How to Raise Capital: Part II of II

Online

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 […]

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Setting Up a New Business Entity

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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 […]

Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan

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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 […]

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Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business

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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 […]

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Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan

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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. […]

Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking – Capital to Cash Flow

Starting or Expanding a Small Business? Access the capital you need through DC BizCAP. A workshop to help small business owners develop funding strategies and access capital and technical resources. PRESENTED BY: The District of Columbia Departments of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and Business Resource Center (BRC) WHO SHOULD ATTEND: […]

DISB Wealth Mindset Series: Understanding Money

Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library 3935 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, Washington, United States

Join us for the Wealth Mindset Series sponsored by the DC Department of Insurance Securities and Banking featuring discussions on: 1/9 - Understanding Money  

ADA and Website Accessibility: Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know

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Learn how to make sure your website is accessible to people with disabilities and the seven top accessibility issues. Bonus: Free automated website audit and 30-minute consultation with certified accessibility expert to webinar attendees. Speaker(s): Ms. Kim Greenfield Alfonso, Co-Founder & CEO, Results One LLC, https://resultsonellc.com/ Co-Sponsor(s): The webinar login will be provided to registrants […]

Cash Flow Management Basics

Virtual

Understanding cash flow is crucial for your business. You must monitor cash flow constantly to make sure your checking account always has a positive balance and that you’re bringing in more cash than you’re spending. If not, you need to revise your plans. In this free webinar, we will describe cash flow, its importance, and […]

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Managing HR for Small Businesses

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Learn the Human Resources (HR) essentials you should have in place for your small business whether you handle them internally or outsource to a third party. This webinar focuses on what you need to do to strike a balance between the statutory requirements to protect your employees and business to help ensure you are compliant […]

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Top IP Mistakes of Startups and How to Avoid Them

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Do you know how to protect your startup’s intellectual property? A little bit of foresight and intellectual property (IP) knowledge can go a long way to prevent mistakes and help your startup thrive. In this webinar, learn about the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to set yourself up to avoid them. Topics covered: […]

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Small Business Social

TD Bank 2857 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC

In partnership with TD Bank, H Street Main Street, Minnesota Avenue Main Street, and Marshall Heights CDC, we invite you to a vibrant networking event designed to connect, educate, and empower our small business community. Enjoy complimentary light fare and exciting giveaways as you mix, mingle, and learn alongside fellow entrepreneurs and local leaders!