2015 PROGRAMS Educational programs are underwritten by grants from: Mastering Business Loan Proposals 2015 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 1/28/15 Time: 9AM-12noon Cost: Free Applying for a business loan can be a difficult and tedious task. Bank requirements, government loan guarantees, and loan conditions can frustrate any business owner. The Mastering Business Loan Proposals class will help you understand the business loan process and bank’s evaluation criteria to put you in the best position to succeed in getting a loan. and are available through a unique partnership of: Meet The Lenders 4/22/15 Time:9AM-12noon Cost:Free This seminar is an interactive experience designed for small businesses to come and discuss ways to obtain a small business loan with the professionals responsible for lending the funds. Learn valuable tips about how to prepare for a loan and greatly increase your chances of success in this difficult business environment Widener University SBDC 1350 Edgmont Ave Ste 1300, University Tech Park Chester, PA 19013 Tel: 610-619-8490 www.widenersbdc.org In collaboration with our partners and sponsors, Widener Small Business Development Center offers a wide range of educational programs for new entrepreneurs and established businesses in the greater Delaware County area. Our offerings for 2015 (Jan-May) are outlined in this brochure and on our website, www.widenersbdc.org. Registration for these courses can be done online or by calling the center at 610-619-8490. Be sure to check out our website, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages! www.WidenerSBDC.org Procurement Technical Assist Ctr 1350 Edgmont Ave Ste 1300, University Tech Park Chester, PA 19013 Tel: 610-619-8492 Delco Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9LL Springfield, PA 19064 Tel: 610-565-3677 www.delcochamber.org Entrepreneur Works 1350 Edgmont Ave Ste 1300, University Tech Park Chester, PA 19013 Tel: (610) 499-7528 Location for All Seminars in this Brochure (unless noted otherwise): Widener University SBDC Suite 1300, 1350 Edgmont Ave Chester, PA 19013 2015 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS The First Step: "How to Start a Successful Business" This program will assist entrepreneurs in starting down the path of successful business ownership— evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, selecting a legal structure, registering a company, and exploring financing options. Cost: $25 First Step Sessions are: 1/21/2015—9AM-12PM 2/18/2015—9AM-12PM 3/11/2015—6PM-9PM 4/15/2015—9AM-12PM 5/13/2015—6PM-9PM Disaster Preparedness The Second Step: “Completing Your Business Plan” No small business is complete without a good business plan! The focus of this seminar is to discuss the different aspects of a business plan, including strategic marketing and financial projections. Learn first hand from our consultants how to set up your business plan and make it the best it can be! The seminar will address marketing segment concerns such as: product definition, targeting, competitive analysis, marketing strategy and media outlets. The course even provides an understanding of basic financial statements. Another objective of this course is to help participants develop and test a “Business Pitch” for a new business or a new project within an existing business. As a participant you’ll learn to organize and improve all the essential elements of a business plan! Date: 4/8/2015 Time: 9AM-12PM Cost: $25 3/18/15 Time: 9AM-12noon Cost: Free Finding Government Procurement Opportunities (PTAC) This business continuity program will expand upon the risk assessment principles covered in our first step seminar, and go much more in depth. This seminar will teach attendees how to implement various plans and procedures to properly prepare their business to withstand any disasters that may occur. 2/12/2015 5/21/2015 Both sessions will be held from: 9:00AM—12PM, Cost is Free! The U.S. Government is, by far, the largest consumer of goods and services in the world! If your company has registered with the Central Contractor Register to qualify for government work and you want to develop or refine your skills for finding new opportunities, this seminar is for you. You will learn how: the classification of goods and services impacts market research, various procurement mechanisms impact market decisions, to use procurement history and forecasts for market research, to perform market research using primary Federal procurement sites and to find subcontracting and state government opportunities. HUBZone Government Contracting 1/27/15 Time: 9AM-12noon Cost: Free The Historically Underutilized Business Zones program of the SBA helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This seminar explains the program, what businesses qualify and the benefits to HUBZone certified companies. Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) purchases more than $4.5 billion in goods and services each year and establishes procurement policy/ procedures for most Commonwealth agencies. Learn how your small business can pursue contract opportunities with the Commonwealth of PA. This timely information and networking opportunity is a must for any small business. Discover whether the state buys what you sell Learn how state government purchases goods and services Know where to find state business opportunities Explore government programs to help small businesses Find out about certifications for minority and womanowned businesses. Date: 4/9/2015 9:00AM-12PM Increasing Sales —Intro to Government Marketing (PTAC) 1/29/2015 3/19/2015 Both sessions will be held from: 9:00AM—12PM at the Widener SBDC Cost: FREE! Marketing your goods or services to any level of government…federal, state or local, is often quite different than doing so in the commercial marketplace. This introductory seminar will show you how to prepare for what is often, a long-term marketing effort. Learn how selling to government agencies can present the opportunity to grow or diversify your company’s revenues. You will learn fundamentals of doing business with government, necessary registrations and certifications, sources of information and business resources, and working with the Commonwealth of PA.
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