Do you have Instagram envy? When you see other businesses with feeds and websites brimming with perfect shots, you wish you had the same. But paying a professional photographer is a little out of reach right now. You know it’s important. “A picture is worth a thousand words…” the saying goes. Our next Straight Talk […]
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. Training is free, but registration […]
Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture Cost $29.95 Click HERE to register. Built 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. Whether just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or […]
Click here to register Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop. Assess. Adapt. Act now to save your business. This 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 […]
Join RCBI on April 21, in South Charleston, as they convene the inaugural meeting of the minds.Network with like-minded folks who share your passion and enthusiasm for bringing new ideas to life. Meet service providers dedicated to helping protect your intellectual properties, develop your ideas into commercially viable products and launch successful business ventures. Register […]
Register Join SBA’s West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Minnesota & Eastern Pennsylvania District Offices for a special event just for veterans. SBA Veteran Business Development Officers Mike Jackson, Jonathan Bennett, and Shannon Digiglio have served our country and now they want to help you start or grow your small business. The trio will provide an overview on […]
April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day!! Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: * What is the USPTO? * An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and […]
With so many marketing services out there, which one is the best for your business? Having a marketing strategy is key to helping your business remain competitive and survive. The presenters provide an overview of what digital marketing means and how it’s possible to begin online marketing and get the biggest bang for your buck. […]
This module will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Further, the presenters will discuss the process of patent prosecution, the role of the U.S. patent examiner […]
Join the West Virginia Women's Business Center for a helpful look at the ins and outs of getting registered in SAM.gov. About this event The West Virginia Women’s Business Center is hosting a valuable webinar on the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov). Join them as Melissa Loder (SBA’s West Virginia District Office) and Sommer Straight […]
Every organization strives to provide quality products and services to their customers. However, complications present themselves daily. Whether equipment issues arise, or a customer finds a product fails to meet expectations, achieving quality goals can often be problematic. So, how can your organization increase product and service quality? The answer is ISO 9001! Registration is […]
The “BEST in West Virginia” program, presented by TechConnect West Virginia and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center is celebrating World IP day by partnering with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to present a series of seminars in April and May on intellectual property. This module will cover the basic facts about trademarks. […]
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