Apr
25
Thu
Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance @ online
Apr 25 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

A helpful guide for small business owners!

In today’s digital landscape, small businesses face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Navigating cybersecurity compliance can be daunting, especially for those with limited resources and expertise. This comprehensive guide provides small business owners with practical insights and actionable steps to effectively manage cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Whether you’re a startup or an established small business, staying ahead of cybersecurity challenges is essential for protecting sensitive data, maintaining customer trust, and securing long-term success.

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.
May
1
Wed
Financing Your Small Business @ online
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

During this live webinar (Zoom), attendees will learn:

  • Financing Basics – Types of Financing
  • Funding Sources & Financing Programs
  • Common Misconceptions of Small Business Financing
  • Bank Financing Basics
  • Preparing for Financing
  • Strategies for your Bank Presentation
  • And Much More!

Speaker: Timm Johnson – Director & Senior Business Counselor, Mason SBDC

Co-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Cancellation Policy: Please provide 24-hours notice prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team.

Special Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration

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!”