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business. \n  \nFee: no cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/ptac-apex-accelerator-presents-8a-hubzone-government-contracting/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230601T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230509T223522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T223759Z
UID:84642-1685628000-1685638800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Become a Virginia Certified SWaM Business! Henrico EDA sponsored workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/become-a-virginia-certified-swam-business-henrico-eda-sponsored-workshop/
LOCATION:Fairfield Library\, 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T152553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T093150Z
UID:84545-1686139200-1686142800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Lending 101
DESCRIPTION:Have questions on financing? Wondering on where to begin? \nJoin us in conversation with Chandra Hurst\, Economic Equity Loan Officer at Virginia Community Capital. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss: \n\nHow to prepare for a small business loan\nOverview of financing – debt vs. equity\nAnalyzing credit requests\nApplication package & information required\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Chandra Hurst \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/small-business-lending-101-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230612T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T163739Z
UID:84550-1686569400-1686574800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? \nIf so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164131Z
UID:84552-1686762000-1686767400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 201
DESCRIPTION:Already feel like you have a handle on your monthly tasks within QuickBooks Online and now looking to get more out of your use? \nIn this course\, we’ll explore added functions of QuickBooks\, such as – \n\nreceipt management\,\nrecurring transactions\,\ntags\,\nclasses and locations\,\nadvanced reporting\,\npayroll\,\nand much more!\n\nAs this is a highly interactive and hands-on program\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up\, or QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-201-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230501T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T194925Z
UID:84617-1686916800-1686922200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Professional Website Tips 101
DESCRIPTION:Professional Website Tips 101 \nExperienced creative director\, former adjunct professor and entrepreneur Jolinda Anderson will share some insights on how to set up your website for success. \n• Understand the basic terminology: websites\, hosting\, domain names\, SEO\, platforms\, plugins • Discern what platform makes the most sense for your needs now and in the future • Must-haves to set up a google and client-friendly website – your business home on the internet • Discover how digital marketing makes up the neighborhood around your website • Process\, pricing\, timelines\, photos – discuss what goes into a website and figure out what you can do vs. what you can hire out \nPresenter: Jolinda Smithson Anderson is the CEO and Principal Designer at Shapes & Colors\, a branding\, website and marketing firm based in downtown Richmond. Jolinda has worked as a creative for over 25 years and has both corporate and small creative agency experience. In September 2019\, she launched her own business. She has taught for the Robertson School of Media & Culture at VCU and is a former student-athlete with the track program there. \nShapes & Colors offers right-sized creative solutions to their clients. This includes logos\, branding\, graphic design and website design as well as templates and training so that businesses can own and run their own marketing.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/professional-website-tips-101/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230501T201647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T201647Z
UID:84619-1687262400-1687267800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Navigating SAM & DSBS
DESCRIPTION:SAM and the DSBS \nThe Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for small business. This is a huge opportunity for small firms to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting. Before entering into this arena you must first create a profile in the System of Award Management (SAM) and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). This presentation will help you prepare your firm to get noticed by government and prime buyers by developing a proper SAM and DSBS profile. In this session you will learn: \n• How to create a proper SAM profile and receive a CAGE code • Understand the meaning of NAICS and PSC Codes • Create a powerful DSBS \nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/navigating-sam-dsbs/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T163504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T163504Z
UID:84548-1688043600-1688049000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business?? \nJoin us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch! \nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us! \n  \nFee: $5.00 \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230613T140135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T140135Z
UID:84706-1688052600-1688058000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Virginia SBSD presents: Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity would like to invite you to attend the “Understanding Financial Statements” workshop in partnership with Capital Region SBDC \nDuring this workshop\, we will go over key financial statements that are most important for Small Business Owners to take daily and strategic decisions. We will discuss the KPIs that you should know for running a successful Small Business. \nWe will go over Cash Flow Statement\, Income Statement\, and Balance Sheet. \nSpeaker: \nEllen McIlhenny is the owner of CFO Plus Service. Author of the book “The Big Turnaround – How bad management nearly destroyed an exceptional company”\, a business novel dealing with common problems business owners face on a daily basis \nLocation: \nThis will be an in-personal workshop at the Goochland County Economic Development office located at 2931 River Road West\, Goochland\, VA 23063 \nYou will also have the opportunity to meet the Goochland County Economic Development and Goochland County Chamber of Commerce team. \nFor Question please email: Ramain.Gohar@SBSD.Virginia.Gov
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/virginia-sbsd-presents-understanding-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Finance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230711T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T164450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T200423Z
UID:84554-1689098400-1689103800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Legal Basics 101
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\nThere will also be time for direct Q&A with Archie \n\nSpeaker(s): Archie Alston II \nCost: $35.00
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/legal-basics-101-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Legal
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230501T202224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T202224Z
