All Classes

MEC 10 Tips to Make your Presentations More Effective and Memorable

Whatever the job you have or business sector you are in, at some point in your professional life, you will have to do PowerPoint ..
CLASS TYPE: MEC Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
COST: $40

NEW: WBC Marketing for the Non-Marketer 2/26/20

Cindy Butler
Marketing for Non-Marketers-Continuing to market while you serve existing customers is a huge challenge for business owners. Learn..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
COST: $50

NEW: WBC Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit Organization? 2/27/20

Cindy Butler
This workshop will help you determine if your business idea should result in a not-for-profit entity. We will explore the pros and..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Thursday, February 27, 2020

SCORE: Tips on Negotiating a Commercial Lease

A commercial lease is one of the most important agreements you will ever sign and negotiating a favorable lease places your busin..
CLASS TYPE: Arlington ED
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
COST: $0

Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County (Mar)

Karen Smaw
Thinking of starting a business? Got a business idea but don’t know where to start? Looking for resources to grow and exp..
CLASS TYPE: FairCoEDA
Thursday, March 5, 2020
COST: No Cost

CBP Small Business Resources Orientation 3/5/20

Sheina Waddell
This is the place to start! Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn abo..
CLASS TYPE: All
Thursday, March 5, 2020
COST: $10

WBC First Friday Business Networking 3/6/20

Cindy Butler
Topic: Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories What better way to learn about business development than to hear from successful en..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Friday, March 6, 2020
COST: $25

Microloans 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs 3/10/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Micro-Financing is a key funding strategy to start or grow micro-enterprises (less than 10 employees). This workshop is designed ..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
COST: $0

Preparing for Funding 3-10-20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea as to what documenta..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
COST: $10

NEW: WBC Financial Management for Artists/Makers 3/12/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Managing your financials is key to your business success, and isn’t something you can hand off to another party. We will show yo..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Thursday, March 12, 2020
COST: $60

SBDC Patent, Trademark, & Copyright 3/17/20

Dr. Michael Mort, Esq.
Understanding the difference between patents, trademarks and trade secrets Do you have a product that you need to protect and safe..
CLASS TYPE: SBDC
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COST: No Cost

CBP Small Business Resources Orientation 3/17/20

Sheina Waddell
This is the place to start! Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn abo..
CLASS TYPE: All
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COST: $75

BFC Options for Funding Your Business 3/18/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Do you need financing for your small business? Learn about the different ways of getting traditional financing from banks &..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
COST: $40

WBC Registering Your Business 3/18/20

Rebecca Geller
Led by an Attorney – Registering Your Business walks you through forms that are needed, ‘links’ to downloads and..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
COST: $75

NEW SBDC Live Chat and Bots on Your Small Business Website 3/19/20

Ray Sidney-Smith
This hands on workshop explains the importance of using live chat or bots on websites today to increase conversions on small busin..
CLASS TYPE: SBDC
Thursday, March 19, 2020
COST: $50

BIC Next Level Social Media for Small Business 3/20/20

Jasmine Smith
Do you want to learn how to use social media to promote your business and engage your audience? This workshop will cover the basi..
CLASS TYPE: BIC
Friday, March 20, 2020
COST: $40

NEW: WBC Introduction to Business Planning 3/24/20

Cindy Butler
(Formerly WBC ABC’s) Writing a business plan can be a daunting process. Understanding the key components of what makes up a ..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
COST: No Cost

NEW: WBC Local Library Business Research…Yea, They Got That! 3/24/20

Vladimir Shutov
Local Library Business Research: Are you missing out? A free library card opens access to dozens of premium information resources ..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
COST: $40

NEW: WBC Marketing for the Non-Marketer 3/25/20

Cindy Butler
Marketing for Non-Marketers-Continuing to market while you serve existing customers is a huge challenge for business owners. Learn..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
COST: $199

SBDC/BFC Business Financial Management Series 3/25-26/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Note: This is a 2 day intensitve training series and participants must comit to both days. Effective financial management is neces..
CLASS TYPE: SBDC
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

PTAC – Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts 3/26/20

This course is designed to teach and help small business negotiate and leverage relationships with large businesses, other small ..
CLASS TYPE: PTAC
Thursday, March 26, 2020
COST: $60

