2024 T.I.P.S. Small Business Webinars Series
Training & Insights for Procurement Success
Join us each month for free webinars curated to help small, minority, women, and veteran business owners improve core competencies and gain an insightful understanding of the State's procurement processes.
All sessions are free and require advance registration.
Registration opens approximately 3 weeks in advance.
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September 2024 - REGISTRATION will open soon!
- September 24, 2024
- Establishing Your B.A.I.L. Team
Is your business well-protected, financially sound, and positioned for growth? Every successful business needs a strong support network to thrive, and building your B.A.I.L. team—comprised of your Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent, and Lawyer—is crucial. You'll learn how to identify the right partners, what questions to ask when hiring them, and how to leverage their expertise to strengthen your business foundation. Whether you're just starting or looking to optimize your current operations, this session will equip you with the knowledge to build a reliable, cohesive team that can help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
- September 26, 2024
- Subcontracting in Maryland's Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program
Are you looking to expand your company's reach as a subcontractor? Participation in Maryland’s MBE Program offers a broad range of opportunities to perform as a subcontractor on state-funded contracts. During this session we will provide a comprehensive look at the MBE rights and responsibilities in both the prime and subcontractor roles, examine best practices for navigating state procurement, and share insights on how to target your business development efforts within this competitive arena.
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- October 22, 2024
- Maryland's MBE Rights & Responsibilities
- October 24, 2024
- AI In Government Acquisitions & Contracting
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- November 12, 2024
- Anatomy of a Bid
- November 14, 2024
- Maryland's Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE): Veteran State Resources
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- December 17, 2024
- Leveraging Your Certifications
- December 19, 2024
- Writing A Business Plan To Access Capital
Registration opens approximately 3 weeks in advance.
What you need to know:
- There is no cost to attend the T.I.P.S. Webinar Series.
- Advance registration is required.
- Most sessions will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded.
- Upon receiving a registration confirmation, participants are given a unique link to join the event.
- All attendees will be in listen mode only (your camera will be off and your mic is muted).
- Most classes include interactive polls and Q&A sessions.
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