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UID:7@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240715T160000Z
DTEND:20240715T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20240711T133547Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/the-5-keys-to-successfully-start-a-g
 lobal-business/
SUMMARY:The 5 Keys to Successfully Start a Global Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss Identifying target demographic countr
 ies\, Marketing the business capabilities required\, Understanding currenc
 y and culture differences\, Building collaborative partnerships\, and Leve
 raging networking opportunities.
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UID:8@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240716T160000Z
DTEND:20240716T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20240711T133551Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/intellectual-property-101-considerat
 ions-for-small-businesses/
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property 101: Considerations for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, business owners will learn how to identify th
 e categories of intellectual property and how to maximize the value of the
 ir intellectual property.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:18@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240716T213000Z
DTEND:20240716T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T155816Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/budgeting-and-cashflow-management-fo
 r-childcare-centers/
SUMMARY:Budgeting and Cashflow Management for Childcare Centers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential skill
 s and knowledge needed to navigate the financial landscape of your childca
 re center successfully.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240717T140000Z
DTEND:20240717T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T164219Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/coffee-and-capital-with-the-departme
 nt-of-insurance-securities-and-banking/
SUMMARY:Coffee and Capital with the Department of Insurance\, Securities an
 d Banking
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you'll learn about accessing the capital you 
 need through DC BizCAP. This workshop is intended to help small business o
 wners develop funding strategies and access capital and technical resource
 s.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240717T200000Z
DTEND:20240717T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20240711T191030Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/financing-pitch-deck/
SUMMARY:Financing Pitch Deck
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar learn how to craft a compelling financing pitch
  deck that will attract investors and secure the funding your business nee
 ds. Gain valuable tips and strategies from industry experts to elevate you
 r pitch and make a lasting impression.
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UID:20@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240717T200000Z
DTEND:20240717T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T143613Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/website-assessment-intro-to-ada-acce
 ssibility/
SUMMARY:Website Assessment & Intro to ADA Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:This is an essential workshop where you'll review your website
 ’s layout\, user experience\, functionality\, visual design\, and conten
 t. Get expert recommendations for improvement and ensure your website meet
 s accessibility standards.
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UID:10@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240717T210000Z
DTEND:20240717T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20240715T215847Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/small-business-brief-advice-legal-cl
 inic-in-person/
SUMMARY:Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:This in person clinic provides small business owners and prospe
 ctive entrepreneurs with an opportunity to speak with an attorney one-on-o
 ne. Attorney volunteers help review legal documents and answer questions a
 bout starting a business\, taxation\, commercial leases\, employment law\,
  intellectual property\, and other legal issues common to small business o
 wners.
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CATEGORIES:Workshop
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UID:21@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240717T213000Z
DTEND:20240717T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T143941Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/value-proposition-part-1/
SUMMARY:Value Proposition - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The Value Proposition Canvas is a tool for customer discovery. 
  This workshop will help you understand who your customers are\, what your
  customers seek or need\, what your customers are willing to pay for\, and
  integrate this knowledge into a repeatable\, profitable business model. 
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CATEGORIES:Workshop
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UID:11@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240718T170000Z
DTEND:20240718T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20240618T205703Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/how-to-protect-your-business-and-inv
 ention-using-trademarks-patents-and-copyrights/
SUMMARY:How to Protect Your Business and Invention Using Trademarks\, Paten
 ts and Copyrights
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss the federal trademark registration pr
 ocess\, the importance of trademarking goods and services\, how patents ca
 n protect innovative ideas andhow to preserve creative work with copyright
 s.
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UID:23@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240722T143000Z
DTEND:20240722T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T183656Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/operating-agreement-brief-advice-leg
 al-clinic/
SUMMARY:Operating Agreement Brief Advice Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:This clinic is for existing LLCs organized in the DC that have 
 an existing draft or adopted operating agreement. LLC members will review 
 the operating agreement one-on-one with an attorney to evaluate the operat
 ing agreement’s completeness\, alignment with operations\, and suitabili
 ty for business goals. Offered in partnership by DC Bar Pro Bono Center an
 d Arnold & Porter.
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CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance,Workshop
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UID:24@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240724T123000Z
DTEND:20240724T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20240722T120804Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/food-manager-certificate-course/
SUMMARY:Food Manager Certificate Course
DESCRIPTION:This in-person Food Manager course uses the ServSafe training m
 odel. Food safety risks and hazard reductions through the flow of food are
  presented in this 1-day course.
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CATEGORIES:Workshop
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UID:22@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240724T213000Z
DTEND:20240724T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T144216Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/value-proposition-part-2/
SUMMARY:Value Proposition - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Value Proposition Canvas is a tool for customer discovery. 
