| 5/11/2021 | Small Rural Business Owners Outreach: Virtual Workshop
By Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | 1:00 pm | Webinar | The SBDC in partnership with the SBA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will discuss various resources, loans and programs available to Rural Business Owners. Some of these resources include SBA programs such as 8(a), 7(a), Microloan programs in addition to USDA loan programs. For more details and registration information please click here.
| Free |
| 5/11/2021 | Introducción A QuickBooks (Sistema contable para Empresas)
By Marland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
| 11:00 am | Webinar / Seminario Web | | Gratis |
| 5/12/2021 | Partnerships: Know The Issues and Facts Before Going Into Business with Someone
By Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | 10:00 am | Webinar | Going into business with someone is like getting married, except there is rarely a "no-fault" business divorce. This session will focus on the questions and issues potential partners should discuss BEFORE signing a partnership agreement (and you absolutely need a partnership agreement). For more details and registration information please click here.
| Free |
| 5/13/2021 | Lower Your Cost of Doing Business with A Solid Supply Chain Management Strategy
By Greater Baltimore SCORE | 1:00 pm | Webinar | During these unprecedented times, many small businesses are struggling to survive. The focus for many of these business owners is to return to profitability and to develop a plan for continuous improvement. Our guest instructors and experts in supply chain management will discuss the impact that the cost of your goods purchased will have in the area of profitability, your plan to continuous improvement, and the road to recovery. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |
| 5/13/2021 | Virtual NOAA Small Business Industry Day 2021
By Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce | 8:30 am | Webinar | | $49-$99 based on business size. See registration for details |
| 5/19/2021 | Profitable Pricing: Pricing Your Goods and Services
By Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | 1:00 pm | Webinar | | Free |
| 5/19/2021 | Developing A Business Plan
By Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | 10:00 am | Webinar | No matter what kind or size of business you are starting, it is very important to create a business plan. It will be your road map to success--your GPS! It communicates your understanding of the business and it makes reasonable assumptions and forecasts of sales, expenses, and cash flow. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |
| 5/19/2021 | Virtual Matchmaking: Government Vendor Fair
By Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA) | 9:00 am | Webinar | This outreach will include an educational corner presented by the Maryland Department of General Services on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. Learn about key features and best practices that will improve the government contracting experience. The match-making sessions will be 15 minutes time slots in which your company will meet with government agencies You will be contacted by email about what government agencies you would like to meet with. A copy of your schedule will be provided to you two days before the outreach. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |
| 5/20/2021 | Speak Up: Give Your Brand a Voice
By Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | 1:00 pm | Webinar | | Free |
| 5/25/2021 | Technical Training Classroom: Perfecting Your Capability Statement
By Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs | 10:00 am | Webinar | Join us and our special guest, Ms. Gloria Larkin, President & CEO of TargetGov, who will discuss how to craft a powerful Capability Statement that contains specific sections and language that identify what the decision-maker needs to know. This session will show you what must be included and how to make your capability statements stand out in the crowd. Every attendee will create a draft of their own capability statement contents, using the exact sections and terminology that the decision-makers wants to see. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |
| 5/25/2021 | Technical Training Classroom: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Contractors & Subcontractors Rights and Responsibilities
By Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs | 2:00 pm | Webinar | Do you want a better understanding of the rules governing the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program? Competition is tough in the public sector, and a critical key to success lies within understanding these rules. This is particularly important when performing as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Join us for an in-depth look at your rights as well as your responsibilities. For registration information please click here. | Free |
| 5/26/2021 | A Roadmap To Your Professional Web Presence
By Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | 1:00 pm | Webinar | Take a journey to create a roadmap for putting your best foot forward on the web. Learn how to get started, the road bumps to avoid, and how to navigate being found on the World Wide Web. Do Domain Registrar, site hierarchy, brand identity, mobile-first responsiveness, and DM mean anything to you? If not join us and find out. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |
| 6/1/2021 | MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Application Assistance Webinar
By Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Small and Minority Business Policy | 10:00 am | Webinar | Opportunities exist for small, minority, and women owned businesses to meet minority participation goals on government and private sector contracts. Learn the benefits of certification, the application process, eligibility standards, as well as business development and marketing tips. If you have any questions, please email mdotmbeoutreach@mdot.maryland.gov. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |
| 6/1/2021 | MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Application Assistance Webinar
By Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Small and Minority Business Policy | 5:30 pm | Webinar | Opportunities exist for small, minority, and women owned businesses to meet minority participation goals on government and private sector contracts. Learn the benefits of certification, the application process, eligibility standards, as well as business development and marketing tips. If you have any questions, please email mdotmbeoutreach@mdot.maryland.gov. For more details and registration information please click here. | Free |