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Here you will find a comprehensive listing of Training Workshops the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) currently offers or have offered in the past to many of Maryland aspiring entrepeneurs. The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) sponsors training seminars in conjunction with local colleges, universities, business professionals and volunteers. You can find a short description of these Training Workshop seminars by clicking the name of the worshop in the listing. *To view this months Training Workshop calender Click Here
7 Best Sales Secrets Sandler Sales Professional Training Center will partner with the Maryland Central Region SBDC to present this workshop. Register for this Lunch & Learn workshop with pizza for lunch that will focus on 7 TRIGGER words that cause lost sales. You will learn:
You will benefit by learning the answers to these questions and how to use the techniques that will help make this a FABULOUS sales season! Who should attend: Women small business owners, other small retailing/selling entrepreneurs.
Access to Capital An overview of the various financing options available to small businesses. Pros and cons of each option are presented, as well as general qualifying criteria, the application process and the documentation needed. This workshop is a great opportunity to get all the information available to determine which financing option is best for your business.
Art Of Selling Business success will depend on your ability to sell your product. Learn the importance of proper attitude, knowledge, identifying customers, and winning selling techniques.
Building A Buzz Using creativity instead of cash to achieve fantastic marketing results. A perfect seminar for small business owners with limited dollars and those interested in providing superb customer service to their clients.
Building Customers for Your Startup No customers? No problem- learn how to build that customer base from a woman who's done ti. Discover the secrets of building a customer base.
Business Plan Development A thorough understanding of critical areas of a solid business plan is essential for startup companies. This session covers all phases of business plan development including: identifying the objectives for a plan, understanding what investors and lenders look for in a plan, defining the value proposition, and addressing the various elements of the business plan, including industry and customer analyses, competitive analysis, marketing, operations, management team, and financials.
Congressman Cummings Business Opportunity Symposium This symposium will give you an opportunity to learn procedural information about the procurement process and about upcoming procurement contracts from local, state and federal government representatives as well as prime contractors. You will have the opportunity to market your products/services to on-hand procurement representatives. Additionally, the scheduled workshops are designed to provide valuable information aimed at strengthening your business’ capability.
Creating an Effective Web Presence Learn what a Web Site can do for your company. Understand everything from domain name registration to Site promotion. Every company can benefit from going online, including yours. Come and learn how!
CyberCash: Making Money With On-Line Auctions, Government Sales & Surplus Learn the ins and outs of making money through buying and selling merchandise from online auctions such as eBay, government auctions, and liquidation sales. This course introduces students to the variety of auctions and sales, helps students locate auction deals, and provides tips on both the buying and selling process.
Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan The Strategic Marketing Plan Workshop is a standard workshop which is offered every month in each of the counties we serve. It is a step by step guidebook that will help guide the entrepreneur in making wise decisions on how to conduct research and your business. This workshop will cover customer and market analysis, marketing competition and location, strategic objectives and SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) A good Strategic Marketing Plan will help you solidify and describe your products/services, identify resources, establish an action plan with measurable goals and objectives, and can be used to find and to make an effective presentation to prospective customers or financiers. Please Note: We strongly recommend taking the "Developing a Winning Business Plan" workshop first if you have not developed a business plan, which is a required tool for a successful business.
Developing a Winning Business Plan The Business Plan is a step-by-step guidebook that is designed to help the entrepreneur move ideas onto paper in an organized, clear and concise manner, avoiding mistakes and keeping a focus on key points. Planning is your map to success in the business world by listing your business capabilities and structure of your business. Whether you are starting or buying a business, financing or re-financing a business, a business plan will be crucial in marketing yourself as an owner and successfully proposing your business activity. The Plan helps you find hidden business flaws and helps to clearly present each phase of your business. By writing your business plan, you will gain in-depth knowledge about your business, making it easier to answer the lenders questions and showing you, the owner, what is involved in your business process. Sections covered in The Plan include: the executive summary, the business description, management, employees, operations and suppliers, customer and market analysis (marketing, competition, location),strategy and plan (strategic objectives, SWOT Analysis) loan request, financial statements (general information, balance sheet, operating statement, personal finances, cash flow with assumptions). The Business Plan is currently available in the SBDC Small Business Start-up Kit. Please Note: For those of you who have not started a business, we strongly recommend taking the "Smart Start Your Business" workshop first. We also recommend taking "Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan" workshop, which you will need to assist you in developing the necessary research for your Business Plan.
Developing Online Marketing Strategies Like all aspects of technology, online marketing has gone through many evolutions over the past year. Join us as we talk about the various channels available to advertise and market on the Internet. There are many solutions for small businesses to consider while developing online marketing strategies. We will be discussing best practice steps and processes for developing an effective return on your investments.
