BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//172.67.192.140//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9486@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 4343952086\; baldwinjr2@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nPresenter\nLin Hite\n Longwood SBDC Regi onal Director\nIf you want to increase sales for your startup or existing small business\, this is the seminar for you! Small town retail is being threatened by discount stores\, shopping centers and online shopping. We w ill be discussing a number of ways to grow your customer base.\nSome of th e topics will be:\n\nWays to Market Your Small Business\nThe Customer Serv ice Skills That Matter\nHow to Get Better at Selling in Retail\nEvent Idea s That Attract Customers\n\n \n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T103000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:INCREASE SALES FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/increase-sales-for-your-small-business/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nPresenter< /p>\n
Lin Hite
\nLongwood SBDC Regional Director
\nIf you want to increase sales for your startup or existing small business\, this is the seminar for you! Small town retail is being threa tened by discount stores\, shopping centers and online shopping. We will b e discussing a number of ways to grow your customer base.
\nSome of the topics will be:
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< /p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9547@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nParticipants will learn free and low cos t ways to market their business and increase sales.\nTopics will include: \n\nGetting the most out of social media\nUsing email marketing effectivel y\nFree resources to make your business look great\n\nParticipants will re ceive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.\n**IMPORTANT* *\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling co nflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep yo u updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T190000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MARKETING ON A BUDGET URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/marketing-on-a-budget-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nParticipants will learn free and low co st ways to market their business and increase sales.
\nTopics will i nclude:
\nParticipants will receive tips an d ideas they can begin implementing right away.
\n**IMPORTAN T**
\nScheduled workshops may change due to incleme nt weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre -registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9581@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia : Building the Foundation for Your New Business\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help you make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practical knowledge and skills y ou need to succeed at starting and running a small business.\nStarting a b usiness in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and o ther steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.\nAbout Thi s Business Workshop\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering st arting a business in Southern Virginia.\nCost: FREE\nPotential new and exi sting business owners will learn how to:\n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nChoose a legal form of organization\nPrepare and present your b usiness plan\nFind financial resources\nCreate marketing strategies\n\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave this free workshop wit h business insights and actionable strategies to help you launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.\n**IMPORTANT**\nScheduled wor kshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.\n Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on cha nges or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T113000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-bu siness-7/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business
\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help yo u make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practic al knowledge and skills you need to succeed at starting and running a smal l business.
\nStarting a business in Southern Virginia requires plan ning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and other steps help you build a solid foundati on for your business.
\nAbout This Business Workshop
\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many fre e classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a bu siness in Southern Virginia.
\nCost: FREE
\nPotential new and existing business owners will learn how to:
\nNo matter whe re you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this prac tical\, focused information. You’ll leave this free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help you launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.
\n**IMPORTANT**< /p>\n
Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9685@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nParticipants will learn free and low cos t ways to market their business and increase sales.\nTopics will include: \n\nGetting the most out of social media\nUsing email marketing effectivel y\nFree resources to make your business look great\n\nParticipants will re ceive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.\n**IMPORTANT* *\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling co nflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep yo u updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T190000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MARKETING ON A BUDGET URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/marketing-on-a-budget-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nParticipants will learn free and low co st ways to market their business and increase sales.
\nTopics will i nclude:
\nParticipants will receive tips an d ideas they can begin implementing right away.
\n**IMPORTAN T**
\nScheduled workshops may change due to incleme nt weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre -registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9742@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nParticipants will learn free and low cos t ways to market their business and increase sales.\nTopics will include: \n\nGetting the most out of social media\nUsing email marketing effectivel y\nFree resources to make your business look great\n\nParticipants will re ceive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.\n**IMPORTANT* *\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling co nflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep yo u updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T100000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MARKETING ON A BUDGET URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/marketing-on-a-budget-4/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nParticipants will learn free and low co st ways to market their business and increase sales.
\nTopics will i nclude:
\nParticipants will receive tips an d ideas they can begin implementing right away.
\n**IMPORTAN T**
\nScheduled workshops may change due to incleme nt weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre -registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9552@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T170000 GEO:+36.692725;-79.876557 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/all-offices-are-closed-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9733@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia : Building the Foundation for Your New Business\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help you make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practical knowledge and skills y ou need to succeed at starting and running a small business.\nStarting a b usiness in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and o ther steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.\nAbout Thi s Business Workshop\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering st arting a business in Southern Virginia.\nCost: FREE\nPotential new and exi sting business owners will learn how to:\n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nChoose a legal form of organization\nPrepare and present your b usiness plan\nFind financial resources\nCreate marketing strategies\nCyber security Tips\n\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave th is free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help you launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.\n**IMPORT ANT**\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, schedulin g conflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to kee p you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T103000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-bu siness-11/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business
\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help yo u make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practic al knowledge and skills you need to succeed at starting and running a smal l business.
