• Franchise Ownership 101 + Work from Home Franchises!_Mar 13

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

  • Preparing for Funding – Mar 12

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

    Free
  • Introduction to Business Planning – Feb 12

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

    Free
  • Financial Forecasting for Startup Businesses – Jan 16

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

    Free
  • Preparing for Funding_Jan 9_VIRTUAL ONLY

    Online Only_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 training session will help you ... Read More

    Free
  • Introduction to Business Planning – Jan 7

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

    Free
  • Franchises: What’s New and What’s Next?

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

  • Preparing for Funding_Dec 3

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

    Free
  • Registering Your Business in VA & DC

    Online Only_Virtual

    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

    Free
  • Preparing for Funding – 10/8

    Online Only_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 training session will help you ... Read More

    Free