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SUMMARY:Apathy to Empathy: Wake-up Call for Employers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nPlease join HRSBDC on October 13\, 2022 at 10:00 am\, Apathy to Empathy: Wake-up Call for Employers \nAfter you register you will will receive Zoom login information. Please save that information.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/apathy-to-empathy-wake-up-call-for-employers/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T133000
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UID:10000773-1665576000-1665581400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online.\n \nIf attending\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up.\nIf you’re still on the fence with subscribing\, click into QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T134227Z
UID:10000796-1665568800-1665572400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the basics of government contracting: \n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nGovernment jargon\nSmall business set-asides\nWhat should go into a capability statement and much more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172156Z
CREATED:20220919T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172156Z
UID:10000510-1665491400-1665493200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Risk Management & Cyber Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Is your business safe from a cyber-attack?\nIn this webinar\, we will cover common cyber risks and the benefits of cyber insurance.\n \nSpeaker: Venee Galloway\, VP of Commercial Sales for Brock-Norton
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cyber-risk-management-cyber-insurance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172019Z
CREATED:20220919T172019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172019Z
UID:10000509-1665489600-1665493200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? This is the workshop for you. \nJoin us to learn how to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. In addition\, we will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use your Google Business Profile effectively.\n \nIn this session\, we’ll show you how to:\n·  Create or claim your Business Profile \n·  Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n·  Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \n·  Tips\, tricks\, and what’s new! \n·  Hands-on demo of the product in action \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000
DTSTAMP:20221003T174335Z
CREATED:20221003T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T174335Z
UID:10000759-1664974800-1664978400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Designing a Website to Grow Your Market Share
DESCRIPTION:Over 60% of businesses have websites\, but are they effective\, and do they reach the right people who can grow your market share? Checking a box and having a site with general information and images is one thing\, but having a high performance site that generates consistent viewership and engagement can help you beat your competition. Content is king and more so is the tailored selection and quality of your content for your website’s effectiveness. Learn the 5 steps you need to consider when developing a high performing website. Moreover\, this session will help you:\nKey Learning Points:\n(1) Create your list of services and a description paragraph to define each service using keyword research.\n(2) Conduct image research or photograph pictures that most closely convey the brand for your business.\n(3) Choose a hosting provider\, WordPress template and a design agency to create your website.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/designing-a-website-to-grow-your-market-share/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T161142Z
CREATED:20220912T161142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161142Z
UID:10000512-1664964000-1664971200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Get guidance through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses. \nDuring this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process and much more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T193000
DTSTAMP:20221003T041901Z
CREATED:20221003T041901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T041901Z
UID:10000771-1664908200-1664911800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Legal Basics
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legal-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T174807Z
CREATED:20221017T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T174807Z
UID:10000544-1664704800-1664708400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Financing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:During this live webinar (Zoom)\, attendees will learn: \n\nFinancing Basics – Types of Financing\nFunding Sources & Financing Programs\nCommon Misconceptions of Small Business Financing\nBank Financing Basics\nPreparing for Financing\nStrategies for your Bank Presentation
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/financing-your-small-business-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T171828Z
CREATED:20220919T171828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T171828Z
UID:10000508-1664366400-1664370000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Google works. Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.\n \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss:\n·  Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search result\, on all devices \n·  Introduction to free tools to help your business appear online \n·  Google Business Profile and being found on Google Search and Maps \n·  Advertising your business on Google
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-google/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T110000
DTSTAMP:20220912T161039Z
CREATED:20220912T161039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161039Z
UID:10000511-1664359200-1664362800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Surefire Ways to Spot the Con! (Cybersecurity)
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a crash course on how to sniff out bad actors and their bag of tricks. \n\nYou’ll test your knowledge about the latest scams hackers are using to compromise small businesses.\nYou’ll see numerous case studies and examples to heighten your awareness of the hackers’ favorite techniques.\nYou’ll learn how to spot the con before you fall for it\, and how to train your consciousness to be on guard for the unexpected.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/surefire-ways-to-spot-the-con-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T150000
DTSTAMP:20220906T150658Z
CREATED:20220906T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T150658Z
UID:10000744-1664283600-1664290800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Is Your Business Holiday Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Before we know it\, the holidays will be here! Have you already began your black Friday & Small Business Saturday prep work? If not\, join us as we discuss key topics related to holiday shopping. \nTopics: \n\nAdvertisement & Marketing\nHow to analyze your sales trends to prepare your inventory\nEmail & social media campaigns\nPlanning your holiday promotions\nWebsite traffic\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/is-your-business-holiday-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T110000
