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: Robin Suomi, Executive Director Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Kelly Keyser-Thompson, Owner Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Robin Suomi, 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
Thursday, February 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. Click HERE to pre-register. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by check (payable to Loudoun SBDC) or cash. Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
02/18/10
Start Your Business
6:00 PM
Start Your Business
Presenters: Robin Suomi, Executive Director Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Arthur Thompson, Principal Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Robin Suomi, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business. Arthur 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
Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University, Virginia Campus 20101 Academic Way, Room 101 Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $10 if pre-registered; $15 at the door. Click HERE to pre-register. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by check (payable to Loudoun SBDC) or cash. Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
02/23/10
Customer Service
8:30 AM
Outstanding Customer Service Increases Your Bottom Line!
“The Culture of Outstanding Customer Service & Success”
Presenters: Marc Willson, Retail Industry Expert – Virginia SBDC Beth Erickson – Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership Prem Devadas – Salamander Hospitality
You should attend this FREE seminar if you own or operate a business, non-profit or ever interact with a customer.
Are you looking for ways to increase sales?
Wish to improve your customer service?
Want more repeat and referral business?
Outstanding customer service is the easiest way to improve your bottom line. Join us for a fun and engaging session to learn principles of outstanding customer service that will boost your bottom line.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Check-in 8:00 a.m., Program 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Ida Lee Recreation Center (Lower Level Conference Room) 60 Ida Lee Drive, NW Leesburg, VA 20176
Registration is FREE! Seating is limited to first 100 people!
PLEASE NOTE: The following registration information will be shared with all sponsors: your name, business name, phone number and email address.
Click here to register. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222. (Weather Policy: cancelled only if Loudoun County Public Schools are closed.)
SPONSORS: Loudoun Places, an initiative of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development; Virginia Small Business Development Centers and Loudoun SBDC, a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration; Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, and; Salamander Hospitality.
02/25/10
Marketing Plan
6:00 PM
Creating a Plan to Make the Most of Your Marketing Dollars
Presenter: Robert Ragsdale, Founder & Brand Strategist – Bracco HPF
Does your small business have a limited marketing budget? If so, it’s imperative that you know where—and where not—to spend those precious dollars, and how to plan a campaign which maximizes benefits from them. Bob Ragdsale has been in and around marketing since he was fourteen. Besides building his marketing expertise at a number of firms, he taught brand strategy as an adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon. In 2002, he founded Bracco HPF, a marketing consultancy which helps small businesses develop effective communications. Mr. Ragsdale will help you:
Identify your ideal customer
Find the types of advertising which will connect with this customer
Create a message which catches and then sells
Prioritize (and minimize) your advertising dollars throughout the year
Engage others to act as your brand ambassadors
Understand the role of online and social media in marketing
Construct a sample annual marketing plan
Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University, Virginia Campus 20101 Academic Way, Room 101 Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $25 if pre-registered; $30 at the door. Click HERE to pre-register. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by check (payable to Loudoun SBDC) or cash. Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
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