Upcoming Events and Seminars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Online IRS Class

U.S. Small Business Administration Free Online Training

Free U.S. Department of Commerce Online " Understanding Intellectual Property Rights"

Free International Trade Online Training

 

"How to Start a Business" Information Sessions

           Learn the basics on how to start a business, including how to decide if you are an entrepreneur, how to evaluate your business idea, how to develop a plan for your business and the nuts and bolts of getting it started.  Discussion topics will include financing the business and government programs for business owners.

          Both aspiring entrepreneurs and those who have just started within the last six months will benefit from this session. 

   

Date:	Monday, February 1st
Time:	3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location	Central Virginia SBDC Downtown Business Center at the Omni 210 Ridge-McIntire Rd. Suite 100 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Fee:	No Charge
Registration:	Email: sbdc@cstone.net or call 434-295-8198

 

Date:	Monday,February 15th
Time:	3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location	Central Virginia SBDC Downtown Business Center at the Omni 210 Ridge-McIntire Rd. Suite 100 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Fee:	No Charge
Registration:	Email: sbdc@cstone.net or call 434-295-8198

 

 

 

"Develop a Targeted Marketing Strategy"Seminar
Part of our SuccessKit Series

Sponsored by

Learn how to develop an actionable marketing plan to help grow sales profitably.  For aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners.  Will address marketing planning, identifying your target market, tools for understanding the competition, and pricing to improve profitability.   A resource kit will be provided.

Seating is limited!

Date:	Wednesday, February 17th
Time:	3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location	Central Virginia SBDC Downtown Business Center at the Omni 210 Ridge-McIntire Rd. Suite 100 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Fee:	$25 payable in advance (business located in Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange ask about our discount)
Registration:	Email: sbdc@cstone.net or call 434-295-8198

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ASK THE EXPERT

If you have started a new business within the past year or plan to get started during 2010, this is an opportunity to have local CPA who specializes in assisting small businesses answer your questions about keeping your books, tax filing requirements, employee/independent contractor isssues, employment tax and more.

SEATING IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Date:	Tuesday, February 16th
Time:	3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:	Central VA SBDC Downtown Business Center at the Omni 210 Ridge-McIntire Rd. Suite 100 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Fee:	NO CHARGE
Registration	REQUIRED. Email sbdc@cstone.net or call 434-295-8198

 

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Peer Advisory Groups Now Forming!

             The CV SBDC new peer advisory program, Business Advantage Circles, is now accepting applications for membership

             Unlike a networking group, this new program provides a confidential, non-competitive forum for problem solving, sharing best practices, and, ultimately, contributing to the success of members’ businesses.  Each circle, which is comprised of up to 8 business owners, prioritizes issues for the group to address and develops solutions that can be utilized.   A facilitator assists the Circle and brings in experts as needed. 

             Circles help take the isolation of out of ownership; fill in weaknesses and share strengths; and help the owner manage the business.

             Circles meet monthly for 2 hours.  The fee is $90/month and discounts are available to area Chamber of Commerce members and other designated organizations. 

              Contact us today at sbdc@cstone.net or 434-295-8198 for more information and an application.