Developing Your Business Workshop Series This includes 2 of our core workshops together for a discount price. Workshops include: Developing a Winning Business Plan, and Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan. You will recieve $15.00 off if you sign up for both of these together. (Please Note: The date here is only a placeholder, check each of the 2 Workshops for the correct date)
Developing Your First Business Plan This program is specifically designed for the first-time, small business entrepreneur. The course was developed and will be presented by Richard E. Hall, an entrepreneur and long-time business counselor. Mr. Hall will discuss the use of three different planning models as a vehicle for defining the enterprise. Key issues addressed will include the business concept, market opportunity, legal structure, pricing and competition, the balance sheet, income/expense projections, types and sources of funding and much more. Participants will receive a 50-page binder of presentation materials.
Do You Know How to Get Good Media Coverage? The Right Message Gets Noticed! PR Strategies that Break Through the Noise! Learn 5 simple steps to increase visibility through relevant, current news on your company. Learn the fundamentals of presss release distribution and media pitching. Learn coverage in your marketing activities. Define and reach your target audience. Write a winning press release
Do Your Own Payroll "In this information-packed 3 hour session, you'll learn how to set up and administer your own payroll system. Topics include IRS Requirements for treating workers as employees; calculating gross pay, deductions and employer payroll taxes; submitting payroll taxes and forms to federal and state agencies; filing deadlines; working with payroll service bureaus; and helpful Web sites."
Doing Business with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Congressman Ben Cardin will be hosting a seminar with the U.S. Department of homeland security to present information about the process of marketing and selling goods, services and technologies to the department. The seminar will offer presentations by both the science and technology directorate and the office of small disadvantaged business utilization.
Drug Free Workplace Employee substance abuse costs companies billions of dollars a year in absenteeism, accidents, lost productivity, worker’s compensation, employee theft, etc. This three-part series discusses topics related to building a safe, drug-free workplace, group legal policy review, substance abuse awareness education and training for supervisors.
Duct-Tape Marketing Low-cost, high yield marketing strategies that you can use. Discover the secrets of low-cost marketing that really works.
E-Commerce And Your Business Learn what electronic commerce is and what opportunities are obtained through e-commerce. Learn how to market your business electronically through web site development. Also, learn how to sell your product/service electronically. Find out what role Small Businesses have in the electronic world.
Essentials of Running a Small Business This course will provide you with the basics of running a small business. Learn best practices from a successful small business owner. This course can help you take your business to a new level.
Evaluating Yourself and Your Business for Growth Its'a an interesting challenge for any small business owner to try to step aside and look objectively at their business, and to then consider the road ahead. This interactive workshop will help you evaluate the stages of business development.
Executive Cost Accounting Seminar for Governmant Contractors The seminar will cover the preparation of an annual budget, indirect rate calculations and a cost proposal. We will discuss polocies that will help enable companies to comply with DCAA audit standards and to successfully win and perform on contracts.
Export Howard County: Focus on Small Business This workshop will help you take the first steps in launching your business into the global marketplace. The one-day workshop, led by local international business professionals, will walk you through the intricacies of going global. Topics include evaluating export potential, identifying target markets, developing market entry strategies, building distribution networks and the "mechanics" of exporting. Those already exporting will learn about finding new opportunities. Workshop graduates will learn what it takes to compete globally and create an effective Export Marketing Plan. Course content stresses interactive learning through self-assessment, knowledge provided by executives from the world of international business, and case studies based on the actual experiences of local companies.
FASTTRAC NEW VENTURES This workshop is a 10 sessions, every Thursday beginning September 14, 2006. Participants will learn how to: Hone skills to create and/or grow a SUCCESSFUL business Learn from experienced entrepreneur facilitators, business counselors, guest speakers and peers Share knowledge in a peer-to-peer environment Expand their network of community resources Receive continual feedback The course runs through Thursday, December 7, 2006. No classes 9/28 and 11/23.
FastTrac NewVenture Entrepreneurship 10-Week Training Starts in January 2008 Thursday Nights This program is intended for individuals and veterans who want concentrated guidance towards starting a business. Attendees will develop a business concept and take it through each step of the business planning process during this series. Through classroom coaching, discussions, readings and research, activities, and action steps you will plan and analyze your entrepreneurial vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested business plan for your new venture. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to attend. FastTrac® NewVenture™ is a comprehensive training program and divided into two parts: concept analysis and the business planning process, and goes beyond the regular SBDC training workshops. Concept Analysis Business Planning Eligible Veterans who have education benefits can be reimbursed with their VA Educational Benefits at a discounted rate. Please call 410-704-5001 for registration information and document processing.
