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SUMMARY:How To Build Small Business Credit
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering starting a small business? Do you have questions on establishing your business credit? This workshop is designed to help! \nBusiness credit can be a major financial tool for your business & building your business credit plays a crucial role in your company’s funding ability. In this workshop\, Chandra Hurst – VP\, Economic Equity Small Business Loan Officer\, will guide you through the process & importance of building your business credit.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/how-to-build-small-business-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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SUMMARY:Financing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:During this online (Zoom) session\, attendees will learn: \n\nFinancing basics – types of financing\nFunding sources & financing programs\nCommon misconceptions of small business financing\nBank financing basics\nPreparing for financing\nStrategies for your bank presentation\nAnd much more
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/financing-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T100000
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SUMMARY:Mobile Vending | Tips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Do you own a small business and are exploring ways to build awareness of your products\, engage with potential customers\, testing or launching a new product\, or expanding your business? If you said yes\, you may consider becoming a vendor at an event\, market\, show\, convention\, etc. if you haven’t already. Becoming a mobile vendor can provide you and your business opportunities to grow and expand your business. Join us on Thursday\, May 12th as we learn about the Tips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices of Mobile Vending. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWhat are mobile vendors\nWhat are the roles of a mobile vendor\nHow do I become a mobile vendor\nTips on applying to be a mobile vendor
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/mobile-vending-tips-tricks-and-best-practices-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Marketing 101 \nJoin Assistant Director\, Tatiane Pena\, as she walks you virtually through the basics in understanding Social Media Marketing! \nKey takeaways:\nDoing your front-end work\nEstablishing your baselines\nHelpful social media marketing tools \nThis workshop will have time for Q + A.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/social-media-marketing-101-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220513T103000
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SUMMARY:Kick. Push. Coast: A Start-Up Course
DESCRIPTION:Where Do I begin? \nHave you been moved to start a business – but don’t know where to start? This training is going to provide an overview of how to start your business & will cover topics such as: \n\nEntity Structures\nTax Responsibilities\nFinancials\nLicensing\nBusiness Plans\nAnd much more!\n\nThe biggest mistake that entrepreneur make is not known what you don’t know – the goal is to give you the foundation of this journey! \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/start-smart-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T100000
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SUMMARY:HR Series: Developing an Employee Handbook
DESCRIPTION:Having an employee handbook sets the foundation for expectations\, policies\, communicating about your brand\, defining time off practices and benefits\, as well as help employees understand how the business operates. Join us for conversation on what needs to be included and how to implement in your business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/hr-series-developing-an-employee-handbook/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Managing Employees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T193000
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SUMMARY:Marketing with Marketing Starter Kit
DESCRIPTION:When adding a full-time marketing person to your team isn’t an option\, the job usually falls to the business owner. This course will provide business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to market like a pro. \nOur goal is to demystify marketing so that it becomes less stressed about and more excited about! \nPresenters: Jenelle Murph Davis & Nedra Davis
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/marketing-with-marketing-starter-kit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T100000
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital is one of the major obstacles facing the small business owner. Requests from the small business community for business loans are often denied due to issues that can be avoided or fixed prior to applying but you don’t know what you don’t know! \nThis webinar will provide that needed insight into what the banking industry is looking for when evaluating your business loan application. Knowledge gained from this webinar will help position your business in the best possible light to make sure you answer\, “YES” to the question “Are you ready for that business loan? \nIn addition\, the presenters will discuss various loan products offered through the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA).
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/access-to-capital/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T100000
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SUMMARY:Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services. This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following: \n\nHow to choose your target group(s)\nHow to communicate with your target(s)\nMarket definition\nMarket segmentation\nCompetitive analysis\nCompany branding\nOnline (SEO) and offline marketing
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/marketing-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T110000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Series |Marketing to the Government
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for small businesses. 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 know how to market yourself to the government. This presentation will help you prepare your firm to get noticed by the government and prime buyers by developing a proper marketing plan and strategy. \nIn this session you will learn: \n\nSteps to take to be where you can be found by buyers\nPreparing a winning capability statement\nOrganize your website\, business cards and marketing materials\nPrepare a marketing plan to attract buyers
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-series-marketing-to-the-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T163000
DTSTAMP:20220517T201010Z
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SUMMARY:Henrico County Virtual Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a small business in Henrico County? Questions to ask but don’t know where to go? \nAttend the Virtual Resource Fair on May 25th to learn more about available resources in your community! This event will bring together small business resources within our region and provide direct access to key partners for an engaging afternoon of discussion. \n\nCapital Region SBDC\n\nRodney Williams\, Executive Director\n\n\nHenrico EDA\n\nEbonie Atkins\, Managing Director\nKayla Coleman\, Business Representative\n\n\nSmall Business Supplier Diversity\n\nRandy Brown\, Business Services Manager\n\n\nHenrico County\, Purchasing Division\n\nJeff Conley\, Supplier Diversity Manager\n\n\n\n\nHenrico County Public Libraries\n\nMatt Phillips\, Library Outreach Manager\n\n\nSmall Business Administration (SBA)\n\nMarci Posey\, Economic Development Specialist\n\n\nVirginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA)\n\nTerrance Rogers\, Regional Lending Manager\n\n\nSCORE\n\nKathy Kowalski\, CEO & President
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/henrico-county-virtual-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220531T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T190000
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UID:83980-1654018200-1654023600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Kick. Push. Coast: A Start-Up Course
DESCRIPTION:Where Do I begin? \nHave you been moved to start a business – but don’t know where to start? This training is going to provide an overview of how to start your business & will cover topics such as: \n\nEntity Structures\nTax Responsibilities\nFinancials\nLicensing\nBusiness Plans\nAnd much more!\n\nThe biggest mistake that entrepreneur make is not known what you don’t know – the goal is to give you the foundation of this journey! \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/start-smart-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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