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SUMMARY:DreamBuilder: The Business Creator (September/November 2021)
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of owning your own business?\nMake your dream a reality…enroll in the DreamBuilder entrepreneurial training program!\n\n\n\n\nThis instructor-led innovative 9-class course explores all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum.\nCovers core topics that must be taken into consideration for creation\, innovation\, and diversification for a successful business.  \nTopics include: planning\, marketing\, pricing\, management\, accounting\, managing risk\, setting goals\, and many more.\nEarn a DreamBuilder Certificate while creating your business plan by the end of the course.\n\nTuition Assistance Available * (Must be Virginia Resident) \n\n  *Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Initiative \n*Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (VWIEC)\n\nClass Dates: \n 9 Classes  on Thursdays\, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM \n9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28\, 11/4\, \n 11/11 (Graduation)  — Research date TBD \nQuestions? Contact:  Women’s Business Center\, wbcinfo@odu.edu\, 757-683-7150
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dreambuilder-the-business-creator-september-november-2021/
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SUMMARY:SWaM Certification Information Workshop (August 2021)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nAngela Barber\, Business Services Manager\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity – Hampton Roads\nAre you\n\n\nPresented by:\nAngela Barber\, Business Services Manager\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity – Hampton Roads\nAre you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia?  Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nState (SWaM) Certification is one of the most powerful business tools you can use to grow your sales among state agencies\, public colleges and universities\, local municipalities\, and private sector firms that utilize the SWaM database. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small\, women owned\, and minority-owned businesses. \nThis workshop will cover the SWaM Program and designations\, certification process and new on-line application portal (live demo)\, required documents needed to apply\, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal). \nThis virtual workshop is in partnership with and hosted by the SBSD \nREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INVITATION WITH A LINK TO JOIN PRIOR TO THE EVENT. \nFor more information on SWaM Certification\, visit: https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/certification-division/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-certification-information-workshop-august-2021/
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SUMMARY:Branding Series: 4 Reasons Why your Services are Not Selling
DESCRIPTION:Business Branding Series with Bianca Negrón of The Coaching Spot\, LLC\n\n\nWorkshop description: \nMany freelancers( coaches or consultants)struggle in selling their products or services. Some of the reasons can be not having a good service or marketing but in many cases\, the main reason is the way they think and act. Therefore\, being able to understand how our motivators influence our decision-making plays a crucial role in our day-to-day operation. In this workshop\, participants will learn to: \n\nWhich values limit the creation and exposure of their service.\nLimiting beliefs that prevent the development of a solid brand.\nHow to create the ideal mindset for your Brand as a freelancer/ coach/ consultant.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Instructor \nMrs. Negrón has 13 years of experience specializing in all aspects of personnel management\, including; supervision\, training\, and recruitment. Mrs. Negrón is an international consultant and certified coach who is passionate about developing personal and employment brands that will enhance and empower new leaders\, professionals\, and entrepreneurs’ careers. \nHer personal touch and creative approach in management utilize inspirational leadership\, the MindSonar tool\, and coaching techniques – setting her apart from others. Her intuitive nature combined with her extensive experience in personnel management allows her to\, successfully\, guide professionals and entrepreneurs in the development of individual career strategies\, goals and identifying a personal brand. Ms. Negrón is known for her ability to discover new talents in others.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/branding-series-4-reasons-why-your-services-are-not-selling/
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SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training
DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-20/
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SUMMARY:Finance Series: How to Finance Your Business Venture
DESCRIPTION:Find out about all the different resources available to finance your business
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-how-to-finance-your-business-venture-4/
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SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training
DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-19/
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SUMMARY:Finance Series: Difference Between Business and Personal Credit Scores
DESCRIPTION:Need to borrow money to start/grow a business?  Tired of being turned down or offered a higher rate loan?  Join us and learn more . . .
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-difference-between-business-and-personal-credit-scores-4/
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SUMMARY:Branding Series: How to position and manage your Brand without a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Business Branding Series with Bianca Negrón of The Coaching Spot\, LLC\n\n\nWorkshop description: \nMany entrepreneurs and freelancers don’t have the budget to invest in having different online applications that can facilitate their day-to-day operations. Sometimes this can compromise their brand\, image\, and their customer experience. But\, many online tools and tricks can be used to position and manage their brand even without a budget. In this workshop\, participants will learn to: \n\n  Develop and Manage their “Online” brand.\n Capitalize their brand without compromising their budget.\n Strategies to create a professional image as an entrepreneur.\n Position their brand through the use of different tools and apps.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Instructor \nMrs. Negrón has 13 years of experience specializing in all aspects of personnel management\, including; supervision\, training\, and recruitment. Mrs. Negrón is an international consultant and certified coach who is passionate about developing personal and employment brands that will enhance and empower new leaders\, professionals\, and entrepreneurs’ careers. \nHer personal touch and creative approach in management utilize inspirational leadership\, the MindSonar tool\, and coaching techniques – setting her apart from others. Her intuitive nature combined with her extensive experience in personnel management allows her to\, successfully\, guide professionals and entrepreneurs in the development of individual career strategies\, goals and identifying a personal brand. Ms. Negrón is known for her ability to discover new talents in others.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/branding-series-how-to-position-and-manage-your-brand-without-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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