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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \nCO.STARTER Get Started: Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: Three main needs faced by starters are addressed \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea:  In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers. \nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas. \nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable st
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,online classes,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here.\n\nCO.STARTER Get Started: Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: Three main needs faced by starters are addressed \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea:  In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers. \nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas. \nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/4438/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,online classes,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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SUMMARY:Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click this link.\n\nFeeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop.\nAssess. Adapt. Act now to save your business.\nThis two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s changing needs. If you feel stuck\, join us to identify your best next steps together. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nDetermine immediate next steps needed to stabilize\n\n\nRe-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas\n\n\nStrategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs\n\n\nLearn how to adapt or refine your business model\n\n\nFind peer support during this time of isolation
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/refocus-a-co-starters-workshop-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,online classes,online event,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \nCO.STARTER Get Started: Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: Three main needs faced by starters are addressed \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea:  In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers. \nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas. \nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,online classes,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Communities of Healing Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fruits of Labor\, 313 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV or virtual via Zoom to celebrate successes in the Communities of Healing program.  \nRegister for virtual or in person attendance here. \nAgenda for the day \n  \n \n 
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/spring-2023-communities-of-healing-gathering/
LOCATION:Fruits of Labor – Beckley\, 313 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230227T173000
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SUMMARY:CO.STARTERS Core Training - Winter/Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:CO.STARTERS CORE business starters provides an action driven\, collaborative process with a small and supportive group of like-minded people. \nRegister here \nYour price $52. Regular price $500! \nOver the course of ten sessions\, you will identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas. This approach enables you to rapidly uncover flaws in your concept and find viable models more quickly. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business\, articulate your model\, and repeat the process with your next great idea. \n\nFebruary 27 – Kick off Event – 5:30pm at the WV Hive Business Hub\, 205 S. Kanawha Street\, Beckley\, WV \n\n\nMarch 6 – Session 1: Knowing Yourself – Introduction\, Assumptions\, Working Styles\, Team Building\, Obstacles\n\n\nMarch 13- Session 2: Knowing Your Customer – Customer\, Problem\, Alternatives\, Idea Testing\n\n\nMarch 20 – Session 3: Finding the Right Solution – Solution\, Benefit\, Advantage\, Starting Small\, Brand Identity\n\n\nMarch 27 – Session 4: Getting the Relationship Right – Marketing & Message; Getting\, Keeping & Growing Customers\n\n\nApril 3 – Session 5: Building Blocks – Distribution\, Revenue\, Typical Offering\, Price\n\n\nApril 10 – Session 6: Structures & Systems – Legal & Accounting Considerations\n\n\nApril 17 – No Session this Week \n\n\nApril 24 – Session 7: Discovering the Bottom Line – Startup & Ongoing Needs\, Fixed & Variable Costs\, Break-Even Point\n\n\nMay 1 – Session 8: Financial Modeling – Break-Even Point\, Sales Projections\, Cash Flow\, Raising Capital\n\n\nMay 8 – Session 9: Planning for Growth – Growth Plans\, Goal Setting\, Celebration Prep\n\n\nMay 15 – Session 10: Celebration – You have come a long way! It is time to be recognized and to celebrate with your peers. Your group gets to decide how this happens.  In Person at WV Hive Business Hub\, 205 S. Kanawha Street\, Beckley\, WV
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/co-starters-core-training-winter-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,student,WV Hive Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T110000
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SUMMARY:Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nFeeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop. \n  \nAssess. Adapt. Act now to save your business.\nThis two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s changing needs. If you feel stuck\, join us to identify your best next steps together. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nDetermine immediate next steps needed to stabilize\n\n\nRe-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas\n\n\nStrategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs\n\n\nLearn how to adapt or refine your business model\n\n\nFind peer support during this time of isolation
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/refocus-a-co-starters-workshop-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \n  \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: Three main needs faced by starters are addressed \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea:  In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers. \nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas. \nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221006T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221006T193000
