Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Small Business Development
A workshop to help start-ups and established entrepreneurs examine the feasibility of their small business idea in the current market. The discussion centers on business plan development, entity formation, managing risk, and various ways to fund or bootstrap the business.
Speaker(s): Sonya Miller-Ray
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: WBCC – B2B Women’s Networking
Want to build a personal and professional connection with other entrepreneurs while also learning about tips and tools on how to ease your networking frustration? Come join The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte Business 2 Business (B2B) Women’s Networking event.
Networking Event in Suite 440
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: How to do Business With Mecklenburg County
This session is to reach MWSBE vendors interested in doing business with the County. Procurement will conduct registration and system navigation. The Office of Economic Development will explain how to navigate through the MWSBE certification process and discuss ways to network and participate in opportunities.
Items and Information to Bring: Laptop; Address; Tax ID Number; Legal Business Name; Business Banking Information; DUNS Number (optional); Contact Information (name, address, email, phone and fax); Descriptions of your products and services Commodity Codes (https://charlottenc.gov/DoingBusiness/Pages/vendors.aspx)
**Note ensure that your computer has Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Speaker(s): Jamila Davis / Meck Procument
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: What is Google My Business???
Google My Business is a free tool for businesses to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Learn how to create/claim your Business Profile on Google, and update information including business name, location, and hours; manage your business information across Google Search and Maps; connect with potential customers and monitoring and responding to customer reviews.
Rather you have a growing business, start-up business or still in the process of deciding about becoming an entrepreneur this workshop is for you!
Bring your own laptop and have a Google account already created to complete your Google My Business account during the workshop.
Speaker(s): Linda Hughes
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Small Business Development/Women in Finances
Confused about how to read, understand or create financials for your business. This workshop is designed to help start-ups and established entrepreneurs examine the feasibility of their small business idea in the current market. The discussion centers on business plan development, entity formation, managing risk, creating your financial projections, understanding the three (3) major financial documents, funding opportunities, finances and tax preparation.
Speaker(s): Sonya Miller-Ray / Sherise Jones
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Small Business Development
A workshop to help start-ups and established entrepreneurs examine the feasibility of their small business idea in the current market. The discussion centers on business plan development, entity formation, managing risk, and various ways to fund or bootstrap the business.
Speaker(s): Sonya Miller-Ray
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: HR Management: Managing and Operating
Are you a new business, interested in HIRING your first employee or an existing business that needs to bringing aboard several more? Today’s increasingly complex business environment business owners need to be abreast of the principles of human resource management. In addition understand basic EOC requirements and conceptual framework for employees. Small business owner(s) will learn practices and techniques for evaluating performance, structuring teams, risk management, and cross training employees in related duties.
Speaker(s): LaSonya Berry
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Do I Need to Trademark My Business???
Trademarks are one of the most misunderstood areas of law in which can cause issues for your business. If you are an entrepreneur, startup, or owner of small businesses this workshop is for you. After this session you will have an understanding on trademark terminology and how to register your business trademark.
Speaker(s): Bobby Robinson
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: What Business Resources Available for Your Business
Already have a business or thinking about starting one – These sessions are designed to provide current and new business owners with the resources necessary for positioning business owners for success. Learn the who, the what, and the how of getting your business off the ground, what it takes to sustain it, and what resources are available for growing it.
Speaker(s): Natalie Williams / Mimi Curlee
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Website Design: Where Do I Start?
A website is a necessity for entrepreneurs. Learn terminology and the type of website that best fit your business and industry. Participants will walk way with the tools needed to choose a domain name and how to deploy their website successfully.
Speaker(s): Linda Hughes and Technocom
