Women’s participation in leadership is critical to innovation and to solving the most pressing problems of our time. This session is about empowering women to succeed in the workplace, in their careers, and in their businesses. In this session participants will understand why and how women can gain seats at the table, we'll discuss some […]
Buying a franchise can be risky if you don’t have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Choosing the concept best suited to your skills, personality, and long-term objectives is critical. This session will tell you what mistakes to avoid while helping you manage risk by laying out success strategies. A Franchise […]
Empower Your Business: Embrace Strategic Planning as a Core Skill in Our 'Planning for a Healthy Business' Workshop. Who Should Attend: New/ Existing Entrepreneurs (less than 1 year in existing business or considering starting new business) What Participants Will Learn: How an evolving planning process can help make key business decisions The importance of a […]
Franchising is more than just fast food and retail stores and many individuals are realizing that franchise ownership could be the path to the American Dream. In this workshop you'll learn about: What it takes to succeed Qualities of a good franchise system Solidifying your financial plan Questions to ask franchisors and franchisees How to […]
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anybody thinking about stepping out on their own. WHAT THEY WILL LEARN? What are the first steps? What should I be thinking about? What are my first steps? Have you been dreaming of starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve started a business but are feeling stagnant […]
Who Should Attend: Small business owners who want to sell or buy a business in the next two years. What You Will Learn: Selling a business Pricing Decisions you will need to make and consequences for the buyer Buying a Business Determining value Due diligence - what it really means and how to do it […]
Mike will focus on the key steps you need to consider in organizing your business concept to creating a Business Plan. Your business concept is the fundamental idea behind your plan. Before investing your time to writing a Business Plan you need to validate the viability of your business concept. Your business model, plan, vision, […]
Prepare for a transformative 60-minute workshop diving deep into the intricacies of taxes. Gain invaluable insights, proven strategies, and actionable tips that will revolutionize your approach to taxes. This session is tailor-made for entrepreneurs seeking to demystify tax obligations and ensure a successful tax season. Who should attend: If you're an entrepreneur grappling with the […]
If your small business is located in a designated HUBZone and meets the requirements, it may be eligible for special set-aside contracts to sell to the federal government. HUBZones represent an effort to increase employment opportunities, investment, and economic development in these designated areas. To qualify for the HUBZone program, your business must: Be a […]
This workshop is for established non-profit and small incorporated businesses looking to grow their operations. In this workshop you will learn: What types of grants are available How to apply for grants What goes into a good grant application How to proceed with a grant after award Presenter: Paul Kerpoe is a SCORE volunteer and […]
The transportation industry is enormous, grossing nearly $1 trillion dollars annually, however trucking counts for three quarters of that amount. Join our workshop, "Launching and Scaling Your Trucking Business Successfully," where you'll gain valuable insights into the trucking industry, focusing on the essential steps to initiate your venture and seamlessly expand your business. Talking Points: […]
This workshop will help you gain understanding why we plan and the three questions that will determine success or failure. We'll also learn key items like. How do I price? What will this cost? and What is my financial return? We will cover: The concept of planning for today and the future The three fundamental […]
Learning Objectives: Learn if you’re ready to start selling in Amazon’s store, what to sell and when Learn how to start selling in Amazon’s store, to include listing and delivering your products Learn how to grow and scale your brand online, to include resources and programs Amazon has to help enable success for small businesses […]
To level the playing field in the federal marketplace for Women Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB) to sell to the government, the federal government has established a 5 percent goal. In FY20, WOSB/EDWOSB businesses sold $27 billion dollars (4.85%) in federal contracts to the government. But women entrepreneurs left .15% of […]
Who should attend? Anyone curious about marketing and gaining some professional insight. What you will learn: What is marketing? Progressing from more than an idea Market segmentation and positioning Business viability Defining your Target Audience Competition analysis Marketing channel planning: Mass media and Direct media channels Q&A Presented by Dennis Koshy. He is a certified […]
Explore certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line. Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez. She serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Fort Worth/Dallas District Office. This is a free event […]
Are you an established business wanting to grow and need additional funding? Being prepared will help your chances of getting the funds you need. 96% of small businesses fail to get a loan and 50% of small businesses fail to provide 1 important document. Taking the time to have all your business and personal documents […]
Who Should Attend: Small business owners or anyone who wants to sharpen their social media marketing skills. What You'll Learn: A deeper understanding of how social media can benefit your business PLUS practical, actionable advice that can improve your social media presence and grow your business. - How to understand your audience and create content […]
This workshop is for people who HAVE STARTED and still have basic questions about everyday use. Everette will show you how to make entries in your QuickBooks program during the workshop. Our instructor will go over some basics, then have a conversation with you to discuss the best way to set use QuickBooks. When you […]
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anybody thinking about stepping out on their own. WHAT THEY WILL LEARN? What are the first steps? What should I be thinking about? What are my first steps? Have you been dreaming of starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve started a business but are feeling stagnant […]
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