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Events of March 2008
“9 Steps to Success” -
Jumpstart Your Business:
Arlington SBDC of Virginia
SBDC and
George Mason University-
Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy, in partnership with
Arlington Economic Development is conducting this workshop that walks you through your business
idea from start to finish. It is an introduction to the tools to
successfully start and grow your small business. The topics included are:
1. Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
2. What's a business plan and why do you need one?
3. Where do you get licensed and registered?
4. How do you select the right legal form for your
business?
5. Where can you get money for start up?
6. What is Financial Literacy?
7. What are Business Risks and can Insurance take
care of them?
8. How to know if you are in the good books of IRS?
9. How do our classes and free counseling work? And
much, much more!
This seminar will help you organize your
thoughts, think realistically about your goals, and consider questions you
hadn't thought to ask. Date: Friday, March 7th,
2008
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
Presenter:
Nalin Jain
Directions:
For
directions click here
Parking: Parking available on the adjacent street
Admission: $15.00 (Cash only) Paid at the door
RSVP: Required by 5:00pm March 6th 2008
For more
information: Contact Pratibha Shenoy at 703 892 1528 or email
pshenoy@gmu.edu.
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Web Marketing and Search Technology: -
"Your virtual sales force…You can't
afford not to be found on the web." -
CANCELLED
Arlington SBDC of Virginia
SBDC and
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of
Public Policy
in
partnership with
More Web Leads and Arlington Economic Development is conducting a seminar where you can learn about:
Date: Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Venue: Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
Directions:
For
directions click here
Parking: Parking available on the adjacent street
Admission: $35.00
(Cash only) Paid at the door
RSVP: Required by 5:00pm March
10th 2008
For more information: Contact Pratibha Shenoy at 703 892 1528 or email
pshenoy@gmu.edu.
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8(a) Program
Eligibility Briefings:
Arlington SBDC of Virginia
SBDC and
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of
Public Policy
in
partnership with Arlington Economic Development is conducting
8(a) Program Eligibility Briefing. SBA's 8(a) business
development program helps small disadvantaged businesses to develop into strong
and competitive enterprises. This briefing will teach about the 8(a) program,
The application process and the criteria for eligibility.
Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
Directions:
For
directions click here
Parking: Parking available on the adjacent street
Admission: $20.00
(Cash only) Paid at the door
RSVP: Required by 5:00pm March
12th 2008
For more information: Contact Pratibha Shenoy at 703 892 1528 or email
pshenoy@gmu.edu.
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Business Plan - The
Universal Tool:
Arlington SBDC of Virginia
SBDC and
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of
Public Policy
in
partnership with Arlington Economic Development is conducting
'Business Plan - The Universal Tool' seminar to discuss
the important parts of a business plan and its roles in effectively running your
business. A business plan is the universal tool used when approaching a bank for
financing, applying for government contracts and is also essential guide for
your management team. In this session learn how to create a business plan and
how you can use the business plan to leverage your business.
Date: Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
Directions:
For
directions click here
Parking: Parking available on the adjacent street
Admission: $20.00
(Cash only) Paid at the door
RSVP: Required by 5:00pm March
24th 2008
For more information: Contact Pratibha Shenoy at 703 892 1528 or email
pshenoy@gmu.edu.
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Basics of Exporting:
Cancelled
Are you ready to make international sales?
Export Basics helps you assess your export readiness, understand what
you need to know and consider before pursuing an international sales strategy,
and, when you are ready, develop and implement your export strategy.
Arlington SBDC of Virginia
SBDC and
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of
Public Policy
in
partnership with Arlington Economic Development is conducting
'Basics of Exporting' seminar.
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
Directions:
For
directions click here
Parking: Parking available on the adjacent street
Admission: $20.00
(Cash only) Paid at the door
RSVP: Required by 5:00pm March
26th 2008
For more information: Contact Pratibha Shenoy at 703 892 1528 or email
pshenoy@gmu.edu.
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Resource Partner
Events
Columbia Pike Business Opportunity Network:
Free Networking Breakfast Event for Pike Area
Businesses
The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO) and
BizLaunch are hosting a series of networking opportunities for small businesses
on Columbia Pike and other professionals interested in this redeveloping
corridor. These events offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to meet other local
business people, discuss common challenges, and share solutions. People you meet
may become new customers, plus you’ll develop new contacts from the government,
non-profit, and private sectors that can be helpful to your business.
The Columbia Pike Business Opportunity Network is an initiative
of BizLaunch and CPRO, in partnership with Arlington SBDC, the Arlington
Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Assistance Group (BDAG), ECDC
Enterprise Development Group (EDG), Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce and the Hispanic Committee of Northern Virginia.
Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Venue: Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. S., Arlington, VA 22204
Admission: Free
RSVP: Required
(Registration form click here)
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