DTSTAMP:20220829T173328Z
CREATED:20220829T173327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T173328Z
UID:10000740-1664272800-1664276400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting Series: WOSB/EDWOSB Federal Certification Process
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB). This is a huge opportunity for small woman owned firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will learn: \n\nEligibility requirements for WOSB/EDWOSB\nUnderstanding the application process\nUnderstanding how to prepare for each certification before applying\nStaying Certified
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-series-wosb-edwosb-federal-certification-process/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T150000
DTSTAMP:20220829T173149Z
CREATED:20220829T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T173149Z
UID:10000739-1664200800-1664204400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Series: Short Form Video for Social Media - Trends\, Tips\, and Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Short-form videos are all the rage these days and the way that we think of them has changed. They aren’t just for businesses to share on their social media channels anymore\, but instead\, consumers are beginning to expect short-form videos in other forms of content too.\nYou’ve already seen this effect on your Facebook or Instagram feed. There are plenty of examples of brands using short-form videos to entice\, intrigue\, inform and educate their audiences. And consumers are responding in droves: according to a recent study\, more than 80% of people like video more than text-based content.\nSo if you’re not already using these in your content strategy\, it’s time to start. And we can help!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marketing-series-short-form-video-for-social-media-trends-tips-and-tricks/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000
DTSTAMP:20220816T155346Z
CREATED:20220816T155346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T155346Z
UID:10000726-1663848000-1663851600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Success thru E-commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\nThis session will cover:\n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/success-thru-e-commerce/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000
DTSTAMP:20220906T150530Z
CREATED:20220906T150529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T150530Z
UID:10000743-1663756200-1663761600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business??\nJoin us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch!\nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T110000
DTSTAMP:20220912T154326Z
CREATED:20220912T154325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T154326Z
UID:10000751-1663754400-1663758000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SEO and Social Selling
DESCRIPTION:Learn about:\n\n\nPower of SEO and social media for attracting customers\, including local SEO to precisely target your market.\nWebsite optimization for lead generation. How personas\, message maps\, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.\nSocial selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.\nWhat your digital channel strategy needs\, to be effective in terms of content\, technology and investment.\nHow to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/seo-and-social-selling/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20220829T172958Z
CREATED:20220829T172958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T172958Z
UID:10000738-1663250400-1663254000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Truth About Employee Retention Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:There has been a lot of ads and articles recently\, including phone calls to small businesses\, about the Employee Retention credits and the ability to receive up to $26\,000 per employee. Is this for real? Is it a new credit for small businesses? Hear the facts before you sign up for one of these services that might charge you up to 30% of your credit. \nThis session is for: \n\nSmall businesses that were in business and had W2 wages prior to Feb 16\, 2020\nStarted a new business after Feb 15\, 2020 and had W2 Wages prior to December 2021.\n\nIn this session we will discuss what is the ERTC (Employee Retention Tax Credit) \n\nHow to determine eligibility for the ERTC\nHow to calculate the amount of ERTC\nHow to apply for the ERTC\nHow to utilize both the PPP and ERTC\nThe latest updates on this program and deadline.\n\nYou may be missing out on some big money so don’t miss this presentation. \nNote: This session is only for businesses that are located in Virginia.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-truth-about-employee-retention-tax-credits/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T150000
DTSTAMP:20220906T150335Z
CREATED:20220906T150205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T150335Z
UID:10000742-1662991200-1662994800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Virginia is for Craft Beverage Lovers: How Producers Can Leverage VTC Resources
DESCRIPTION:In every corner of the Commonwealth\, there’s a great brewery\, winery\, cidery\, or distillery capable of attracting tourists\, but they don’t have to do it alone – the Virginia Tourism Corporation is here to help. Through grants\, research\, and other helpful resources\, the VTC can support small businesses looking to bring in visitors from Virginia and beyond.\nIn this webinar\, the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Partnership Marketing Grants Manager Staci Martin will share details on the many VTC resources available to craft beverage companies\, including the Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program\, closing on September 20th. Register today to learn how you can bring more visitors to your business.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/virginia-is-for-craft-beverage-lovers-how-producers-can-leverage-vtc-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T172135Z
CREATED:20220822T172041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T172135Z
UID:10000734-1662832800-1662838200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Music\, Web3\, and NFTs
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, the music industry has undergone some massive changes. Streaming services like Spotify\, Bandcamp\, and Apple Music has allowed people to access unlimited music for little or no fees. Consequently\, this has changed the way musicians make money. Join Phinees Robert as he shares his first-hand knowledge of blockchain technology and how to monetize your digital assets.\nSpeaker(s): Phinees Robert
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-music-web3-and-nfts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T171933Z
CREATED:20220822T171933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171933Z
UID:10000733-1662573600-1662579000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Engaging Organizations as an Artist