FastTrac NewVenture Veterans Entrepreneurship 10-Week Thursday Night Training Series in January 2008 In this program, you will develop a business concept and take it through each step of the business planning process. Through readings and research, class activities and action steps, you will plan and analyze your entrepreneurial vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested Business Plan. FastTrac New Venture is a 10-week intensive entrepreneurial training program that will lead and coach aspiring Veterans or vetrepreneurs in the program to evaluate, plan, and develop or grow their business. Sessions will be held once weekly on Thursday evenings. The training approach will delilver start-up content, hands-on support, mentoring, networking, and coaching assistance. Topics will cover an introduction to the program, identifying and assessing venture opportunites, concept development, entry strategies, market research and analysis, pricing and profitability, market penetration, budgeting, and what next steps to take. The site is wheelchair accessible. Fees also include a text, materials, and parking. FastTrac® NewVenture™ is divided into two parts: concept analysis and the business planning process. Concept Analysis Business Planning Eligible Veterans who have education benefits can be reimbursed with their VA Educational Benefits at this discounted rate. Please call 410-704-5001 for registration information and document processing.
Fed Gvt Successful Contracting 101 This workshop teaches the basic methods and processes for successful contracting with Federal Government Agencies.
Federal Government 8a and SDB Certification This workshop is ideal for companies that want to gain access to the billion dollar Federal Government marketplace. In this workshop, you will benefit by learning how to find business opportunites, how to research what agencies are seeking services, how to read requests for information, request for proposal (RFP), how to prepare responses and cost proposals, how to get registration and/or certifications, and much more.
Federal Government Contracting Would you like to access a $200 billion market place? This Seminar will help you prepare to be a player in the contracting game. Learn the in's and out's of contracting with the federal government including: how to identify and target agencies that purchase your product or service, services; understanding what certifications and opportunities are available, learn how to develop and use your capabilities statement, and understand the basic elements of an RFP (Request for Proposal). The seminar includes a panel discussion where you'll learn first hand from government agency program managers, contract officers and other key decision makers! The seminar is a MUST for anyone serious about government contracting! One SIX hour session, SEATING IS LIMITED!
Federal Government Contracting 101 Federal Government Contracting 101 is a 4-hour class that provides prospective contractors and offerors with a fundamental understanding of the federal procurement process. The focus is to eliminate the mystery of federal procurement and to serve as the basis for advanced procurement classes. The target audience is everyone interested in learning the steps in the federal procurement process and how to submit bids or proposals in response to federal solicitations.
Federal Government Contracting for IT Companies This workshop is designed for Information Technology Companies seeking to do business with the Federal Government. The workshop addresses how to successfully bid on government contracts, key strategies for selling to the government, and how a technology company could differentiate itself from its competition. The workshop provides guidance from an industry expert, tips, and success stories from other small businesses and more.
Finance and the Small Business Owner Put your business on a sound financial footing. See accounting tools that you and your CPA will love.
Financing Alternatives This seminar is designed to broaden your awareness of financing opportunities that may work for you. Meet with community based lending agencies to find other ways of financing your small business. In addition, learn about opportunities such as SBA guarantees, venture capitalism and obtaining money from friends and family.
Finding The Money You Need Topics of discussion will include: SBA loan programs, how to develop a business plan, what to take to a lender, what lenders and SBA look for in an applicant, collateral, and eligibility.
First Steps to Starting Your Own Business What to look for in selecting your legal business entity, What tax implications are associated with the legal entity, Getting money for your start-up business, Insurance considerations for your start-up business, Business Planning
Franchising: An Alternative to Starting Your Business This workshop will Benefit you: by helping you to identify franchise opportunities available Teach You: the advantages of franchising as a means of business ownership, address the various levels of entry to franchising, legal issues of franchising, and how to secure SBA loans to finance a franchise.
Franchising: An Alternative to Starting Your Business Explore Franchising Opportunities as an alternative to starting your business. Learn how franchising works, the fundamentals of buying an affordable new or existing franchise, why franchising is so successful, how to select the right industry, how to select the right franchise, what a franchisor looks for in a prospective franchisee, the disclosure document, avoiding pitfalls, and much more.
Franchising: The Safe Business Travel with Lee Meizlesh, an experienced guide, to explore, Franchising...The Safe Business! Lee Meizlesh is currently a marketing specialist with Jani-King and has extensive experience in franchising and business brokerage. Learn how franchising works, the fundamentals of buying an affordable new or existing franchise, why franchising is so successful, how to select the right industry, how to select the right franchise, what a franchisor looks for in a prospective franchisee, the disclosure document, avoiding pitfalls, and much more.
