| Area Small Business Workshops
April - June 2008
|
| Date/Time |
Course |
Sponsor |
Location |
Fee |
Contact |
April 1, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
|
Start Your Business |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street NW
Leesburg, VA 20176 |
Free - but must pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
April 2, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
ABCs of Starting a Business |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 3, 2008
2:30 - 4 pm
|
Options for Funding Your Business |
Business Finance Center |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 3, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
How To Start a Business |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$50 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 3, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 4, 2008
8 - 9:30 am
|
First Friday Networking Breakfast |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$5/Adv.
$8/Door |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 4, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
|
Government Contract Accounting |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 4, 2008
11:30 am - 2 pm
|
Web Marketing and Search Technology: "Your virtual sales force…You can't afford not to be found on the web." |
Arlington SBDC
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy |
Suite 341
901 S Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
|
$35
Cash
Only |
703-892-1528
www.arlingtonsbdc.org/April%202008.asp |
April 8, 2008
10 - 11:30 am
|
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 8, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
|
Smart Leads--Generating and Converting Leads into Sales |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 8, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
|
Registering Your Business - Step by Step |
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 8, 2008
12 Noon - 1pm
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 9, 2008
9:30 am - 12 Noon
|
For Nonprofits: Hot Topics in Employee Benefits |
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement |
1666 K St., NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006 |
$20 |
202-457-0540
www.nonprofitadvancement.org |
April 9, 2008
12 Noon - 2 pm
|
E-News 202: Launching Your
e-Newsletter |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$15
$20 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 9, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
1, 2, 3's of Starting a Business |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org |
April 9, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Introduction to Contracting with the Federal Government |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
April 10, 2008
1:30 - 3:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Robin Hood Marketing |
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement |
1666 K St., NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006 |
$69;
Onsite $99 |
202-457-0540
www.nonprofitadvancement.org |
April 11, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
|
Business Development in the Federal Sector |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 11, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
|
Small Business Toolkit Series
[4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order]
Part 3 - Legal & Risk Planning (and 6/13)
Part 1 - 5/16
Part 2 - 5/30;
Part 4 - 4/25 and 6/27 |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$50 ea
$65 ea
|
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 14, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
|
Franklin Covey's The 7 Habits for Managers (2 Days)
2nd Day is 4/15 |
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$799
*$399
**$450 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org
*Lower price only for SBDC Clients AND if paid at least 7 days in advance
**SBDC Client Price |
April 15, 2008
9:30 - 11:30 am
|
For Nonprofits: Legal Basics of Starting a Nonprofit |
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement |
1666 K St., NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006 |
$69;
Onsite $99 |
202-457-0540
www.nonprofitadvancement.org |
April 15, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 15, 2008
12 - 1 pm
|
Business Development Roundtable: Business Organizations - Great Resources for Leads |
Alexandria Small Business Development Center |
801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 402
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
Free |
703-778-1292
www.alexandriasbdc.org |
April 15, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
eBay Basics |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 16, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 am
|
Small Business Loans |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
Free |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 16, 2008
10 am - 3 pm
|
Non-Profit Management I |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$50
$65 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 16, 2008
10:30 am - 12 Noon
|
For Nonprofits: Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class for Small Nonprofits |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 16, 2008
1:30 - 2:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Fundraising Planning |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 16, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Small Business Financial Series (3 Workshops):
Part 1 - Creating & Understanding Financial Statements
Part 2 -4/23
Part 3 - 4/30 |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$70 all 3 paid at once
Early Bird OR
Individ. Cost
*$25
$35 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 16, 2008
Online Course
|
Creating a Successful Business Plan |
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus |
Online Course |
$115 |
703-845-6280
www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/continuing/allcourses.asp |
April 16, 2008
Online Course
|
Marketing Your Business on the Internet |
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus |
Online Course |
$115 |
703-323-3168
www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing |
April 16, 2008
Online Course
|
Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business
|
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus |
Online Course |
$115 |
703-845-6280
www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/continuing/allcourses.asp |
April 17, 2008
8 - 9 am
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 17, 2008
9 am - 1 pm
|
How to Submit a Winning MOBIS Proposal |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$125 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
April 17, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
|
Retirement Funding Options
for Small Businesses: An Introduction |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 |
Free - but must pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
April 18, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
|
A, B, Cs Los principios de empezar un negocio |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Gratuita |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 18, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 18, 2008
12 Noon - 3 pm
|
Blogs, Podcasts and Social Networking for Divas! |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 18, 2008
1 - 2 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 19, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 am
