Join the CIT GAP Funds team for "How to use mentors to grow your business" (Followed by an optional small group session). VC Panel to include: Jeff Lee, Mindshare Chris Hayes, Vistage Laura Shibut, Lighthouse Labs Josh Green, iCAP Greg McDonogh, Entrepreneur's Organization of Washington, D.C. Moderated by Raj Rai, CIT GAP Funds
Need to borrow money to start/grow a business? Tired of [...]
Presented on Zoom, NYT Technology Journalist Kevin Roose will be talking to us about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). NFTs are a hot new thing that artists need to be aware of and understand, as they are a kind of digital signature and ownership on a work.
Most small business owners have been hyper-aware of their financial position and bottom line during the pandemic. Some are looking for places to cut back with the least impact on their long-term growth. Others are looking for areas to invest in that will give the best return. Still, others are working on putting together a budget for their next fiscal year amidst all of this uncertainty. This session will give participants the tools to think through their business’s finances and the path forward. What we will cover: · Building a financial plan – set goals for sales and profit and measure success against those goals · Creating a cash forecast that predicts future cash balances – knowing when cash shortfalls are predicted gives the business owner more time to adjust. Examine your spending with an eye on fixed expenses versus discretionary ones. · Creating a dashboard of your important Key Performance Indicators – Even in good times, having a view of your business performance will help you address issues as early as possible.
Creating your website with WordPress can be exciting but also overwhelming. Once you have built your site, you need to secure it. Hackers like to take advantage of inexperienced users and new websites to get access to your sensitive information. Most security breaches can be prevented if your site is up to date. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will share essential security practices and tips on how to keep your plugins up to date and your site secure.
Registration is now open for Virginia Tech’s Introduction to Data Analytics Certificate course. This 6-week virtual course will feature engaging and informative sessions led by experienced Virginia Tech faculty. Participants will establish a foundation in data analytics and develop skills to be applied to their specific organizations/industries.
Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site, including: User management Page creation and editing Image and video uploads Plugin management Linking to social media
The Coffee Connection (CC) is a networking event for business professionals on the Peninsula. This one and half-hour event will be hosted monthly from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. These events are open to Members and Non-Members* (Pre-Registration Required). Capacity is limited, so register now.
Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will discuss current threats impacting small businesses and the risks that could impact the operations of your business. He will introduce fundamental cybersecurity controls, which are in alignment with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) developed by the Department of Defense. He will provide instructions on how every small business can implement these controls using the people, processes, and technology they have in place.
We will introduce you to the Women's Business Center and [...]
There are many socioeconomic certifications that you may consider, some providing you with some levels of preference in federal contracting. What are these certifications, and are they right for you? Be sure you know what the right certifications are, when the best time is to become certified, and what some of the new processes are.
Join CIT GAP Funds and fellow entrepreneurs on Friday at 9AM for virtual coffee via Zoom to discuss growing your company and funding opportunities. We'll follow the panel discussion with optional small group breakout sessions. Please let us know if you'll be participating in a breakout session below. Registration required. After completion of registration, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event, as well as in a day-of reminder.
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