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SUMMARY:Setting Up A New Business Entity
DESCRIPTION:Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally\, and how to take those critical first steps. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and a 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/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-10/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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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-10/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T143817Z
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SUMMARY:How To Market Your E-Commerce Business
DESCRIPTION:In this free webinar\, learn how to use practical marketing techniques to grow your e-commerce business. E-commerce business founder and CEO Alex Welsh will explain how to put together and execute a multi-channel approach to marketing. He’ll cover Google Analytics\, SEO\, referral traffic\, affiliate marketing\, email and SMS marketing\, social media and more. \nThis webinar is the second in a series on e-commerce. We encourage you to also view the first webinar in the series: “How To Build a Good E-Commerce Website.” \nAlex Welsh is founder and CEO at BreakingT\, a pioneer in real-time sports merchandise. He\nhelped build this successful e-commerce business from scratch and scaled it to support hundreds of thousands of happy customers\, learning what it takes through real-world experience. As a SCORE volunteer\, Alex lends his expertise to help small businesses build their e-commerce businesses.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-market-your-e-commerce-business/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Technology,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T133000
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CREATED:20220331T202731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T202731Z
UID:20869-1651147200-1651152600@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220329T202635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T202635Z
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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. \n  \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business-9/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220329T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T193548Z
UID:20860-1650456000-1650461400@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T205336Z
UID:20853-1650024000-1650029400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Setting Up a New Business Entity
DESCRIPTION:Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally\, and how to take those critical first steps. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and a 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/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220328T192550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T192550Z
UID:20851-1649937600-1649943000@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220328T152631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T152631Z
UID:20836-1649332800-1649336400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How To Build a Good E-Commerce Website
DESCRIPTION:In this free webinar\, learn how to build a good e-commerce website without spending a ton of money by making use of all the free tools out there. E-commerce business founder and CEO Alex Welsh will explain how to pick an e-commerce platform and key e-commerce integrations. \nThis webinar is the first in a two-part series on e-commerce. We encourage you to also view the next webinar in the series: “How To Market Your E-Commerce Business.” \nAlex Welsh is founder and CEO at BreakingT\, a pioneer in real-time sports merchandise. He\nhelped build this successful e-commerce business from scratch and scaled it to support hundreds of thousands of happy customers\, learning what it takes through real-world experience. As a SCORE volunteer\, Alex lends his expertise to help small businesses build their e-commerce businesses.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-build-a-good-e-commerce-website/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Small Biz,Business Planning,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220227T212709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T212709Z
UID:20527-1648123200-1648128600@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. \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/developing-financial-projections-for-your-new-small-business-6/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220227T212029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T212029Z
UID:20525-1647518400-1647523800@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220227T211651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T211651Z
UID:20523-1647432000-1647437400@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220227T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T211443Z
UID:20521-1647000000-1647005400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Setting Up a New Business Entity
DESCRIPTION:Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally\, and how to take those critical first steps. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and a 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/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-8/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220227T211211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T211211Z
UID:20519-1646913600-1646919000@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220223T205335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T205335Z
UID:20452-1646308800-1646314200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How to Start a Non Profit Organization
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to walk you through the practicalities of starting and managing a nonprofit organization. We’ll address the following topics: \n• Alternative nonprofit structures\n• Key steps to getting started: determining organizational structure\, establishing a Board\, and developing bylaws\n• The needed filings with the state and federal government\n• Ongoing governance and operations \nThe workshop instructor will be Bob Whitcomb\, a former corporate controller who has founded and led several non-profit organizations.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-start-a-non-profit-organization-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220223T203951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T203951Z
UID:20450-1646136000-1646141400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Certifying as an 8(a) Company
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take advantage of the federal government’s 8(a) business development program\, which is designed to provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities. In this webinar\, Mike Perch\, founder and owner of Road Map Consulting (RMC) and a subject matter expert in the fields of federal and state public procurement\, will explain how to become certified as an 8(a) company. \nTopics to be covered include:\n• Benefits of the 8(a) program\n• 8(a) requirements and eligibility requirements\n• How to apply\, including the online application\, company experience and organization\, waivers and many other “how to” items
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/certifying-as-an-8a-company/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220201T195548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T195548Z
UID:20418-1645099200-1645104600@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220201T194955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T194955Z
UID:20415-1645012800-1645018200@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220201T194410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T194410Z
UID:20412-1644580800-1644586200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Setting Up a New Business Entity
DESCRIPTION:Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally\, and how to take those critical first steps. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and a 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/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-7/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220201T193054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T193054Z
UID:20409-1644494400-1644499800@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T215554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T215554Z
UID:20276-1643284800-1643290200@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. \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/developing-financial-projections-for-your-new-small-business-5/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T215145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T215145Z
UID:20274-1642680000-1642685400@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T214617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T214617Z
UID:20272-1642593600-1642599000@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T213808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T213808Z
UID:20269-1642509000-1642512600@biz.loudoun.gov
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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Sales/Procurement,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T213127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T213127Z
UID:20267-1642161600-1642167000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Setting Up a New Business Entity
DESCRIPTION:Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally\, and how to take those critical first steps. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and a 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/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-6/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T211836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T211836Z
UID:20265-1642075200-1642080600@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20220104T210809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T210809Z
UID:20263-1641902400-1641907800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 23+ percent of all prime government contract dollars are awarded to small businesses? Learn what’s required to be a federal supplier so you can tap into this major market opportunity. In this webinar\, SCORE expert business mentor and retired Northrup Grumman executive Karen Williams will explain how to become certified as a federal “small business.” \nTopics to be covered include: \n-Reasons to consider selling to the Federal Government market\n-The different types of Federal Government certifications.\n-How to determine if your business qualifies\n-Determining small business set-aside eligibility \nTo learn how to take advantage of your new status as a federal “small business\,” we encourage you to also attend the next webinar in the series: ‘Selling to the Federal Government Market.” \nRegistration Fee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/registering-to-sell-to-the-federal-government-market/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20211028T205729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T205729Z
UID:19814-1637323200-1637328600@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. \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/developing-financial-projections-for-your-new-small-business-4/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20211028T204304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T204304Z
UID:19812-1637236800-1637242200@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T040141
CREATED:20211028T203644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T203644Z
UID:19810-1637150400-1637155800@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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