|
Ecommerce - Web marketing Seminar |
Enterprise Development Group and
Arlington SBDC |
Suite 341
901 S Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
|
$45 |
703-685-0510
michelle@entdevgroup.org
|
April 21, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
|
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics |
The Foundation Center |
Fairfax County Gov't. Center
12000 Government Center Parkway - Room 315 C
Fairfax, VA |
Free |
703-324-8343
Maryann.Sheehan@fairfaxcounty.gov
|
April 21, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
Websites: Do it Yourself or Hire a Pro |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 22, 2008
8 am - 3:30 pm
|
5th Annual Small Business Conference: Best Practices for Businesses During Tough Economic Times |
BizLaunch
and
Arlington's Small Business Coordinating Council |
NRECA
Conference Rooms 1 - 3
4301 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$60 |
703-228-0833
www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/index.cfm/13317?CFID=2034574&CFTOKEN=61720741&jsessionid=f0301d05af8b26ab92551a522a4572241144 |
April 22, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
For Nonprofits: QuickBooks for Nonprofits |
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement |
1666 K St., NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006 |
$199 |
202-457-0540
www.nonprofitadvancement.org |
April 22, 2008
9 am - 7 pm
|
The Computer Take Back Event |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440 http://www.cbponline.org/environment |
April 22, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
|
Business Plan - The Universal Tool |
Arlington SBDC
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy |
Suite 341
901 S Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
|
$20
Cash
Only |
703-892-1528
www.arlingtonsbdc.org/April%202008.asp |
April 22, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Responding to RFP’s |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
April 23, 2008
10 am - 3 pm
|
Non-Profit Management II |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$50
$65 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 23, 2008
10:30 am
|
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session |
Loudoun County Procurement Division |
Loudoun County Gov't. Center
4th Floor
1 Harrison Street, S.E.
Leesburg, VA |
Free |
703-777-0403
www.loudoun.gov/procurement |
April 23, 2008
10 - 11:15 am
|
For Nonprofits: How to Approach a Foundation: From Initial Contact to Getting Funded - What Does It Take? |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 23, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
|
Start Your Business |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 |
Free - but must pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
April 23, 2008
1:30 - 3:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: How to Write a Development Plan |
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement |
1666 K St., NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006 |
$69;
Onsite $99 |
202-457-0540
www.nonprofitadvancement.org |
April 23, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Small Business Financial Series
Part 2 - Financial Planning for Small Business Owners
Part 3 - 4/30 |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$70 all 3 paid at once
Early Bird OR
Individ. Cost
*$25
$35 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 23, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
|
LOCATION CHANGE! Start Your Business |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Old Dominion University, NoVA Center, Room 325/326
21335 Signal Hill Plaza
Sterling, Virginia |
Free but pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
April 23, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 PM
|
Developing an Effective Business Plan |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org
|
April 24, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 24, 2008
8:30 am - 3 pm
|
OSDBU Procurement Conference |
Federal Government Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization |
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD |
$150
before 4/21
$200
walk-in |
www.fbcinc.com/osdbu/ |
April 24, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
$125 -
Save $25 for ea. add'l. person |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 24, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
Writing a Winning Business Plan |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$50 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 24, 2008
1 - 5 pm
|
Legal Start |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
|
$35 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
April 25, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
|
Small Business Toolkit Series
[4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order]
Part 4 - Creating a Marketing Plan (and 6/27)
Part 1 - 5/16
Part 2 - 5/30
Part 3 - 6/13 |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$50 ea
$65 ea |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 26, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 am
|
How to Write a Business Plan |
Enterprise Development Group and
Arlington SBDC |
Suite 341
901 S Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
|
$45 |
703-685-0510
michelle@entdevgroup.org
|
April 26, 2008
9:30 am - 3 pm
|
BizStart Express |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$65 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
April 28, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl.
Washington, DC 20006 |
$125 -
Save $25 for ea. add'l. person |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 28, 2008
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
|
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 28, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
ABCs of Starting a Business |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
April 29, 2008
8:30 am - 2 pm
|
Entrepreneur Express and Resource Fair: Moving Your Business Forward
|
Virginia Department of Business Assistance &
Loudoun County/Town of Leesburg Partners
|
Ida Lee Recreation Center
60 Ida Lee Drive NW
Leesburg, VA |
Free |
703-771-2708
www.vastartup.org |
April 29, 2008
9:30 - 11 am
|
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 29, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 29, 2008
1:30 - 4:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: SAS 112 – How It Will Change Your Audit! |
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement |
1666 K St., NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006 |
$69;
Onsite $99 |
202-457-0540
www.nonprofitadvancement.org |
April 29, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Growing Your Business Series (3 Workshops):
Workshop 1 - Human Resources Aspect of Growing Your Business
Workshop 2 - 5/2
Workshop 3 - 6/25 |
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$100 all 3 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 29, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
|
Health Care Options
For Small Businesses |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 |
Free - but must pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
April 29, 2008
6:30 - 9 pm
|
Tax Consequences And
Compliance For Small Business - 4 Sessions |
Alexandria Community Education
Alexandria City Public Schools |
T.C. Williams High School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302 |
$70 R
$80 NR |
703-824-6845 (Mon.-Thurs.
