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SUMMARY:Straight Talk: Yes You Can… Get Great Photos without Being a Professional
DESCRIPTION:Do you have Instagram envy? When you see other businesses with feeds and websites brimming with perfect shots\, you wish you had the same. \nBut 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. \nOur next Straight Talk will feature an entrepreneur like you—John-Michael Forman—who figured out how to take great pictures without being a professional. He’ll share his tips and learnings for how he has used DIY photography to build Forman Pottery into a thriving business. You’ll walk away with a few tricks to help your business avoid the dreaded stock photo. \nFor information about the event\, go to https://costarters.mn.co/events/straight-talk-yes-you-can%E2%80%A6-get-great-photos-without-being-a-professional
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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 
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan
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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.
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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
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SUMMARY:WV Inventors Society - Launch
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRegister for the free event by clicking here.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/wv-inventors-society-launch/
LOCATION:WV Regional Technology Park\, 2000 Union Carbide Drive Building 2000\, Hendrickson Conference Room\, South Charleston\, WV\, 25303
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SUMMARY:Q & A for Veteran Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin SBA’s West Virginia\, Pittsburgh\, Minnesota & Eastern Pennsylvania District Offices for a special event just for veterans.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSBA 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 SBA programs and services available for veterans and some of the most common questions we receive\, like:\n\n\n\nHow do I apply for a SBA loan as a veteran?\nWhat grants are available as a veteran who wants to start their own small business or for existing small businesses?\nHow do I obtain VOSB certification for my business? What are the advantages?\n\nOur West Virginia Veteran Business Development Officer Kimberly Donahue will then join them and participants will be able to ask questions– and get answers– on the spot! \nThis session is open to all veterans and military families.
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property 101
DESCRIPTION:April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day!!\nUnfamiliar 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. \nThe session will cover:\n* What is the USPTO?\n* An overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\n* Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\n* How to get started in protecting your intellectual property. \nThe “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. \n  \nRegister here.
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SUMMARY:Marketing (How to get the biggest bang for your buck!)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. They will also explore best practices for increasing engagement and conversion along with how to get set up for success. \nWorkshop is free\, but registration is required.  Register here.
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