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.
Beth Hain, Executive Director, Loudoun County Small Business Development Center Terry Corle, President of The Corle Group
Ms. Beth Hain, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for starting a successful small business. Mr. Terry Corle, a marketing and insurance specialist, will give 21 marketing tips and discuss what types of insurance are needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar include:
Taxes and licensing
Accounting and record keeping
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
May 5, 2005 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW Leesburg, VA 20176
05/17/05
Market Research 101
11:00 AM
Presenters: Cynthia Richmond, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Development - Loudoun County Karim Khan, Head of Reference, Rust Library - Loudoun County Public Library
Cynthia Richmond and Karim Khan will address the changing economic environment and process of market research by focusing on:
Demographic and economic trends at the national, northern Virginia, Loudoun and sub-county levels
Types of available demographic, economic, competitor and industry data
Tools and resources for researching this data—including numerous online databases usable free of charge through the Loudoun County Public Library System
Ms. Richmond has over 25 years of experience in market research and economic anaylsis. Since 1990, she has managed impact analysis, policy development and strategic planning research projects for Loudoun County's economic development. She holds an Masters in Urban & Regional Planning from Ohio State University. Mr. Khan has provided information services in public and corporate libraries since 1986. He has an MA from Hollins University and a Masters in Library Science from Catholic University.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW Leesburg, VA 20176
05/24/05
Magnetize your Website
6:00 PM
Presenters:
Sally and Ray Strackbein, Connection Experts, LLC
Sally and Ray Strackbein, internationally renowned website experts, will explain how their clients get more business from their websites than they hoped for and how you can too. Discover:
Kerstin Haefele-Gordon, Assistant Director, Loudoun County Small Business Development Center Terry Corle, President of The Corle Group
Ms. Kerstin Haefele-Gordon, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for starting a successful small business. Mr. Terry Corle, a marketing and insurance specialist, will give 21 marketing tips and discuss what types of insurance are needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar include:
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