Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost. September courses will again be held online in webinar format.
Check out the September calendar for our region and take the next opportunity to grow your business!
Profit First: How to Make Any Business Highly Profitable, By the Very Next Deposit
The profit formula is simple: Sales – Expenses =Profit. The only problem is it is flawed. In this wildly popular presentation, learn why the formula entrepreneurs use to calculate profit actually inhibits it. Bev will share a new approach to profit – taking it first- that instantly changes everything. With this simple yet profound change any business will become instantly and permanently profitable.
WHEN: September 9, 2020; 10:00am-12:00pm
To Register : https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16300
Developing A Marketing Plan
Join Robert Bower, Washington County SBDC Consultant and Marketing Expert, to learn the steps to creating an essential marketing plan that will build your business success!
Not only will you leave this seminar inspired by new marketing strategies to create your Marketing Plan, you’ll leave with the confidence to build your brand for your business in 2016 and beyond!
This session will include:
-The Benefits of a Marketing Plan
-How To Structure A Marketing Plan
-What Makes A Marketing Plan Successful
-Tools and Resources
WHEN: September 10, 2020; 10:00-11:30am
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16305
Operating On A Shoestring Budget In These Challenging Times!
Join this seminar to learn how to develop and launch a business with a small monetary investment!
WHEN: September 15, 2020; 1:00-2:30pm
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16307
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)- If You Want To Bid on Future Projects, This Certification Is A Must!
The federal government has been requiring NIST 800-171 CUI Compliance for several years now and this past January 2020, they have moved to an improved set of requirements called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) which now also requires a verification component. CMMC will be required for any contractor to bid on future projects. Join this webinar to learn some useful information on the CMMC framework as well as useful items to help with the process no matter how you decide to get there.
WHEN: September 16, 2020; 10:00-11:30am
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16315
Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Now-Not Later
Join this seminar to determine the what, how, and why of trademark basics!
WHEN: September 17, 2020; 10:00-11:30am
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16327
Winning The Local SEO Search Game
Join this seminar to learn what must be done to get top ranked in Google. If you want your business to be found online, don’t miss this seminar!
WHEN: September 17, 2020; 1:00-2:30 pm
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16328
Smart Start Your Business
This seminar will give the participant the understanding for one’s business from the eyes of an attorney, a business banker, an insurance broker, and an accountant in discovering and learning how to:
• Legally define your business and register a business name
• Keep proper financial records and report taxes
• Assess the insurance requirements needed to safeguard your business and personal assets
• Evaluate options for accessing working capital & the steps in applying for a loan
• Judge the impact of tax implications associated with legal entities
• Build the basics of a marketing and business plan
• Understand Insurance Basics
WHEN: September 23, 2020; 10:00-11:30am
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16319
Developing A Business Plan
No matter what kind or size of business you are starting, it is very important to create a business plan. It will be your road map to success--your GPS! It communicates your understanding of the business and it makes reasonable assumptions and forecasts of sales, expenses, and cash flow. Join this seminar to learn what components you need to include in your business plan and the specifics that are really required and necessary.
WHEN: September 23, 2020; 1:00-2:30pm
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16312
Your Small Business Management Team-How To Best Use Them Effectively!
A Small Business Management Team and How to Best Use Them is an extension of our popular Legal Risk Management Webinar for small business owners. Once you have a Management team together, how do you get the best out of your group of advisors, even if it is not always about their area of expertise? Join this webinar to get the answers.
WHEN: September 24, 2020; 10:00-11:30am
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16301
Time-Saving Strategies For The Busy Entrepreneur!
As a busy entrepreneur, you’re an expert in your particular craft, but managing the day-to-day marketing of the business can leave you exhausted and unmotivated. Join marketing expert, Melody Belotte to learn simple, practical and sanity-saving strategies to spend less time on marketing and more time on what matters.
WHEN: September 30, 2020; 1:00-2:30am
To Register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16321
Cover Photo Credit: Frederick Tour