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April 2024
Starting Your Small Business
Do you want to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? Maybe you have people ready to buy your products, or customers ready to sign up for your services, but you're not sure how to start getting paid. You may have an idea what your concept is but you're not sure if it will make a profitable company. Navigating the ins and outs of creating a business…
Franchising 101: Starting a Business Through a Franchise
What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in Virginia? Whether you are interested in operating a full-time business, being a semi-absentee investor, or having a highly profitable summer business, learn what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region, and state and local regulations to be aware of before signing a franchise agreement. There will also be information about franchise trends and opportunities. Speaker: Heather Rosen, President of FranNet…
Government Contracting 101
The following essential steps for government contracting will be covered: The government customer Readiness to be a government contractor Marketing to the customer Government jargon Steps to get started Small business set-asides Targeting the government customer What the buyer wants to know What should go into a capability statement Register Here
Pricing Your Small Business Services
How do you generate the "right" price for your service-based business? We'll go over basics of budgeting for your small business first, since that's the foundation of making service-pricing decisions. Then we'll talk through the process of figuring out your prices for your services -- both hourly rate models and package models. Post-workshop, registrants will receive a free digital template for business budgeting, a one-pager with the process overview of service-pricing, a copy of the slides from the webinar, and…
Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
The federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. Joining the SDVOSB program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for. Key Takeaways: What is a SDVOSB? Who is eligible for the program? What to expect with the recent changes to the program? Register Here
Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
Businesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever, because digital marketing creates growth. Learn about the basics of digital marketing, including: Social Media Email Marketing Paid Ads SEO Affiliate Marketing How to use analytics to measure your success Register Here A 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.
GovCon 101: 8A Business Certifications
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) 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. In this presentation you will learn: • Eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification • Understanding the Application Process • Understanding how to prepare before applying • Staying Certified Register Here
Intro to Selling to State Agencies
Each year, the State buys goods and services totaling more than $7 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! This webinar is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments. The workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process (the eVA system) and the benefits of SWaM certification. REGISTER HERE Speaker: Angela Barber, Business Services Manager, Virginia…
Demystify Finance
Are you an established business looking to fund a new project? Are you a current business looking to acquire an additional business? Are you thinking of selling your current business? If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to join us to demystify the process of finances and loan application processes! This seminar will humanize the lending process and explain finances and the loan application in easy to understand terms! You no longer need to be intimidated…
Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance
A helpful cybersecurity guide for small business owners! In today's digital landscape, small businesses face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Navigating cybersecurity compliance can be daunting, especially for those with limited resources and expertise. This comprehensive guide provides small business owners with practical insights and actionable steps to effectively manage cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Whether you're a startup or an established small business, staying ahead of cybersecurity challenges is essential for protecting sensitive data, maintaining…