Unhappy with your tax returns this year? It’s not too late! During this workshop, get insider knowledge from a Certified Public Account on ways to save money on your taxes. If you already filed your 2018 taxes, you can still amend based on lessons learned during this workshop. Or, apply what you learn to proactively save money on your 2019 taxes. We will address main categories on Schedule C including: How to recognize revenue Cost of G...

Writing a Successful Business Plan 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 o...

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 youConducting market researchCalculating startup costs Build Your Business Determin...

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...

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...

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...

If you are ready to find your new retail or office space, this workshop will provide you with the working knowledge to find and secure your location and understand your commercial lease. Learn how to avoid the potential landmines that can cost you your business and quite possibly your home, personal property, credit rating and more.Discover what you need to do before you start “looking” for space for either retail or office proper...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Program Office will be hosting its quarterly Vendor Café Outreach Session with the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Office of Acquisition (OA). Vendors will be able to meet acquisition and program officials from the Small Business Program Office and ORF. Vendors will also be given an overview of the NIH acquisition process, ORF will highlight upcoming opportunities, and engage...

If you want to leverage the power of word-of-mouth marketing, then this workshop is for you. During this workshop, you will learn where to find stories to build your business, how to master metaphors, the four science-based elements of unforgettable stories; and how to humanize and humorize your stories to connect.