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Many are interested in getting certified to do business with local, state and federal government as well as major corporations. Once certified, most small, minority and women-owned businesses do not have the tool (s) to effectively market to City, County, State and Federal representatives, Supplier Diversity Directors and prime contractors. The Capability Statement is a marketing tool that serves as a “door opener” in relationship building with decision makers and serves as the company’s “leave behind” at the conclusion of a meeting. Lain Consulting LLC, a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Industry Leader in government contracting, will share the 5 elements of an effective capability statement and review the do’s and don’t s when developing your capability statements. Find out what you need to know to position your company for more contracting opportunities.
This is the third session of the Government Contracting Series
Speaker(s): LaPronda Spann, Lain Consulting, LLC
Pre-registration required. Online WebEx registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
You’ve got the skills to keep customers cool during the hot summer months, now it’s time to launch your own venture. Discuss key strategies for starting a business, such as financing, identifying customers and the importance of licensing, zoning, legal issues, and more!
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business.
Speaker(s): Tom Conroy
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Have you ever wondered how regular people become “YouTubers” and make millions from simple videos? More importantly, how you can use video to grow your business? It’s time to stop wondering. Learn strategies for creating videos and find out the steps you need to be successful in adding video to your marketing mix.
Speaker(s): Jo Jaq’s Joseph Mullins
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Take a look at the broad concept of growth and narrow it down into actionable steps to achieve scalability. Will focus on identifying and setting strategic goals, the big vision, understanding key focus areas (which will be expanded upon in other seminars in the series sessions) as well as primary challenges and stages of growth.
Speaker(s): Brenda Anderson, Galilee Agency
State and local governments spend millions of dollars to procure goods and services. This is your opportunity to learn from the experts. Discover what they spend money on and the steps to follow to successfully navigate their unique procurement processes.
Speaker(s): S. Thomas – CIty J. Davis – County M. Torres – Airport
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
A business plan can be the most important tool someone looking to start a HVAC business can have. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for long-term success. Find out what you need in your plan, how it can help when seeking funding and how it the plan will ultimate drive your business forward. Participants will receive an IBIS World HVAC Industry Report ($925 value)
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Gain a workable knowledge of how to properly record financial transactions for your business. Discover the three most important financial reports and how to use them to make the best-informed business decisions. If you’re a new business owner or need a refresher on the basics of accounting, this seminar is designed for you.
Speaker(s): Carolina Aponte, CAJA Holdings
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Make your brand known! Discover how to leverage PR, popular bloggers and influencers to grow your business. Learn what tactics to use when, the steps to find the right influencer, tips on making the approach, and ways to expand your reach.
Speaker(s): Julie Bee
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Why are small business certification beneficial? Certifications can help give your business an edge when it comes to government contracting. The added credibility and denoted special status that stands out to Federal and Private Organizations. If you want to learn what all those acronyms stand for and find out if and how to apply for certifications you won’t want to miss this session. Fifth in the Government Contracting Series
Speaker(s): LaPronda Spann, Lain Consulting, LLC
Pre-registration required. Online Web Ex registrants will be emailed the access information 24 hours before the training seminar. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
