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SUMMARY:ADA and Website Accessibility: Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeaker(s): Ms. Kim Greenfield Alfonso\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Results One LLC\, https://resultsonellc.com/ \nCo-Sponsor(s): The webinar login will be provided to registrants the day of the webinar.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/ada-and-website-accessibility-why-it-matters-and-what-everyone-needs-to-know/
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: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241212T110000
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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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CREATED:20241130T133923Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T120000
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:20241206T164500
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CREATED:20241130T133014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T133050Z
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SUMMARY:Food Manager Certificate Course
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health requires a licensed food manager to be present during food operating hours. This in-person Food Manager course uses the ServSafe training model. Food safety risks and hazard reductions through the flow of food are presented in this 1-day course. The successful passing of the Food Manager’s exam (exam included in this course) will result in the certificate required by the Department of Health in Washington\, DC to apply for the Food Manager license. Interested participants please read the Special Instructions below. \nSpeaker(s): Ms. Shelley Fleming\, Owner of Food Safety Zone and DCSBDC Business Counselor \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: This is certificate course costs $60 and can be paid by company check (payable to Food Safety Zone) or by credit card the day of the course. Exams are available in English and Spanish. This course will be presented in English. Attendees must bring a picture ID document\, a #2 pencil\, wear a COVID compliant mask. Doors will close at 9:00 AM and attendees must stay for the entire course. Exam will be administered at the end of the course. The Thurgood Marshall Center is walking distance from the U Street and Howard-Shaw Metro stations. On street parking is available.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/food-manager-certificate-course/
LOCATION:Thurgood Marshall Center for Services\, 1816 12th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241204T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Raise Capital\, Part I of II
DESCRIPTION:This session deals with the impediments that the majority of businesses encounter in their efforts to access capital. The old saying\, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you\,” is definitely not the case when it comes to funding a business. The truth is\, that by ensuring that these mistakes are avoided\, an applicant will place their chances for getting a loan significantly ahead of their odds if they do not know this critical information. \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-i-of-ii/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding BOI Reporting: What It Is and Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:The Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) is a new requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for U.S. businesses. It’s designed to increase transparency in business ownership and help combat financial crimes. This webinar will discuss why is BOI reporting is important including some key points as indicated below. • ALL Small Businesses Must File A BOI Report. • Legal Compliance: Avoid fines and sanctions by adhering to regulatory requirements. • Financial Transparency: Build trust with investors and stakeholders. • Prevent Fraud: Prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and tax evasion. • Due Diligence: Enable informed decision-making and reduce risk. • Corporate Governance: Promote ethical business practices. • Global Standards: Fight international financial crime. • Market Integrity: Foster a fair and competitive business environment. To learn more or file your report go to: https://www.fincen.gov/boi \nSpeaker(s): Mr. Carl Brown\, DCSBDC State Director Rasul Sha’ir\, Education and Advisory Services Manager\, Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) Dina Shakur\, Training Coordinator\, Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) \nCo-Sponsor(s): Wacif \nWebinar login will be provided to registrants the day of the webinar.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/understanding-boi-reporting-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241202T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102119
CREATED:20240606T123612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T123612Z
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SUMMARY:Digitize Your GovCon Sales Process
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we describe and demonstrate the government contracting sales process with the discernment of cost and resource appropriate processes and tools that enable businesses to improve performance in executing sales in government contracting. Attendees will be provided actionable techniques to simplify business development complexities.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/digitize-your-govcon-sales-process/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="DC Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:robin.cole@howard.edu
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