Thinking about your first hire or want to increase your knowledge on human resources for your start-up? People on your team can propel your business to great success! Learn the basics of defining who you need, where to find them, and how to ensure they’re the perfect fit for your business. Fern Hernberg, a Human Resources executive with 25+ years ... 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-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
Celebrating Small Business Owners! TOPIC: Celebrating Small Business Success - It's All About You! National Small Business Week 2025 runs from Sunday, May 4th - May 10th. Celebrating your success is important, and so, we invite you to join us in doing so at our upcoming 1st Friday Networking Breakfast! Starting, operating, and growing a small business takes courage, tenacity, ... 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
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 programs, SBA ... Read More
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOPIC: How Your Habits Impact Your Business Success Books to Consider: Taming Your Gremlin by Rick Carson Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson Ever wondered how your habits might chart the success or failure of your business? Explore how the habits you form—and the ones you let go of—shape your success as an entrepreneur and business leader. ... Read More
Registering Your Business Webinar led by an Attorney - 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 ... Read More
HYBRID ATTENDANCE 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
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY Micro-Financing is a powerful and practical tool to help launch or grow your micro-enterprise. When traditional financing methods like bank loans aren’t accessible, microloans can offer the capital you need to move forward. Whether you’re starting a new business, operating as a solopreneur, or running a small business that doesn’t qualify for conventional funding, this training will ... 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
Great Networking Opportunity! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, June 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 6/5/2025 at 3pm We look forward to having you join us at our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast! Dress Code: Business Casual ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DONATE TO CBP We need your help to support even more small business owners! DONATE HERE Co-Sponsor(s): CBP's Business Finance ... Read More
