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SUMMARY:Mobile Vending | Tips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Do you own a small business and are exploring ways to build awareness of your products\, engage with potential customers\, testing or launching a new product\, or expanding your business? If you said yes\, you may consider becoming a vendor at an event\, market\, show\, convention\, etc. if you haven’t already. Becoming a mobile vendor can provide you and your business opportunities to grow and expand your business. Join us on Thursday\, May 12th as we learn about the Tips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices of Mobile Vending. \nLearning Objectives: \n– What are mobile vendors \n– What are the roles of a mobile vendor \n– How do I become a mobile vendor \n– Tips on applying to be a mobile vendor
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mobile-vending-tips-tricks-and-best-practices-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T130000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Series - It's all About the Data
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part series Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to start protecting your business from cyber threats online. This second session in the series offers best practices for small businesses to protect their business data. \nCybersecurity threats and data breaches have become the rule rather than an exception for businesses regardless of size. Protecting business data starts with a solid understanding of best practices in cybersecurity.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cybersecurity-series-its-all-about-the-data/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T150022Z
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SUMMARY:Financing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:During this online (Zoom) session\, 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\nAnd much more
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/financing-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T153000
DTSTAMP:20220502T182939Z
CREATED:20220502T182939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T182939Z
UID:10000270-1652191200-1652196600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Optimal Operations Series: Standard Operating Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Who does what\, when\, and how in your business? Join us to learn best practices for developing standard operating procedures so that your business can run\, even when you’re not!Who does what\, when\, and how in your business? Join us to learn best practices for developing standard operating procedures so that your business can run\, even when you’re not!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/optimal-operations-series-standard-operating-procedures/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T130000
DTSTAMP:20220425T194908Z
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UID:10000282-1652184000-1652187600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Apps: How to plan\, execute & launch
DESCRIPTION:Does your business need a mobile app?\nIn this boot camp 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\n\nPresented by Cameron Nelson\, CV SBDC and Virginia SBDC Chief Digital Advisor \nPresented as a hybrid event – online via Zoom and in person at Central Virginia SBDC
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mobile-apps-how-to-plan-execute-launch/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T130000
DTSTAMP:20220425T133056Z
CREATED:20220425T133056Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Series - Let's Talk about Cybersecurity for Startups
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part series Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to start protecting your business from cyber threats online. This first session in the series covers cybersecurity considerations for startups. \nThe Internet allows businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and larger markets and provides opportunities to work more efficiently by using computer-based tools. Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud\, surpassing physical theft.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cybersecurity-series-lets-talk-about-cybersecurity-for-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T100000
DTSTAMP:20220502T182700Z
CREATED:20220502T182700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T182700Z
UID:10000286-1651568400-1651572000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Workshop | Creating Balance and Self Care in Our Professional & Personal Life
DESCRIPTION:Being a business owner can be a lonely place. Our mental health is of top priority if we want our business and our teams to be successful. Setting boundaries\, prioritizing opportunities\, and other self-care tactics are important skills to learn. Join us to hear from a local mental health expert on how to protect and improve your mental health. \nNote: This virtual workshop is interactive. You are encouraged to bring something to write with and a notebook or a computer/tablet.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mental-health-workshop-creating-balance-and-self-care-in-our-professional-personal-life/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T110000
DTSTAMP:20220404T165438Z
CREATED:20220404T165438Z
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UID:10000505-1651053600-1651057200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Intellectual Property in the Craft Beverage Sector
