Proving Your Business Idea Works
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 […]
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Get Started: a CO.STARTERS Workshop
VirtualDeveloping 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 […]
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Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
VirtualClick 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. […]
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WV Inventors Society – Launch
WV Regional Technology Park 2000 Union Carbide Drive Building 2000, Hendrickson Conference Room, South Charleston, WVJoin 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 […]
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Q & A for Veteran Business Owners
VirtualRegister 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 […]
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Intellectual Property 101
VirtualApril 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 […]
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Marketing (How to get the biggest bang for your buck!)
VirtualWith 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. […]
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Patent Basics
VirtualThis 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 […]
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Getting Registered into the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov)
VirtualJoin 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 […]
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ISO OVERVIEW: Why ISO 9001 Is Important and How It Can Benefit Your Business
VirtualEvery 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 […]
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Trademark Basics with an Overview of Copyright Basics
VirtualThe “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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Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
VirtualDeveloping 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 […]