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DCRA's Small Business Resource Center - August events
1. Money Smart for Small Business: Financial Management and Credit Reporting
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2015
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street SW, 4th Floor (E-4302), Washington, D.C. 20024
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=40927
If you are interested in learning how to best run your business, you should attend a workshop we are conducting using the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Money Smart for Small Business curriculum modules. During this session, representatives from Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) will assist individuals with a better understanding of Financial Management and Credit Reporting.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Understand the essentials of financial management
· Apply financial management practices, rules, and tools most relevant for small businesses
· Prepare for common business financing needs: start-up finance, working capital, and fixed asset loans
· Understand how credit reports are used in the underwriting of business loans
· Apply common business practices and tools to help in proper credit reporting
· Develop strategies to build or improve their business’ credit
· Protect themselves from credit-related scams and know what to do if their business becomes a victim
2.
Senior Entrepreneurship Program
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Hattie Holmes – 324 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=39448
Guest what’s New at DCRA!
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory (DCRA) Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is collaborating with the D C Office of Aging (DCOA) to host its Senior Day Program for residents 60 years of age and older.
If you are interested in starting a new business or need information on sustaining an existing business, this program is for you? The program is designed to provide information on starting new and existing businesses. During this these sessions DCRA’s staff will be on hand to provide the regulatory process of the following:
Corporate Registration
Business Licensing
Vending & Events
Farmer Markets
Q&A
3.
The Regulator Process of Starting a Business
Date: Monday, August 17, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Northeast Library – 330 7th Street NE, Washington D.C. 20002
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=39916
During these FREE monthly sessions, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will partner with District government agencies to educate customers on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia. The following topics will be discussed:
Business Licensing
· Corporate registration
· Certificates of Occupancy (C of O)
· Home Occupancy Permits (HOP)
· Grant Opportunities
· Vending
· Farmer markets
· Certified Business Enterprises (CBE)
4.
A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Planning
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street SW 4th Floor (E-4302), Washington, D.C. 20024
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=39453
Why develop a business plan? The purpose for which you write a business plan is almost as important as the content of the plan itself. Writing a well-thought-out and organized business plan dramatically increases your odds of succeeding as an entrepreneur. This workshop covers the basics of business planning and why it’s important for business success. Topics include starting-up a success business, the important linkages between the marketing, sales, and your financial projections, and gaining a competitive advantage.
5.
How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA’s Regulatory Process
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street SW 2nd Floor (E-200), Washington, D.C. 20024
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=39143
If you are interested in learning How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA's Regulatory Process then this session is for you. During this event the SBRC will be featuring DCRA's subject experts from:
· Business Licensing Division
· Corporations Division
· Occupational and Professional Licensing Division
· Permits and Inspections Division
· Weights and Measures Division
· Zoning Division
6.
Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street SW 4th Floor (E-4302), Washington, D.C. 20024
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=39835
The District of Columbia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DC PTAC) is a program within the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). DC PTAC offers confidential, personalized, one on one business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the government contracting process successfully.
Whether you already have experience working on government contracts, or are looking for help to win your first one, we are available to help. At the DC PTAC, businesses can get assistance with developing strategies to pursue state, local and federal government contracts.
We help you navigate the procurement process more confidently and efficiently. Our assistance is tailored to meet your specific goals in areas such as:
• Contract research
• Bid matching
• Marketing plans
• Subcontracting and Teaming
• Proposal preparation
• GSA schedules
• Certifications (HubZone, 8(a), VA CVE, WOSB)
• Post contract award counseling
7.
Money Smart for Small Business Workshop: Banking Services & Insurance
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street SW 4th Floor (E-4302), Washington, D.C. 20024
To Register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=40928
If you are interested in learning how to best run your business, you should attend a workshop we are conducting using the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Money Smart for Small Business curriculum modules. During this session, representatives from Branch Banking & Trust (BBT) will assist individuals with a better understanding of Banking Services and Insurance Choices designed for small businesses.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
· Recognize the most common banking services for small businesses, including merchant services, payroll processing, business credit and others
· Understand how other small business owners decide which banking services to use
· Evaluate the applicability of each of banking service to their business needs
· Understand their business’ insurance needs
· Choose the insurance products that are best for their business
8.
SBRC’s Navigating through Business Licensing and Corporations Process
Date: Monday through Thursday
Time: By Appointment – between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (E-268), Washington, D.C. 20024
To register:
http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com
During this session, the DCRA Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating through the regulatory process. You will gain in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license. Additionally, you will receive assistance with the zoning application process (i.e. Certificate of Occupancy and or Home Occupancy Permit).This opportunity is geared towards future and current business owners looking to conduct business in the District of Columbia.
Claudia Herrera
Program Support Specialist ǀ Small Business Resource Center
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Government of the District of Columbia
1100 4th Street, SW, Suite E268 ǀ Washington, DC 20024
(202) 442-8055 (p) ǀ (202) 442-4523 (f) ǀ
claudia.herrera@dc.gov
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www.dcra.dc.gov
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