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SUMMARY:Success Through E-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\nThis session will cover: \n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration\, please be on the lookout for it.\n\nInstructor: Cameron Nelson\, Charlottesville SBDC \nMr. Nelson has over 18 years experience in technology\, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies\, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language\, culture\, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/success-through-e-commerce-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230123T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230123T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T154439Z
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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. \nCapacity will be limited for this webinar as it is an interactive course. Please be mindful and register only if you will be able to attend this session
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230118T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20230103T173627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T173627Z
UID:84417-1674061200-1674066600@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.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-201-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20230103T173916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T173916Z
UID:84422-1673962200-1673969400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Advising
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!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-advising/
LOCATION:Powhatan Chamber of Commerce\, 3860 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, VA\, 23139\, United States
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20230103T180722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T180722Z
UID:84431-1673956800-1673962200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in Federal Government Contracting?\nJoin us and learn strategies and tips for securing federal business.\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. \nLisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) hosted by George Mason University. Prior to that\, she served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. \nPresented as a hybrid event – online via Zoom and in person at Central Virginia SBDC \nCohosted by Central Virginia SBDC and Capital Region SBDC
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/federal-government-contracting-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20230103T173750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T173750Z
UID:84420-1673946000-1673956800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Advising
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!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-advising/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20230103T180040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T180040Z
UID:84427-1673431200-1673438400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch: Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20230103T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T174627Z
UID:84424-1673006400-1673011800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Drive Yourself Successful
DESCRIPTION:Drive Yourself Successful is presented by Rachel Lynn Carter\, professional speaker and author of Drive Yourself Successful: 11 Inner States to Personal Empowerment. Rachel is passionate about inspiring and motivating others to achieve optimal wellbeing and success in all areas of their lives. Her experience as a licensed professional counselor has equipped her with first-hand knowledge of what keeps people’s gearshifts stuck in park\, as well as what it takes to shift into drive. She has incorporated these common life experiences into her book\, “Drive Yourself Successful: 11 Inner States to Personal Empowerment” to empower you to take the wheel of life and become the assertive driver by learning to transform adversity into high-grade fuel on your journey to success. \n*The first 30 participants to register AND attend will receive a FREE copy of Rachel’s book!*
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/drive-yourself-successful/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20221130T143838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T143838Z
UID:84407-1671012000-1671015600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:SEO and Social Selling
DESCRIPTION:The following will be covered during this live webinar: \n\nPower of SEO and social media for attracting customers\, including local SEO to precisely target your market.\nWebsite optimization for lead generation. How personas\, message maps\, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.\nSocial selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.\nWhat your digital channel strategy needs\, to be effective in terms of content\, technology and investment.\nHow to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/seo-and-social-selling/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T194918Z
UID:84264-1670936400-1670940000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. We will discuss using Google Analytics to help you collect and interpret real-time information\, review some of the reports and terms used so you can learn more about your target audience and how to achieve your business goals.   \nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nIdentify business goals (and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them)\nIncorporating data into your plan\nA focus on introducing Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions\nIntroducing Primary and Secondary Dimensions
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-make-better-business-decisions-with-google-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T195053Z
UID:84262-1669899600-1669903200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business - Let's talk about YouTube!
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Not sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you. \nGet best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.   \nIn this workshop\, we’ll discuss best practices for: \n\nWhy you should have a YouTube channel\nHow to set up a YouTube channel\nWhat’s important to fill out when uploading a video\nMaking good creative\, and how to target and measure the results
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-use-youtube-to-grow-your-business-lets-talk-about-youtube/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20221024T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T183628Z
UID:84375-1669829400-1669834800@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.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-201/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20221024T183416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T183416Z
UID:84373-1669716000-1669721400@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! \nRegistration is limited. Register today!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T192025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T192025Z
UID:84321-1668529800-1668537000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Founders Series: Money and Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nIn this interactive webinar we will share sources of capital\, establishing credit\, and tips for success in record keeping and cash flow management. We help you with tips and tricks in recordkeeping\, as well as accounting language\, giving you tools to help you sleep at night knowing you are: \n\nMaking money\nCan pay your bills and\nWill be able to access additional capital when you need it.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-money-and-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20221024T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T183211Z
UID:84370-1668070800-1668081600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Ninety-Nine Problems but Funding Ain't One
DESCRIPTION:Funding is historically the trickiest part of small business ownership. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to this world\, or if you’ve been in the game for YEARS\, it’s just….hard. \nThat’s where we come in! Join us at Common House Richmond on November 10th for a morning of learning and a panel discussion ALL ABOUT FUNDRAISING. We’ll be talking through both traditional and alternative funding routes and what’s right for you. \nYou know what they say…no man is an island. Lean on your resources. We’ve got your back! \nGuest Speakers: \n\nAmanda Forrestor – Director\, Roanoke Regional SBDC\nRebecca Haydock – Director\, Central VA SBDC\nChandra Hurst – VP\, Economic Equity Small Business Loan Officer\, Virginia Community Capital
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/ninety-nine-problems-but-funding-aint-one/
LOCATION:Common House Richmond\, 303 W. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221108T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T191834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T191834Z
UID:84319-1667925000-1667932200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Founders Series: Business Models\, Telling Your Story\, and Risk Planning
