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
ATTENDENCE: VIRTUAL_ONLINE ONLY 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 ... Read More
Training Session offered by: Date:Â Wednesday, March 13th Time: 12 noon - 1:00 pm ET What should one think about when starting a business versus starting a franchise? 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 or semi-absentee investor, learn what to look ... Read More
REGISTRATION CLOSED DATE(S):  Wednesday, March 19th & Thursday, March 20th TIME:  8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET COST:  FREE IN-PERSON SESSION ONLY This program brings small business owners together in a study of The E-Myth by Michael Gerber. The goal is to increase awareness and understanding of how owners can grow their businesses in a productive, successful way. Training ... Read More
Micro-Financing is a key financing strategy to start or grow micro-enterprises. When other financing methods are not working, this could be the option for you. Are you starting a new business? Are you a solopreneur or small business owner needing a loan but cannot qualify through your bank? Do you want to grow your micro-enterprises? Consider taking this training session ... Read More
Virtual Session Only: 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 ... Read More
