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SUMMARY:Who's On Your B.A.I.L. Team? - (Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance\, Lawyer)
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team in place that would help you avoid troubles or assist with challenges in your business?\n\n\nTHIS IS A LIVE/IN-PERSON WORKSHOP AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.\n \nYou can have such a team – your B.A.I.L. team! \nYour BAIL team will consist of a Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance broker and Lawyer. Each of these members of your team will help guide you through important decisions as you build or grow your business. \n \nThe Banker is the member of your team who can advise you on what types of bank accounts you should have for your business. They can also provide some banking tools that may make your business-owner life easier. Presented by Ginnele Shonyo – Virginia LISC \n \nThe Accountant is the member of your team who you can talk to before you form your business. They can chat with you about your expected revenue and what business entity you would be best served by forming. This will impact how your business will pay taxes. Presented by Dinah Idan-Biney\, CPA\, CGMA\, MBA – Bridgesource Accounting Services \n \nThe Insurance Broker is the member of your team who will learn about your business model\, your operations\, your team\, and your selling methods. They will look at any potential areas where you could face liability. Presented by Paula Faivre – State Farm \n \nThe Lawyer is the advisor who you’ll also chat with about your business activities. And potential liability that could arise from those activities. They are there to help you make the best decision on what entity you should form… and they can advise you on what types of contracts you may need with clients\, employees\, vendors. Presented by Jazmin Mullen-Allen\, Esq. – JMA Law \n \nFREE TO ATTEND RSVP IS REQUIRED – REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SENT A REMINDER THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT \n \nIn partnership with Portsmouth Economic Development
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/whos-on-your-b-a-i-l-team-banker-accountant-insurance-lawyer/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Economic Development\, 200 High Street Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US
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SUMMARY:SWaM/DBE Certification Information Session
DESCRIPTION:How Can SWaM/DBE Certification Help Grow Your Business?\n\n\nIN-PERSON WORKSHOP\n \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. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth and many local government bodies tha. 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 certification/designation types\, on-line application process\, 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). \nPresented by Angela Barber\, Business Services Manager – Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region \nDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification program is a Federal program. The purpose is to increase the participation of certified DBEs in projects funded by the US Department of Transportation and other federal sectors. Projects typically include heavy construction\, such as building and designing roads\, bridges\, railroads\, ports\, and airports. \nPresented by Nina Britton\, DBE & Transportation Outreach Specialist – Hampton Roads Region \n \nREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT! \nIn Partnership with the City of Portsmouth Economic Development
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-dbe-certification-information-session/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Economic Development\, 200 High Street Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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