Counselor-Trainer, Maria McElhenny will guide you on how to select a business entity and identify the steps to register your business and apply for a tax ID number. You will work on developing a smart business name and reserving your domain and social media names.

The U.S. Small Business Administration works across all federal agencies to award at least 23% of all prime government contracting dollars to small businesses with specific statutory goals. Join us to learn the basics of government contracting such as the bidding process, small business set-asides, types of contracts, subcontracting, steps to improve your chances of winning a government contract, and how to get started as a government contractor.

Learn how to plan and create a website that search engines will love so that you can rank higher and be found by more clients.

The Maryland Insurance Administration is the agency that regulates the insurance industry in this state. They will present this workshop where we will address finding the right type of insurance, what to do after a business loss, and different types of insurance coverage. Be informed. Be protected.

If you are interested in starting your own Family Day Care or Child Care Centerr, don’t miss the opportunity to attend this free workshop where you will receive resources for this purpose and also learn about how to become a business owner in a profitable and safe way. NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE DELIVERED IN SPANISH.

Join us for this new four- part series focusing on businesses in IT, Cyber Security, Life Sciences & Alternative Energy. In Session #1, the Maryland Department of Commerce will walk you through planning methodology including vision/mission, solution target, SWOT, execution and communications plan.

If you are interested in starting your own Family Day Care or Child Care Center. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this free workshop, where you will receive resources for this purpose and also learn about how to become a business owner in a profitable and safe way. NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE DELIVERED IN SPANISH.

Learn why you need a solid and robust Business Plan. Learn how to develop each critical part of your plan. This workshop includes a general outline and guides you on additional resources that you can access to develop a Successful Business Plan in Rockville. NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE DELIVERED IN SPANISH.

Do you know how to read your business financial statements and build a favorable business credit score? Do you understand the process of applying for and qualifying for business credit? Have you considered the various financing options available to your business? These are critical topics that every small business owner must understand. These classes taught by HSBC bank in Montgomery and M&T bank in Prince George’s County will help y...

Do you know that video is one of the hottest marketing tools available today? Let expert, Kim Foley, teach you the pros and cons of using Smartphone video, the do’s and don’ts of using video for your business, how to write a compelling script that gets results. Learn how video can get you known, garner press,and boost sales.