\nStarting a business in Southern Virginia requires plan ning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and other steps help you build a solid foundati on for your business.
\nAbout This Business Workshop
\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many fre e classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a bu siness in Southern Virginia.
\nCost: FREE
\nPotential new and existing business owners will learn how to:
\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave thi s free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help y ou launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.
\n**IMPORTANT**
Scheduled workshops may chang e due to inclement weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you update d on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9158@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T170000 GEO:+36.692725;-79.876557 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/all-offices-are-closed-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9683@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia : Building the Foundation for Your New Business\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help you make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practical knowledge and skills y ou need to succeed at starting and running a small business.\nStarting a b usiness in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and o ther steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.\nAbout Thi s Business Workshop\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering st arting a business in Southern Virginia.\nCost: FREE\nPotential new and exi sting business owners will learn how to:\n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nChoose a legal form of organization\nPrepare and present your b usiness plan\nFind financial resources\nCreate marketing strategies\nCyber security Tips\n\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave th is free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help you launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.\n**IMPORT ANT**\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, schedulin g conflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to kee p you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T103000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-bu siness-9/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business
\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help yo u make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practic al knowledge and skills you need to succeed at starting and running a smal l business.
\nStarting a business in Southern Virginia requires plan ning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and other steps help you build a solid foundati on for your business.
\nAbout This Business Workshop
\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many fre e classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a bu siness in Southern Virginia.
\nCost: FREE
\nPotential new and existing business owners will learn how to:
\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave thi s free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help y ou launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.
\n**IMPORTANT**
Scheduled workshops may chang e due to inclement weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you update d on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9729@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia : Building the Foundation for Your New Business\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help you make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practical knowledge and skills y ou need to succeed at starting and running a small business.\nStarting a b usiness in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and o ther steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.\nAbout Thi s Business Workshop\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering st arting a business in Southern Virginia.\nCost: FREE\nPotential new and exi sting business owners will learn how to:\n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nChoose a legal form of organization\nPrepare and present your b usiness plan\nFind financial resources\nCreate marketing strategies\nCyber security Tips\n\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave th is free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help you launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.\n**IMPORT ANT**\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, schedulin g conflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to kee p you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T113000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-bu siness-10/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business
\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help yo u make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practic al knowledge and skills you need to succeed at starting and running a smal l business.
\nStarting a business in Southern Virginia requires plan ning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and other steps help you build a solid foundati on for your business.
\nAbout This Business Workshop
\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many fre e classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a bu siness in Southern Virginia.
\nCost: FREE
\nPotential new and existing business owners will learn how to:
\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave thi s free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help y ou launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.
\n**IMPORTANT**
Scheduled workshops may chang e due to inclement weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you update d on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9553@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T170000 GEO:+36.692725;-79.876557 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/all-offices-are-closed-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9779@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; baldwinjr2@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nPresented by\nBrandon Hennessey\, Longwo od SBDC Business Analyst\n\nWhat if you could spend all your time doing wh at you love? Or finally stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it? The CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop is h ere to help. Whether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart neede d to get you moving.\n\nThis workshop is INTERACTIVE and you will be requi red to COMPLETE YOUR PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK\, PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE ACT IVITIES\, AND KEEP YOUR VIDEO ON DURING THE WORKSHOP.\n\n1. Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities and assumptions\n 2. Explore your idea through t he CO.STARTERS Canvas\n 3. Refine your model through customer engagement\n 4. Defining and Taking Next Steps\n\nDuring this workshop\, you’ll have t he opportunity to understand what’s driving you\, to explore your idea thr ough the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, and refine your model by learning ways to ge t meaningful customer feedback and start pursuing your idea today. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T120000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/co-starters-get-started-workshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStarting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business
\nIf starting a business in Southern Virginia is your dream\, we can help yo u make it a reality. With our business workshops\, you’ll find the practic al knowledge and skills you need to succeed at starting and running a smal l business.
\nStarting a business in Southern Virginia requires plan ning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure\, writing a business plan\, securing funding\, and other steps help you build a solid foundati on for your business.
\nAbout This Business Workshop
\nBuilding the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many fre e classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a bu siness in Southern Virginia.
\nCost: FREE
\nPotential new and existing business owners will learn how to:
\nNo matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, you’ll benefit from this practical\, focused information. You’ll leave thi s free workshop with business insights and actionable strategies to help y ou launch\, build\, or grow a Southern Virginia-based business.
\n**IMPORTANT**
Scheduled workshops may chang e due to inclement weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you update d on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9781@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nParticipants will learn free and low cos t ways to market their business and increase sales.\nTopics will include: \n\nGetting the most out of social media\nUsing email marketing effectivel y\nFree resources to make your business look great\n\nParticipants will re ceive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.\n**IMPORTANT* *\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling co nflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep yo u updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T103000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MARKETING ON A BUDGET URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/marketing-on-a-budget/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nParticipants will learn free and low co st ways to market their business and increase sales.
