The Loudoun SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions and recommendations expressed by the authors and contributors to this website are theirs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Additional Loudoun SBDC funding sources include George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy, the County of Loudoun, Loudoun County Industrial Development Authority and Town of Leesburg. All SBDC programs and services are offered to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
Presenters: Ruth Cope, Business Counselor Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Kelly Keyser Thompson, Owner Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ruth Cope, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business. Kelly Keyser Thompson, an insurance specialist, will discuss the types of insurance needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar will include:
Taxes and licensing
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
Friday, June 11, 2010 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Comfort Suites 80 Prosperity Avenue Leesburg, VA 20175
Fee: $10 if pre-registered; $15 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
06/21/10
Develop Biz Plan
11:00 AM
Developing a Business Plan
Presenters: Robin Suomi, Executive Director, and Ruth Cope, Business Counselor Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Trying to secure a small business bank loan? Find investors? Convince a landlord to lease a location to you? You need a compelling business plan to succeed. Just as important, you need a plan to test the viability of your business idea, refine your business purpose and strategies, assess goal achievement—and avoid costly missteps. Robin Suomi and Ruth Cope are small business specialists who have evaluated numerous business plans in their counseling careers. Their expertise will help you to research and write a stand out plan—one with:
An effective format
Persuasive answers to crucial questions for each section
Pertinent financial data
Supporting documentation
Monday, June 21, 2010 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Comfort Suites 80 Prosperity Avenue Leesburg, VA 20175
Fee: $25 if pre-registered; $30 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
06/24/10
Social Media Campaign
6:00 PM
Harness Social Media: Run a Bold but Realistic Campaign
Presenter: Rabiya Jilani, Business Counselor Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Overwhelmed and out of time trying to market your small business through social media? Signed up for Twitter, Facebook and/or LinkedIn but frozen at the starting gate? Created a blog short on postings? Join Rabiya Jilani whose social media savvy and passion for sharing it can spur you to take charge of your social media presence! Learn from her:
How to create a social media campaign
Tools to help you manage the campaign in a time effective way
How multiple team members can manage the campaign simultaneously
Tools for evaluating the effectiveness of the campaign
Even if you aren’t currently using social media, attend this seminar as a source of great background information. Then, if you are a Loudoun County resident and/or you base your business in the County, take advantage of free, one-on-one social media counseling available to you at the Loudoun SBDC.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way, Room 101 Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $25 if pre-registered; $30 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
06/29/10
Start Your Business
6:00 PM
Start Your Business
Presenters: Robin Suomi, Executive Director Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Terry Corle, President of The Corle Group
Robin Suomi, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business. Terry Corle, an insurance specialist, will discuss the types of insurance needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar will include:
Taxes and licensing
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way, Room 101 Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $10 if pre-registered; $15 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
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