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A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar About the event Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, but knowing how to use it may seem out-of-reach for your small business. This National Small Business Week Virtual Summit webinar will explain the basics of AI and how the technology can help keep your business […]
Unlocking Export Markets and Scaling Globally Through International Trade How small is too small to access international markets? How can Virginia-based companies identify and connect with appropriate foreign markets for highly specialized products? What are the administrative requirements for accessing international markets or managing a global supply chain, and what resources are available to support […]
Promotional Video HERE During this live webinar (Zoom), attendees will learn: Financing Basics – Types of Financing Funding Sources & Financing Programs Common Misconceptions of Small Business Financing Bank Financing Basics Preparing for Financing Strategies for your Bank Presentation And Much More! REGISTER Speaker: Timm Johnson - Director & Senior Business Counselor, Mason SBDC Co-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William […]
This one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. Learning Outcomes: Choosing a Processor - What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards. Visa/MC Interchange - Find out how the processors get charged and how […]
Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs: Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation. CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2024, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback […]
Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Topic: Crowdfunding Are traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works, why it may work for you, and tips […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Training Topics: A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Marketing/Sales, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics, Proposal Preparation / Response Description: This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal. Topics covered include: Understand Uniform […]
WiseChoice Healthcare - A New Affordable Healthcare Option for Small Businesses If you’ve ever run or worked with a small business, you know just how important providing healthcare coverage is to ensure employees are happy, and most importantly, healthy. WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is an important step forward in the expansion of access to better health coverage for […]
Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: How to choose your target group(s) How to communicate with your target(s) Market Definition Market Segmentation Competitive Analysis Company Branding Online (SEO) and Offline Marketing REGISTER Speaker: Bernard Ferret - Senior Business Counselor, Mason SBDC & […]
The CIC Resource Fair provides opportunity for free consultations with business professionals and service providers! The CIC Business Resource Fair offers local entrepreneurs free individual consultations with attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, social media consultants, marketing professionals, business productivity coaches and human resources consultants, and more. Learn more and register here
C3: Culpeper County Conference Business Breakouts The Culpeper County Conference (C3) is designed to help your business market to customers, operate more efficiently, and grow. This half-day conference will be held at Germanna Community College, Daniel Technology Center on Monday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., and is free for all to attend. […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Topic: Ecommerce and Digital Marketing Updated for 2024 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 […]
Topic: Business Basics Promotional Video HERE Webinar Learning Objective Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups, early stage companies, growth, or even mature businesses! The Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their […]
Topic: Creating a Capabilities Statement The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Get inspired Meet fellow entrepreneurs Share lessons learned REGISTER ❅ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, CBIC will follow school and government closings. DESCRIPTION: Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso, or C-E2, a monthly event series, is a casual, caffeine fueled gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. C-E2 will […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Learn strategies for mitigating escalating cybersecurity threats! As social engineering attacks continue to evolve and escalate, businesses must arm themselves with effective defense strategies. This comprehensive resource delves into the world of social engineering, offering insights into the latest tactics used by cybercriminals to manipulate employees and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. With the […]
Eye on the Exit: Building Early-Stage Enterprise Value Our panel of entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences building, managing, and exiting startups, including: What key factors make an early-stage company successful and attractive to investors? In the entrepreneurial rush to develop a minimum viable product, what management “distractions” should founders actually focus on to increase their […]
Topic: Start-up Assistance Promotional Video HERE Webinar Learning Objectives Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, on Wed, November 16th, 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 […]