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....

Discover tips and tricks on managing state and federal government accounting and contract compliance. Uncover the mystery of accounting system requirements and how the state of Maryland manages the compliance of their Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Business Reserve (SBR), and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) programs.Understand how your business can remain in compliance as you seek procurement opportunities. This sess...

Discover what it really takes to start your own business. Co-taught by a small business owner, an Insurance Agent, and a lawyer specializing in small 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 you Conducting market research Calculating startup costs Build Your Business Determin...

Discover what it really takes to start your own business. Co-taught by a small business owner, an Insurance Agent, and a lawyer specializing in small 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 Determin...

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...

During this dynamic and interactive workshop, discover how to navigate the government contract market, identify valid prospects, and craft a winning proposal. The session begins with a moderated panel that will share insight into government purchasing trends, business intelligence resources, and targeted market segments. The panel will be moderated by Ben Simmons, President/CEO of Business Development Strategies LLC. Panelists include: Maria A...

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...

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 valuesMarket/competitive analysisMarketing goalsBusiness operations and organizational structureFinancial a...

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...

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 Minor...