Jan
26
Fri
MARKETING ON A BUDGET @ Via ZOOM
Jan 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 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

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
22
Thu
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Feb 22 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Mar
19
Tue
CREATE WITH CANVA @ Via ZOOM
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

THIS CLASS IS FULL!!

In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll dive into the exciting world of graphic design using Canva.

Canva is a versatile design platform with thousands of ready-to-use attention- grabbing promotional templates to create business cards, flyers, social media posts, presentations, and business plans, just to name a few.

Canva also has a Magic Studio which utilizes AI to create images, videos, presentations, and so much more. Get ready to unleash your creativity with Canva!

 

**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.

Mar
26
Tue
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 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.

Apr
23
Tue
CREATE WITH CANVA @ Via ZOOM
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 REGISTRANTS!!!  Register Early!

In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll dive into the exciting world of graphic design using Canva.

Canva is a versatile design platform with thousands of ready-to-use attention- grabbing promotional templates to create business cards, flyers, social media posts, presentations, and business plans, just to name a few.

Canva also has a Magic Studio which utilizes AI to create images, videos, presentations, and so much more. Get ready to unleash your creativity with Canva!

 

**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
25
Thu
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS @ Via ZOOM
Apr 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

May
21
Tue
QuickBooks 101 @ SOVA Innovation Hub
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

QuickBooks Offerings by

Jamee Dion, Balanced Bookkeeping & Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor

QBO 101    This class is limited to 30 participants!

Subscribed to Quickbooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software?

If so, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of Quickbooks Online. By the end of our time together, you will be able to:

  • customize your chart of accounts
  • link bank feeds
  • categorize transactions
  • create automatic categorization rule
  • reconcile accounts
  • customize reports

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP!!!

One-on-one advising is available to those located in our service area after the class by appointment only.

You MUST attend the class to receive the one-on-one advising!  These 30 minute advising sessions are limited, first come first served basis!

You may schedule by calling (434) 395-2086.

 

May
22
Wed
QuickBooks 201 @ SOVA Innovation Hub
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

QuickBooks Offerings by

Jamee Dion, Balanced Bookkeeping & Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor

QBO 201    This class is limited to 30 participants!

Already feel like you have a handle on your monthly tasks within Quickbooks Online and now looking to get more out of your use?

In this course, we’ll explore added functions of QB, such as:

  • receipt management
  • recurring transactions
  • tags
  • classes
  • locations
  • advanced reporting
  • payroll, and much more

As this is a highly interactive and hands-on program, make sure you have your Quickbooks account pulled up, or Quickbooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP!!!

One-on-one advising is available to those located in our service area after the class by appointment only.

You MUST attend the class to receive the one-on-one advising!  These 30 minute advising sessions are limited, first come first served basis!

You may schedule by calling (434) 395-2086.

 

May
23
Thu
CONTRACTING 101 WITH THE STATE OF VIRGINIA @ Longwood SBDC
May 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Join Procurement Specialist, Ms. Margaret Edmond, as she takes you through what your business needs to do to be eligible to work with the State Agencies!

Learn how to use the State’s site to find out who is buying what you sell. She will also take you through the SWaM documentation and the reasons for being SWaM certified. This is an information-packed hour and half in-person class you will NOT want to miss.

The slides and the instructions for the marketing report will be available by email for all attendees!!

***This class is limited to 10 people***

If you would like to schedule a one hour one-on-one session for government contracting assistance you may email: [email protected]

**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.