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SUMMARY:Leverage Shop DCSBDC to Boost Your Sales
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can get a small business account on Shop DCSBDC for free? Do you know what Shop DCSBDC is? This marketplace was created to connect the community with local businesses\, strengthen business resiliency online\, and cultivate the local economy. This webinar will show you how you can get a free small business account on Shop DCSBDC and discuss its features to effectively promote your products and / or services. \nSpeaker(s): Ms. Elaine Myada\, Communications Strategist\, Myada Communications \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nThe webinar login will be sent to registrants the day of the webinar.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/leverage-shop-dcsbdc-to-boost-your-sales/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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SUMMARY:Money Smart Mondays: Banking Services
DESCRIPTION:If you have any questions about this event\, email Simone Ellison at sellison@gwbcc.org.  \nThis webinar is a module from the series “Money Smart for Small Business” program that was jointly developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/money-smart-mondays-banking-services/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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SUMMARY:So You want to Start a Food Business: The Regulatory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Interested in starting a business of making\, distributing or importing foods? This course provides an overview about the relevant FDA and state requirements\, including cottage food laws\, labeling\, and what-to-do once you’re in business.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-food-business-the-regulatory-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Legal Advice,Workshops/Training
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session to learn about how the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/learn-how-to-become-a-certified-business-enterprise-cbe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Certifications,Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T153000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop will focus on several areas that new and existing small businesses should utilize in developing their marketing plans for local\, state and federal governments for potential contracting opportunities. The presenters will discuss marketing strategies to include the development of capability statements\, types of contracts\, strategic partnerships\, mentor-protege programs and other key elements. \nSpeaker(s): Mr. Charles Motte\, DCSBDC Associate Director Ms. Yodit Shibru\, DCSBDC Director for Government Contracts and Procurement Services \nCo-Sponsor(s): Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/introduction-to-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T130000
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SUMMARY:Be Bankable: The Truth About Building Business Credit While Reducing Personal Risk
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to become bankable and be much more attractive to lenders and issuers of credit while simultaneously protecting your personal credit and assets? In this webinar\, you will learn about building true business credit through completing the necessary four legs to the bankable table! Become more educated on the fundamentals of business credit\, learn how best to grow and develop your business credit profile and score\, and how business credit can be leveraged to your advantage. Learn how to: • Establish and increase business credibility and business fundability • Always have access to business capital when you need it • Never be denied for business capital • Never place your personal credit or family assets at risk • Reduce the need for personal credit inquiries or guarantees • Acquire business credit limits 10x-100x versus personal credit limits • Untangle business credit and personal credit \nSpeaker(s): Geoff Suval\, President & Managing Director\, Xceleran Business Funding Solutions\, Inc.\, https://member.xbizfunding.com/ \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nThe webinar login will be provided to registrants the day of the webinar.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/be-bankable-the-truth-about-building-business-credit-while-reducing-personal-risk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20241201T172415Z
CREATED:20241130T133923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T172415Z
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SUMMARY:Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. In this session we’ll cover: • An introduction to Google Analytics • Creating and understanding reports • Making goals • Using Analytics with other Google tools \nSpeaker(s): Mr. Sterling McKinley\, DMV Digital Coach \nCo-Sponsor(s): Google
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/make-better-business-decisions-with-analytics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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SUMMARY:How to Raise Capital: Part II of II
DESCRIPTION:This session walks through the very important sequence of actions involved in putting together a “fundable loan package.” It presents the information that must be included and how it needs to reflect what lenders want to know and how to support the assertions with evidence. Failing to execute this process properly will fundamentally doom your application and result in it being placed in the “Declined Application File.” Do it right\, and you get the capital you need to start and grow. \nSpeaker(s): Tony E. Calloway\, “The Private Money Godfather.” Managing Partner of the Private Money Syndicate\, Expert Financier & Producer of cable television’s “Mind Your Business Show.” \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nThe webinar login will be provided to registrants the day of the webinar.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/how-to-raise-capital-part-ii-of-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T133000
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SUMMARY:Setting Up a New Business Entity
DESCRIPTION:Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally\, and how to take those critical first steps. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and a link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Startup,Workshops/Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T133000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs create products or services they can’t sell no matter how hard they work. It doesn’t have to be this way. This webinar will help you build a roadmap you can use to identify your ideal clients and discover a value proposition that will set you above your competition. We’ll also explain how to conduct a competitor analysis. Plus\, we will review different pricing strategies and show the impact of pricing on profits. \nThis webinar sets the stage for the next webinar in the Small Business Essentials series\, Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/marketing-part-1-developing-your-marketing-plan-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241219T133000
DTSTAMP:20241201T191732Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and now you need to get customers to buy it! In this webinar we’ll walk through the most common promotional methods used by entrepreneurs\, including networking\, referrals\, social media\, content marketing\, email marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). We’ll help you decide how you can best reach your targeted customers and show you how to create your next promotional plan. \nWhile not required\, to get the most out of this webinar\, please consider attending “Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan” first. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Workshops/Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241219T153000
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:A good business plan is a roadmap for the full-time business owner and\, for those seeking capital\, a clear and detailed tool to attract potential investors. The traditional business plan has given way to the “lean business plan” approach. This approach focuses on the most important points of the traditional business plan without extraneous information. The Business Foundation Series: Lean Business Plan webinar will walk attendees through a lean business planning approach that can be used as an internal roadmap and a vehicle for attracting capital investment. Attendees should have completed the Business Foundation Series: Concept and Assessment session as a prerequisite and have a startup or existing business in place. Attendees are encouraged to get advisory assistance from a DCSBDC business counselor to develop the concept and the lean business plan. \nSpeaker(s): DCSBDC Business Counselor staff \nCo-Sponsor(s): DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection\, https://dlcp.dc.gov/
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/business-foundation-series-the-lean-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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