Understanding Contractor vs Employee Classification

Need help getting organized for tax time? Join us for a CPA-led session to get you feeling prepared! NOTE: This workshop does NOT include information about tax return preparation.

The “Great Resignation:” How to Recruit and Retain Employees

How to Create a Winning Recruitment and Retention Program in Today's Challenging Landscape.... Make the most of the Great Resignation. Every day, the news is filled with articles about the challenges employers are facing in attracting and retaining talented employees - let alone keeping them satisfied and engaged. While this is certainly true, it’s also true that people still need (and want!) to work. Savvy and forward-thinking employers will use creative and innovative strategies to appeal to today’s most talented workers – successfully combatting the Great Resignation and enabling their businesses to thrive. Join Fern Hernberg, Founder and President of Eagle HR, Inc., as she shares some of the very latest tips and tactics in the areas of recruitment and retention in today’s challenging labor market.

Free

Becoming WOSB/EDWOSB Certified

The SBA changed the process for qualifying for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). There is some misinformation about these changes that may impact your status as a WOSB/EDWOSB. This webinar will clear up some of the confusion and help guide you on how to become a certified WOSB/EDWOSB.

Free

Business Insurance to Protect Yourself and Your Business

Business insurance protects you from the unexpected costs of running a business. Accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits could threaten the business if you are not protected with the right insurance. We will talk about picking insurance and types of insurance.

Free

Registering Your Business

Webinar led by an Attorney - Registering Your Business walks you through steps that are needed and outlines processes of becoming a legal business entity. This workshop guides you through legal entity forms, and federal, state and local registrations as our instructor explains the benefits and drawbacks of choosing from the various entity structures and how to actually start a business while also addressing intellectual property matters for business owners and other legal questions relating to contracts and legal business matters.

Free

WBC Why Every LLC Needs An Operating Agreement 9/21/22

This seminar will guide you through what an operating agreement is and its importance in an LLC’s operation and in its protection from future liability. Participants will review and discuss some key provisions found in operating agreements to gain a better understanding of the language found in this type of agreement and why such language […]

Franchises: What’s New and What’s Next? (WBC) 9/28/22

What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? Whether you are interested in franchising as a full-time business or semi-absentee investor, learn what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region, and state and local regulations to be aware […]

WBC How to Start Your Own Business 9/29/22

If you have ever thought of starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin, this webinar is for you! Whether you have a hobby you’d like to turn profitable, want to create a job for yourself, or like the idea of growing a small business, this class will give you a quick overview […]

BFC_Preparing For Funding – HYBRID CLASS

Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Rosario Valdez (703) 768-1440x 109 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Business Financing Description: Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you […]

BFC_Microloan 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs – HYBRID

Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Rosario Valdez (703) 768-1440x 109 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Business Financing Description: Micro-Financing is a key financing strategy to start or grow micro-enterprises. When other financing methods are not working, this could be the option for you. Are you starting a new business? Are you a solopreneur or small business owner […]

Becoming WOSB 101 10/3/24

To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program. These contracts are for specific industries where WOSBs are underrepresented. Some contracts are restricted further to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). The SBA […]