Fundamentals of Business Insurance Provides business owners and comptrollers of businesses with enough knowledge of insurance coverage and rates so they can increase effectiveness when selecting and purchasing coverage needed for their business.
Going From Mind To Market Prepare a Strategic Executive Summary that investors will read, identify the key elements of a winning business plan, assess your business and receive recommendations for improvement and success, successfully market your product or service, protect your intellectual property, research where and how to find financing opportunities and alternatives, submit your strategic executive summary for critical review by professionals, utilize existing technology for commercialization through federal laboratories.
How To Become A Certified SDB (Small Disadvantaged Business) Business owners interested in governmental contracting should attend this workshop on how to become a certified Small Disadvantaged Business under the Small Business Administration. Areas of focus will be on how to complete an application, an overview of the application forms and laws & regulations governing the SDB program.
How to Cope with Information Overload Proven techniques for coping with today's information glut. Free yourself from information overload, and watch your productivity soar.
How To Do Business In The United States Topics of discussion will include business records, loans to start or expand your business, business plans, insurance for businesses, where to go for help.
How To Get A GSA Schedule This workshop will teach the requirements for a business to become eligible to have their products or services placed in the GSA Schedule and made available for procurement from the GSA schedule. The GSA schedule is an annually Federal Government published document that lists items for purchase from that schedule at those published prices.
How To Start a Business in Baltimore A Free Bilingual Business Workshop
How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business A virtual assistant works from his or her own office offering administrative and office support services to other companies on the Internet. A virtual assistant can make from $25 - $50 per hour performing tasks such as word processing, database management, desktop publishing, and email services. Students learn how to establish and successfully grow a virtual assistant business including learning how to locate customers, set fees, and develop client contracts.
How to Start a Wedding Consulting Business This course is designed for those interested in pursuing one of the fastest job growth areas, wedding consulting. Topics include how to set up a fee structure for your client and how to draw up a consulting contract; every phase of the wedding planning process including working with caterers, photographers, florists, site selection, and wedding day coordination. Bring a calculator to class.
How to Start and Manage a Business Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics. This workshop will show you the basics of starting a business. Topics will include: preparing to be an entrepreneur, common requirements that affect small businesses, business formation, licenses, tax implications, etc. Also programs of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Women Entrepreneur of Baltimore (WEB) will be explained.
Hubzone and Pronet Workshop The Hubzone program encourages economic development in historically uerutilized business zones through the establishment of federal contract award preferences for small business located in such areas. Pronet is the SBA’s Procurement Marketing & Access Network, an online, interactive, electronic gateway of procurement information for and about small businesses. It is a marketing tool for buyers and sellers of small business goods and services.
Human Resources for the Small Business From hiring to firing, this is the people management portion of running your business. Learn about employment laws, policymaking, benefits, employee relations, training and developing your employees.
HyperGrow! Your Business Dynamic speaker, teacher, and author of "HyperGrow! Your Business" Curt Clinkinbeard will lead this training workshop that follows the organization of nine natural laws for business growth. Learn to use these laws and put them to use in your company that will help you improve your approach to the market, your customers, your revenues and the profits your business can generates. Sound important? It is. Don't miss this workshop! How You Learn: How to practice and implement proven methods that work How You Benefit: How to succeed and maximize your company's value
Internet Basics Unlock the secrets of the Internet. Discover the wealth of news and information on the World Wide Web. Topics include an introduction to the Internet and its protocols and architecture, equipment and software needs, selecting an Internet Service Provider (ISP), browser features and options, printing and saving, down loading and search engines. Knowledge of Windows 95 or 98 is assumed, and student must be proficient with the mouse.
Introduction to the Web Have you ventured out onto the web yet? Wondering if you and your business have anything to gain by putting up a website? We have a solution for you. Join us for an introduction to the World Wide Web where we will be taking you from basic nuts and bolts concepts to how to choose a service provider and where to start looking for the info that will give you that all important edge in todays marketplace.
IT Security: Peace of Mind for Small Business A data breach can sink your business-- don't let this happen to you! Banish data security worries that keep you awake at night.
Legal Issues Failing to plan and organize your business to comply with legal requirements can kill your business. Find out about stratagies to shield your personal and business assets from liability created by the business, to protect the valuable assets in your business and to minimize the taxes you pay on your business income. From this course, you will leave with a working plan to use "legal" to maximize your company's value to you.
Limited Holiday Schedule for December Due to holiday time, there is a reduced workshop schedule for December. Please check ahead in our calendar for the next scheduled workshop(s). Happy Holidays!
