Discover how the Maryland Women's Business Center can support you through business start-up and growth. During this free orientation, you will learn about the services and resources we provide to entrepreneurs throughout the state and how we can help YOU grow your business!

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 organizational structure *Financ...

Marketing your products or services is a critical component of a successful business and differentiates your company from the competition. During this workshop, you will create a step-by-step plan to develop a marketing strategy, including: *Crafting your marketing goals *Identifying the ideal target audience *Researching competition *Setting a realistic budget

If you are an established business with a business plan, consider meeting with Business Counselor Angie Duncanson one-on-one to discuss your next steps and how MWBC can help you. Must register and be a Prince George's County company. Once you register, you will be contacted via email with your specific one-hour appointment time. Limited slots available. By confirmed appointment only!

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 organizational structure, financi...

Attendees are invited to the MWBC office on Friday, Nov. 15 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm to meet with the presenter and ask questions regarding bookkeeping. This is on a first come, first serve basis and you do not need to sign up in advance. *Note that this option is only available to individuals who pay for AND attend the Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Organizational Compliance workshop on Nov. 12 and / or the Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Utilizing QuickBoo...

Do you need guidance on how to best utilize QuickBooks capabilities to make your business succeed? Do you get confused or stressed out using QuickBooks for your business bookkeeping? This workshop will help you gain insight and confidence to successfully use QuickBooks. This workshop is designed for business owners who use/plan to use QuickBooks and already have a base knowledge of bookkeeping basics such as expenses, gross receipts, and profi...

Do you find bookkeeping confusing and time consuming? Are you unsure about which laws apply to your small business when it comes to hiring contractors or determining a wage/salary? Understanding the financial aspects and compliance components of your business is critical to its success. This workshop will address the basics of bookkeeping and business compliance.

Join us for our monthly Coffee Connection workshop, intended to provide you with an opportunity to learn from and build connections with other Maryland entrepreneurs. Come prepared to network and learn from like-minded women during this interactive, high-energy workshop. As women entrepreneurs we tend to sabotage our own success in many ways. Some are intentioanl, most are unintentional. This workshop is going to give you guidance and tools to...

You're invited! Join AARP Maryland and the Maryland Women's Business Center for a panel discussion and networking lunch for women age 45+ who are interested in starting a business. Come learn from local experts about how to start a business in the state of Maryland; determine types of funding available and how to receive that funding; optiize the gig economy to start and grow your business.