DESCRIPTION:Craft beverage producers invest significant resources into developing their intellectual property – from brand-building to technology innovations\, much of a company’s value is linked to IP. That’s why due diligence is so important: when it comes to intellectual property\, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\n\nIn this webinar\, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will offer insights into the key IP issues that craft beverage producers should be aware of and Port City Brewing Company will share its experience developing and deploying a proactive approach to its intellectual property.\n\nCraft beverage producers invest significant resources into developing their intellectual property – from brand-building to technology innovations\, much of a company’s value is linked to IP. That’s why due diligence is so important: when it comes to intellectual property\, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In this webinar\, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will offer insights into the key IP issues that craft beverage producers should be aware of and Port City Brewing Company will share its experience developing and deploying a proactive approach to its intellectual property.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nElizabeth Dougherty\, Eastern Regional Outreach Director\, US Patent and Trademark Office\nJason Lott\, Attorney Advisor for Trademarks Customer Outreach\, US Patent and Trademark Office\nBill Butcher\, Founder\, Port City Brewing Company\nChris Van Orden\, Manager of Craft Beverage Assistance\, Virginia SBDC at George Mason University
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/protecting-intellectual-property-in-the-craft-beverage-sector/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20220317T190334Z
CREATED:20220317T190334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T190334Z
UID:10000460-1650974400-1650978000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:If you are an entrepreneur\, you cannot afford to ignore copyrights. Attend this free 90-minute webinar for U.S. entrepreneurs and small businesses. Join experts from the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs to learn the basics of copyright and receive insights into copyright registration and enforcement. Webinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/copyright-basics-and-considerations-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20220411T154251Z
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UID:10000557-1650967200-1650974400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Gov 101: Are You and Your Business Ready
DESCRIPTION:The government contracting market is full of opportunities and can be a challenge to navigate. This presentation will help you understand the steps you need to take to do business with the Local\, State\, and Federal governments. \nThis presentation will cover: \n\nDetermining eligibility\nHow to get started\nMarketing to the government
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/gov-101-are-you-and-your-business-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220425T150000
DTSTAMP:20220411T154122Z
CREATED:20220411T154122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T154122Z
UID:10000556-1650895200-1650898800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Coopetition: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Coopetition (n): collaboration between business competitors\, in the hope of mutually beneficial results
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/coopetition-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220425T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220425T113000
DTSTAMP:20220404T170406Z
CREATED:20220404T170406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T170406Z
UID:10000518-1650880800-1650886200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Trade Resource Providers Share Tools for Export Success
DESCRIPTION:Meet government-funded trade agencies to help your business start or increase international sales.\n\nAgencies and Presentation topics:\n\nVirginia Economic Development Partnership – trade missions\, trade show support\, grants for international expansion.\nU.S. Commercial Service – partner searches including the Gold Key\, Commercial Advocacy\, and U.S. Embassy services\nU.S. Export Import Bank – how to mitigate risk of nonpayment from overseas buyers and get paid.\nU.S. Small Business Administration – learn about various loan guarantee programs for exporters\nVirginia Small Business Development Centers – market research\, capacity building\, training\, technical assistance.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/trade-resource-providers-share-tools-for-export-success/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T150000
DTSTAMP:20220317T190232Z
CREATED:20220317T190232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T190232Z
UID:10000459-1650463200-1650466800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Businesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever\, because digital marketing creates growth. \nLearn about the basics of digital marketing\, including: \n\nSocial Media\nEmail Marketing\nPaid Ads\nSEO\nAffiliate Marketing\nHow to use analytics to measure your success
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T140000
DTSTAMP:20220411T153859Z
CREATED:20220411T153859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T153859Z
UID:10000554-1650459600-1650463200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Worried about how to grow your business through a better online presence? Websites can be hard\, but in 2022 elegant websites are just a few clicks away.  This seminar will provide you with a simple framework on where to start and how to improve your site over time. \nAt the end of this session\, you will know: \n\nHow to properly plan your website project\nHow to get started designing an elegant website that matches up with your business\nHow to iterate your website to an increasingly important part of your business\n\nSpeaker(s): Brian Bassett of Simple Thread
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-websites-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T113000
DTSTAMP:20220404T170230Z
CREATED:20220404T170230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T170230Z
