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DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep WEBINAR

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The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $1.7B annually in SBIR/STTR funding. This three-hour webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting a DOD SBIR/STTR submission. Topics covered include: Proposal Basics -- What is a proposal, how proposals are scored (not read), and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STTR evaluator; How to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision -- evaluating the DOD topic requirements, determining if a topic “wired”, understanding potential competition, resources needed to submit; Pre-Solicitation ideas for “next time” -- tips on getting a topic idea inserted into future opportunities; Passed the ROI test and ready to bid -- The true cost of bidding, bid prep tips, developing an elevator pitch, project plans, and commercialization strategy; Preparing the Proposal -- Following directions, understanding the topic description, understanding the agencies objectives, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content). This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting Cost: Virginia based companies & Virginia University: $25 All Others: $75 per person Duration: 3 hours

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Get your Business Involved

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Since, 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure that businesses have the resources they need to protect their critical information. Over 3000, companies, schools’ governments and non-profits joined the 2020 campaign as Champions. Join us to learn how you can be part of the 2021 campaign and receive free resources to help educate your employees, customers, clients, vendors and partners about cybersecurity awareness.

Understanding the Food Industry Business

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Join Us to learn and understand the REGULATIONS in place for anyone who (1) Owns an Existing Food Business or (2) Desire is to Start a Business in the Food Industry. We will share the steps to take and a few tips on what not to do. The Presenters are Experts in their Field. If you need to refresh Food Industry Guidelines to adhere to the guidelines, you don’t want to miss this information session! Everyone must register in advance to attend.

Success through e-Commerce

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Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES This session will cover: The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this! The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs. How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns. Instructor: Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC

Managing Your WordPress Website

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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

Securing Your WordPress Website

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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.

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