VIRTUAL-ONLY _ FREE SESSION Writing a business plan can be a daunting process. Understanding the key components of what makes up a business plan and how to use it is essential to startup and small business success. This training session is designed to give you an overview of the make-up of a plan you can use. It will help you ... Read More
Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a loan package and need guidance in preparing it? This training session will help you ... Read More
VIRTUAL-ONLY SESSION This class is focused on helping startups understand how to forecast their revenue, expenses, and expected financial outcomes. The session includes how to forecast growth in a business planning model, how to develop financials numbers that make sense when applying for a loan, and what to expect as one grows a business. Â NOTE: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel ... Read More
Come learn about the SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program and your second change at winning a Federal Government Contract. What you will learn: 1. How the Certificate of Competency Program works. 2. Who initiates the COC process: the federal government agency or the government contracting firm bidding on the contract. 3. Learn the difference between responsiveness and responsibility for a federal government ... Read More
TOPIC: Support for Small Businesses - Federal, State & Local Resources Where do you go to get help for your startup or growing small business? How do you navigate and access the right resources? Join us at this upcoming breakfast to learn more about how to access available resources to help develop, finance, and grow your company. Great Networking ... Read More
New year brings new resolutions and goals for business owners. Join us to learn about strategies to help as you continue to grow your small business in 2025. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPONSOR:  MVB Bank ~~~~~~~~~~~~ DATE:  Wednesday, February 12th TIME:  12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET REGISTER HERE
VIRTUAL-ONLY _ FREE SESSION Writing a business plan can be a daunting process. Understanding the key components of what makes up a business plan and how to use it is essential to startup and small business success. This training session is designed to give you an overview of the make-up of a plan you can use. It will help you ... Read More
ATTENDENCE OPTION: HYBRID_In-person or Virtual Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a loan package and need guidance in preparing it? This ... Read More
This training session is designed to help business owners seeking to learn how to access lines of credit, grow, and improve their company’s credit. The objectives are to help you understand the value of building business credit, how to build it, and to maintain it. You will also learn what makes up your business credit score, Myths vs. Facts, and ... Read More
Come learn about the SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program and your second chance at winning a Federal Government Contract. What you will learn: 1. How the Certificate of Competency Program works. 2. Who initiates the COC process: the federal government agency or the government contracting firm bidding on the contract. 3. Learn the difference between responsiveness and responsibility for a federal ... Read More
DATE: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 TIME: 8:30 AM - 11:30AM Entrepreneurship 101: Starting A Business in Fairfax County The Entrepreneurship 101 workshop is intended for start-up entrepreneurs who want to launch or grow a business in Fairfax County. The topics that will be covered include doing business in Fairfax County, business registration, business and property taxes, financing programs, licensing and ... Read More
FINANCING CHALLENGES? Do you need financing to start up or expand your small business? Do you need to understand what financing solutions could work for you and your business? Have you been denied access to capital and don’t understand why? If so, this financing session is for you. Learn how to qualify for and access traditional financing from banks, Microloan ... Read More
