Apr
19
Tue
MARKETING ON A BUDGET @ Via ZOOM
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Participants will learn free and low cost ways to market their business and increase sales.

Topics will include:

  • Getting the most out of social media
  • Using email marketing effectively
  • Free resources to make your business look great

Participants will receive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.

**IMPORTANT**

Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.

Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.

Jun
8
Wed
MARKETING ON A BUDGET @ Via ZOOM
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Participants will learn free and low cost ways to market their business and increase sales.

Topics will include:

  • Getting the most out of social media
  • Using email marketing effectively
  • Free resources to make your business look great

Participants will receive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away.

**IMPORTANT**

Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.

Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.

Jun
23
Thu
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Starting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business

If 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 you need to succeed at starting and running a small business.

Starting a business in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure, writing a business plan, securing funding, and other steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.

About This Business Workshop

Building the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a business in Southern Virginia.

Cost: FREE

Potential new and existing business owners will learn how to:

  • Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities
  • Choose a legal form of organization
  • Prepare and present your business plan
  • Find financial resources
  • Create marketing strategies
  • Cybersecurity Tips

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll benefit from this practical, 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.

**IMPORTANT**

Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.

Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.

Jul
21
Thu
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE @ Via ZOOM
Jul 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Presenters

Vandy Jones, Director

Crater SBDC

Lynne Mann, Procurement Specialist

Crater PTAC

Are you ready to start looking for contracting opportunities?  Do they look daunting?  Join the Crater PTAC & Crater SBDC of Longwood University to learn how!!

PREPARING TO WRITE YOUR PROPOSAL-STATE OF VIRGINIA RFPS AND QUICK QUOTES

In order to win contracts, you need to BID!!! Proposal writing can be a daunting task – but we can provide you a few tips to make the task easier on you. Learn what to look for in a solicitation, how to create a matrix for your response.

Also learn how to respond to a Quick Quote!

BUSINESS IDEA WORKSHOP: Test Your Assumptions @ SOVA Innovation Hub
Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Presenters
Brandon Hennessey
Director of Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship
Longwood SBDC
Morgan Epstein Clark, M.S.
Founder + Lead Consultant
Epstein Clark Consulting
              Topic                                                                 
                Expectations for the Workshop
                Introductions
              Part 1: Explore Your Idea
                          Using the Canvas
                          Customer Discovery
              Break
              Part 2: Refine Your Model
                          Tips for Talking with Customers 
                          Customer Conversations
                          Starting Small
                          How do YOU scale?
              Break
              Part 3: Define Next Steps
                          Next Steps Plan (Field work)
                          Debrief, Feedback, and What’s Next
              Adjourn  

**IMPORTANT**

Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.

Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.

Jul
28
Thu
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Jul 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Starting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business

If 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 you need to succeed at starting and running a small business.

Starting a business in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure, writing a business plan, securing funding, and other steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.

About This Business Workshop

Building the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a business in Southern Virginia.

Cost: FREE

Potential new and existing business owners will learn how to:

  • Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities
  • Choose a legal form of organization
  • Prepare and present your business plan
  • Find financial resources
  • Create marketing strategies
  • Cybersecurity Tips

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll benefit from this practical, 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.

**IMPORTANT**

Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.

Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.

Aug
25
Thu
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Starting a Business in Southern Virginia: Building the Foundation for Your New Business

If 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 you need to succeed at starting and running a small business.

Starting a business in Southern Virginia requires planning and consideration. Choosing your legal structure, writing a business plan, securing funding, and other steps help you build a solid foundation for your business.

About This Business Workshop

Building the Foundation for Your New Business is one of many free classes offered by the Longwood SBDC for those considering starting a business in Southern Virginia.

Cost: FREE

Potential new and existing business owners will learn how to:

  • Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities
  • Choose a legal form of organization
  • Prepare and present your business plan
  • Find financial resources
  • Create marketing strategies
  • Cybersecurity Tips

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll benefit from this practical, 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.

**IMPORTANT**

Scheduled workshops may change due to inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc.

Your pre-registration enables the Longwood SBDC to keep you updated on changes or cancellations as quickly as possible.