DESCRIPTION:Day-to-day operations for performances\, connecting with touring talent\, negotiating  venues\, the list can go on. As an artist there are things you can do to make yourself much more appealing to community organizations. Which will get you much bigger gigs and opportunities! Join Tabitha as she brings plenty of insight into what local arts organizations look for when collaborating with artists\, presenters\, and performers.\nSpeaker(s): Tabitha Abbott
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-engaging-organizations-as-an-artist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T171345Z
CREATED:20220822T171345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171345Z
UID:10000732-1662141600-1662147000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Beating the Creative Burnout
DESCRIPTION:From procrastination to imposter syndrome\, every artist eventually hits a wall. Trying to bounce back can often leave us with missed opportunities and forgotten deadlines. Join us as Chelsea Piechowski and others from the Johnson Health Center family give us some great ways to beat the burnout bully.\nSpeaker(s): Chelsea Piechowski
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-beating-the-creative-burnout/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T171221Z
CREATED:20220822T171220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171221Z
UID:10000731-1661968800-1661974200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Choosing Your Path with Skill
DESCRIPTION:Finding your path as a performer can be a massive challenge. Join us as we chat with award winning voice actor Eli Harris as he shares wisdom learned from over a decade of professional acting. This is a great conversation for any performer (musician\, actors\, dancers) or anyone struggling to find the right gig.\nSpeaker(s): Eli Harris & Mike McKendree
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-choosing-your-path-with-skill/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T130000
DTSTAMP:20220816T155055Z
CREATED:20220816T155055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T155055Z
UID:10000725-1661860800-1661864400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Apps: How to Plan\, Execute\, and Launch
DESCRIPTION:In this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app\, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include: \n\nMarket Research\nApp Scoping\nFinding a Developer and Budget\nApp Business Planning\nMarketing Approach\nBuilding a Prototype\nLaunching an App\nPromoting App
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mobile-apps-how-to-plan-execute-and-launch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T171020Z
CREATED:20220822T170958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171020Z
UID:10000730-1661536800-1661542200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: How to Harness the Power of Tik Tok
DESCRIPTION:In just 15 seconds you can go from Zero to Hero with Tik Tok. But building an audience and perfecting your content can be a challenging task. We’re sitting down with two content creators that know how to move the needle on this platform to find out more.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-how-to-harness-the-power-of-tik-tok/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T133000
DTSTAMP:20220811T143147Z
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SUMMARY:Franchising 101
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\, in\npartnership with Powhatan Chamber of Commerce\, invites you to attend\nFranchising 101. This workshop all about franchising features speaker\,\nHeather Rosen\, the president of FranNet of Virginia and D.C.\, a franchise\nadvisory and development services firm with 50+ offices in North America.\nStarting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to\nprofitability\, and some require as little as $50K to start and simply operate\nout of a home office – with no food and no retail space to rent. But how do\nyou find the good ones and not pay too much (or too little) for your\nbusiness? Learn everything from how to find the right franchise for you\, to\nwhich state and local regulations you must be aware of before signing a\nfranchise agreement\, to which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in your\nregion. We will also discuss funding options.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/franchising-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T170445Z
CREATED:20220822T170436Z
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SUMMARY:Create Virginia:  Building Systems for The Creative
DESCRIPTION:Being a skilled artist is only half the battle. Great creatives should also be great problem solvers. They often  spend more time understanding the problem than they do brainstorming solutions. Join our Keynote Speaker Kishau Rogers as she explores patterns\, trends\, and systems that will help make you a stronger creative problem solver.\nSpeaker(s): Kishau Rogers
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-building-systems-for-the-creative/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T133000
DTSTAMP:20220822T170132Z
CREATED:20220822T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T170132Z
UID:10000728-1661342400-1661347800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Podcasting in Deep Water
DESCRIPTION:Create Virginia – a multi-event conference for artists and creatives – kicks off with this session on podcasting. Ray-Sydney Smith will lead questions about podcasting and how it can benefit artists and creatives. If you have wondered how to start a podcast\, what the basics of getting going are – this is the event for you. As a Create Virginia event\, we will focus on how podcasting can benefit artists\, performers\, and other creatives.\nSpeaker(s): Ray-Sydney Smith and Lamont Wayne
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-podcasting-in-deep-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T113000
DTSTAMP:20220801T180825Z
CREATED:20220801T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T180825Z
UID:10000466-1661335200-1661340600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics - A Step by Step Guide
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\,  as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard\, complete with relevant metrics\, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : \n\nSee what business dashboards look like\nUnderstand why a “scorecard” is important\nBecome familiar with the principles that guide your 1st dashboard draft\nKnow how to get started and begin building a dashboard for your business\nDecide on a group of simple but important key metrics\nSee what software is available\, making scorecard development easier\nLearn how and when to use these new business metrics with your business team\nSee how dashboard insights can make a positive impact on your business performance\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-business-performance-dashboard-metrics-a-step-by-step-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T110000
DTSTAMP:20220805T134510Z
CREATED:20220805T134509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T134510Z
UID:10000706-1660816800-1660820400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: \n\nHow to choose your target group(s)\nHow to communicate with your target(s)\nMarket Definition\nMarket Segmentation\nCompetitive Analysis\nCompany Branding\nOnline (SEO) and Offline Marketing
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marketing-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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