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Financing Your Small Business 10:00 am
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[...]
Payment Processing 12:00 pm
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[...]
Decoding the SBIR/STTR Program 12:30 pm
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[...]
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First Thursdays with the SBA: Crowdfunding 12:00 pm
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[...]
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Federal Contracting: Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks 12:30 pm
Federal Contracting: Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks @ online
May 7 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal. Topics covered include: Understand Uniform Contract Format – RFP Things to consider before writing Proposal writing[...]
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Marketing 101 10:00 am
Marketing 101 @ online
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Overview of Live Webinar Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: How to choose your target group(s) How to communicate with[...]
SBDC Office Hours at Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce 10:00 am
SBDC Office Hours at Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce @ GARCC Office
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center offers professional business advice, training, and information resources to help grow and strengthen local businesses. Our experts advise, train, and inform small businesses to help them achieve success.[...]
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Start Smart Workshop 10:00 am
Start Smart Workshop @ SV SBDC
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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[...]
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Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event 9:00 am
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event @ Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diane McCarthy from the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center will be at the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce office from 9am until 4pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. This drop-in event will[...]
Success Through e-Commerce 12:00 pm
Success Through e-Commerce @ online
May 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
This session will cover: The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this. The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select[...]
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Building Your Value Proposition Design 10:00 am
Building Your Value Proposition Design @ online
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Webinar Learning Objective Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups, early stage companies, growth,[...]
GovCon 101: Creating a Capabilities Statement 12:00 pm
GovCon 101: Creating a Capabilities Statement @ online
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms, who qualify, to grow their business[...]
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Start Smart Workshop 10:00 am
Start Smart Workshop @ SV SBDC
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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[...]
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Combating Social Engineering Attacks 12:30 pm
Combating Social Engineering Attacks @ online
May 23 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Learn strategies for mitigating escalating threats! As social engineering attacks continue to evolve and escalate, businesses must arm themselves with effective defense strategies. This comprehensive resource delves into the world of social engineering, offering insights[...]
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Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event 9:00 am
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event @ Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
May 28 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diane McCarthy from the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center will be at the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce office from 9am until 4pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. This drop-in event will[...]
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Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics 10:00 am
Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics @ online
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard, complete with relevant metrics, that is invaluable to meet your[...]
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