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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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20221228T211130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T211130Z
UID:22776-1673355600-1673359200@biz.loudoun.gov
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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20221228T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T204704Z
UID:22771-1672923600-1672927200@biz.loudoun.gov
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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220929T141147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T141147Z
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SUMMARY:Securing a Bank Loan: Tips from a Lender
DESCRIPTION:Download the webinar presentation. (Available the morning of the webinar.) \nAre you ready for a small business loan? In this free webinar\, the final in a three-part series focused on securing small business loans\, you will learn what lenders look for from borrowers and how small business owners can best position themselves to receive bank funding. Topics to be covered include: \nUnderwriting requirements for conventional bank loans – What does the bank consider?\nWhat is needed for SBA-guaranteed vs Conventional bank loans?\nTips to successfully approach a bank lender.\nThis webinar is the third in a three-part series on securing a bank loan. We encourage you to also view the other two webinars in the series: “Securing a Bank Loan: Critical Components of a Financial Plan” and “Securing a Bank Loan: SBA Guaranteed Bank Loans. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/securing-a-bank-loan-tips-from-a-lender/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220930T204040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T204040Z
UID:22133-1666292400-1666297800@biz.loudoun.gov
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-12/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220930T205137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T205137Z
UID:22135-1666206000-1666211400@biz.loudoun.gov
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-12/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220929T154158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T204613Z
UID:22130-1665687600-1665693000@biz.loudoun.gov
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-12/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220629T193348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T193440Z
UID:21590-1661342400-1661347800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Securing a Bank Loan: Critical Components of a Financial Plan (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a small business loan? In this free webinar\, the first in a three-part series focused on securing small business loans\, Certified SCORE Mentor Matt Evans will cover the critical components of a financial plan needed to gain loan approval. Topics to be covered include: \n\nWhat banks look for\nFinancial statements and projections you’ll need before you apply for bank funding\n\nWe encourage you to also view the next two webinars in the series: “Securing a Bank Loan: SBA Guaranteed Bank Loans” and “Securing a Bank Loan: Tips from a Lender.”
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/securing-a-bank-loan-critical-components-of-a-financial-plan-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220630T173638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T173638Z
UID:21616-1658430000-1658435400@biz.loudoun.gov
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-11/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220630T144936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T144936Z
UID:21614-1658343600-1658349000@biz.loudoun.gov
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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-1-developing-your-marketing-plan-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220713T201246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T201246Z
UID:21685-1658235600-1658239200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert - Solutions to the Challenges of Rural Business Ownership
DESCRIPTION:“The economic potential of small businesses in rural America is far-reaching and has the potential to be a significant contributor to the country’s sustained economic growth.” – Amazon \nWhile this may be the case\, there are significant barriers entrepreneurs in rural environments face\, some of which include access to capital\, connectivity and labor. \nJoin us for this hour-long session solely dedicated to answering your questions by an expert panel\, including members from the USDA and SCORE Mentor Kent Adams\, who specializes in assisting rural business owners.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ask-an-expert-solutions-to-the-challenges-of-rural-business-ownership/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220629T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T195142Z
UID:21594-1657825200-1657830600@biz.loudoun.gov
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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/creating-a-quick-business-plan-11/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220429T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T195532Z
UID:21215-1653566400-1653571800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business
DESCRIPTION:You’re starting or have started your new small business. Great!! But . . . you’re worried about what your sales will be\, or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. If you need help in any of these areas\, this webinar is for you! We’ll review calculating your startup costs\, projecting sales\, creating a projected profit and loss statement and cashflow statement.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/developing-financial-projections-for-your-new-small-business-8/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114826
CREATED:20220429T194151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T194151Z
UID:21213-1652961600-1652967000@biz.loudoun.gov
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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business-10/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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