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.This session covers Logistics and Payment Terms and includes an explanantion of incoterms and how to apply to product-based companies. It also will cover IP and Patent/TM Office including tips on protecting intellectual property.

This six-week intensive course, taught by Angie Duncanson, runs on Tuesdays from April 17 through Tuesday, June 19. You will meet once a week for three hours.The series takes you through the process of developing a strong business plan. You will finish the program with a road map and complete plan in hand to guide you through the growth of your business. Series fee is $199 and includes materials. Fee must be paid in full prior to start of class.

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. Questions about legal structures are answered by an attorney.

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.

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 enter the global market place with various strategies to help position you for success. This panel discussion with government agencies and academia includes tools for researching overseas markets, preparing to export internationally, understanding cultural nu...

Tired of networking to find clients and not getting much return on your investment of time and money? This workshop will help change your experience for the better. You’ll learn a personality-based communication technique that’s been scientifically proven to predict buying behavior and helps you connect to everyone in the room. You will go through a step-by-step process to build an introduction that helps you: Describe and find you...

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.