Nov
10
Tue
10 OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING AND FOLLOWING THE COVID PANDEMIC (Via ZOOM) @ Via ZOOM
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Is it possible for small businesses to emerge from the COVID pandemic with customers that are more satisfied and more loyal than before the pandemic struck? In many cases, the answer to this question is yes. This workshop, therefore, offers 10 operational considerations for small businesses to increase the likelihood of success during and following the pandemic. The 10 operational considerations address a variety of small business facets but have a unifying theme: innovation.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Vincent Magnini is the Executive Director of the Institute for Service Research and is also a contract consultant for the Longwood SBDC Network. He was recently ranked as one of the top 12 most prolific hospitality researchers worldwide and holds editorial board appointments on nearly all of the top-ranked hospitality research journals in the field. Further, he is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar. He has published seven books and more than 200 articles and reports. Dr. Magnini has also been featured on National Public Radio’s (NPR) All Things Considered, With Good Reason, Pulse on the Planet and cited in the New York Times and Washington Post.

**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.

Sep
16
Thu
INCREASE SALES FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Presenter

Lin Hite

 Longwood SBDC Regional Director

If 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 will be discussing a number of ways to grow your customer base.

Some of the topics will be:

  • Ways to Market Your Small Business
  • The Customer Service Skills That Matter
  • How to Get Better at Selling in Retail
  • Event Ideas That Attract Customers

 

 

Jan
25
Tue
MARKETING ON A BUDGET @ Via ZOOM
Jan 25 @ 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.

Feb
24
Thu
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Feb 24 @ 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

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.

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!