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Discover what it really takes to start your own business. This newly re-designed workshop walks you through the steps you need to take to get your startup up and running. Topics addressed include: Writing a business plan Funding your business Legal considerations Registering your business in Maryland Obtaining your federal tax ID Forming a B.A.I.L. team Managing risk Marketing your business Intended Audience: Pre-Venture Pre-registration is required. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting upon registration. If this is your first time using Zoom, we recommend that you log on a few minutes early as you may need to install the Zoom app. Note: MWBC recognizes that many individuals and businesses are experiencing financial hardships right now. If the cost of this workshop is a deterrent to your attendance, please contact us to discuss scholarship opportunities.

All of us go through three emotional phases (above faces) when adapting to and dealing with change. It is how we deal with change and our emotions that are important. As it is said, “Change is inevitable; suffering is optional.” We don’t want to stay stuck in “suffering.” The goal of Why Today’s Entrepreneurs Need to Continue Adapting to Change is to help you realize and sustain President Kennedy’s quote above, especially where he says, “Change is the law of life.” This is certainly true for today’s entrepreneurs who are experiencing multiple complex changes in their business and personal lives. It is critically important to understand and apply strategies on how people and businesses change and how individuals can build resiliency and agility when adapting to change.

A business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business, which we will detail in this course. Topics include: Business mission, vision, and values Market/competitive analysis Marketing goals Business operations and organizational structure Financial analysis and sales projections Small business accounting and compliance *Intended Audience: pre-venture, start-up

The Women in Business committee of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a virtual masterclass on intentionality taught by Dr. Linda Singh Major General (retired)! Using the Power of Intentionality to Achieve Personal & Professional Growth in 2021 You’ve been working hard, struggling to keep up but feel like you’ve hit a wall. You’re wondering why your goals aren’t working out and are starting to feel as if you’re no longer in control of your growth. In this masterclass, Dr. Linda Singh will guide you through the act of taking intentional, deliberate steps towards your goals in 2021. You’ll learn how to uncover the challenges affecting your growth, how to set more achievable goals and the power of using conscious choices and intentionality for maximum personal and professional growth. Each participant will also receive a digital download of Dr. Singh’s companion book, “What’s in Your Box? Designing the Life You Want”.

MBE, WBE, DBE, SBA 8(a), WOSB – which one is the right certification for your woman-owned business? If your business is majority minority-owned (51% or greater) and you want to have more opportunities for government contracting, you need to take this webinar! We will describe the different types of minority and women-owned certifications accepted at the federal & state levels so that you can determine which is best for your business.