Making Your Dream Pay Turn your passion into a business-- you can do it! Manage cash flow, suppliers, inventory and customers- total financial management for small businesses.
Market and Sell to Federal, State and Local Government Market and Sell to Federal, State and Local Government is designed for owners of large and small businesses, consultants, government contractors, marketing and sales staff who are interested in government contracting. The workshop will teach you how federal, state, and local governments contract with commercial firms to provide goods and services. This interactive seminar will address:
Marketing Basics: Promote Your Company for Business Growth This interactive seminar will include the format for a basic marketing plan, how to find customers for your product or service, pricing strategies and effective marketing methods.
Marketing through PR Learn to leverage PR to build your brand. Learn how to make your existing customers your best customers.
Marketing Tips for Small Business Designed to provide small business owners with tips for effectively marketing their business. Shotgun marketing can be costly and often does not result in increased sales or profit. Participants will identify the key components of a marketing plan and learn strategies to effectively execute the plan.
Marketing Your Business On The Internet After creating a presence on the Internet, many companies expect to reap benefits from being online. But without a strategy to drive traffic to the Web site using both online and offline marketing efforts, those expectations are impractical. Learn strategies for marketing your Web site, including search engine tactics, meta-tags, partnership programs and how to keep visitors coming back.
Marketing/Sales Learn how to market your business on limited funds. There are cost effective ways to market your business through print, the Internet, and most importantly, word of mouth. Learn basic sales concepts and how to build your client portfolio, organize your clients and prospects. Find out how a great website can help you market and support your sales efforts as well as reduce printing costs.
Maryland 2006 Franchising Expo Explore Franchising Opportunities as an alternative to starting your business. Learn how franchising works, the fundamentals of buying an affordable new or existing franchise, why franchising is so successful, how to select the right industry, how to select the right franchise, what a franchisor looks for in a prospective franchisee, the disclosure document, avoiding pitfalls, and much more.
MDOT Minority Business Enterprise Certificaiton Program This workshop explains the state's Minority Business Enterprise Certification Program and the process of getting your business certified. The Maryland Department of Transportation --MDOT-- is the state agency that approves the certification. Attendees will be introduced to the application process and get answers to questions about how to get through the certification process, what the requirements are, and if you qualify. Come an learn from the experts about the State of Maryland's certification programs and how to apply for them.
Mind To Market "Going From Mind To Market" is a practical and informative workshop that will: Teach teach you and benefit you by: Describing how to assess your business for the key elements of your business plan How to protect your intellectual property How to prepare a Strategic Executive Summary to capture investor's interest Where and how to find financing, and When and how to commericalize technology through federal laboratories, and much more.
Minority and Women Business Certification Programs Learn about the different certification programs and how to apply for them. What is SBA 8(a) certification? How do you qualify? Learn what a HUB Zone business is and and how to qualify. Learn about the state's MBE and WBE certifications and the process to get certified.
Minority Enterprise Workshop Seize the opportunity to learn how a panel of successful minority business owners started their business. This program helps prospective and established minority owned business clarify their needs and learn more about the resources available.
Navigating the Certification Maze This workshop teaches the small business entrepreneur what certification really means and how to qualify for federal, state, county, Washington Airport Authority, and city certification programs. Taught by a government certification expert, Navigating the Certification Maze will help you navigate the various government certification processes for disadvantaged-, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
New Economy of Internet Business Learn business, technology, and marketing tactics for the "new" economy of Internet business. Topics include: Employee incentive programs, incredible customer service, building a business as revenue grows, ditching the .com theatricals, e-procurement, dynamic Web sites, online timesheets, and how to use technology for marketing purposes.
Nuts & Bolts of Starting and Planning Your Business This workshop is designed for small businesses in the planning phase. Topics will include a synopsis of the following: registering business name, legal entity of your business, retail/sales tax, business plan, zoning, and business licensing.
Open Discussion This will be a questions and answers session with a Small Business counselor.
Preparing Successful Cost Proposals Any small business owner who wants to gain a competitive edge in winning government contracts can benefit from this workshop. The cost proposal is king in the proposal process. It is imperative that small businesses learn the process. Business owners attending this workshop will become familiar with the essentials of the cost proposal process. Learn about federal government pricing objectives. Learn commonly used proposal terms. Learn when to bid or not bid and much more.
Procurement Technical Assistance Program - PTAP The State of Maryland has a new statewide office to assist businesses who are seeking to obtain contracts/subcontracts with the Government. Learn how the Maryland PTAP office can assist with developmental assistance, training and electronic Bid Matching to all PTAP clients, identifying, bidding and performing on governmental prime and subcontracts.