\nTopics will i nclude:
\nParticipants will receive tips an d ideas they can begin implementing right away.
\n**IMPORTAN T**
\nScheduled workshops may change due to incleme nt weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre -registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9554@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T170000 GEO:+36.692725;-79.876557 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/all-offices-are-closed-23/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9804@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; baldwinjr2@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nPresented by\nBrandon Hennessey\, Longwo od SBDC Director of Innovation\, Research and Entrepreneurship\n\nWhat if you could spend all your time doing what you love? Or finally stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it? The Business Idea Workshop: Test Your Assumption is here to help. Whether jus t getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refreshe r\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get you moving.\n\n During this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to:\n1) Expl ore their idea with the CO.STARTERS Canvas.\n2) Refine their business mode ls through meaningful customer discovery\, engagement\, and feedback.\n3) Structure timely\, actionable next steps to achieve milestones and goals. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other me mbers of the community and make valuable connections.\nThis workshop is IN TERACTIVE and you will be required to complete your participant workbook\, participate in interactive activities\, and keep your video ON during the workshop. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T103000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Business Idea Workshop: Test Your Assumption URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/business-idea-workshop-test-your-assump tion/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDuring this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to:< /p>\n
1) Explore their idea with the CO.STARTERS Canvas.
\n2) Refine their business models through meaningful custom
er discovery\, engagement\, and feedback.
\n3) Struc
ture timely\, actionable next steps to achieve milestones and goals.
Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate wit h other members of the community and make valuable connections.
\nTh is workshop is INTERACTIVE and you will be required to complete your parti cipant workbook\, participate in interactive activities\, and keep your vi deo ON during the workshop.
\nDuring this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to:< /p>\n
1) Explore their idea with the CO.STARTERS Canvas.
\n2) Refine their business models through meaningful custom
er discovery\, engagement\, and feedback.
\n3) Struc
ture timely\, actionable next steps to achieve milestones and goals.
Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate wit h other members of the community and make valuable connections.
\nTh is workshop is INTERACTIVE and you will be required to complete your parti cipant workbook\, participate in interactive activities\, and keep your vi deo ON during the workshop.
\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9555@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T170000 GEO:+36.692725;-79.876557 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/all-offices-are-closed-24/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Business Planning\,Starting a Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9806@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; baldwinjr2@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nPresented by\nBrandon Hennessey\, Longwo od SBDC Director of Innovation\, Research and Entrepreneurship\n\nWhat if you could spend all your time doing what you love? Or finally stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it? The Business Idea Workshop: Test Your Assumption is here to help. Whether jus t getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refreshe r\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get you moving.\n\n During this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to:\n1) Expl ore their idea with the CO.STARTERS Canvas.\n2) Refine their business mode ls through meaningful customer discovery\, engagement\, and feedback.\n3) Structure timely\, actionable next steps to achieve milestones and goals. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other me mbers of the community and make valuable connections.\nThis workshop is IN TERACTIVE and you will be required to complete your participant workbook\, participate in interactive activities\, and keep your video ON during the workshop. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T103000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Business Idea Workshop: Test Your Assumption URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/business-idea-workshop-test-your-assump tion-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDuring this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to:< /p>\n
1) Explore their idea with the CO.STARTERS Canvas.
\n2) Refine their business models through meaningful custom
er discovery\, engagement\, and feedback.
\n3) Struc
ture timely\, actionable next steps to achieve milestones and goals.
Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate wit h other members of the community and make valuable connections.
\nTh is workshop is INTERACTIVE and you will be required to complete your parti cipant workbook\, participate in interactive activities\, and keep your vi deo ON during the workshop.
\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9880@sbdc-longwood.com DTSTAMP:20240329T023405Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Danville Office\,Farmville Office\,Martinsville O ffice\,Petersburg Office\,South Boston Office\,Virtual Class CONTACT:Jennifer Baldwin\; 434-395-2086\; sbdc@longwood.edu DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nParticipants will learn free and low cos t ways to market their business and increase sales.\nTopics will include: \n\nGetting the most out of social media\nUsing email marketing effectivel y\nFree resources to make your business look great\n\nParticipants will re ceive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.\n**IMPORTANT* *\nScheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather\, scheduling co nflicts\, etc.\nYour pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep yo u updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T110000 LOCATION:Via ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MARKETING ON A BUDGET URL:https://sbdc-longwood.com/event/marketing-on-a-budget-5/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nParticipants will learn free and low co st ways to market their business and increase sales.
\nTopics will i nclude:
\nParticipants will receive tips an d ideas they can begin implementing right away.
\n**IMPORTAN T**
\nScheduled workshops may change due to incleme nt weather\, scheduling conflicts\, etc.
\nYour pre -registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.
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