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SUMMARY:Accelerating Innovation: In Silico Approaches for Small Molecule Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this lunch & learn on the latest innovations in small molecule drug discovery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe field of small molecule discovery has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of computational platforms. \nAmong these\, Schrödinger’s platform has emerged as a powerful tool for accelerating the discovery process\, using physics-based methods to facilitate the design and optimization of small molecule therapeutics for human health\, animal health\, and agricultural purposes. \nJoin us for this lunch and learn demo of the Schrödinger’s computational platform. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\nLoukas Petridis is a Principal Application Scientist at Schrodinger. Prior to joining Schrodinger he was a Senior Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical Physics from Cambridge University. \nFee: $0 No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/accelerating-innovation-in-silico-approaches-for-small-molecule-discovery/
LOCATION:InBio\, 700 Harris St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics - A Step by Step Guide - *Live Webinar* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nWebinar Learning Objectives \nPlease join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, on Wed\, November 16th\, 2022\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard\, complete with relevant metrics\, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : \n\nSee what business dashboards look like\nUnderstand why a “scorecard” is important\nBecome familiar with the principles that guide your 1st dashboard draft\nKnow how to get started and begin building a dashboard for your business\nDecide on a group of simple but important key metrics\nSee what software is available\, making scorecard development easier\nLearn how and when to use these new business metrics with your business team\nSee how dashboard insights can make a positive impact on your business performance\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!\n\nTHERE IS NO COST to ATTEND; but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: George Siragusa – Senior Business Advisor\, Mason SBDC\, Adjunct Professor\, George Mason University teaching Entrepreneurship for Engineers at the School of Engineering\, and Senior Mentor for 3 area Startup Venture Accelerators. \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Please provide 24 business-hours notification prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented on the Zoom platform. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/building-your-business-performance-dashboard-metrics-a-step-by-step-guide-live-webinar-pw/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\n\nCreate a Basic Plan for Your Small Business\nAll businesses need a plan to succeed.\nYour plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that is less confusing\, gives you the ability to make important decisions\, and helps you figure out how to determine what information you really need before you execute the plan. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (part one) you will identify the 5 Elements of Your Plan and define the structure of your business concept. This is the foundation of your plan and of your business once you open your doors at launch time. Also in the first session (part one)\, you will discover how to identify your core Customer Segments and Value Proposition to map out what you need to know to turn your idea into an actual operational business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information about your key customers and value proposition to include in your basic plan. In the second session (part two) you will learn how to use your value proposition information to map out your business model and identify ways to confirm your concept using the data gathering and validation techniques. Also in the second session\, you will be exposed to the three core Business Finance concepts you will need to understand to turn your idea into a functioning business. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC \nFee: $0 No Cost \nTwo Sessions:\n(Part 1) Thursday\, March 7th\, 2024  10:00am – 12:00pm\n(Part 2) Thursday\, March 14th\, 2024  10:00am – 12:00pm\nNOTE: Registration closes 24 hours before start of first class.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/simple-business-plan-bootcamp-march-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loudoun SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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SUMMARY:First Thursdays with the SBA: Market Research w/ Census data and other free tools
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nTopic: Market Research w/ Census data and other free tools \nGrab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. \nMarket research is an integral step in creating your business plan\, identifying your competition\, and identifying your market. In this workshop we will cover free resources to find market research data using the following databases: \n\nCensus Business Builder\nInternational Trade Data\nTrade Group Data\nESRI\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Martin Short\, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/first-thursdays-with-the-sba-market-research-w-census-data-and-other-free-tools/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Pitch Preview
DESCRIPTION:Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs:  Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation.\nCAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2024\, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. \nThree applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event\, held the first Thursday of the selected months\, between 12:00-2:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels\, 15 minutes to pitch\, and 10 minutes for feedback. Events will be held virtually over Zoom\, hosted by Central Virginia SBDC. \n**This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.** \nFor more detailed qualification information and to apply\, please read\, and if eligible\, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply\, email events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting. \n\nApply for Pitch Preview\, March 7\nDeadline to apply: February 29 \n\n 
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/pitch-preview-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,Online event
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SUMMARY:How to Manage your WordPress Website
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Ecommerce and Digital Marketing\n\nUpdated for 2024 \nJoin us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website!\nAre you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop\, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site\, including: \n\nUser management\nPage creation and editing\nImage and video uploads\nPlugin management\nLinking to social media\n\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\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\nInstructor: Cameron Nelson\, Technology Advisor\, VA SBDC \nMr. Nelson has over 19 years experience in technology\, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies\, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language\, culture\, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better. \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/how-to-manage-your-wordpress-website/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Website Development
