- Do you reside in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia and are thinking about starting a new business?
- Do you have questions about how to move forward?
- Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
- Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your Shenandoah Valley SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help!
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You’ll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components – from product development to target marketing to financial projections and bookkeeping. We also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business growth needs.
Thank you for your registration to Start Smart Workshop. Please let Rosie know if you are unable to attend or have questions via email to rigglerc@jmu.edu
Thank You! Barry Henderson, Shenandoah Valley SBDC
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Explore More Discovery Museum, 150 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Purchase Tickets: Eventbrite Tickets
Join us as we explore data-driven strategies to revolutionize your recruiting and retention efforts. In this collaborative workshop, we will share innovative techniques to attract top-tier candidates and retention initiatives tailored to meet the diverse needs of your workforce.
Participants will walk away with actionable insights and strategies to enhance their recruiting and retention practice. There will be ample opportunity to exchange ideas and engage in collaborative discussions to learn from each other’s successes and challenges.
Overview of Live Webinar
What You Need to Do to Secure Your Smartphone: Top 10 Security Settings for Android and iPhone
Attention all small business owners! Do you know how to use the security settings built into your Android or iPhone? If not, this webinar is for you. In this session, we will show you how ten (10) crucial security settings can help protect your business:
- Protection Against Unauthorized Access: Security settings such as passcodes, biometric authentication, and pattern locks prevent unauthorized users from accessing your device and the sensitive information stored within it.
- Data Privacy: Security settings help safeguard your personal and sensitive data, including photos, messages, emails, and financial information, from being accessed or stolen by cybercriminals or malicious apps.
- Prevention of Identity Theft: By enabling security features like two-factor authentication and device encryption, you reduce the risk of identity theft and unauthorized use of your online accounts and personal information.
- Remote Tracking and Wiping: Some security settings, such as Find My iPhone or Find My Device for Android, allow you to remotely locate, lock, or erase your device in case it gets lost or stolen, enhancing the chances of recovering it and protecting your data.
- Defense Against Malware and Viruses: Certain security settings and features, such as app permissions, app store security, and automatic software updates, help protect your device from malware, viruses, and other digital threats that could compromise its security and functionality.
Using the proper security settings on your Android or iPhone is essential for safeguarding your device, personal and business data, and online identity from bad actors and unfortunate accidents.
The webinar will be presented by the following speakers:
Dr. Teresa Piliouras – CEO and Founder, Technical Consulting & Research, Inc., an IT company specializing in AI, cybersecurity, quality management, and data analytics. Dr. Piliouras is a consultant, educator, inventor, and author. She holds a BS from the University of Illinois, an MBA from Iona College, and a PhD from NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
Pui Lam (Raymond) Yu – Executive Vice President Engineering at Technical Consulting & Research, Inc., has over 20 years of industry experience in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering. He received his BEEE and MSEE from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, respectively, and his MSCS from New York University Tandon School of Engineering.
Adithya Rajendran – Cybersecurity Analyst at Technical Consulting & Research, Inc. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Baskin Engineering at UCSC, and has a strong foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering.
Harshit Agrawal – Cybersecurity Analyst, Technical Consulting and Research, Inc. He received his BTech in Computer Science from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow, India and his Master’s in Cybersecurity from Syracuse University.
Jonathan Aung – Cybersecurity Analyst, Technical Consulting and Research, Inc. He received his Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Boston University. His journey in Cybersecurity is largely self-directed with a concentration in offensive security.
Pushpa Rani – Cybersecurity Intern, Technical Consulting and Research, Inc. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity at George Washington University.
Co-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Cancellation Policy: Contact us earlier than OR 72 hours (3 days) 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 offered on the Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom inivitation link after the registration.