Understanding your financial numbers is critical to any business but especially to a small business trying to keep cash flowing. Topics addressed in this workshop include: Understanding of cash flow projections and budgetingDeveloping forecasts and a one-year cash flow projectionReading and interpreting an income statement and balance sheet *Intended Audience: Startup Note Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins...

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...

Everyone is a “Brand” – a message that has been created, consciously or unconsciously, and is the brand called “You.” This workshop will focus on your value proposition, your visibility and relevance, your power and equity within your industry and your future brand strategy. You will understand how to think holistically and strategically about what is projected about yourself, and your business.*Intended Audience...

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...

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...

ABCs of Starting a New Business (PG)Discover what it really takes to start your own 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 Determining business structure and registering your business both at the...

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...

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.

Join other female entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion led by a MWBC counselor where participants share advice, feedback and resources to grow your business! Potential discussion topics: expanding your client base, enhancing key marketing strategies, and increasing sales volume.

Do you want to do business with the government but don't know how? Learn how to prepare, register with various agencies, understand your market and define your core competency, pitch your business, determine price, and put together a winning contract. *Note: The intended audience for this session is for established companies with a federal ID number.