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 with most classes at low to no cost.
Check out the May calendar and take the next opportunity to grow your business!
10 Trainings Sessions, 12 Presenters (two bonus sessions)
WHEN: April 3-June 26, 2023 (Access to past sessions is available)
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Meeting 1X weekly for 10 weeks, Cost $155
($155/program-some fees paid in full by MBOC Grant Award)
Herramientas de Investigacion de Mercado, Presenter
Hispanic Business Center
(In Spanish)
When: May 18, 2023
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Are You Ready To Start A Business
Presenter, Maryland SBDC
When: May 4, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Success Strategies For Choosing A Franchise Business
Presenter, Richard Bock, FranNet
WHEN: May 9, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
How To Get The Most Out Of The Remote Working Experience: Tips For Owners & Managers
Presenter, Steve Blair, Lyceum Insurance Services
WHEN: May 10, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Contractors: What Does Bonded & Insured Really Mean
Presenter, Joe Van Dalsum, CIC
When: May 10, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
How To Have An Awesome First Meeting With That Potential New Customer
Presenter, Thomas Ellis, EWC Consultants
When: May 11, 2023
Time 10:00-11:00am
How To Have Sales Conversations That Close Deals
Presenter, Antonio Guerrero, Systematic Business Marketing
When: May 11, 2023 Time: 1:00-2:15pm
Legacy Business Transition Program
Eight Trainings Sessions, Eight Presenters
When: May 12-June 30, 2023, 10:00-11:30am, Meeting 1X weekly for 8 weeks, Cost $125
($125/program-some fees paid in full by MBOC Grant Award)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, What The Heck? (BC/DR WTH?)
Presenter, Jack Shaffer, Advantage Technology
When: May 17, 2023
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Trademark Basics: What Every Business Owner Should Know Now, Not Later
Presenter, Jason Lott, USPTO
When: May 17, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Selling, Hiring & Working With Independent Contractors
Presenter, Matt Johnston, Johnston Law Group LLC
When: May 18. 2023
Time: 10:00-11:15am
Take Control Of Your Tax Situation
Presenter, Bev Stitely, Saunders Tax & Accounting
When: May 18, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:15pm
Fast Cash Strategies For Small Businesses
Presenter, Ali Paskun, ABIL Solutions
When: May 23, 2023
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Google Business Profile & Its Impact On SEO Rankings
Presenter, Dave Barnhart, ManningMedia
When: May 24. 2023
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Telling Your Story: How To Use Content To Convert Customers
Presenter, Pieter Bickford, Highrock
When: May 24, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Budget Builder Workshop For Business Owners
Presenter, Patrick Shurney; 3D Consulting
When: May 25, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Tipos de organizacion (Spanish)
Presenter, Hispanic Business Center; Maryland SBDC
When: May 10, 2023
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Herramientas de Investigacion de Mercado (Spanish)
Presenter, Hispanic Business Center; Maryland SBDC
When: May 18, 2023
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
CEO Accelerator-2023: Two-Day Virtual Strategic Planning Retreat
Presenter, Russell Teter, Maryland SBDC
When: May 25 & June 1, 2023;
Time both days: 8:15-12:15 & 1:30-5:00
Access Speed Lending-Funding For Your Business
Presenter, Maryland SBDC & SBA Baltimore District Office
In-person, Anne Arundel County
When: May 11, 2023
Time: 4:00-6:00pm