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...

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...

Join other female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants share advice, feedback and resources to grow your business! Potential discussion topics: expanding your client base, enhancing key marketing strategies, and increasing sales volume.

Do you want to do business with the government but don't know how? Learn how to prepare, register with various agencies, understand your market and define your core competency, pitch your business, determine price, and put together a winning contract. *Note: The intended audience for this session is for established companies with a federal ID number.

Join other new female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants share advice, feedback and resources to help get your business off the ground!

Discover the components of a successful business plan including market analysis, business operations, financial analysis, sales projections, and more! Develop a business plan outline and lead your business in the right direction.

Topic: Government Contracting The University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development will host " Down & Dirty - GSA schedules - A Tactical Guide" This hands-on workshop will provide assistance to companies who already meet the basic requirements of the GSA Schedule. The Administrative, Technical and Pricing Sections will be discussed and direction will be provided on how to complete these Sections and the additional complex GSA...

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

Join other female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants share advice, feedback and resources to grow your business! Potential discussion topics: expanding your client base, enhancing key marketing strategies, and increasing sales volume.

This is a one-day professional development program that envisions single and panel presentations from subject matter experts within the Marine Corps Acquisition Community including contracting specialists, small business office representatives, portfolio managers and program managers. Sessions will be educational and interactive, including audience question and answer opportunities with speakers. Matchmaking sessions will encourage small busin...