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \n—- \nDo you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others? \nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots? \nIn this interactive webinar you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the  quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-business-models-telling-your-story-and-risk-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20221024T182925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T182925Z
UID:84368-1667822400-1667827800@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 of 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.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221101T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221101T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T191554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T191554Z
UID:84317-1667320200-1667327400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Founders Series: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nCurious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods?\n\nDo you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service?\nCould you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about your target customers\, tools to connect with them and achieve sales\, and how your brand identifies with them and your employees. We also discuss tools and strategies to identify market fit\, marketing and sales development\, as well as planning and execution
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-marketing-sales-and-your-brand/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T194646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T194646Z
UID:84260-1667300400-1667304000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. \nIn this workshop\, we will: \n\nDiscuss the Products tab in Google Business Profile\nIntroduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free  account and a product feed\nShow how to connect your E-Commerce website (using Shopify as an example) to Merchant Center
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-sell-online-with-e-commerce-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T204432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T204432Z
UID:84274-1666722600-1666726200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Setting Up Your Accounting Systems
DESCRIPTION:Running your own business often means being your own marketing department\, legal department\, AND financial department. Our friends at The Jackson Ward Collective and Nadia Anderson put together this FREE workshop to be sure you’re CONFIDENT while you’re digging into those financials. You got this! And we got your back! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ \n\nSpeaker(s): Nadia Anderson\, CPA
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/setting-up-your-accounting-systems-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T191358Z
UID:84315-1666715400-1666722600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Founders Series: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nGet clear up front on your business costs\, how to establish prices and project profitability\, considering the value proposition of your product or service.\n\nAre your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers?\nWill this business make enough to support myself and/or my family?\n\nIn this workshop we discuss effective cost of goods sold management and give you tools to prepare to launch a new product or service.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T185950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T185950Z
UID:84305-1666688400-1666713600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Buyers and Sellers Get Connected
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity in collaboration with Chesterfield County Purchasing Department \nThis is a 2 part workshop — \n\n9:00 – 12:00: Business owners will receive training on navigating the eVa system\, navigating the PING system (Chesterfield County’s electronic marketplace)\, doing business with the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS)\, and how to do business with Altria.\n1:00 – 4:00: Representatives from different levels of government and large corporations will be at exhibit tables for you to visit and discuss business opportunities.\n\nThomas R. Fulghum Center 13900 Hull Street Road Midlothian\, VA 23112
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/buyers-and-sellers-get-connected/
LOCATION:Thomas R. Fulghum Center\, 13900 Hull Street Road\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T204313Z
UID:84272-1666263600-1666267200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Director\, Tatiane Pena\, as she walks you virtually through the basics in understanding Social Media Marketing! \nKey takeaways: \n\nDoing your front-end work\nEstablishing your baselines\nHelpful social media marketing tools\n\nThis workshop will have time for Q + A. \nRegistration is limited. Register today!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/social-media-marketing-101-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T204136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T204136Z
UID:84270-1666184400-1666188000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Building Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Worried about how to grow your business through a better online presence? Websites can be hard\, but in 2022 elegant websites are just a few clicks away. \nThis seminar will provide you with a simple framework on where to start and how to improve your site over time. \nAt the end of this session you will know: \n\nHow to properly plan your website project\nHow to get started designing an elegant website that matches up with your business\nHow to iterate your website to an increasingly important part of your business\n\nSpeaker(s): Brian Bassett of Simple Thread
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/building-websites-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T191144Z
UID:84312-1666110600-1666117800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Founders Series: Industry Trends\, Your Customers\, and Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nFounder’s Series Session 1\nIs your business concept the right idea\, at the right time for your industry?\nAre the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits?\n\nIs your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help you decide.\nHave you conducted “customer discovery” for feedback on your offering and to know who will buy and how they will buy?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about industry knowledge\, communication with target customers to optimize your product or service offering and honing in on the ideal market(s).
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-industry-trends-your-customers-and-market-fit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220929T190324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T190324Z
UID:84308-1665583200-1665590400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:SWaM Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get certified! \nThis is an in-person workshop on the campus of Virginia Union University. \nA representative from the Virginia Small Business & Supplier Diversity representative will will cover the specific steps to complete your SWaM application. We will cover required supporting documents are uploaded electronically into their SWaM application. \nBy the end of the workshop\, company owners/reps will know what\, if anything\, remains to complete their certification/recertification application submission. \nParticipants MUST bring their own laptop. We recommend businesses review the SWaM website before attending the workshop. \nPlease contact wbc-richmond@theinstitutenc.org if you have questions. \nVery Limited Seating!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/swam-lab/
LOCATION:Virginia Union University
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T203746Z
UID:84268-1665576000-1665581400@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? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nIf attending\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up. \nIf you’re still on the fence with subscribing\, click into QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220930T172554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T172554Z
UID:84323-1665568800-1665574200@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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221011T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T194530Z
UID:84258-1665489600-1665493200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? This is the workshop for you.  \nJoin us to learn how to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. In addition\, we will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use your Google Business Profile effectively. \nIn this session\, we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Business Profile\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\nTips\, tricks\, and what’s new!\nHands-on demo of the product in action
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T065432
CREATED:20220919T203626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T203626Z
UID:84266-1664908200-1664911800@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
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/legal-basics-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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