UID:10000517-1650448800-1650454200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Foundations for Exporting: What to Know for Global Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mason SBDC for this hands-on training to learn about the basics of international trade\, such as:\n\nSelecting and ranking markets\nGetting ready for exporting (product classification\, adaptation)\nCompliance and documentation\n\n\nSpeakers:\nAaron Miller\nInternational Trade Manager for Virginia SBDC at George Mason University.\n\nChris Van Orden\nManager\, International Business Development and Craft Beverage Assistance Programs for Virginia SBDC at George Mason University.\n\nDulce Zahniser\nSenior International Trade Specialist. Specialties include importing\, exporting\, international trade compliance\, and trade finance for Virginia SBDC at George Mason University.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/foundations-for-exporting-what-to-know-for-global-expansion/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20220411T153743Z
CREATED:20220411T153743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T153743Z
UID:10000553-1650448800-1650452400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Lending 101
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital is one of the major obstacles facing small business owners. Requests from the small business community for business loans are often denied due to issues that can be avoided or fixed prior to applying but you don’t know what you don’t know! \nThis webinar will provide that needed insight into what most lenders are looking for when evaluating your business loan application. Knowledge gained from this webinar will help position your business in the best possible light to make sure you answer\, “YES” to the question “Are you ready for that business loan? \nIn addition\, the presenters will discuss various loan products offered through the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA).
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-lending-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T150000
DTSTAMP:20220411T153608Z
CREATED:20220411T153608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T153608Z
UID:10000552-1650376800-1650380400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Crowdfunding
DESCRIPTION:Overview on Crowdfunding as an Alternate Funding Source\, Proof of Concept\, & Market Data. \nWho should attend: Current small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are curious about crowdfunding as an option to grow\, expand\, or start their business.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/crowdfunding/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20220317T190123Z
CREATED:20220317T190123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T190123Z
UID:10000458-1650369600-1650373200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Trademark Basics
DESCRIPTION:This module will cover the basic facts about trademarks. We will explore the different types of trademarks\, including names\, designs\, logos\, and trade dress. We will discuss strategies to perform a trademark search\, strengthen descriptive marks\, and layout the steps to file a trademark application and all fees associated with trademarks. Webinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/trademark-basics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20220411T162425Z
CREATED:20220411T154440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T162425Z
UID:10000558-1649854800-1649858400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Executive branding: Dominating Your Digital Presence Through LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Every successful business has a strong brand and website\, but what about the executives and business owners of that company? Like a seed that grows into a vast tree\, it is essential that the leaders too have a professional brand and a clear presence online. It starts with LinkedIn. To better connect with other businesses\, CEOs or employees\, or even government executives\, having a professional profile can help you make better deals\, contracts\, and expand your market share. Key Learning Points: (1) Create your LinkedIn profile. (2) Build your network. (3) Create social media posts to engage with your content.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/xecutive-branding-dominating-your-digital-presence-through-linkedin/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTSTAMP:20220404T165945Z
CREATED:20220404T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T165945Z
UID:10000515-1649844000-1649851200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Mason SBDC\n\nPlease join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!\n\nDuring this NO-COST webinar you will:\n\n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\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\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\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\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\, all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T130000
DTSTAMP:20220317T190002Z
CREATED:20220317T190002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T190002Z
UID:10000457-1649332800-1649336400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Success Through eCommerce Bootcamp
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-through-ecommerce-bootcamp-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T120000
DTSTAMP:20220404T165622Z
CREATED:20220404T165622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T165622Z
UID:10000507-1649325600-1649332800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will learn about:\n\n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nMarketing to the customer\nGovernment jargon\nSteps to get started\nSmall business set-asides\nTargeting the government customer – what the buyer wants to know\nWhat should go into a capability statement\n\n\nSpeakers: Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC\nCo-sponsor(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T153000
DTSTAMP:20220330T204559Z
CREATED:20220330T204559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T204559Z