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SUMMARY:Federal Contracting: Veteran Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Date: 3/14/2024\nTime: 1:00PM – 2:30PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 195 places remaining\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Kellie Peterson (703) 277-7750 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Intermediate Level\, Introductory Level\, Orientation\, Basic Training\, Introductory Topics\, Proposal Preparation / Response\, Set Aside Certifications and Designations\, Veteran Owned Small Business Certifications \nDescription: \n\n\n\n*class pushed to start at 1PM instead of original 12:30PM due to an instructor change* \nLearn about the process a company must navigate to become certified to win Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) set aside contracts. You will learn the requirements of the SBA’s Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) to become a certified SDVOSB or VOSB and how to complete the online application to be listed on Vendor Information Pages (VIP) including: \n• The three essential elements of a successful application: Eligibility\, Ownership\, and Control\n• How to avoid non-veteran control by careful structuring the company operating agreement\n• What to expect during the application process \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Lisa Wood is the current statewide director of Virginia APEX Accelerator. She previously was the Statewide Director of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) for the Connecticut PTAC and prior to that was Statewide Director with the Ohio Department of Development after serving as PTAC Director for the Northwest Commission of Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC (now APEX Accelerator) community\, Lisa was a Contracting Officer for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.\n  \n\nInstructions:Webinar information will be sent to registrants prior to the class and will be conducted via GoToWebinar. After registration is complete\, your email confirmation will contain the link. You MUST register your name and email and receive the login information and calendar invite before you can join the webinar. You mayattend without downloading the software\, but please understand your webinar functions may be limited. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this GoToWebinar event will be recorded for future publication/distribution by the Virginia APEX Accelerator. By joining this session\, you automatically consent to be recorded during the Q&A period if you choose to speak. If you do not consent to being recorded\, you may constrain your questions to written submissions. If you have questions or concerns\, please email apex@gmu.edu to discuss with the host organization or do not join the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Policies: \nAs applicable\, please review information about registration and fees\, our refund policy\, special accommodations\, and inclement weather here.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/federal-contracting-veteran-certifications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T100000
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SUMMARY:Create With Canva
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly course\, you’ll dive into the exciting world of graphic design using Canva. \nCanva is a versatile design platform with thousands of ready-to-use attention- grabbing promotional templates to create business cards\, flyers\, social media posts\, presentations\, and business plans\, just to name a few. \nCanva also has a Magic Studio which utilizes AI to create images\, videos\, presentations\, and so much more. Get ready to unleash your creativity with Canva! \n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Dana Knott\, LSBDC Central Region Director \nCo-Sponsor(s): LSBDC\, GMU\, VSBDC\, SBA\, GoVA \n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/create-with-canva/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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SUMMARY:Insuring Your Craft Beverage Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nMaking and selling alcohol involves significant and varied risks\, all of which need to be managed. But how can breweries\, wineries\, cideries\, and distilleries determine the insurance they need at each stage of growth? \nIn this webinar\, Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Kyle Rheiner of Arthur Hall Insurance about the types of policies available to producers and best practices for developing a comprehensive risk-management strategy. \n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n  \nSpeaker: Kyle C. Rheiner is a Certified Insurance Counselor\, Agency Principal and is the Food & Beverage Practice Leader at Arthur Hall Insurance in West Chester\, PA. Kyle has over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry along with actually brewing and distilling craft beverages. Since 2013\, Kyle has become the trusted insurance advisor for over 150 craft beverage makers in the US. Kyle is also the Host of The Beer Mighty Things Podcast – a craft beverage business library with over 25\,000 downloads including interviews with industry leaders throughout the world. \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
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/insuring-your-craft-beverage-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:GovCon 101: HubZone
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government has contracting goals for Women\, Minorities\, Service Disabled Veterans and HUBZone located small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This class will introduce you to the HUBZone certification.\n\nWe will cover these key areas: \n• Eligibility requirements for HUBZone \n• Understanding the application process \n• Understanding how to prepare before applying \n• Staying Certified \n\nDon’t miss out on this informative presentation on how you can take advantage of the SBA’s socio-economic small business set-asides.\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Lisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia PTAC\, hosted by George Mason University where she is also an Adjunct Professor of Management. Prior to that\, she served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role\, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders\, handled issue inquiries\, negotiated bids\, performed cost and price analysis\, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions. Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh where she is also pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/govcon-101-hubzone/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Online event
