Join the CIT GAP Funds team for "How to use mentors to grow your business" (Followed by an optional small group session).
VC Panel to include:
Jeff Lee, Mindshare
Chris Hayes, Vistage
Laura Shibut, Lighthouse Labs
Josh Green, iCAP
Greg McDonogh, Entrepreneur's Organization of Washington, D.C.
Moderated by Raj Rai, CIT GAP Funds
Presented on Zoom, NYT Technology Journalist Kevin Roose will be talking to us about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
NFTs are a hot new thing that artists need to be aware of and understand, as they are a kind of digital signature and ownership on a work.
Most small business owners have been hyper-aware of their financial position and bottom line during the pandemic. Some are looking for places to cut back with the least impact on their long-term growth. Others are looking for areas to invest in that will give the best return. Still, others are working on putting together a budget for their next fiscal year amidst all of this uncertainty. This session will give participants the tools to think through their business’s finances and the path forward.
What we will cover:
· Building a financial plan – set goals for sales and profit and measure success against those goals
· Creating a cash forecast that predicts future cash balances – knowing when cash shortfalls are predicted gives the business owner more time to adjust. Examine your spending with an eye on fixed expenses versus discretionary ones.
· Creating a dashboard of your important Key Performance Indicators – Even in good times, having a view of your business performance will help you address issues as early as possible.
Creating your website with WordPress can be exciting but also overwhelming. Once you have built your site, you need to secure it. Hackers like to take advantage of inexperienced users and new websites to get access to your sensitive information. Most security breaches can be prevented if your site is up to date. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will share essential security practices and tips on how to keep your plugins up to date and your site secure.
Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will discuss current threats impacting small businesses and the risks that could impact the operations of your business. He will introduce fundamental cybersecurity controls, which are in alignment with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) developed by the Department of Defense. He will provide instructions on how every small business can implement these controls using the people, processes, and technology they have in place.
There are many socioeconomic certifications that you may consider, some providing you with some levels of preference in federal contracting. What are these certifications, and are they right for you? Be sure you know what the right certifications are, when the best time is to become certified, and what some of the new processes are.
Join CIT GAP Funds and fellow entrepreneurs on Friday at 9AM for virtual coffee via Zoom to discuss growing your company and funding opportunities. We'll follow the panel discussion with optional small group breakout sessions. Please let us know if you'll be participating in a breakout session below.
Registration required. After completion of registration, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event, as well as in a day-of reminder.
Join us, Wednesday August 18th, for the 757 Angels application info session. This event will be held virtually, zoom details are attached below.
Ask me anything!
How does the 757 Angels application process work?
Is it ever too early for a company to apply?
Do you accept pre-revenue companies?
Cybersecurity awareness is essential for all businesses regardless of size. Your employees are the first line of defense in protecting your digital information and your business from hackers. This training will focus on the latest online threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. During this session the Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will provide an overview of the latest threats along with tips that every employee can use to protect your network.
Looking for contracting opportunities? Where do you start? This session presents a comprehensive presentation on where to find opportunities and follow the money.
Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES This session will cover: The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this! The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs. How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns. Instructor: Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC
Join Us to learn and understand the REGULATIONS in place for anyone who (1) Owns an Existing Food Business or (2) Desire is to Start a Business in the Food Industry. We will share the steps to take and a few tips on what not to do. The Presenters are Experts in their Field. If you need to refresh Food Industry Guidelines to adhere to the guidelines, you don’t want to miss this information session! Everyone must register in advance to attend.
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