Procurement: Federal, State, and Local Find out how federal, state, and local governments enter into contracts with commercial firms to provide supplies, commodities and services. Learn the difference between “GWAC” and a Multiple Award Schedule Contract. Learn how to use IDIQ, BPA, GWAC, 8(a), SDB and HUB Zone contract vehicles for contract awards.
Proposal Development: How, What, and Why? Do you have questions about how to organize and structure proposal(s)? Are you interested in learning how to create effective proposals or in fine-tuning your current skills? The workshop focuses on the basics of creating a well-organized, professional proposal and preparing complete responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP). The workshop topics will include the purpose of proposals, types of proposals (non-competitive and competitive), components and structure of proposals, and improving your probability of success when preparing responses to RFPs.
Public Relations Branding for Small Business Defining your market, determining your brand - The role and importance of public relations and brand determination for startup companies. This workshop will detail methods to determine target markets and value propositions for startup companies and assist participants with developing brands for their products or services. Companies need to develop these concepts before beginning a business plan.
Quick and Easy Bookkeeping in One Day If you've been planning to do your bookkeeping on the computer but have been held back by the high cost, we've got the solution! In one information-packed day, you'll learn how to set up your accounts, print checks, enter and pay bills, invoice and receive payments from your customers, prepare payroll, and produce your financial statements. You'll do it all with Medlin Acccounting, one of the most popular software products for small businesses. Best of all, in addition to expert instruction and all training materials, a copy of Medlin Accounting is included with the course!
Quick and Easy Bookkeeping in One Day - Software Included! If you've been planning to do your bookkeeping on the computer but have been held back by the high cost, we've got the solution! In one information-packed day, you'll learn how to set up your accounts, print checks, enter and pay bills, invoice and receive payments from your customers, prepare payroll, and produce your financial statements. You'll do it all with Medlin Acccounting, one of the most popular software products for small businesses. Best of all, in addition to expert instruction and all training materials, a copy of Medlin Accounting is included with the course!
QuickBooks Basics for Small Business In just a few hours with a small business accounting expert, you’ll discover the easiest and most efficient ways to perform the most common QuickBooks tasks. Using typical examples, you’ll learn how to set up an accounting system, how to write checks, how to invoice customers, and how to process payroll. Best of all, you’ll have time to ask questions about your specific needs, and you’ll be given a copy of the presentation along with a quick reference guide to take with you.
QuickBooks for Small Business A course to teach small business owners how to use QuickBooks software for accounting functions required for small business.
QuickBooks Payroll, Sales Tax and Inventory for Small Business First you’ll get an overview of key payroll regulations and procedures. Then you’ll learn by working hands on at the computer how to process payroll; how track and pay sales tax; and how to set up and record purchases of inventory items.
Quickbooks Small Business Case Study You’ll learn by working hands on at the computer how to tie it all together in QuickBooks through a realistic small business case study. You’ll set up the books for a typical cash-basis business, record the most common day-to-day transactions, and produce the summary financial statements.
Rebuilding Personal Credit If you are considering starting your own small business, it is essential to have a good personal credit rating. This course provides tips and strategies to improve a previously tarnished credit record.
Restaurant Smart Start Being the owner/manager of a small restaurant business or retail business can be a fun and rewarding experience — and it can be a difficult and demanding job! Running a business and serving the public can present many different kinds of requirements and problems. Find out how to meet the certifications, requirements, and set the stage to make your business an exciting one — for you and your customers. This workshop will explain details specific to the restaurant business to the attendee.
Resturant Smart Start RESTAURANT? START IT RIGHT! Thinking of opening a restaurant? We’re often asked to describe the differences between a restaurant that opens and thrives and a restaurant that opens and struggles. The main difference is the amount of “homework” the owners do before they open their doors! Attend a Start It Right seminar focused on this customer service driven business and learn the ins and outs of what to expect in opening a restaurant, and how to operate it once it’s open. The success of these ventures is directly related to pre-opening planning and execution. · Why Your Idea Now? · Lease Negotiations · Inventory Control · Menus/Portion Control/Pricing · Capitalization · Legal, Licensing, and Regulation
Retail - Restaurant Smart Start During these current economic times, keeping your retail or restaurant business solvent is vital to your continued success. Developing strategies to maintain a positive cashflow and increase revenues is crucial to keeping your doors open. This workshop will teach you how to sell on the floor or at the table to maximize each sale. Also, learn how to work with your vendor, lender, and landlord to keep your cashflow in the black. Who should attend: - Current retail business and restaurant owners - Individuals looking to start a retail business or restaurant - Managers of retail businesses and restaurants Benefits: - Leave the workshop with a clear guide to keep your business afloat
Run Your Business from Anywhere Don't be shackled to your office-- go where the sales are. Discover how to free yourself from the office and go where the business is.
