Registering Your Business in VA & DC walks you through steps that are needed and outlines processes of becoming a legal business entity. This workshop guides you through legal entity forms, and federal, state and local registrations as our instructor explains the benefits and drawbacks of choosing from the various entity structures and how to actually start a business while also addressing ... Read More
VIRTUAL-ONLY_FREE SESSION 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 ... Read More
Training Session offered Through the Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? Whether you are interested in franchising as a full-time business, as a semi-absentee investor, or as a summer business, learn what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well (and don’t do ... Read More
Let's Celebrate Your Entrepreneurial Success and Gear Up for 2025! Great Networking Opportunity! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, Dec 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We look forward to having you join us at our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast! Co-Sponsor(s): CBP's Business Finance Center (BFC) and Business Incubation Center (BIC) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ** Please be respectful of everyone's time by arriving on time. ... Read More
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
