Jun
25
Tue
Building a Cyber-Resilient Business @ online
Jun 25 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Arm yourself with strategies for long-term security!

In an era marked by relentless cyber threats, building a cyber-resilient business is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. This comprehensive guide explores the key components of cyber resilience, equipping business owners and leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to fortify their organizations against cyber-attacks.

From implementing robust security measures and leveraging cutting-edge tools with proactive planning and strategic investments, businesses can thrive in an increasingly digital world while safeguarding their assets, reputation, and customer trust.

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.
Jun
26
Wed
SEO & Social Selling @ online
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The following will be covered during this live webinar:

  • Power of SEO and social media for attracting customers, including local SEO to precisely target your market.
  • Website optimization for lead generation. How personas, message maps, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.
  • Social selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.
  • What your digital channel strategy needs, to be effective in terms of content, technology and investment.
  • How to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.

Speaker: Hussain Shah, Subject Matter Expert – Digital Marketing, Mason SBDC & Timm Johnson – Director, Mason SBDC

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

Cancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation 24 business hours prior to the event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team.

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

Jun
27
Thu
Franchising TOO – Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles @ online
Jun 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Which are the best franchises to invest in today, and what does it take to open a franchise in Virginia?

Whether you are able to operate a franchise full-time, or you want to run a business semi-passively while working a day job, learn more about…

  • how the franchise industry has changed since the pandemic
  • how the customers have changed
  • what the next big opportunities are in franchising!

We will also discuss common pitfalls to obstacles to success. You won’t want to miss this!

By registering for this seminar, you grant Virginia SBDC permission to share your name and email address with the speaker.

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.

Speaker(s): Heather Rosen, President of FranNet of Virginia and D.C.

Co-Sponsor(s): FranNet of Virginia and DC, a franchise advisory and development services firm with 50+ offices in North America