  This workshop will help you understand who your customers are\, what your
  customers seek or need\, what your customers are willing to pay for\, and
  integrate this knowledge into a repeatable\, profitable business model. 
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CATEGORIES:Workshop
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UID:25@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240724T220000Z
DTEND:20240724T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T183725Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/airbnb-entrepreneurship-academy-work
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SUMMARY:Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you'll learn about hosting and tourism entrep
 reneurship on the Airbnb platform. This immersive 90-minute education prog
 ram that explores entrepreneurship\, experiential learning\, and fostering
  community while providing a pathway to hosting with confidence.
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UID:26@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240725T140000Z
DTEND:20240725T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T145229Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/general-business-license-bootcamp-se
 ssion-2/
SUMMARY:General Business License Bootcamp - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:In this second session of General Business Bootcamp\, you will 
 delve into the specifics of applying for a General Business License. By th
 e conclusion of this dual-part training\, attendees who have submitted the
  requisite documentation and paid the applicable fees will obtain their Ge
 neral Business License.
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UID:27@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240725T143000Z
DTEND:20240725T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T183740Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/empowering-u-s-africa-trade-women-an
 d-youth-sme-partnerships-networking-marketplace/
SUMMARY:Empowering U.S.-Africa Trade: Women and Youth SME Partnerships & Ne
 tworking Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum 2024. Engag
 e with African women and youth-owned SMEs in a robust panel discussion on 
 how to connect\, trade\, and build business relationships.
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UID:12@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240725T210000Z
DTEND:20240725T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20240715T215852Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/corporate-transparency-act-legal-cli
 nic-for-small-businesses/
SUMMARY:Corporate Transparency Act Legal Clinic for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This virtual legal clinic to help small businesses understand h
 ow the CTA (The Corporate Transparency Act) affects them. At the legal cli
 nic\, pro bono attorneys will meet with you one-on-one to help you determi
 ne if your business is exempt\, and/or to help you prepare to file with Fi
 nCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network).
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UID:28@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240727T120000Z
DTEND:20240727T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T145910Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/blackbone-project-summit-exchange-20
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SUMMARY:BlackBone Project Summit & Exchange 2024
DESCRIPTION:The BlackBone Project is a program designed to empower Black wo
 man-identifying founders. It provides access to community\, capital\, and 
 capacity building\, enabling them to achieve business milestones and econo
 mic advancement through entrepreneurship.
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CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit
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UID:29@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240730T160000Z
DTEND:20240730T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T150118Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/tell-your-story-using-your-story-to-
 reach-clients-and-donors/
SUMMARY:Tell Your Story: Using Your Story to Reach Clients and Donors
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive webinar\, participants will see firsthand h
 ow the power of telling one's story can be leveraged to activate a communi
 ty of investors\, clients\, and brand ambassadors.
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UID:30@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240730T193000Z
DTEND:20240731T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T183809Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/cyber-it-and-ai-symposium/
SUMMARY:Cyber\, IT and AI Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This in person Cyber\, IT and AI Symposium\, will host key Fede
 ral Government Procurement executives\, Small Business personnel\, mid-tie
 r companies\, and large enterprises\, including Google\, Koniag Government
  Services\, and others.
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CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit,Networking Event
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UID:13@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240731T140000Z
DTEND:20240731T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20240715T215857Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/cash-flow-management-ensuring-stabil
 ity-and-growth/
SUMMARY:Cash Flow Management: Ensuring Stability and Growth
DESCRIPTION:Learn advanced techniques to manage and optimize your business'
 s cash flow post-funding. Explore forecasting\, effective receivables mana
 gement\, and tactics to navigate potential challenges.
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UID:31@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240731T190000Z
DTEND:20240731T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T150724Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/legal-basics-of-doing-business-onlin
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics of Doing Business Online
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will learn about navigating the complexit
 ies of running an online business and discover legal issues that may impac
 t your online operations.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:32@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240731T200000Z
DTEND:20240731T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T150923Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/turning-kpis-into-business-strategie
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SUMMARY:Turning KPIs Into Business Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This webinar helps small business owners eager to leverage Key 
 Performance Indicators (KPIs) for strategic growth transform raw data into
  actionable business strategies.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:34@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240802T124500Z
DTEND:20240802T204500Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T183910Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/food-manager-certificate-course-2/
SUMMARY:Food Manager Certificate Course
DESCRIPTION:This in-person Food Manager course uses the ServSafe training m
 odel. It will cover food safety risks and hazard reductions through the fl
 ow of food. Upon successful passing of the Food Manager’s exam\, partici
 pants will receive their certificate required by the Department of Health 
 in Washington\, DC to apply for the Food Manager license.