UID:84621-1689681600-1689687000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small business offices\, you must first create a winning capability statement. This is the most importing marketing piece you will create for your business. A properly formatted capability statement will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition. In this presentation you will learn: \n• Proper formatting of the statement • Information to include and not include • Differentiators\, Core competencies and past performance content • You will be provided an editable template to use for your own capability statement • How to use the statement \nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-capability-statements/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230420T084950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T084950Z
UID:84562-1691407800-1691413200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? \nIf so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T175035Z
UID:84556-1691658000-1691668800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-4/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230419T175649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T181821Z
UID:84558-1691674200-1691681400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-2/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230420T084735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T084735Z
UID:84560-1692277200-1692282600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business?? \nJoin us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch! \nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us! \nFee: $5.00 \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230821T134025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T134025Z
UID:84803-1693569600-1693575000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Email Marketing: Make Sure Meta Doesn't Own Your Audience
DESCRIPTION:Experienced creative director\, former adjunct professor and entrepreneur Jolinda Anderson will share some insights around why email marketing is important to consider for your small business. Despite the fact that email is 52 years old\, it’s definitely still a viable form of marketing your business. \n  \n• Understand the basic terminology: newsletter\, sign-up forms\, email platforms\, freebies\, content upgrades\, CTAs\, CTRs\, open rates\, etc.  \n• Discern what platform makes the most sense for your email needs  \n• Best-practices to ensure your emails get seen and opened – and you stay out of SPAM jail \n• Discover how email marketing can drive better results for your business than social media alone \n• Topics\, frequency\, design\, offers\, images? Let’s discuss what goes into great email campaigns and create some content for your next newsletter. \nFee: $15.00 \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/email-marketing-make-sure-meta-doesnt-own-your-audience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230912T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230905T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T171915Z
UID:84816-1694538000-1694543400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Acquiring Capital: Pre-Loan Prep to Get an Approval
DESCRIPTION:Acquiring Capital: Pre-loan Prep to Get an Approval with Charese Chambers\, Assistant Director of the Capital Region Small Business Development Center \nThrough this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n– Create an income statement through the month leading up to applying to make it easier to obtain financing.\n– Develop a powerhouse personal financial statement to impress lenders.\n– Develop a financial proposal for lenders based on the information that is required for approval when financing a business. \nJoin us at the Hanover County EDA and learn more about proper preparations for acquiring your first small business loan!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/acquiring-capital-pre-loan-prep-to-get-an-approval/
LOCATION:Hanover County Economic Development\, 8200 Center Path Ln.\, Suite E\, Mechanicsville\, VA\, 23116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230501T202638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T202638Z
UID:84623-1695124800-1695130200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101: Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION:The government contracting market is full of opportunity but is sometimes difficult to navigate. This presentation will help you understand the steps you need to take to enter into this exciting field. This presentation will cover: \n• Determining eligibility • How to get started • Marketing to the government • Proposal Writing Tips \nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-101-are-you-ready/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230420T115345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T115345Z
UID:84572-1696932000-1696937400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Is Your Business Holiday Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Before we know it\, the holidays will be here! Have you already begun your black Friday & Small Business Saturday prep work? If not\, join us as we discuss key topics related to holiday shopping. \nTopics: \n\nAdvertisement & Marketing\nHow to analyze your sales trends to prepare your inventory\nEmail & social media campaigns\nPlanning your holiday promotions\nWebsite traffic
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/is-your-business-holiday-ready-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230501T202951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T202951Z
UID:84625-1697544000-1697549400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Proposal Development
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to be successful in government contracting you must know how to respond to a solicitation with a winning proposal. This is the most valuable skill to have for winning government contracts. A properly formatted proposal will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition and show you are a responsible and responsive bidder. In this presentation you will learn: \n• Proper formatting of a proposal • Win Themes • Capture Management • How proposals are graded • What are some common mistakes in proposal writing \nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-proposal-development/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230420T122642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T181752Z
UID:84584-1698917400-1698924600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-3/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230420T122450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T122450Z
UID:84582-1698930000-1698940800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-5/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033027
CREATED:20230501T203335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T203335Z
UID:84627-1701172800-1701178200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: WOSB & EDWOSB certification
DESCRIPTION:SBA WOSB/EDWOSB Certification \nThe Federal Government has a 5% contracting goal for Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This class will introduce you to this certification and help you determine if you qualify. We will cover these key areas: \n• Which WOSB/EDWOSB cert do you qualify for • What does it take to qualify for WOSB/EDWOSB small business set-aside certifications • How do I apply for WOSB/EDWOSB certifications \nDon’t miss out on this informative presentation on how you can take advantage of the SBA’s WOSB/EDWOSB small business set-aside. \nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-wosb-edwosb-certification/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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