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SUMMARY:12 Weeks Series: Early Stage Business Strategy & Finance Workshops
DESCRIPTION: \n“Funding your company”- August 12 \nThis workshop explores what it takes to fund or capitalize an early stage company. We will discuss how to set requirements\, identify sources of capital\, and what it takes to raise the money. \n“Pitching vs Closing: The Ted Talk Model”- August 19 \nThe presentation explores how to pitch your company to critical audiences including: investors\, clients\, customers\, partners\, suppliers\, shareholders\, and employees. From short encounters to formal presentations this workshop helps you get your thoughts and ideas out there effectively. \n“What Start-ups Really Need”- August 26 \nThis session helps you identify the critical requirements to succeed. We will explore what early stage companies need\, when they need it\, and how to get what they need. \n“Capital Investors and Exit Strategies”- September 3 \nEvery investor’s main objective is to profit from their capital funding of your company. This workshop explores your business strategy from the investor perspective and provides insight into the best “exits” for your type enterprise. \n“Investor Friendly Business Plans”- September 9 \nYour “B-Plan” should be specific and supported but flexible\, and investors need to be able to see what you do\, why it’s good\, and what it’s worth in a simple plan. This workshop explores what goes into a good B-Plan for investors and why. \n“Pro-Forma Financial Statements”- September 16 \nMost successful businesses start out with a five year projection of their financial future. This session focuses on how to develop compelling and believable pro-forma financial statements. \n“Valuations in Simple Terms”- September 23 \nDetermining what your enterprise is worth is central to determining the justification for spending the “blood\, sweat\, and tears” of birthing a new company. This workshop walks through the foundational elements that capital markets use to quantify worth in early stage companies. \n“Ownership\, Control and Capital Raises”- September 30 \nThis session will help you understand the ramifications of selling equity stake in your company\, and how to maintain operational control in early rounds. We will work on capital requirements and terms of an equity or debt deal. \n“Revenue Reality: Believable Projections”- October 7 \nProjecting revenue over the first two years is central to mapping success in an early stage company. This session works through your path to revenue from market entry to sustainable revenue streams. \n“Market Strategy Development”- October 14 \nThis session helps you develop a strategy for taking your products and/or services to market eventually capturing meaningful market share. We will define ways to target the most promising sectors and ways to prioritize the best promotional strategies. \n“Capital Raising”- October 21 \nThe hardest thing for every entrepreneur\, regardless of industry\, is to raise sufficient capital to give the enterprise a chance. We will explore approaches to raising capital in this seminar with investors in the room. \n“Closing Investment Rounds”- October 28 \nGetting through due diligence and closing on a term sheet is challenging. We will discuss each stage of the process and the characteristics of successful closings in this vibrant seminar workshop. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/12-weeks-series-early-stage-business-strategy-finance-workshops/2019-09-30/
LOCATION:Norfolk State Innovation Center\, 520 E Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation Centers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NSU-innovation-events-2019.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T110000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T155543Z
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SUMMARY:Online Marketing For Business Pt 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to use Google to increase your business online?  \nLearn tried & true basics of Search Engine Optimization. \nStart NOW to prepare your holiday marketing campaign\, learn techniques that can help boost your business and drive revenue at just the right time! \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/online-marketing-for-business/
LOCATION:Jollity & CO Party Boutique\, 2111 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Online-Mktg-SEO-Flyer-2019.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Norfolk%20Economic%20Development%20Department":MAILTO:jared.chalk@norfolk.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T130000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190801T190733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T195848Z
UID:856-1570446000-1570453200@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:12 Weeks Series: Early Stage Business Strategy & Finance Workshops
