A business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business, which we will detail in this course.

Writing a Successful Business Plan Intensive Series – Sponsored by AARP Maryland A business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Receive personalized guidance in writing a business plan for your business during this six-week intensive series. You will finish the series with a complete business plan in hand t...

A business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business, which we will detail in this course. Topics include: Business mission, vision and values Market/competitive analysis Marketing goals Business operations and organizational structure Financial...

Discover how the Maryland Women’s Business Center can support you through business startup and growth. During this orientation, you will learn about the services and resources we provide to entrepreneurs throughout the state and how we can help YOU grow your business! *Intended Audience: Pre-Venture, Startup, Growth, anyone new to the Maryland Women’s Business Center! Note Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended....

Have you considered becoming certified women-owned business but don’t know where to start?Are you looking for opportunities to pursue business deals with hundreds of state and local government entities?Do you want to know more about the criteria to become a recognized minority business owner in the state of Maryland? Join us for a presentation and discussion with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Minori...

Understanding your financial numbers is critical to any business but especially to a small business trying to keep cash flowing. Topics addressed in this workshop include: Understanding of cash flow projections and budgetingDeveloping forecasts and a one-year cash flow projectionReading and interpreting an income statement and balance sheet *Intended Audience: Startup Note Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins...

Everyone is a “Brand” – a message that has been created, consciously or unconsciously, and is the brand called “You.” This workshop will focus on your value proposition, your visibility and relevance, your power and equity within your industry and your future brand strategy. You will understand how to think holistically and strategically about what is projected about yourself, and your business.*Intended Audience...

ABCs of Starting a New Business (PG)Discover what it really takes to start your own business. This workshop lays the foundation for starting up your very own business in the state of Maryland! Topics addressed in this workshop include:Advance Planning Assessing if entrepreneurship is right for youConducting market researchCalculating startup costs Build Your Business Determining business structure and registering your business both at the...

Discover how the Maryland Women's Business Center can support you through business start-up and growth. During this orientation, you will learn about the services and resources we provide to entrepreneurs throughout the state and how we can help YOU grow your business!

Discover how you can quantify your price, customers, and marketing strategy and turn your ideas and dreams into a step-by-step plan. Eventually, your business model will become a resource you will use to convince a potential investor(s) or other financial institutions that your idea is feasible and profitable.