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. Workshop includes comprehensive outline and additional resources.

Understand why you need a strong business plan. Learn how to develop each critical piece of your plan. Workshop includes comprehensive outline and additional resources.

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.

Session #4 of our four-part Advanced Technology series will take you through various funding options from traditional lending to angel and venture capital opportunities to specific programs that may be tailored to your business needs.Following this session, there will be a limited, first-come-first served opportunity to present your business pitch to a Dolphin Tank panel who will provide feedback allowing you to be better positioned to seek a...

This is Session #3 in our six part series on Procurement. Knowing the ins and outs of creating a proposal that will capture attention means understanding what the procurement and contract officers require, what to focus on, and how to appropriately price your services or products. Position yourself for success by learning from experts who will guide you in these critical steps of preparation before submitting a proposal. You must attend three...

Learn how small growing companies can operate more efficiently and look more professional for a fraction of the cost. This session will help you to prioritize your top three needs and create an efficiency plan to move forward. You will also receive the Do the Hustle Resource for Growing Businesses, a list of inexpensive online gig websites and tools.

Companies that export goods and services earn substantially more income than purely domestic companies. A large pool of potential clients reside outside of the United States. Learn how to expand revenue streams and grow through global trade.

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 of starting a business or those with a new business that want to have a strong foundation to grow.

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.