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SUMMARY:Trade Talk: The Role of Customs Brokers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: International Business\n\nIn today’s globalized economy\, it can be easy to take the flow of goods from market to market for granted. But there are experts operating behind the scenes who ensure that shipments clear customs and make it into the country smoothly. \nIn this webinar\, the Virginia SBDC’s Assistant Director of International Business Development Chris Van Orden will ask Shawn Jarosz\, Founder & Chief Strategist at TradeMoves\, about her experience working with small businesses as a licensed customs broker. \n\nRegister\n\nSpeaker: Shawn Marie Jarosz – Founder & Chief Trade Strategist\, TradeMoves LLC Shawn’s tenure in international trade spans more than 25 years managing global sourcing/supply issues on behalf of U.S. companies of all sizes as well as related industry associations\, primarily in the food and agriculture sector. Shawn is a cleared industry advisor to the U.S. Government on trade issues affecting U.S. small\, minority and women-led businesses (past Chair\, Industry Trade Advisory Committee/ITAC 9). She has been a licensed U.S. Customs broker since 2007 and is a Certified Customs Specialist. Shawn\, along with members of her TradeMoves’ team\, is a Certified Global Business Professional. \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\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/trade-talk-the-role-of-customs-brokers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Cyber Incident Response Planning: Building Resilience for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nPreparing for cyber incidents is pivotal for small businesses to mitigate potential damages and ensure continuity in the face of cyber threats. \nThis training is designed to assist small business owners and decision-makers in developing robust cyber incident response plans. “Cyber Incident Response Planning: Building Resilience for Small Businesses” offers a comprehensive understanding of incident response frameworks\, strategies\, and best practices tailored to the specific needs and resources of small businesses. \n\n\nREGISTER\n\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
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/cyber-incident-response-planning-building-resilience-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T122945
CREATED:20240201T180142Z
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SUMMARY:SEO & Social Selling - *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nOverview of the Live Webinar \nThe following will be covered during this live webinar: \n\nPower of SEO and social media for attracting customers\, including local SEO to precisely target your market.\nWebsite optimization for lead generation. How personas\, message maps\, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.\nSocial selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.\nWhat your digital channel strategy needs\, to be effective in terms of content\, technology and investment.\nHow to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\nSpeaker: Hussain Shah\, Subject Matter Expert – Digital Marketing\, Mason SBDC & Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation 24 business hours prior to the event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instructions: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \n\n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/seo-social-selling-webinar-live-pw-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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SUMMARY:Biometric Betrayal: How Our Bodies Become Tools for Hackers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nOverview of Live Webinar \nAttention all small business owners! Biometrics are being used everywhere to “improve” the security of user logins and to help us authenticate our identity. However\, if your biometrics are compromised\, they are compromised forever. Join us for an engaging live webinar where we show you the latest tricks bad actors are using to steal your identity and what you can do to help protect yourself against this growing threat. In this session\, you will: \n\nGain a Deeper Understanding: Learn how MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is being used for identification and authentication\, and the role biometrics can play.\nArm Yourself with Knowledge: Discover ways bad actors can steal your biometrics and use them to impersonate you when perpetrating their latest scams.\nStrengthen Your Defenses: Learn effective strategies to safeguard your company against identity theft.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your awareness and fortify your business’s security. Register now to stay steps ahead of the evolving cyber landscape! \n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be presented by the following speakers: \nDr. Teresa Piliouras – CEO and Founder\, Technical Consulting & Research\, Inc.\, an IT company specializing in AI\, cybersecurity\, quality management\, and data analytics. Dr. Piliouras is a consultant\, educator\, inventor\, and author. She holds a BS from the University of Illinois\, an MBA from Iona College\, and a PhD from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. \nPui Lam (Raymond) Yu – Executive Vice President Engineering at Technical Consulting & Research\, Inc.\, has over 20 years of industry experience in Cybersecurity\, Software Engineering\, and Systems Engineering. He received his BEEE and MSEE from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, respectively\, and his MSCS from New York University Tandon School of Engineering. \nAdithya Rajendran – Cybersecurity Analyst at Technical Consulting & Research\, Inc. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Baskin Engineering at UCSC\, and has a strong foundation in programming\, data structures\, algorithms\, and software engineering. \nCurtis Rowe II – Cybersecurity Analyst Intern\, Technical Consulting and Research\, Inc.\, received his BS in Cognitive Science from the University of California\, San Diego. \n  \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact us earlier than OR 72 hours (3 days) prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be offered on the Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom inivitation link after the registration. \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/biometric-betrayal-how-our-bodies-become-tools-for-hackers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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SUMMARY:Trademark Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs\, small businesses\, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are\, the benefits of federal trademark registration\, and the basics of the registration process. We’ll also talk about why it’s so important for any new business to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable. \nWe’ll direct you to free resources from the USPTO and close out the discussion with a question-and-answer session. \nREGISTER\n\n  \nSpeaker: Mariessa Terrell\, Attorney Advisor\, Trademarks Customer Outreach\, 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): \n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/trademark-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, Mar 28\, 2024 1:00 PM EDT\n\n\n\nA sales funnel is a marketing term describing where your customers are in their purchasing journey and what marketing tools you can use to guide potential customers from interest to purchase. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business\, automate your marketing tasks\, create a complete customer journey map and determine your business KPIs so you can easily track what’s working and what’s not. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat is a sales funnel and how to use it in your business\nHow to create a complete customer journey map from discovery to purchase\nAutomation tools you can use to streamline marketing processes\nHow to establish and measure KPIs\n\n\nREGISTER\nPresenters\n \nYemi Oluseun\nGrowth Consultant\, Project Manager\, The Change Hive
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/how-to-use-sales-funnels-marketing-automation-to-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Online event
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