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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-5/
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-5/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20211005T171517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171517Z
UID:19652-1634817600-1634823000@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T120000
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T133000
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UID:19646-1634299200-1634304600@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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CREATED:20211005T163538Z
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UID:19641-1634212800-1634218200@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210831T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T205036Z
UID:19244-1632398400-1632403800@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. All 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T204737Z
UID:19242-1632312000-1632317400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Game Changing Social Media Updates Every Business Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Social media is changing rapidly and how you maximize it to reach\, influence\, acquire\, and retain customers requires constant strategy updates Join us as presenter\, Maureen Edwards\, award-winning international marketing specialist\, inventor\, and entrepreneur\, as she takes a deep dive to cover: \n\nThe hottest NEW social media platform that is becoming a game-changer for small businesses\nThe top social media best practices that allow you to generate leads\, build brand loyalty\, and drive revenue\nThe latest changes in FB\, IG\, and LI that have major impacts on your business (for good and bad)\n\nFee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/game-changing-social-media-updates-every-business-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T133000
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CREATED:20210831T204548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T204548Z
UID:19240-1632225600-1632231000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Franchise Ownership: Is It Right For Me?
DESCRIPTION:Considering business ownership now or in the future? Ready to leave your job to start a business but you don’t know where to begin? Want to start a business while keeping your job? Join this free webinar to learn about the pros and cons of starting a business through a franchise\, how and when to begin researching franchise opportunities\, how to find the right franchise for you as a business owner and an investor\, and what financing options may be available. You’ll have the opportunity to get your questions answered by our panel of franchise owners and franchise industry experts. Send your questions in advance to workshops.scoredc@scorevolunteer.org or ask them during the LIVE webinar.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/franchise-ownership-is-it-right-for-me/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210831T203756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203756Z
UID:19238-1631793600-1631799000@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210831T203202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203202Z
UID:19236-1631707200-1631712600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210831T202942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202942Z
UID:19234-1631275200-1631280600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210831T202657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202657Z
UID:19231-1631188800-1631194200@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T153000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210831T201923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T201923Z
UID:19229-1631109600-1631115000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
DESCRIPTION:This free workshop is designed to walk you through the practicalities of starting and managing a non-profit organization. We’ll address the following topics: \n\nAlternative non-profit structures\nKey steps to getting started: determining organizational structure\, establishing a Board\, and developing bylaws\nThe needed filings with the state and federal government\nOngoing governance and operations\n\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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210730T202426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T202426Z
UID:18958-1629979200-1629984600@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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210730T200500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T200500Z
UID:18956-1629374400-1629379800@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210730T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T195833Z
UID:18953-1629288000-1629293400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210730T195619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T195619Z
UID:18951-1628856000-1628861400@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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/setting-up-a-new-business-entity-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210730T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T195245Z
UID:18949-1628769600-1628775000@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210707T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T202253Z
UID:18575-1626958800-1626962400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How to Build a Solid Digital Marketing Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Can you picture yourself pulling in $1\,000\,000 in revenue? How would it feel? Who would you tell? What would you do to celebrate? \n\nFrom working with thousands of small business marketers and studying the daily practices of successful ones\, this value-packed workshop provides a roadmap for any small business owner to build a solid digital marketing foundation and strive toward those coveted seven figures of revenue. \n\nJoin Bryan Caplan\, National Speaker for Big Tech and Host of Bigger Better Biz on YouTube\, as he guides you through the tips\, tricks\, and strategies used by Million Dollar Marketers every day to grow their brands. \n\nAfter this event\, you will walk away with a better knowledge of: \n\nSetting and accomplishing goals\nFocusing your time on what matters\nUnderstanding your audience\nReaching & engaging your prospective buyers\nKnowing your numbers to help you grow
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-build-a-solid-digital-marketing-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210706T165728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T165728Z
UID:18569-1626955200-1626960600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Financial Basics for New Small Businesses
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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/financial-basics-for-new-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210707T201317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T202546Z
UID:18572-1626354000-1626357600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Content powers marketing and grabs the attention of customers\, media and investors. Still\, with constantly changing algorithms\, endless content distribution platforms and limited time or personnel resources\, business owners are often overwhelmed before they start. \nIn this webinar\, SCORE Mentor Jasmine Powers will show you five key ways to get control of your content marketing for attracting clients and positioning your brand. \nAttendees will learn how to: \n\nCreate the best content formats for their communication style\nChoose tools to schedule and automate publishing\nPrepare a manageable content calendar\nProduce content for different audiences and purposes\nRepurpose content to keep from reinventing the wheel
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/attract-clients-and-position-your-brand-with-content-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210628T163508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T163508Z
UID:18497-1626350400-1626355800@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 basics of digital marketing\, including search engine optimization (SEO)\, search engine advertising and social media marketing\, review other promotional methods 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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210628T154705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T154705Z
UID:18495-1626264000-1626269400@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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210629T183536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T183536Z
UID:18536-1625832000-1625837400@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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/setting-up-a-new-business-entity/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20210628T150401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T150401Z
UID:18489-1625745600-1625751000@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/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20200414T210701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T210701Z
UID:14683-1590069600-1590073200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Don't Let Fear Steal Your Dream of Business Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Without a doubt\, the world is living through a challenging moment in real-time. \nWhile no sector of the U.S. economy has remained untouched by the pending COVID-19 crisis\, a recent survey conducted by a major franchise trade group\, Franchise Insights’\, revealed some surprising results on franchisee activity in the near term\, and amidst this challenging backdrop. \nOver 54% think that “now is a good time” to start a business. 59% of respondents expect to start a business within the next three months\, and another 17% within four-to-six months\n​The majority of respondents (39%) believe that business conditions will improve in three months\, while only 24.3% expect them to worsen\nOnly 18% of the respondents indicated plans to put their business startup search on hold \nThis insightful and encouraging webinar\, presented by the CEO of FranNet Jania Bailey\, will provide you with many franchise options to consider for bringing your dream of business ownership to lif
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dont-let-fear-steal-your-dream-of-business-ownership/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20200414T210138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T210138Z
UID:14681-1589454000-1589459400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Elevate the Visibility of Your Business While Being Sheltered in Place
DESCRIPTION:Promoting your business during the coronavirus outbreak presents unique opportunities. New technologies\, subscriber lists\, social media and strong digital connections are more important than ever\, and more powerful than ever before. \nAttend this session\, presented by PR expert Patricia Maldanado\, where we’ll provide the tools and steps you can take to make sure your business remains visible to your customers\, potential customers\, and even the media. Now more than ever\, the steps you take to promote your company\, its work and products plays an essential role in ensuring its relevance and survivial. \nJoin us for this important webinar that will help you elevate the visibility of your business. We’ve extended the length of this webinar to allow for more time for questions around this topic.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/elevate-the-visibility-of-your-business-while-being-sheltered-in-place/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T122556
CREATED:20200414T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T205450Z
UID:14675-1587474000-1587477600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How Volunteering Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion\, unselfish caring\, patience\, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck \nThis webinar will discuss the importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation\, the many benefits that come with volunteering and how volunteering with SCORE will help you\, the small businesses we serve\, and your community! \nIn recognition of National Volunteer Month\, we are thrilled to have Acting CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-volunteering-can-help-small-businesses-grow-in-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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