Join Michael Austin, Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center’s Loan Expert, to hear all the updates! He will share the latest COVID EIDL Changes Announced by SBA.
Let's talk about YouTube! Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Not sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: Why you should have a YouTube channel How to set up a YouTube channel What's important to fill out when uploading a video Making good creative, and how to target and measure the results
Do you use VPN for remote workers? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor, Tom Stamulis, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. This workshop will cover: Dangers of Open Wifi How a VPN works How to set up a VPN Commercial VPN options Each 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded. Registration: Tuesday, October 5 at 4pm https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900410068 Wednesday, October 6 at 12pm, https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900410067
Do you use VPN for remote workers? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor, Tom Stamulis, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. This workshop will cover: Dangers of Open Wifi How a VPN works How to set up a VPN Commercial VPN options Each 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded.
Stuck building your WordPress website? Work with experienced WordPress business practitioner Cameron Nelson to get real-time help in this group workshop. Topics covered in this workshop include: Navigating the administrative user interface Selecting, downloading, installing, and activating a WordPress theme Managing media Editing page content Installing and configuring plugins Setting up new user accounts Attendees MUST have WordPress account created prior to workshop. Each 1-hour workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded. Thursday 10/7/21 – 2pm – Registration - https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900410081 Tuesday 10/12/21 – 2pm – Registration - https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900410082
Do you regularly update your software and devices? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor, Tom Stamulis, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. This workshop will cover: Patching solutions for both Mac and PC How to automate patching and updates Each 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded.
Do you have a system for managing passwords? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor, Tom Stamulis, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. This workshop will cover: How to set up complex password requirements for Mac and PC Commercial and free password managers Each 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded.
Is your network secure? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor, Tom Stamulis, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. This workshop will cover: Dangers of an insecure network What makes up a secure network Benefits of a secure network Commercial and free security devices Each 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded.
It takes significant financial wherewithal to enter and succeed in the competitive craft beverage industry, but it's not always clear what it takes to raise capital. In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Jason Sleeman, VP of Craft Beverage Lending at United Community Bank, what he looks for when working with craft beverage clients. The free-flowing conversation will touch on key ratios, benchmarking, revenue projections, and other important information that you'll want to have prepared before approaching a lender. New and existing breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries all stand to benefit from this informational webinar. Register today! Webinar presented by The Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance (CBA) program. Visit the CBA program page for more information. https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900410084
Let's talk about Google Ads and how to get started! In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. In this session we’ll talk about: How to create an account and set up an ad campaign How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions How to measure success
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Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs: Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation. CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2021, with accredited angel investors in attendance. This is the final event in the 2021 series. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. Five applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event, held the first Thursday of the selected months, between 12:00-3:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty-minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels, 15-minute pitch, and 10 minutes for feedback. The November 4 event will most likely be a virtual event hosted on Zoom; hosted by Central Virginia SBDC in Charlottesville, VA. More details will be provided regarding location closer to the event date. **This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.** For more detailed qualification information and to apply, please read, and if eligible, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply, emailcontact@cvsbdc.org to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting. Deadline to apply: October 25 at midnight. APPLY for November 4 Event: Pitch Preview Application - November 4, 2021 (google.com)
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