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SUMMARY:What SBA Lenders Actually Want To See In 2026
DESCRIPTION:Accessing capital from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can feel overwhelming\, but this session breaks it down into clear\, actionable steps. An SBA expert will provide insider guidance on how loan applications are evaluated in 2026—from creditworthiness and financial documentation to industry trends and risk factors.\n\nParticipants will learn:\n• What SBA lenders prioritize when reviewing applications\n• Key financial documents and metrics to prepare\n• How to demonstrate business viability and repayment ability\n• Common mistakes that delay or derail approvals\n• How economic trends and interest rates are shaping lending decisions\n• Practical steps to become “loan-ready” before applying\n\nWhether preparing for a first loan or strengthening a future application\, this session will help participants position themselves for success. We’d appreciate your help sharing this event with your community.\n\nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/4sNg2xK
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/what-sba-lenders-actually-want-to-see-in-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Top IP Mistakes of Startups and How to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to protect your startup’s intellectual property? \nA 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. \nTopics covered: \n\nWhen and how to protect your startup’s intellectual property\nHow to create an IP strategy on a lean budget\nHow to use a lawyer efficiently
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/top-ip-mistakes-of-startups-and-how-to-avoid-them/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Score Washington DC":MAILTO:mid-atlantic@scorevolunteer.org
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SUMMARY:Managing HR for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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 with the state and federal laws and regulations where you operate. \nTopics to be discussed include: \n\nRecords and retention\, including I-9’s\nCompensation and benefits\, FLSA\, minimum wage\, tipped employees\nEmployee classifications\nEmployees vs contractors\nHiring\, labor laws\nHR and technology
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/managing-hr-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Score Washington DC":MAILTO:mid-atlantic@scorevolunteer.org
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SUMMARY:Cash Flow Management Basics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this free webinar\, we will describe cash flow\, its importance\, and review a model to predict cash flow\, covering the following topics: \n\nReview what is cash flow and its impact on business\nDiscuss the main reasons for cash flow problems\nDescribe management actions to improve cash flow\nPresent a simple model to forecast cash flow
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/cash-flow-management-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Financing,Workshops/Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Score Washington DC":MAILTO:mid-atlantic@scorevolunteer.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240613T140000
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:The Business Model Canvas (BMC) session is designed for micro and part-time small businesses. Attendees learn how to use a simplified alternative to a traditional business plan\, condensing the process into nine fundamental components on one page.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/business-foundation-series-the-business-model-canvas/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Anacostia Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:tamika.wood@dc.gov
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Successful Loan Applications: From Presentation to Approval
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a roadmap to loan approval success. Participants will learn how to showcase their business effectively\, highlight strengths\, and confidently address potential weaknesses.
URL:https://hstreet.org/event/strategies-for-successful-loan-applications-from-presentation-to-approval/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Community Reinvestment Coalition":MAILTO:ddjiogan@ncrc.org
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