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SUMMARY:First Thursdays with the SBA: Making your business creditworthy
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us virtually for the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. \nFinding funding for your business can be challenging if your credit score is weak. Join us as we discuss strategies to improve both your personal and business credit score. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nhow your personal credit affects your business\nhow to improve your personal credit to benefit your business\nhow to improve your business credit over time\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Martin Short\, Richmond SBA \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/first-thursdays-with-the-sba-making-your-business-creditworthy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Unfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: \n\nWhat is the USPTO?\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nHow to get started in protecting your intellectual property.\n\n\nREGISTER\n  \n\n\nSpeaker: Ramon Mercado\, USPTO \nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. \n\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/intellectual-property-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:BET 1: Planning and Operating for Success
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\n\nIn this interactive session\, you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business. \nHYBRID event: In person at the PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center (222 S Main St\, Stanardsville) or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/stanardsville-business-launch-bet-1-planning-for-success/
LOCATION:PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center\, 222 South Main St\, Stanardsville\, VA\, 22973\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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