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 […]
If you have any questions about this event, email Simone Ellison at sellison@gwbcc.org. This 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).
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.
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 Speaker(s): Mr. Sterling McKinley, DMV Digital Coach […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]