UID:10000498-1649167200-1649172600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:How to Process Payroll in QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop you’ll learn:\n\n\nHow to add Payroll to your current QuickBooks online (this does not cover Desktop Payroll)\nHow to create your company settings including adding your VEC rates\, etc.\nHow to set up your electronic payments to state\, and IRS\nHow to add employees and their special withholding and deductions\nHow to run both regular payroll and special payroll\nHow to pay your payroll taxes and file your tax reports\n\n\nWho should attend: Current small business owners in all industries who are currently using QuickBooks Online
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/how-to-process-payroll-in-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T133000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185843Z
CREATED:20220317T185843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T185843Z
UID:10000456-1649160000-1649165400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Series: How to Process Payroll in QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Run Payroll in QuickBooks Online Virtual Workshop \nDuring this workshop you’ll learn: \n\nHow to add Payroll to your current Quickbooks online (this does not cover Desktop Payroll)\nHow to create your company settings including adding your VEC rates\, etc.\nHow to set up your electronic payments to state\, and IRS\nHow to add employees and their special withholding and deductions\nHow to run both regular payroll and special payroll\nHow to pay your payroll taxes and file your tax reports\n\nWho should attend: Current small business owners in all industries who are currently using Quickbooks Online
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-series-how-to-process-payroll-in-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property 101
DESCRIPTION:Unfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: \n\nWhat is the USPTO?\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nHow to get started in protecting your intellectual property.\n\nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/intellectual-property-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T163000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185409Z
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UID:10000454-1648566000-1648571400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SWaM 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part two of the SWaM webinar series! \nThis workshop is designed to help you navigate through the SWaM and Micro business certification process. During this webinar\, we will demonstrate live the application process to get your business SWaM certified. \nIf you plan to grow your business\, you don’t want to miss this webinar series! \nIn partnership with Henrico Economic Development Authority & presented by Randy Brown\, Small Business Supplier Diversity.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-2-0/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220324T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T150000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185253Z
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SUMMARY:Future Proofing Your Business with Blockchain
DESCRIPTION:FOMO on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered. We demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a Q&A session to answer your questions. \nThis session will cover: \n\nIntroduction to Blockchain\nBlockchain vs. bitcoin – how are they different?\nHow Blockchain can be used for Small Business\nAccepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment\nUse of smart contracts\nUsing blockchain to raise capital\nLooking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies\nMoving towards cryptocurrency as national currency\nIndustry Applications\nSafety and Privacy Concerns
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/future-proofing-your-business-with-blockchain-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T130000
DTSTAMP:20220321T173717Z
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Event: This event is being offered both in person at the CV SBDC office (300 Preston Ave) and online via Zoom. After registering\, please email events@cvsbdc.org if you would like to attend in person. In person seats are limited – reserve yours today!\n\nJoin us to get an overview of the world of Blockchain\, updated for 2022.\nThis session will cover:\n\nIntroduction to Blockchain\nBlockchain vs. bitcoin – how are they different?\nHow Blockchain can be used for Small Business\nAccepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment\nUse of smart contracts\nUsing blockchain to raise capital\nWhat are NFTs?\nHow and why should they be used for small businesses\nLooking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies\nMoving towards cryptocurrency as national currency\nIndustry Applications\nSafety and Privacy Concerns
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/blockchain-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T120000
DTSTAMP:20220317T184918Z
CREATED:20220317T184918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T184918Z
UID:10000452-1648029600-1648036800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, on Wed\, Mar 23\, 2022\, 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/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20220321T173842Z
CREATED:20220321T173842Z
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SUMMARY:Staying Above Board: Regulatory Compliance for the Craft Beverage Producer
DESCRIPTION:The regulations involved in making\, serving\, and distributing alcohol are some of the most complex faced by small-scale manufacturers. For producers\, ensuring compliance can be confounding or arduous. In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Kevin Anderson\, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Alcohol Consulting\, about how to build a compliance plan and avoid the most common regulatory slip-ups at every stage of growth.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/staying-above-board-regulatory-compliance-for-the-craft-beverage-producer/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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