Join us for this exciting seminar to learn more about the certifications available to women-owned enterprises. We will discuss the process and the reasons to pursue certification from federal, state and local agencies as well as private certifications. Representatives from the SBA, the State of Maryland and the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization will give you an understanding of their process, how certification may open business...

Understand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. A Business Plan is an essential road map 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 comprehensive outline and additional resources.

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.

Learn about the Maryland Women's business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business.

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.

Learn about the Maryland Women's business Center and other resources to help you start and grow your business.

The U.S. Small Business Administration works across all federal agencies to award at least 23% of all prime government contracting dollars to small businesses with specific statutory goals. Join us to learn the basics of government contracting such as the bidding process, small business set-asides, types of contracts, subcontracting, steps to improve your chances of winning a government contract, and how to get started as a government contractor.

The Maryland Insurance Administration is the agency that regulates the insurance industry in this state. They will present this workshop where we will address finding the right type of insurance, what to do after a business loss, and different types of insurance coverage. Be informed. Be protected.

Understand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. A Business Plan is an essential road map 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 comprehensive outline and additional resources.

Do you know how to read your business financial statements and build a favorable business credit score? Do you understand the process of applying for and qualifying for business credit? Have you considered the various financing options available to your business? These are critical topics that every small business owner must understand. These classes taught by HSBC bank in Montgomery and M&T bank in Prince George’s County will help y...