Sales & Marketing "Duct-Tape Marketing" Low-cost, high-yield marketing strategies that you can use. Discover the secrets of low-cost marketing that really works.
Sales Strategies for Selling and Non-Selling Professionals Hidden strengths and weaknesses affect your sales and profits. Find out how to take advantage of them through real world case histories presented by Matthew Neuberger, President and Chairman of Neuberger and Company, Inc - Sandler Sales Institute.
SBA 8(a) Workshop Learn how to become certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program.Areas of focus will be on how to complete an 8(a) application, an overview of the application forms and law and regulations governing the 8(a) program
SBIR Preparation and Support SBIR (small business innovative research) is a highly competitive three-phase award program through the Federal Government for qualified small business concerns with business opportunities to propose innovative ideas in research and development (R&D). Attend this workshop to learn how to investigate the specific Research and Development (R&D) needs of the federal government you may qualify for, how to prepare submissions, and gain technical support.
Secrets of Online Marketing Discover the secrets of marketing via blogs, podcasts, and web search. Find out how to create your own marketing on a shoestring budget.
Seizing the Opportunities of Small Business Learn how to allow yourself to succeed. Find the hidden opportunities for building your business.
Selling To State And Local Governments Our federal, state and local governments are the largest buyers in the United States. Special incentives exist for the government to buy from small businesses and minority-and women-owned businesses. The first thirty minutes will provide written materials and information. The later part of the session will be interactive and provide an opportunity to meet with agency representatives.
Small Business Lender Fair NEED MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Ask the Lenders at the “SMALL BUSINESS LENDER FAIR” Meet with business friendly lenders in a relaxed informal atmosphere MID-ATLANTIC BUSINESS FINANCE COMPANY A Non-Profit Certified Development Company and Maryland’s #1 SBA lender is hosting this informative networking event for small businesses. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on site to give you information on loan programs designed to help you. Don’t miss this opportunity to be welcomed by business financing experts.
Small Business Retirement Plans This workshop is a comprehensive study of six cost-effective retirement plans specifically designed for small businesses (1 to 100 employees). Information will be provided about government rules and regulations, strategies for selecting the most advantageous plan(s), and steps required for implementation. This workshop will benefit sole proprietors, small business owners, human resource directors, and chief financial officers, interested in funding their own retirement and providing employee benefits.
Small Business Success Workshop Series This Series combines all 3 of our core workshops in one package for a discounted price. Workshops include: Smart Start Your Business , Developing a Winning Business Plan, and Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan. By registering for this series, you will get a $26.00 discount. Our best offer!
Smart Start Your Business The Smart Start Workshop (formerly the First Steps to Starting Your Own Business) is a standard workshop, which is offered every month in each of the counties we serve. This workshop is strongly recommended for new business start-ups. For the cost of the workshop you will receive the SBDC Small Business Start-up Kit, training time with an attorney, an insurance agent, an accountant and the SBDC counselor for that county, addressing legal, financing, accounting and insurance issues when starting a new business in Maryland. Consulting each of these professionals alone would cost hundreds of dollars for your small business or you can simply attend our workshop for a fraction of the cost and still receive the same treatment. After the workshop, you can complete our business self-assessment from the SBDC Start-up Kit and attend work group sessions with your SBDC counselor.
Smart Start Your Business This practical seminar is a must for anyone interested in starting a business. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and increase your chances for success. Professionals will discuss the legal forms of business, basic tax and accounting issues that start-ups face, financing considerations, and insurance considerations. You will also receive an SBDC Start-Up Kit with all the forms necessary for registering your business and more!
Smart Start Your Business This practical seminar is a must for anyone interested in starting a business. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and increase your chances for success. Professionals will discuss the legal forms of business, basic tax and accounting issues that start-ups face, financing considerations, and insurance considerations. You will also receive an SBDC Start-Up Kit with all the forms necessary for registering your business and more!
Smart Start Your Business Workshop covers legal, tax, insurance and banking considerations for start-up small businesses.
Smart Start Your Business Workshop covers legal, tax, insurance and banking considerations for start-up small businesses.
Smart Start Your Business This practical seminar is a must for anyone interested in starting a business. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and increase your chances for success. Professionals will discuss the legal forms of business, basic tax and accounting issues that start-ups face, financing considerations, and insurance considerations. You will also receive an SBDC Start-Up Kit with all the forms necessary for registering your business and more!