9am - 9 pm)
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/adulted.pdf |
April 30, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
|
8(a) Company Best Practices |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
April 30, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Securing Corporate Partnerships |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
$195 -
Save $25 for ea. add'l. person |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
April 30, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Small Business Financial Series
Part 3 - The Three P's of Business: Product, Pricing & Profits |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$70 all 3 paid at once
Early Bird OR
Individ. Cost
*$25
$35 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
April 30, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
QuickBooks Pro Fundamentals for Beginners
|
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$75 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
May 1, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
How To Start a Business |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$50 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 1, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Fundraising Planning |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 2, 2008
8 - 9:30 am
|
First Friday Networking Breakfast |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$5/Adv.
$8/Door |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 2, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
|
Growing Your Business Series (3 Workshops):
Workshop 2 - Listening to Your Business
Workshop 3 - 6/25 |
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$100 all 3 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 5, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
Introduction to QuickBooks Pro™ for Business Accounting
2 nights; 2nd is 5/6
Personal Laptop Required |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$65
$85 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 6, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
|
Selling to Your Customer Base; Up-Sell, Cross-Sell, Re-sell |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 6, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 6, 2008
7 - 10 pm
|
Make Money with Your Ideas
- 2 Sessions |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$59 R
$79 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 6, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
May 7, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 am
|
Small Business Loans |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
Free |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 7, 2008
10 - 11 am
|
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 7, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 7, 2008
6 - 7:30 pm
|
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops):
Part 1 - Goal Setting: Making Your Dreams a Reality
Part 2 - 5/14
Part 3 - 5/21
Part 4 - 5/28 |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$40 all 4 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$15
$20 See Offer! |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 7, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Creating a Successful Business Plan - 2 Sessions |
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education |
Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043 |
$49 |
703-658-1201
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/ |
May 7, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Marketing to the Federal Government |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
May 8, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Developing a Fundraising Plan |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
$195 -
Save $25 for ea. add'l. person |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 8, 2008
2:30 - 4 pm
|
Options for Funding Your Business |
Business Finance Center |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 8, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 8, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
|
Marketing Your GSA Schedule |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$99 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
May 13, 2008
11:30 am - 2 pm
|
Web Marketing and Search Technology: "Your virtual sales force…You can't afford not to be found on the web." |
Arlington SBDC
George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy |
Suite 341
901 S Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
|
$35
Cash
Only |
703-892-1528
www.arlingtonsbdc.org |
May 13, 2008
6:30 - 9 pm
|
Trade Show Marketing |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$35 R
$45 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 13, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Small Business Start-Up
- 2 Sessions |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$59 R
$75 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 13, 2008
7 - 9 pm
|
Starting Your Own Business
- 3 Sessions |
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education |
Lake Braddock Sec. School
9200 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015 |
$51 |
703-658-1201
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/ |
May 13, 2008
7 - 9:30 pm
|
Starting an Import/Export Business - 4 Sessions |
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education |
Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043 |
$91 |
703-658-1201
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/ |
May 14, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
|
Franklin Covey's The 7 Habits for Managers - Customized
for Small Business Owners and Employees |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive
Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$399 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
May 14, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops):
Part 2 - Where Has My Money Gone? Tracking and Budgeting Expenses
Part 3 - 5/21
Part 4 - 5/28 |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$40 all 4 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$15
$20 See Offer! |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 14, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
|
Basics of Importing & Exporting by Small Businesses |
Lousoun Small Business Development Center |
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street NW
Leesburg, VA 20176 |
Free but pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
May 15, 2008
8 - 9 am
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 15, 2008
7 - 9 pm
|
Start Your Own Daycare Operation - 2 Sessions |
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education |
South County Skillsource Ctr.
