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Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics 10:00 am
Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics @ online
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, on Wed, November 16th, 2022, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard, complete with relevant metrics, that[...]
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First Thursdays with the SBA: Market Research w/ Census data and other free tools 12:00 pm
First Thursdays with the SBA: Market Research w/ Census data and other free tools @ online
Mar 7 @ 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. Market research is an integral step in creating your business[...]
How to Create a Budget That Works for You 1:00 pm
How to Create a Budget That Works for You @ online
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Whether you’re striving to pay off debt, start a business or just gain control of your finances, creating an effective budget is the cornerstone of financial success. In this webinar, our expert speaker will show[...]
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Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event 9:00 am
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event @ Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Mar 12 @ 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[...]
Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks 11:00 am
Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks @ online
Mar 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 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[...]
How to Manage your WordPress Website 12:00 pm
How to Manage your WordPress Website @ online
Mar 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Updated for 2024 Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good[...]
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business 1:00 pm
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business @ online
Mar 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners to market their products and services directly to their customers. However, social media can also be overwhelming. Which platform do you post on? How[...]
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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
Mar 13 @ 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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CMMC Prep & Support Via DOD’s “Project Spectrum” 11:00 am
CMMC Prep & Support Via DOD’s “Project Spectrum” @ online
Mar 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources, tools, and training. It’s mission is to improve cybersecurity readiness, resiliency, and compliance for small/medium-sized businesses and the[...]
Grant Writing 101 – How to Create a Grant Proposal 1:00 pm
Grant Writing 101 – How to Create a Grant Proposal @ online
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Congratulations, you’ve found a grant opportunity! However, the challenge doesn’t end there. Applying for a grant involves the art of “grant writing,” a task that can be just as challenging as finding the grant itself. In[...]
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Grant Funding for Technology Development & Commercialization Info Session 11:00 am
Grant Funding for Technology Development & Commercialization Info Session @ SV SBDC
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
These special sessions will provide an overview of grant funding for Virginia based companies and researchers who are developing early-stage technology. Featured will be discussions about the federal Small Business Innovation Research grant programs, also[...]
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Create With Canva 9:00 am
Create With Canva @ online
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll dive into the exciting world of graphic design using Canva. Canva is a versatile design platform with thousands of ready-to-use attention- grabbing promotional templates to create business cards, flyers, social[...]
Insuring Your Craft Beverage Business 11:00 am
Insuring Your Craft Beverage Business @ online
Mar 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Making and selling alcohol involves significant and varied risks, all of which need to be managed. But how can breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries determine the insurance they need at each stage of growth? In[...]
Mastering Credit Repair – A Guide to Improve your Credit Score 1:00 pm
Mastering Credit Repair – A Guide to Improve your Credit Score @ online
Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Regardless of whether you’ve learned from past credit mistakes, your bad credit history can hold you back from achieving your financial goals. Join us and learn the actionable steps you can take to repair your[...]
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GovCon 101-HubZone 12:00 pm
GovCon 101-HubZone @ online
Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Federal Government has contracting goals for Women, Minorities, Service Disabled Veterans and HUBZone located small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This[...]
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Trade Talk: The Role of Customs Brokers 11:00 am
Trade Talk: The Role of Customs Brokers @ online
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
In today’s globalized economy, it can be easy to take the flow of goods from market to market for granted. But there are experts operating behind the scenes who ensure that shipments clear customs and[...]
Cyber Incident Response Planning 12:30 pm
Cyber Incident Response Planning @ online
Mar 21 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Preparing for cyber incidents is pivotal for small businesses to mitigate potential damages and ensure continuity in the face of cyber threats. This training is designed to assist small business owners and decision-makers in developing[...]
Google My Business – How to Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps 1:00 pm
Google My Business – How to Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps @ online
Mar 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ensure your business appears on Google Search and Maps and boost your online visibility by leveraging Google My Business, now known as Google Business Profile. In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how[...]
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Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event 9:00 am
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event @ Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Mar 26 @ 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[...]
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients 1:00 pm
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients @ online
Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
For entrepreneurs, time is money, so why settle for low-paying clients when, with the same amount of effort, you could attract high-paying clients like major corporations and potentially double your sales income? In this valuable[...]
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Learn about Lender Match 10:00 am
Learn about Lender Match @ online
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Lender Match is a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders. In this webinar, you will learn: How it works How You Should Prepare Other Details You Need to Know
SEO & Social Selling 10:00 am
SEO & Social Selling @ online
Mar 27 @ 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,[...]
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Biometric Betrayal: How Our Bodies Become Tools for Hackers 10:00 am
Biometric Betrayal: How Our Bodies Become Tools for Hackers @ online
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Overview of Live Webinar Attention all small business owners! Biometrics are being used everywhere to “improve” the security of user logins and to help us authenticate our identity. However, if your biometrics are compromised, they are[...]
Trademark Basics 12:00 pm
Trademark Basics @ online
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.[...]
How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business 1:00 pm
How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business @ online
Mar 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A sales funnel is a marketing term describing where your customers are in their purchasing journey and what marketing tools you can use to guide potential customers from interest to purchase. In this webinar, you’ll[...]
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