Not all ideas are good or profitable business ideas. In this workshop, you will examine business types and choose a business idea while learning to understand niches, market segmentation, and target markets. You will assess who the customer is, develop the research process, and learn about resources and contingency plans so that you can be sure your business is on solid ground. Note our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. No...

Join us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. This workshop is for those thinking about starting a business and also for those with a new business who want to establish a strong foundation to grow. This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. No registrations allowed after 12noon on the day prior to the workshop. Note our P...

This workshop will present an overview of the leasing process to include analysis of needs, types and classes of commercial real estate, market overview, options assessment and common lease provisions. Session will be taught by Mike Oleru.. Maryland Women's Business Center is located at Bowie Business Innovation Center at Bowie State University, Room #2312 Note our Policy: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. No walk-ins allowed in ou...

Understand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. A Business Plan is an essential roadmap to help steer your business in the right direction, keep you on track and provide critical documentation when you are ready to seek funding. Workshop includes a comprehensive outline and additional resources. Note our Policy: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. No registrations allowed aft...

Learn about the Maryland Women's business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business. Note our Policy: No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop. The Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie State University – 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715. We are on the 2nd floor of the Center for Bus...

Understand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. A Business Plan is an essential roadmap to help steer your business in the right direction, keep you on track and provide critical documentation when you are ready to seek funding. Workshop includes a comprehensive outline and additional resources. Note our Policy: This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. No registrations allowed aft...

Developing positive interactions necessary to operate a successful business is at the core of business relationships. Business etiquette defines the expected behaviors that involve treating customers, internally and externally with respect and courtesy. Not only do manners matter, but they are easy to learn and simple to practice every day. This class will focus on reviewing rules of conduct- manners, identifying self-orientation, learning how...

Join us to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you. This workshop is for those thinking about starting a business and also for those with a new business who want to establish a strong foundation to grow. This workshop will take place at Bowie City Hall. No registrations allowed after 12noon on the day prior to the workshop. Note our P...

Do you need to design, redesign or hire to create a website? Learn to understand, plan and manage the web design process in order to create an effective marketing tool that will attract clients and satisfy search engine requirements. Maria Ryan McElhenny will guide you in web design options and help you create a list of requirements needed for an effective website. Note our Policy: No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie location. You must register o...

Learn about the Maryland Women's business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business. Note our Policy: No walk-ins allowed in our Bowie location. You must register online at www.marylandwbc.org so that we can save a place for you in the workshop. The Maryland Women’s Business Center is located at Bowie State University – 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715. We are on the 2nd floor of the Center for Bus...