What is A Business Plan? Why do you need a Business Plan? Get these questions answered and learn how to develop your Business Plan at this informative workshop.
Please call the Small Business Resource Center at 443-451-7160 to register today!   Free

10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10

This workshop will include information on Seeking Contracts, Core Basic Contract Standards, Documentation on Contract practices and Proposal Presentation tips. This workshop is provided by Shawnte Wright, Multi-Stream Consulting Contract Training. Free
Call the Small Business Resource Center at 443-451-7160 to register today!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feb 16, Apr 13, Jun 15, Aug 17, Oct 12, Dec 14

If you are self-employed or want to be…..learn how to sell yourself….promote your business…!! 

1. Simple concepts
2. Beyond the basics
3. This sales course will make a difference in your business life
4. The best 2 hours you can invest in yourself and your business

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 11, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15

Come and learn how to expand  your business using social media including Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook.  This workshop is provided by Kimberly Manning, of Emerging Resources Group.  Call the Small Business Resource Center at 443-451-7160 to register today!  Cost: $40

This course will provide instruction on using your digital camera for creating promotional materials for your business. Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Feb 17, Apr 21, Jun 16, Aug 18, Oct 20, Dec 15

FedEx Ground/Home Delivery is looking for entrepreneurs who like the idea of running their own business and enjoy working with people. Do you have a desire to provide the absolute best service and the ambition to grow alongside an industry leader? Becoming an independent service provider with FedEx Ground offers you all these things plus the opportunity to become a business partner with one of the fastest-growing companies in transportation history. Free

9:00 am - 11:00 am  

Jan 28, Feb 24, Mar 30, Apr 26, May 27, Jun 24

This QuickBooks workshop will cover how to set up accounts payable, accounts receivable and financials. This seminar is provided by Charles Scott of CLS Accounting Services. Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 30, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 15, Dec 13

First in a series of three SBDC training sessions highly recommended for start-up businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, this workshop helps attendees learn how to avoid common pitfalls, explore the feasibility of a business idea and increase chances for success!

Professional presentations made by an attorney, an accountant, a banker and an insurance professional instruct workshop attendees how to:
- Legally define your business structure and register your business name
- Keep proper financial records and report taxes
- Assess the insurance requirements needed to safeguard a business
& personal assets
- Evaluate alternatives to access investment and working capital.

Meet your SBDC counselor and leave this workshop with an overview of everything it takes to start a successful business. Business start-up kit with forms to register your business in Maryland included in fee. Please call the Small Business Development Center at 410-296-5613 to attend this workshop, or register online at www.centralmdsbdc.org and click on Training. Cost: $55

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14

This course will provide instruction on how to design a simple website and general information regarding the internet. This seminar is provided by David Hoyte of Hoyte's Computer Enterprise. Free

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 7

Get Professional instruction on how to maintain your business accounts. The workshop includes instruction on QuickBooks computer software. Free

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 23, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 8, Dec 6

This workshop is designed to provide small business owners with tips for effectively marketing their business and to assist them in defining a unique strategic position. Workshop attendees will learn how to realign and prioritize their marketing efforts by developing key components of a marketing plan strategy. More specifically, business owners will learn how to define and target customers; access secondary resource data sources to conduct market research; and a marketing communications plan, which will help define a competitive edge for their business. The end will result will be the ability to write a detailed implementation plan to effectively execute a marketing strategy that will propel your business toward success. Please call the Small Business Development Center at 410-296-5613 to attend this workshop, or register online at www.centralmdsbdc.org and click on Training. Cost: $55

Are you interested in empowering your life with a new mission? Why not try Assisted Living Training. A senior or disabled person is waiting for your sincere care! This seminar is provided by Mary Palmer of Palmer Home Health Care Training Services Inc. Free

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Feb 25, Apr 22, Jun 10, Aug 19, Oct 21, Dec 16