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June 2023
Starting a New Business
Are you thinking of starting a new business? Join us to learn how to learn about business structure, and how to set up your business on a local, state, and federal level. We'll also discuss insurance, financial tracking, and marketing. Join us to learn how to find your target customer, open your business, and get your new business set up. Register Here
SBA 504 Loans
Grab your lunch and join us the to learn more about the SBA 504 Loan program and network with other small business owners. The 504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed rate financing for major fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation. 504 loans are available through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), SBA's community-based partners who regulate nonprofits and promote economic development within their communities. CDCs are certified and regulated by the SBA. To be eligible for a 504 loan,…
Government Contracting for Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Topic: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. This workshop will explain the process and advantages of utilizing the Women -Owned Small business contracting program for federal contracting. Learning Outcomes: • How to self-certify as a women-owned small business • The eligibility requirements to qualify for the WOSB program • How the WOSB program can help your…
Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics – A Step by Step Guide
Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, on Wed, November 16th, 2022, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard, complete with relevant metrics, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early stage companies, growth, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : See what business dashboards look like Understand why a “scorecard”…
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 the basics of QuickBooks Online. By the end of our time together, you will be able to: Customize your chart of accounts Link bank feeds, Categorize transactions, Create automatic categorization rules, Reconcile accounts, and Customize reports! For…
Small Business Lending 101
Have questions on financing? Wondering on where to begin? Join us in conversation with Chandra Hurst, Economic Equity Loan Officer at Virginia Community Capital. In this webinar, we will discuss: How to prepare for a small business loan Overview of financing - debt vs. equity Analyzing credit requests Application package & information required Speaker(s): Chandra Hurst Register Here
Financing Your Small Business
Promotional Video HERE Overview of This Live Webinar During this live webinar (Zoom), attendees will learn: Financing Basics – Types of Financing Funding Sources & Financing Programs Common Misconceptions of Small Business Financing Bank Financing Basics Preparing for Financing Strategies for your Bank Presentation And Much More! Register Here
Quickbooks 101
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 the basics of QuickBooks Online. By the end of our time together, you will be able to: Customize your chart of accounts Link bank feeds, Categorize transactions, Create automatic categorization rules, Reconcile accounts, and Customize reports! For…
Quickbooks 201
Already feel like you have a handle on your monthly tasks within QuickBooks Online and now looking to get more out of your use? In this course, we’ll explore added functions of QuickBooks, such as - receipt management, recurring transactions, tags, classes and locations, advanced reporting, payroll, and much more! As 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. Register Here
Start a Business (Legal and Administrative Steps)
Get ready for opening day! Join this live webinar (Zoom) to learn the following startup essentials: Legal forms Tax registration and filing Naming your company Finance and Accounting Employees vs Contractors Foundations for your business plan Register Here