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SUMMARY:Maximizing B2B Connections for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a large commercial operation or a boutique organization\, business-to-business sales should be part of your business plan. The key is having a plan for leveraging your B2B connections. \nIn the sixth installment of the Loudoun “Seeds for Success” workshops\, we will have French Price from Virginia Cooperative Extension here to talk about best practices and tools available to maximize your B2B relationships. \nLearn strategies for providing up-front value\, building relationships\, establishing your business as trustworthy\, identifying customer needs\, and leveraging technology to aid in the process. \nWith the Loudoun Producer Marketplace just one week away\, this is a great opportunity to make sure you are ready to make those connections! \nSign up today:\n    Name:*FirstLast    E-mail:*    Farm/Business Name:*    Have you already joined the Loudoun Made\, Loudoun Grown program?*YesNot YetSubmitReset
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/maximizing-b2b-connections-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension – Loudoun\, 750 Miller Drive\, SE\, Suite F-3\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement
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SUMMARY:Business Blueprint Workshop:  Let's Find Those Clients
DESCRIPTION:Great at what you do\, but uncertain about how to enter the market?  Wish you had better strategies to attract you ideal clients?  Wondering how to better sell the value of your brand?  This half day workshop was designed for you! \nYou’ll Learn: \n\nThe 5 major lead generation mistakes that hold event pros back\nThe #1 reason creative entrepreneurs struggle to get clients\nThe best methods for attracting clients that are working right now\nHow to turn mildly interested prospects into fervent brand enthusiasts\nHow to close a sale with clients easily\nHow to tailor-make your own unique client generation system\n\nIn the Business Blueprint\, you get…. \n\nAn action plan of lead generation strategies\nClarity on who to target and how to reach them\nFeedback and recommendations for your current sales approach\nAccess to high level marketing and sales strategies proven to work\nA network of like-minded entrepreneurs for support\nThe experience of an inclusive community environment at A Wedding Loft\, a small business incubator for female creative and wedding professionals
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/business-blueprint-workshop-lets-find-those-clients/
LOCATION:A Wedding Loft\, 11 South King Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson Reese Creative":MAILTO:kelly@emersonreesecreative.com
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SUMMARY:Selling to the Federal Government Market
DESCRIPTION:23+ percent of all prime government dollars are awarded to small businesses. If you are not already selling your product or service to the federal government\, you may be missing out on a major market opportunity. In this webinar\, SCORE expert business mentor and retired Northrup Grumman executive Karen Williams will take you through the steps to sell to the federal government. \nTopics to be covered include:\n-How to conduct market research to identify opportunities\n-Identifying subcontracting opportunities\n-How to market your product/service to prime contractors \nIf you are not already set up as a federal “small business\,” we encourage you to also attend this webinar “Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market.” \nRegistration Fee; $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/selling-to-the-federal-government-market/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Sales/Procurement,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Gaining a Sales Mindset: How to Contribute to the Growth of Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Every business needs revenue to survive and thrive. Even in companies with large sales teams\, the contributions of client-facing\, non-sales personnel are critical to meeting growth goals. In this session\, you will learn why having a sales mindset is good not just for the company’s growth\, but for you and your clients as well. How can having a sales mindset improve your client relationships and deliverables? In what ways and through what avenues is your technical expertise invaluable to the sales cycle? How can you naturally\, in a way that is comfortable to you\, position your company for success? \nYou will receive actionable steps to: \n\nEstablish and maintain a sales mindset\nAsk your customer growth-minded questions\nUse simple consultative techniques to advise your customers\nRelay insightful intelligence to your sales organization
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/gaining-a-sales-mindset-how-to-contribute-to-the-growth-of-your-organization/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Sales/Procurement,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Mobile Apps Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nContact Nigama Pobbathi for more information.  \nmobileappsexpo@gmail.com \nwww.themobileappsexpo.com
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/mobile-apps-expo-sep-23-242023-dulles-expo-center/
LOCATION:Dulles Expo Center\, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center\, Chantilly\, Virginia\, 20151
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Technology,For Businesses
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigama Pobbathi":MAILTO:info@themobileappsexpo.com
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