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SUMMARY:Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here\nFeeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop.\nAssess. Adapt. Act now to save your business.\nThis two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s changing needs. If you feel stuck\, join us to identify your best next steps together. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nDetermine immediate next steps needed to stabilize\n\n\nRe-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas\n\n\nStrategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs\n\n\nLearn how to adapt or refine your business model\n\n\nFind peer support during this time of isolationw\n\n 
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/refocus-a-co-starters-workshop-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221003T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221003T203000
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SUMMARY:CO.STARTERS Core Business Training: Special STEM and R&D Focus
DESCRIPTION:To register for the cohort\, click here. \nThanks to our sponsor\, Beckley Area Foundation\, the price has been drastically reduced to $52. Regular price is $500! \nOver the course of ten sessions\, you will identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas. This approach enables you to rapidly uncover flaws in your concept and find viable models more quickly. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business\, articulate your model\, and repeat the process with your next great idea. \nThis is a 10 course entrepreneurship development course that will have special content geared towards people in the STEM and R&D fields who are at the beginning stages of launching a business. We will go over how to get funding\, federal contracts\, and certifications that will propel you forward. Including but not limited to: HubZone\, Exporting\, SBIR/STTR\, and Patent 101. This course is very interactive and your attendance to each session will be required for your success.  \n\nOctober 3rd – Kickoff Session 1: Knowing Yourself – Introduction\, Assumptions\, Working Styles\, Team Building\, Obstacles (This session will be in person at the WV Hive offices\, located at 205 S. Kanawha Street\, Beckley WV) If participant is unable to attend in person\, accommodations for virtual attendance can be made.\n\n\nOctober 10th – No class this week\n\n\nOctober 17th – Session 2: Knowing Your Customer – Customer\, Problem\, Alternatives\, Idea Testing\n\n\nOctober 24th – Session 3: Finding the Right Solution – Solution\, Benefit\, Advantage\, Starting Small\, Brand Identity\n\n\nOctober 31st – Session 4: Getting the Relationship Right – Marketing & Message; Getting\, Keeping & Growing Customers\n\n\nNovember 7th – Session 5: Building Blocks – Distribution\, Revenue\, Typical Offering\, Price\n\n\nNovember 14th – Session 6: Structures & Systems – Legal & Accounting Considerations\n\n\nNovember 21st – No class this week\n\n\nNovember 28th – Session 7: Discovering the Bottom Line – Startup & Ongoing Needs\, Fixed & Variable Costs\, Break-Even Point\n\n\nDecember 5th – Session 8: Financial Modeling – Break-Even Point\, Sales Projections\, Cash Flow\, Raising Capital\n\n\nDecember 12th – Session 9: Planning for Growth – Growth Plans\, Goal Setting\, Celebration Prep\n\n\nDecember 19th – Session 10: Celebration – You have come a long way! It is time to be recognized and to celebrate with your peers. Your group gets to decide how this happens.\n\n 
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/co-starters-core-business-training-special-stem-and-rd-focus/
LOCATION:WV Hive Business Hub\, 205 S. KANAWHA STREET\, BECKLEY\, WV\, 25801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Funding/Accounting,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T184116
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SUMMARY:Pitch Southern WV: Business Idea Competition
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nAttend the upcoming Pitch Southern WV Business Idea Competition and watch local candidates pitch their ideas. You get a vote in who wins! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThe WV Hive Network\, in partnership with WVU Tech Launch Lab\, is excited to announce the return of Pitch Southern West Virginia\, a business idea competition encompassing twelve counties in southern West Virginia. The upcoming competition\, to be held at WVU Tech in Beckley\, WV\, is for residents or businesses located in Raleigh\, Fayette\, Nicholas\, Summers\, Braxton\, Webster\, Pocahontas\, Greenbrier\, Monroe\, Mercer\, Wyoming\, and McDowell Counties and WVU Tech students. \nEntrepreneurs will compete for a $2\,000 first place prize and a smaller second or third place prize. Join us as an audience member at WVU Tech on September 13th to show support for local and aspiring businesses pitch to a panel of judges. All audience members also get to vote on who you think should win! \nLocation: \nWVU Tech campus | Life Sciences Building: Room 200. \n100 Mel Hancock Way\, Beckley\, WV 25801 \nDo you have a great business idea and want to enter into the competition? \nHow do you apply? \nApply at https://wvhive.com/business-idea-competitions/ by midnight August 15\, 2022. \nWho is eligible? \n* ONLY those with new business ideas or new business start-ups less than three years in operation are eligible. \n* You must either have a business located in or live in Nicholas\, Braxton\, Fayette\, Webster\, Pocahontas\, Greenbrier\, Summers\, Monroe\, Raleigh\, Mercer\, Wyoming\, or McDowell County or be a WVU Tech Student to apply. \n* You DO NOT need to be a WV Hive client to apply.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/pitch-southern-wv-business-idea-competition/
LOCATION:WVU Tech Life Sciences Building\, 100 Mel Hancock Way\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,competition,entrepreneur,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored,WV Launch Lab
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220906T113000
