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"WooHoo! This is everything that I've been looking for, thank you. Plenty of great examples of how to complete my own information and how to move forward." "Very Engaging!" "Informative, concise, and entertaining." "The session was extremely informative and interesting. Thank You!!! :)"
. . . just a few of the recent comments So MD SBDC has collected on evaluation forms at the conclusion of each class.
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"SBDC Services are one of the few things in life that truly costs less than what it's worth."
an unsolicited remark from a local business professional who volunteers time to work with SBDC entrepreneur clients.
"When I first called [So MD] SBDC office, I thought I had done everything I needed to do to get my business started. Thankfully I called and was willing to follow the recommended process. The very first step I took - "Smart Start Assessment" was a wake up call. SBDC saved me from making expensive mistakes. It's true, you don't know what you don't know."
The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, provides Training and Counseling services to new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, affordable (invaluable) classes, free events, and online training range from business planning, to how to comply with legal and tax issues. Engage the SBDC Services to help develop a personalized process and grow your business now:
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Building a Successful Business Plan
Offered at All College of Southern Maryland Campuses on rotation. Click Register to see a full list of dates, times, locations, and more classes.
SBC-6260-
Recent Students' Remarks:
"Excellent. Very Knowledgeable. Very Professional. Especially liked the Practical Explanations." "Great information." "Kept me captivated, not bored." "Great energy, good information and helpful for putting plan together." "A treasure trove of information."
This class is designed for the entrepreneur who is preparing to
expand a successful business
or
just getting started
. SBDC Business Consultants will lead the discussion on important components of a business plan including strategic planning, marketing, administration, personnel, finance, and accounting.
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Start Right for Success
Offered at All College of Southern Maryland Campuses on rotation. Click Register to see a full list of dates, times, locations, and more classes.
SBC-5000-
Recent Students' Remarks:
"This information helped me figure out which direction to take me into business" "I really enjoyed this class." "Excellent delivery of information."
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Work with SBDC Business Consultant and other entrepreneurs from the region.
- Evaluate your business concept;
- Business name selection/registration;
- Zoning, licenses, certifications;
- Determine the market's potential;
- Learn about LLC, Sole Proprietor, S-Corp how they work, financial pros and cons;
- Determine record keeping needs;
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- Begin a financial plan and a business plan;
- Hiring vs Contractors;
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QuickBooks Intermediate/ Advanced
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Recent Students' Comments:
"Very informative and super helpful!" Lots of enthusiasm for the subject and it comes across, making students excited too. "Will definitely take more classes with Ms. Hall!!"
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Offered at All College of Southern Maryland Campuses on rotation. Click Register to see a full list of dates, times, locations, and more classes. S
BC-7320-
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Designed to enhance and enrich the knowledge of current QuickBooks users. Topics include working with inventory, creating estimates, using “classes,” job costing, time tracking, and creating budgets. This hands-on interactive course offers the opportunity to present specific questions and scenarios in order to address your individual QuickBooks needs, as well as the opportunity to interact with peers encountering similar situations.
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Buying a Franchise
RICHARD BOCK, FRANCHISE BUSINESS CONSULTANT OF WASHINGTON D.C. & MARYLAND For more than 25 years,
FranNet has educated people just like you on the pros and cons of the different opportunities to own a business: Starting your own, buying someone else's, and opening a franchise. When you understand what each opportunity entails, you can make an informed decision about what's right for you. If you decide to consider opening a franchised business, there's a great deal I can do to help.
Offered at All College of Southern Maryland Campuses on rotation. Click Register to see a full list of dates, times, locations, and more classes.
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2017 Latino Business Conference
Maryland SBDC
University of Maryland
June 24, 2017
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Sat, June 24, 2017, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Drive
College Park, MD 20742
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free)
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JULY 13, 2017
ERIC FRANKLIN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCELERATOR (EFEA)
3RD ANNUAL
INVESTMENT MARKETPLACE & FUNDER’S LOUNGE
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"I would give this event a 20 [on a scale of 1-10] Ten doesn't even satisfy the awesomeness of this event. Very enlightening. The lenders had so much information for us."
One of several positive remarks from entrepreneurs that attended last year's Investment Marketplace.
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Existing business owners, entrepreneurs, lenders, investors and investment resource partners are invited to join us. Businesses in need of working capital, equipment, a line of credit or other financial assistance should attend. Lenders and investors who are interested in meeting with local and regional business owners to discuss their investment needs should attend.
The EFEA Investment Marketplace is a unique simulated speed dating model bringing together lenders, business owners and entrepreneurs to interact, engage and explore financial investment opportunities.
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The EFEA Ecosystem For Business Success
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO STARTING A BUSINESS AFTER YOUR
MILITARY SERVICE
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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The Two-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Self- Employment Intensive Training Workshop is offered in collaboration among the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
You will learn if starting a business is right for you, if your business idea is feasible and much more!
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Does SBDC Offer free training for Businesses?
Yes, there are many training events (3 are listed above) offered by SBDC that are
free
in addition to our free online training
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- Starting Your BusinessDeveloping a Business Plan
- Conducting a Marketing Analysis
- Analyze your Competition
- Targeting Your Market
- Maintaining an Agile Company
- Creating a Competitive Advantage
- Creating a Strategic Plan
- Determining Your Business Legal Structure
- Protecting Your Business with Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks
Foundations of Marketing
- Pricing Products and Services
- Building Your Brand
- Promoting Your Business
- Advertising Your Business
- Building a Web Site
- Personalization Strategies to Attract and Retain Customers
- Identifying Your Sales Strategy
Spanish Now Available!
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Managing Your Finances
- Preparing a Cash Budget
- Preparing a Balance Sheet
- Managing Your Cash Flow
- Running a Profitable Company
- Creating a Profit and Loss Statement
- Analyzing Your Financial Ratios
- Protecting Your Business with Contracts
- Assessing Your Company's Financial Needs
- Partners and Investors
- Valuing a Business
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Ellen Flowers-Fields | Regional Director |
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Lisa Creason | Program Assistant for Region |
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Bill Hitte | Business Consultant Charles County |
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Kathy MacAdams | Business Consultant Calvert County |
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Wynne Briscoe | Business Consultant St. Mary's County |
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