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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\nREGISTER\n  \nYou will receive an email from events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com a day or two before the workshop with the link to join\, handouts and the presentation.  Please check your spam if you do not receive this email. \n\nWe review the steps for a successful start\, the registrations and regulations\, and the components of sound business planning\, including financial projections. \nFollow-up appointments are then available with SBDC\, SCORE\, and/or CIC business advisors to focus on your concept development\, business profile\, and/or business plans\, including financial projections. \nBrought to you jointly by: \nCentral Virginia SBDC     \n           Central Virginia SCORE     \n&            Community Investment Collaborative     \n\nThis virtual workshop is hosted by Community Investment Collaborative via Zoom. \nThere is a $10 admin/processing fee to attend this workshop.  If you cancel less than 48 hours before the workshop\, the fee is non-refundable.  If you cancel prior to the 48 hour deadline\, you can use this fee as a credit toward attending another workshop.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/starting-your-business-53/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Building the Foundation for Your New Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\n\nSome of the most popular reasons to start a business include-having a unique business idea\, designing a career that has the flexibility to grow with you\, working toward financial independence\, and investing in yourself. \n  \n\nPrepare to start a successful business: \n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nMarketing strategies\nFinancial resources\nLegal form of organization\nTips to prepare & present your business plan\nCybersecurity Tips\n\nNot every small business is positioned for success\, so you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge\, ditch your day job\, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning\, so make sure you start with a strong foundation.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Presented and taught by Michael Scales\, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst \nCo-Sponsor(s): Longwood SBDC\, George Mason University\, Virginia Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, PHCC\, GoVA \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:The Small Business Guide to Effective Remote Work
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing Employees\n\nRemote work is rapidly becoming the norm for small businesses across industries. With advantages like lower overhead\, wider access to talent\, improved employee satisfaction\, and streamlined workflows\, it’s no surprise that remote SMBs are outperforming fully in-person or hybrid companies. \n\nBut where do you start as a small business owner looking to take advantage of remote work? How can you build a successful remote team and maintain productivity and engagement? \n\nJoin us for this webinar as we share expert insights and practical tips for running a thriving remote small business. From setting up the right systems and processes to fostering strong communication and collaboration\, we’ll cover everything you need to know to build a successful and high-performing remote team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to the next level.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Tammy Bjelland\, CEO Workplaceless \nCo-Sponsor(s): Laurel Ridge SBDC \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/the-small-business-guide-to-effective-remote-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\n\nThis one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization\, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nChoosing a Processor – What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.\nVisa/MC Interchange – Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.\nGift Card Programs – Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so\, learn how to set one up.\nCash Discounting – Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn’t break Visa/MC compliance.\n\nBy registering for this seminar\, you grant UMW SBDC permission to share your contact information with the speaker. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Ed Hopper is the CEO of Altor Processing Systems\, founded in 1999. In January 2018\, he led his company in a new direction. They launched Altor/50 and now donate half of their net profits to over 20 charities. Ed says “We can usually help merchants save money and help charities at the same time. It’s a Win/Win!”  \nEd spends his free time in the summer as a Supervisor for Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service and is a previous member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. He sits on the board for both the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council and the Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum.  \nEd and the company focus on serving SWaM and Veteran owned businesses. They currently teach this course for the City of VA Beach SWaM office as well as the VBOC (Veteran’s Business Outreach Center) in Norfolk which services Virginia and West Virginia. \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER\nPresented by \n \nUniversity of Mary Washington SBDC
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/payment-processing-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Online event
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Training
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nWe will explain the importance of end-user education and share everything you need in order to do it right in 2023! \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Quiana Gainey\, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert \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\n\nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/cybersecurity-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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