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CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:40@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T140000
DTSTAMP:20240806T155152Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/pop-up-prep-set-up-your-booth-for-se
 lling/
SUMMARY:Pop Up Prep: Set Up Your Booth For Selling
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to elevate your vending experience and maximize y
 our sales? Join Start Small Think Big\, in partnership with New Voices Fou
 ndation\, for an exclusive Vendor Booth Preparation Workshop! This immersi
 ve session is designed to transform your booth into a magnet for success a
 nd skyrocket your sales.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:42@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240807T120000Z
DTEND:20240807T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20240805T150345Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/strategic-planning-workshop/
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:During this in person event you'll discover how to develop a wi
 nning mindset\, elevate your brand\, infuse more strategic thinking into y
 our business development and planning\, identify the key metrics to track 
 for a successful year\, and construct a comprehensive action plan to lever
 age to drive success in the coming year. 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:43@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240807T140000Z
DTEND:20240807T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20240805T151758Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/learn-how-to-become-a-certified-busi
 ness-enterprise-cbe/
SUMMARY:Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session to learn about how the Certified Business E
 nterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in 
 DC government contracting opportunities.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:56@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240807T150000Z
DTEND:20240807T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20240806T153447Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/organizational-types-and-other-consi
 derations-for-small-businesses/
SUMMARY:Organizational Types and Other Considerations for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover topics such as: the importance of formi
 ng a legal structure\, the different legal structures for organizations\, 
 key factors in selecting a legal structure\, and more.\n\nPresented by: Ma
 ryland Black Chamber of Commerce\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free\nContact:
  ken.white@marylanbcc.org
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:33@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240807T160000Z
DTEND:20240807T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T151220Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/applying-to-wosb-edwosb/
SUMMARY:Applying to WOSB/EDWOSB
DESCRIPTION:Learn about eligibility and the application process for the Wom
 an Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned S
 mall Business (EDWOSB) Program with this webinar facilitated by SBA Busine
 ss Opportunity Specialist\, Roderick L. Johnson.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:44@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240808T140000Z
DTEND:20240808T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20240805T155503Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/all-things-non-profit/
SUMMARY:All Things Non-Profit
DESCRIPTION:During this virtual workshop you will learn how to start a non-
 profit business (corporate registration\, licensing\, and tax registration
 ) and also learn how to apply for grants available for non-profit organiza
 tions.
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:45@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240808T180000Z
DTEND:20240808T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20240805T155440Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/business-foundation-series-the-busin
 ess-model-canvas/
SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:During The Business Model Canvas webinar\, you will learn an ef
 fective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual 
 document. This session is targeted to micro and part-time small businesses
 .
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:46@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240814T140000Z
DTEND:20240814T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20240805T155341Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/coffee-capital-department-of-insuran
 ce-securities-and-banking/
SUMMARY:Coffee & Capital: Department of Insurance\, Securities and Banking
DESCRIPTION:This event will help small business owners develop funding stra
 tegies\, access capital and technical resources\, and learn about funding 
 opportunities through DC BizCAP. 
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UID:35@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240815T160000Z
DTEND:20240815T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20240716T183933Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/global-leadership-luncheon/
SUMMARY:Global Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:This awards luncheon will highlight businesses and individuals 
 that have made significant advancements in the international and global ma
 rketplace.
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UID:48@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240815T213000Z
DTEND:20240816T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240805T162327Z
URL:https://dcsmallbizhelp.com/events/meet-the-maker-perfect-pitch/
SUMMARY:Meet the Maker Perfect Pitch
DESCRIPTION:This event brings together aspiring entrepreneurs\, seasoned bu
 siness professionals\, investors\, and thought leaders for a dynamic pitch
  competition featuring the DREAM program participants\, a showcase expo\, 
 and networking opportunities.
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UID:59@dcsmallbizhelp.com
DTSTART:20240815T220000Z
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DESCRIPTION:This is an informative session designed for small business owne
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DESCRIPTION:En este webinar exploramos como transformar su idea de negocio 
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks Online for GovCon Owners: From Setup to Indirect Rates
DESCRIPTION:This two-day event will show you how you can leverage online Qu
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SUMMARY:Flexible Financing - DC Business Microline of Credit Program
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 can help your DC business' immediate and future funding needs.\n\nPresente
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DTSTART:20240821T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Debt Management and Repayment Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Upon securing funding for your business\, understanding how to 
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DTSTART:20240822T180000Z
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will walk attendees through a lean business planni
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SUMMARY:Cyber Hygiene\, Keeping Your Finances Safe Online
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn how to safeguard your finance
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DESCRIPTION:During this phone call session\, the DLCP Business Resource Cen
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Waste Not Want Not Line of Credit
DESCRIPTION:In this information session\, you'll learn about the Business M
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DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Business Month with the DC Department of Insura
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