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SUMMARY:CO.STARTERS Core Business Training: Special STEM and R&D Focus (5 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register for this cohort here. \nThanks to our sponsor\, Beckley Area Foundation\, the price has been drastically reduced to $52. Regular price is $500! \nOver the course of ten sessions\, you will identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas. This approach enables you to rapidly uncover flaws in your concept and find viable models more quickly. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business\, articulate your model\, and repeat the process with your next great idea. \nThis 5 week course will have special content geared towards people in the STEM and R&D fields who are at the beginning stages of launching a business. We will go over how to get funding\, federal contracts\, and certifications that will propel you forward. Including but not limited to: HubZone\, Exporting\, SBIR/STTR\, and Patent 101. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. You will be part of a cohort where you can learn from and lean on each other. It is an interactive course\, so attendance at each session is required. \n\nSeptember 6th – Kickoff Session 1: Knowing Yourself – Introduction\, Assumptions\, Working Styles\, Team Building\, Obstacles (This session will be held in person at the WV Hive Office at 205 S. Kanawha Street\, Beckley\, WV) If participant cannot attend in person\, accommodations can be made for virtual attendance.\n\n\nSeptember 8th – Session 2: Knowing Your Customer – Customer\, Problem\, Alternatives\, Idea Testing\n\n\nSeptember 13th – Session 3: Finding the Right Solution – Solution\, Benefit\, Advantage\, Starting Small\, Brand Identity\n\n\nSeptember 15th – Session 4: Getting the Relationship Right – Marketing & Message; Getting\, Keeping & Growing Customers\n\n\nSeptember 20th – Session 5: Building Blocks – Distribution\, Revenue\, Typical Offering\, Price\n\n\nSeptember 22nd – Session 6: Structures & Systems – Legal & Accounting Considerations\n\n\nSeptember 27th – Session 7: Discovering the Bottom Line – Startup & Ongoing Needs\, Fixed & Variable Costs\, Break-Even Point\n\n\nSeptember 29th – Session 8: Financial Modeling – Break-Even Point\, Sales Projections\, Cash Flow\, Raising Capital\n\n\nOctober 4th – Session 9: Planning for Growth – Growth Plans\, Goal Setting\, Celebration Prep\n\n\nOctober 6th – Session 10: Celebration – You have come a long way! It is time to be recognized and to celebrate with your peers. Your group gets to decide how this happens.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/co-starters-core-business-training-special-stem-and-rd-focus-5-weeks/
LOCATION:WV Hive Business Hub\, 205 S. KANAWHA STREET\, BECKLEY\, WV\, 25801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220901T203000
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \n  \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: Three main needs faced by starters are addressed \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea:  In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers. \nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas. \nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nCost $29.95\nClick HERE to register. \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea: In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers.\nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas.\nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nCost $29.95\nClick HERE to register. \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea: In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers.\nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas.\nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/co-starters-get-started-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register \n  \nFeeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop. \nAssess. Adapt. Act now to save your business.\nThis two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s changing needs. If you feel stuck\, join us to identify your best next steps together. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nDetermine immediate next steps needed to stabilize\n\n\nRe-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas\n\n\nStrategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs\n\n\nLearn how to adapt or refine your business model\n\n\nFind peer support during this time of isolation
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/refocus-a-co-starters-workshop-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nCost $29.95\nClick HERE to register. \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea: In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers.\nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas.\nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,WV Hive Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T173000
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nCost $29.95\nClick HERE to register. \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea: In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers.\nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas.\nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,student,WV Hive Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nCost $29.95\nClick HERE to register. \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea: In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers.\nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas.\nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Proving Your Business Idea Works
DESCRIPTION:Several elements must come together for your business idea to be sustainable\, including market demand\, the size of your target market\, and the strength of your competitors. The Small Business Administration will do a deep dive into each of these. We’ll also explore psychological factors that influence how customers buy. \nTraining is free\, but registration is required.  Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proving-your-business-idea-works-tickets-292457086017?aff=odcleoeventsincollection to register. \n 
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/proving-your-business-idea-works/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan
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