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, Acting Executive Director Loudoun County Small Business Development Center
Terry Corle, President of The Corle Group
Ms. 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.
Thursday, June 1, 2006 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thomas Balch Library 208 West Market Street, Lower Level Leesburg, VA 20176
Please enter the library through its center rear door. On-site parking is limited; additional parking is available on Market Street (metered and non-metered) and in the Town Parking Garage, 25 West Market Street (near Tally Ho Theatre), where the first hour is free with each additional hour charged at $.50.
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
06/08/06
Getting a Loan
11:00 AM
How to Get a Small Business Loan (With as Little Pain as Possible)
Presenter: Norman Hecht, Business Consultant
Norman Hecht worked for many years throughout the Washington DC Metro area in commercial lending. He is currently an independent business consultant and an instructor of the Center for Financial Training (formerly, the American Institute of Banking) conducting workshops on economics, lending and related subjects. Mr. Hecht is a co-author of the 1998 edition of the ABA Principles of Banking textbook. He will help you to approach lenders prepared and confident by addressing:
Three reasons to have a business plan
What banks want in a loan package
Eight people who can help you find a banker
The five “C’s” of credit (i.e., the hurdles you have to jump)
Criteria banks use to evaluate a loan
How the bank decision process works
Four steps to avoid problems
Thursday, June 8, 2006 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW Leesburg, VA 20176 You May Bring Your Lunch To This Event.
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.
06/21/06
Start Your Business
6:00 PM
Start Your Business
Presenters:
Robin Suomi, Acting Executive Director Loudoun County Small Business Development Center
Terry Corle, President of The Corle Group
Ms. 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, June 21, 2006 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, 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.
06/28/06
Business Branding
6:00 PM
Branding for Small Business
Presenter:
Sally Behnam, Design 4 Future LLC, A creative graphics, marketing and advertising firm
Developing a creative and unique brand identity is one of the most challenging processes for start-ups and small businesses. Ms. Sally Behnam, founder and owner of Design 4 Future LLC, will speak about how you can overcome this challenge and create a powerfully effective business image. You will learn:
What branding is
How to start a successful branding campaign
How to deal with common problems such as budget, time and concept for your marketing and branding
How branding can increase your sales
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, 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.
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