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309 |
$45 |
703-658-1201
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/ |
May 15, 2008
7 - 9:30 pm
|
Effective Human Resources Skills for Managers
- 2 Sessions |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$55 R
$69 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 15, 2008
7 - 10 pm
|
Secrets of Successful Consulting - 2 Sessions |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$59 R
$79 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 16, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
|
GSA Schedules 101 |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 16, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
|
Small Business Toolkit Series
[4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order]
Part 1 - Business Planning and Financing for Growth
Part 2 - 5/30; Part 3 - 6/13;
Part 4 - 6/27 |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$50 ea
$65 ea
|
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 17, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
|
ABCs of Starting a Business |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 19, 2008
7 - 10 pm
|
The Art of Networking |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$39 R
$50 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 20, 2008
8 - 10 am
|
Registering Your Business - Step by Step |
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 20, 2008
9:30 - 11 am
|
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 20, 2008
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
|
1, 2, 3's of Starting a Business |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org |
May 20, 2008
12 - 1 pm
|
Business Development Roundtable: Networking Tips and Techniques |
Alexandria Small Business Development Center |
801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 402
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
Free |
703-778-1292
www.alexandriasbdc.org |
May 20, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
Life Skills for Business Success Series (3 Different Workshops)
Balancing Personal and Entrepreneurial Life
(Other Parts, See 5/27 and 6/10) |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$100 all 3 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 20, 2008
7 - 9 pm
|
Do's and Dont's of International Trade |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$25 R
$30 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 20, 2008
7 - 10 pm
|
Tax Strategies for the One-Person Business and Small Corporations - 2 Sessions |
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education |
Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043 |
$74 |
703-658-1201
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/ |
May 20, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Accounting for Government Contracts-Everything You Need to Know |
Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7750
www.novaptac.org |
May 21, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 am
|
Small Business Loans |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
Free |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 21, 2008
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Corporate Giving |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 21, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops):
Part 3 - Building Financial Reserves and Assets
Part 4 - 5/28 |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$40 all 4 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$15
$20 See Offer! |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 21, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Pricing Your Product or Service to Improve Profits |
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education |
Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043 |
$35 |
703-658-1201
www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/ |
May 21, 2008
7 - 9 pm
|
Developing A Brand That Can Grow Your Business
- 4 Sessions |
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus |
4001 Wakefield Chapel Road
Annandale, VA 22003 |
$109 |
703-323-3168
www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing |
May 21, 2008
Online Course
|
Marketing Your Business on the Internet - 6 Weeks |
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus |
Online Course |
$115 |
703-323-3168
www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing |
May 22, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
For Nonprofits: Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
$195 -
Save $25 for ea. add'l. person |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 22, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
|
Writing a Winning Business Plan |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$50 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 22, 2008
2 pm
|
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session |
Loudoun County Procurement Division |
Loudoun County Gov't. Center
4th Floor
1 Harrison Street, S.E.
Leesburg, VA |
Free |
703-777-0403
www.loudoun.gov/procurement |
May 22, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 22, 2008
1 - 5 pm
|
Legal Start |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$35 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
May 22, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
|
Start Your Business |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165 |
Free but pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
May 24, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 am
|
Ecommerce - Web marketing Seminar |
Enterprise Development Group and
Arlington SBDC |
Suite 341
901 S Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
|
$45 |
703-685-0510
michelle@entdevgroup.org
|
May 27, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
|
GSA Schedules Contract Training |
General Services Administration
Office of Small Business Utilization - NCR |
GSA Regional Office Building
7th & D Street, SW
Washington, DC 20407 |
Free |
202-708-5804
www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?Location=all
Need photo ID to enter bldg. |
May 27, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
|
Smart Leads--Generating and Converting Leads into Sales |
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005 |
$30 |
202-272-0390
www.scoredc.org |
May 27, 2008
12 Noon - 1 pm
|
Small Business Resources |
Community Business Partnership |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
Free |
703-768-1440
www.cbponline.org |
May 27, 2008
5:30 - 6:45 pm
|
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 27, 2008
6 - 9 pm
|
Life Skills for Business Success Series (3 Different Workshops)
Time Management
(Also See 6/10) |
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$100 all 3 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$35
$50 |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 27, 2008
7 - 10 pm
|
Getting Into the Import Business (Prereq. is "Do's and Dont's" 5/20 or Equivalent Knowledge) |
Arlington Adult Education
Arlington Public Schools |
Clarendon Educ. Center
2801 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA |
$39 R
$50 NR |
703-228-7200
www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp |
May 27, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
|
Financing Your Business Successfully |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
May 28, 2008
6 - 8 pm
|
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops):
Part 4 - The Debt Trap |
Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
$40 all 4 paid at once
OR
Individ. Cost
*$15
$20 See Offer! |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
May 28, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
|
Accounting Theory: Understanding Your Financial Statements |
Fairfax Small Business Development Center |
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030 |
$45 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org |
May 28, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
|
Deliver a Dramatically Effective Elevator Speech |
Loudoun Small Business Development Center |
Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165 |
Free but pre-register |
703-430-7222
www.loudounsbdc.org |
May 29, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
|
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits |
The Foundation Center |
1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006 |
Free |
202-331-1400
http://foundationcenter.org/events/ |
May 30, 2008
8:30 am - 2 pm
|
Marketing Plans for Government Procurement Opportunities |
South Fairfax SBDC |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$80
$100 |
703-277-7700
www.sbdc.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
|
May 30, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
|
Small Business Toolkit Series
[4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order]
Part 2 - Tax Planning and Bookkeeping
Part 3 - 6/13
Part 4 - 6/27
|
Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia |
Community Business P'ship.
7001 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150 |
*$50 ea
$65 ea |
703-778-9922
www.cbponline.org
*Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance |
