May
1
Wed
Payment Processing @ online
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
his one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards.
Learning Outcomes:
1) Choosing a Processor – What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.
2) Visa/MC Interchange – Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.
3) Gift Card Programs – Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so, learn how to set one up.
4) Cash Discounting – Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn’t break Visa/MC compliance.
5) By registering for this seminar, you grant UMW SBDC permission to share your contact information with the speaker.
Speaker(s): Ed Hopper is the CEO of Altor Processing Systems, founded in 1999. In January 2018, he led his company in a new direction. They launched Altor/50 and now donate half of their net profits to over 20 charities. Ed says “We can usually help merchants save money and help charities at the same time. It’s a Win/Win!”
Decoding the SBIR/STTR Program @ online
May 1 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Overview of the SBIR/STTR Program’s ownership, size, and affiliation rules, work performance requirements, and data rights provisions to maximize value and ensure compliance.• Called “America’s Seed Fund,” the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR and STTR respectively) programs carry enormous benefit providing non-dilutive funding to innovative small businesses. However, the program has come under scrutiny in recent years shedding light on the program’s unique eligibility and compliance obligations.
• This webinar will provide an overview of the SBIR/STTR Program’s eligibility rules (including its ownership, size, and affiliation requirements that have certain differences from other SBA programs), work performance and other key compliance considerations, review of the program’s three-phased approach including maximizing strategies for Phase III contracts, and explanation of the program’s unique and beneficial data rights provisions.

About the instructor:

Paul Hawkins is a Virginia-based attorney specializing in representing government contractors. His business and commercial law practice focuses on helping government contractors successfully navigate the various legal and compliance issues they face on a daily basis. Paul advises clients across a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters with specific emphasis on small business and Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance, forming government contracting teaming relationships and strategic partnerships (including joint ventures and the SBA’s mentor protégé program), protests and contract claims, intellectual property issues, and mergers and acquisitions. https://www.reavesgovcon.com/

Webinar information will be sent to registrants prior to the class and will be conducted via GoToWebinar. After registration is complete, your email confirmation will contain the link. You MUST register your name and email and receive the login information and calendar invite before you can join the webinar. You may attend without downloading the software, but please understand your webinar functions may be limited.

By registering for this training event, you consent to having your name and contact information, along with your registration and attendance status shared with the instructor. Instructors do not have access to other confidential client information and often simply use it to send follow-up class materials. As in-kind donors, each instructor has agreed not to use information in any way contrary to the interests of Virginia APEX Accelerator, its sponsors, grantors, or clients (you), including but not limited to unauthorized marketing and sales. If you have questions or concerns, please email apex@gmu.edu to discuss with the host of this training or do not register for this session.

May
2
Thu
First Thursdays with the SBA: Crowdfunding @ online
May 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.

Topic: Crowdfunding

Are traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works, why it may work for you, and tips and tricks on how to be a successful crowd funder. Finding revenue is one of the challenges for a project/idea/business. There are many options to help fund it. One option that may be the stepping stone to success is crowdfunding. Come in and learn if this is a possible funding stream for your future success. Maximized to the fullest use can mean more than money.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is crowdfunding?
  • How can crowdfunding help you finance your business?
  • Mistakes to avoid in a crowdfunding campaign.

Speaker(s): Martin Short, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer

Once registered, an automated email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact us at (540) 654-1383