BFC Creating a Strong Credit Profile (Business & Personal) 3/31/20

Roderick Johnson
Starting or managing a business takes time, money and credit, and so much more. Having great credit is worth more than gold in th..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
COST: No Cost

CBP Small Business Resources Orientation 4/7/20

Sheina Waddell
This is the place to start! Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn abo..
CLASS TYPE: All
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
COST: $50

NEW: SBDC HUBZone 101 4/7/20

Aditi Dussault
The federal government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified sma..
CLASS TYPE: SBDC
Tuesday, April 7, 2020

PTAC – Simplified Acquisition for Small Business Contracting 4/9/20

Start with the federal government using simplified acquisition procedures and build a strong relationship. Why use simplified ac..
CLASS TYPE: PTAC
Thursday, April 9, 2020
COST: $20

NEW: BIC Lunch and Learn: Getting Through SAM & the Dynamic Small Business Search 4/16/20

Lisa Wood
If you are considering the Federal Marketplace for your business, your first steps are to get complete your registration in both t..
CLASS TYPE: BIC
Thursday, April 16, 2020
COST: No Cost

CBP Small Business Resources Orientation 4/17/20

Sheina Waddell
This is the place to start! Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn abo..
CLASS TYPE: All
Friday, April 17, 2020
COST: $250

SBDC Launch Your WordPress Website in a Day! 4/20/20

Ray Sidney-Smith
This hands-on workshop for all levels covers how WordPress works & will walk you through the steps for launching your WordPre..
CLASS TYPE: SBDC
Monday, April 20, 2020
COST: $0

Preparing for Funding 4-21-20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea as to what documenta..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
COST: $25

BFC Microloans 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs 4/21/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Micro-Financing is a key funding strategy to start or grow micro-enterprises (less than 10 employees). This workshop is designed ..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
COST: $60

SBDC Marketing: SEO & Social Media 4/22/20

Ray Sidney-Smith
This Workshop: – Looks at best practices to attract local customers by optimizing your Website and Social Media channels. &..
CLASS TYPE: SBDC
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
COST: No Cost

CBP Small Business Resources Orientation 4/23/20

Sheina Waddell
This is the place to start! Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn abo..
CLASS TYPE: All
Thursday, April 23, 2020

FairCo – Selling to Fairfax County 4/27/20

The Fairfax County Dept. of Procurement & Material Management hosts a bi-monthly workshop for vendors called “Selling t..
Monday, April 27, 2020
COST: $40

NEW: WBC Planning for Profit in Your Business 4/30/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
(Formerly WBC Are Your Dollars Making Sense?) Learn how to check your idea for feasibility and how to use financial statements to ..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Thursday, April 30, 2020
COST: $75

BFC Options for Funding Your Business 5/1/20

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
Do you need financing for your small business? Learn about the different ways of getting traditional financing from banks & mi..
CLASS TYPE: BFC
Friday, May 1, 2020
COST: $35

BIC Intro to Social Media for Small Business 5/8/20

Jasmine Smith
Do you want to learn how to use social media to promote your business and engage your audience? This workshop will cover the basi..
CLASS TYPE: BIC
Friday, May 8, 2020
COST: $115

WBC Quickbooks I ONLINE 5/12-14/20

Bob LeMay
Introduction to QuickBooks I Online version for PC’s and Accounting Fundamentals which, includes but not limited to: • You..
CLASS TYPE: WBC
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

FairCo – Selling to Fairfax County 6/17/20

The Fairfax County Dept. of Procurement & Material Management hosts a bi-monthly workshop for vendors called “Selling t..
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
COST: $50

BIC Next Level Social Media for Small Business 6/26/20

Jasmine Smith
Do you want to learn how to use social media to promote your business and engage your audience? This workshop will cover the basi..
CLASS TYPE: BIC
Friday, June 26, 2020

FairCo – Selling to Fairfax County 8/20/20

The Fairfax County Dept. of Procurement & Material Management hosts a bi-monthly workshop for vendors called “Selling t..
Thursday, August 20, 2020

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