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.
Presenter:Thomas M. Dunlap, Esq. - Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver, PC
“…to succeed in a global economy small businesses of every kind are coming to depend more and more on intellectual property (IP) assets.”If you want to enhance your knowledge of patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights and trade secrets, let the author of this premise, Mr. Thomas Dunlap, elucidate IP for you.Mr. Dunlap is managing partner of the Leesburg firm of Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver, PC.His practice focuses on intellectual property, as well as tax and real estate litigation.He has represented local, national and international clients in a variety of complex IP litigation.Mr. Dunlap will:
§Define and differentiate the types of IP
§Explain the rights and protections afforded to the owners of IP assets, and the processes for obtaining them
§Address other issues affecting IP rights such as non-compete/non-solicitation agreements, employment agreements and waivers
Thursday, April 6, 2006 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thomas Balch Library 208 West Market Street, Lower Level Leesburg, VA 20176
04/19/06
Start Your Business
6:00 PM
Presenters:Robin Suomi, Deputy Director, Loudoun County Small Business Development Center Terry Corle, President of The Corle Group
Mrs Robin Suomi, 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 will include:
·Taxes and licensing
·Accounting and record keeping
·Business plan development
·Sources of financing
·Marketing
·Insurance
An open discussion period will follow the presentation to address specific questions.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Sterling, Virginia 20165
There is no fee for the seminar.However, pre-registration is required: please call 703-430-7222, email sbdc@loudounsbdc.org, or visit www.loudounsbdc.org.If you’d like to exchange business cards with other attendees, please bring a supply of yours.
04/25/06
Fill your Sales Funnel
6:00 PM
Presenter: Terry Nicholetti, Trainer & Account Executive, Washington Business Journal
In this dynamic, interactive seminar, Terry Nicholetti from the Washington Business Journal will introduce you to a simple system for using business news to get new business.You will learn how t
Discover sales opportunities in local business publications in less than ½ hour
Prepare for initial contacts by using timely information to warm up leads
Contact prospects in ways that improve the likelihood of getting through
Distinguish yourself from the competition by becoming a more valuable, credible resource to clients and prospects
Ms. Nicholetti is an educator, trainer and business person with over 35 years combined experience in program development, public speaking, and sales & marketing.She also has earned her CTM qualification in Toastmasters International, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is a certified presenter for Contacts Count, a networking training company.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Sterling, Virginia 20165
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