VIRTUAL 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 will … Read More
WEBINAR – Registering Your Business in VA & DC | May 20
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
Financial Forecasting for Startup Businesses – Apr 29
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. NOTE: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel … Read More
Introduction to Business Planning – May 5
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
WEBINAR: Intro to State Government Contracting 4/18
Topic: Start-up Assistance This free webinar is designed to educate small, woman, and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments. Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia buys goods and services totaling more than $6 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! The … Read More
Options for Funding Your Business – May 13
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
Preparing for Funding – Apr 2
HYBRID ATTENDENCE: 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
How to Establish & Improve Your Business Credit – Apr 8
HYBRID EVENT – Virtual and In-person Maximum in-person attendees – 15 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET 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 … Read More
Microloans 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs
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
Franchise Ownership 101 + Work from Home Franchises!_Mar 13
Training Session offered by: Date: 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