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SUMMARY:How To Pay Small Business Taxes Strategically To Avoid One Big Tax Bill
DESCRIPTION:Paying taxes as a small business owner can be tricky. If you don’t plan ahead\, you can end up with a huge tax bill when you file your tax return. \nIn this webinar\, our expert presenter will teach you how to avoid penalties by estimating your taxes and choosing the best way to pay your taxes using the different IRS payment options. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhich electronic payment method is best suited for your business\nAbout underpayment and late payment penalties\nHow IRS payment options can help you avoid a huge tax bill
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-pay-small-business-taxes-strategically-to-avoid-one-big-tax-bill/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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SUMMARY:How To Start A Business Using A Free SCORE Mentor
DESCRIPTION:Starting a small business Is not easy\, especially when you don’t have business experience. At SCORE\, we have free business mentors who can help you build and run your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will hear real stories from SCORE Mentors and the clients that they helped. \nYou’ll hear about: \n\nWhy you need a mentor\, and how they can help you start and grow your business\nHow to find the right mentor using SCORE’s extensive\, nationwide network of business experts\nHow SCORE mentorship plays out in the real world of starting and growing a business
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-start-a-business-using-a-free-score-mentor/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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SUMMARY:POUNCE P.R.O. WORKSHOP: WHO NEEDS HELP
DESCRIPTION:Start off 2023 with the training and knowledge you need to DIY\, outsource or hire for the right business marketing resources. \nLearn what’s new\, what’s important\, and how to best position your business for the customers YOU want to attract.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/pounce-p-r-o-workshop-who-needs-help/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Workforce Development,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:2023 Hottest Business Ideas\, Trends & Markets
DESCRIPTION:Don’t get left behind! 2023 holds a lot of promise for small business owners looking to capitalize on the hottest business trends or entrepreneurs looking for new business ideas. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll talk about breakthrough small business ideas\, the newest business trends\, consumer behaviors and industries that are on the rise. If you already have a business\, you’ll learn how to adjust your current offers to appeal to new consumers. \nWe’ll address the following: \n\nAmerica’s changing demographics and attitudes\nThe businesses that are booming right now\nWhich consumer behaviors have shifted\nHow to adjust to changing consumer demands
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/2023-hottest-business-ideas-trends-markets/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T190000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Quick Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:You have a great business idea\, but what is the next step? How do you turn your idea into a great product or service? In this webinar\, we show you how to write your “Value Proposition” and use the “Lean Canvas” to capture key ideas\, concepts and strategies about your business. When you leave the webinar\, you’ll be able to draft your own one-page business plan. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors. \nRegistration Fee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/creating-a-quick-business-plan-13/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs create products or services they can’t sell no matter how hard they work. It doesn’t have to be this way. This webinar will help you build a roadmap you can use to identify your ideal clients and discover a value proposition that will set you above your competition. We’ll also explain how to conduct a competitor analysis. Plus\, we will review different pricing strategies and show the impact of pricing on profits. \nThis webinar sets the stage for the next webinar in the Small Business Essentials series\, Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors. \nRegistration Fee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-1-developing-your-marketing-plan-13/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Women In Technology Connect: Leadership and Company Culture
DESCRIPTION:Leadership and Company Culture: Leadership has a significant influence on organizational culture.\nJoin us on Thursday\, January 19th to learn how leaders with different backgrounds manage\, lead and inspire.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/women-in-technology-connect-leadership-and-company-culture/
LOCATION:Virginia Tech Research Center\, 900 N Glebe Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203
CATEGORIES:Technology,Workforce Development,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and now you need to get customers to buy it! In this webinar we’ll walk through the most common promotional methods used by entrepreneurs\, including networking\, referrals\, social media\, content marketing\, email marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). We’ll help you decide how you can best reach your targeted customers and show you how to create your next promotional plan. \nWhile not required\, to get the most out of this webinar\, please consider attending “Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan” first. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors. \nRegistration Fee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business-13/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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