Start Smart Your Business This practical seminar is a must for anyone interested in starting a business. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and increase your chances for success. Professionals will discuss the legal forms of business, basic tax and accounting issues that start-ups face, financing considerations, and insurance considerations. You will also receive an SBDC Start-Up Kit with all the forms necessary for registering your business and more!
Startup Success Can Be Yours Most startups fail, but yours doesn't need to. See why. Learn tips and tracks for building a business on the Web.
Staying Afloat in a Rough Financial Sea Get insights into how today's economic climate affects the outlook for small businesses. Achieve financial security as a small business owner.
Stress - Friend or Foe? Learn stress reduction techniques, definition of stress and solutions.
Successful Growth Strategies Presented by Successful Women Business Owners This seminar features successful women entrepreneurs who will share their secrets of success. Participants learn best practices, meet other women in business, share ideas, exchange business cards, and meet business resource providers.
Successfully Introducing a New Product Into the Market Learn the tricks of the trade in introducing a new product into the market place and making sure it will be successful. You do not need a large budget to launch a new product, just the know how to make it successful.
Successfully Managing Your Own Business This session is for current business owners interested in improving their management skills. Professional will discuss topics of book-keeping and taxes, legal issues, and risk management. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and take advantage of the expertise available.
Sweet Startup Success Get straight talk about startup from a successful entrepreneur. Learn the pitfalls of business startup and how to avoid them.
Taking Your Business to the Next Level Do you want to grow your business? Do you know how? Is there a right time? A wrong time? How do you know? What does a lender look for when loaning money for expansion? Join us for an interactive evening with this panel of women business owners and a lender and find out how it is done.
Tax and Record keeping for Small Business You will get an introduction to the benefits, risks and tax forms associated with different types of small business structures. Discovering when to classify a worker as an employee, in order to avoid mistakes and costly penalties. Finally, you will learn the basics of preparing payroll, and how to get payroll taxes to federal and state government authorities on time
Taxes - Should I be a C Corp, S Corp, LLC, Partnership, or Sole Having a business of your own can have certain tax advantages. They type of business you select can have a signifigant impact on your tax liabilities. In this session, you will gain a better understanding of the tax advantage of having your own business and what kind of business structure makes sense for your situation
Team SBA This workshop consists of one-on-one meetings with lenders, SBA loan officers and small business consultants. The workshop is designed to determine the financial feasibility of your business and give you access to the direct network of people to help your business obtain the capital it needs.
The Business Of Child Care This course is designed for those interested in starting, expanding, or improving a child care business. Topics include developing and enforcing contracts, risk management, space planning, and financial management.
The Entrepreneur in You Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics. Are you ready? Is Entrepreneurship for you? Are you a self starter? How well do you get along with different personalities? How good are you at making decisions? Do you have the physical and emotional stamina to run a business? How well do you plan and organize? Is your drive strong enough? How will the business affect your family? Why do small businesses fail? So do you have what it takes? Have you assessed your skills, education, and experience?
The Federal Government Technical Proposal: Making It Complete and Compliant The Federal Government Technical Proposal: Making It Complete and Compliant is an all-day workshop specifically designed for federal government contractors and subcontractors. Discussion includes: - Locating customer requirements - Identifying submission requirements - Identifying the key components - Preparing a response - Reducing the cycle time - Avoiding common mistakes
The Startup Center Explore and find the resources that can help you launch your business.
The True Balance Sheet: Having A Profitable Life Benefits You To:
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Presented by: Denia Kramer, LCSW-C, CEAP
Tools and Techniques for Developing a Business Plan A Business Plan is an essential part of having a successful business, small or large. Having a plan in place can help you with getting SBA aid and bank loans. Learn essential items to include in your plan and formats that have proven success.
Understanding Patents and the Patent Application Process This seminar is being presented by William S. Ramsey, Attorney and Registered Patent Lawyer. Mr. Ramsey has extensive experience in research and development and new product commercialization and applies his broad base of experience when advising individuals and small business owners on intellectual property issues. The presentation will include the importance of patents to a society, introduce participants to the world of patent law and present an overview of other forms of intellectual property protection that may be suitable alternatives. Further discussion will include the components of the patent application, types of patents, when to conduct a search, when to file and much more.
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Womens Business Roundtable Come and learn about the status of the Women Business Enterprise Programs’ Impact and Effectiveness!! Discover the Resources to engage in the Women’s Procurement Programs Learn from a National Expert on Women Business Enterprises Learn from a panel of experts on Government Procurement What you will learn: • The useful resources for women’s programs • Tactics for developing a strategy for strengthening your business relationships • The best strategies for maneuvering through the maze to providing your products and |
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