DESCRIPTION: \n“Funding your company”- August 12 \nThis workshop explores what it takes to fund or capitalize an early stage company. We will discuss how to set requirements\, identify sources of capital\, and what it takes to raise the money. \n“Pitching vs Closing: The Ted Talk Model”- August 19 \nThe presentation explores how to pitch your company to critical audiences including: investors\, clients\, customers\, partners\, suppliers\, shareholders\, and employees. From short encounters to formal presentations this workshop helps you get your thoughts and ideas out there effectively. \n“What Start-ups Really Need”- August 26 \nThis session helps you identify the critical requirements to succeed. We will explore what early stage companies need\, when they need it\, and how to get what they need. \n“Capital Investors and Exit Strategies”- September 3 \nEvery investor’s main objective is to profit from their capital funding of your company. This workshop explores your business strategy from the investor perspective and provides insight into the best “exits” for your type enterprise. \n“Investor Friendly Business Plans”- September 9 \nYour “B-Plan” should be specific and supported but flexible\, and investors need to be able to see what you do\, why it’s good\, and what it’s worth in a simple plan. This workshop explores what goes into a good B-Plan for investors and why. \n“Pro-Forma Financial Statements”- September 16 \nMost successful businesses start out with a five year projection of their financial future. This session focuses on how to develop compelling and believable pro-forma financial statements. \n“Valuations in Simple Terms”- September 23 \nDetermining what your enterprise is worth is central to determining the justification for spending the “blood\, sweat\, and tears” of birthing a new company. This workshop walks through the foundational elements that capital markets use to quantify worth in early stage companies. \n“Ownership\, Control and Capital Raises”- September 30 \nThis session will help you understand the ramifications of selling equity stake in your company\, and how to maintain operational control in early rounds. We will work on capital requirements and terms of an equity or debt deal. \n“Revenue Reality: Believable Projections”- October 7 \nProjecting revenue over the first two years is central to mapping success in an early stage company. This session works through your path to revenue from market entry to sustainable revenue streams. \n“Market Strategy Development”- October 14 \nThis session helps you develop a strategy for taking your products and/or services to market eventually capturing meaningful market share. We will define ways to target the most promising sectors and ways to prioritize the best promotional strategies. \n“Capital Raising”- October 21 \nThe hardest thing for every entrepreneur\, regardless of industry\, is to raise sufficient capital to give the enterprise a chance. We will explore approaches to raising capital in this seminar with investors in the room. \n“Closing Investment Rounds”- October 28 \nGetting through due diligence and closing on a term sheet is challenging. We will discuss each stage of the process and the characteristics of successful closings in this vibrant seminar workshop. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/12-weeks-series-early-stage-business-strategy-finance-workshops/2019-10-07/
LOCATION:Norfolk State Innovation Center\, 520 E Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation Centers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NSU-innovation-events-2019.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T200000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T175737Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Clinic (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION: \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/legal-clinic-part-3/
LOCATION:Southside Aquatics Center\, 1750 Campostella Road\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biz Cafés
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HRWC-SSide-BizCafeFLYERS-proof2_3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T130000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190801T190733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T195850Z
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SUMMARY:12 Weeks Series: Early Stage Business Strategy & Finance Workshops
DESCRIPTION: \n“Funding your company”- August 12 \nThis workshop explores what it takes to fund or capitalize an early stage company. We will discuss how to set requirements\, identify sources of capital\, and what it takes to raise the money. \n“Pitching vs Closing: The Ted Talk Model”- August 19 \nThe presentation explores how to pitch your company to critical audiences including: investors\, clients\, customers\, partners\, suppliers\, shareholders\, and employees. From short encounters to formal presentations this workshop helps you get your thoughts and ideas out there effectively. \n“What Start-ups Really Need”- August 26 \nThis session helps you identify the critical requirements to succeed. We will explore what early stage companies need\, when they need it\, and how to get what they need. \n“Capital Investors and Exit Strategies”- September 3 \nEvery investor’s main objective is to profit from their capital funding of your company. This workshop explores your business strategy from the investor perspective and provides insight into the best “exits” for your type enterprise. \n“Investor Friendly Business Plans”- September 9 \nYour “B-Plan” should be specific and supported but flexible\, and investors need to be able to see what you do\, why it’s good\, and what it’s worth in a simple plan. This workshop explores what goes into a good B-Plan for investors and why. \n“Pro-Forma Financial Statements”- September 16 \nMost successful businesses start out with a five year projection of their financial future. This session focuses on how to develop compelling and believable pro-forma financial statements. \n“Valuations in Simple Terms”- September 23 \nDetermining what your enterprise is worth is central to determining the justification for spending the “blood\, sweat\, and tears” of birthing a new company. This workshop walks through the foundational elements that capital markets use to quantify worth in early stage companies. \n“Ownership\, Control and Capital Raises”- September 30 \nThis session will help you understand the ramifications of selling equity stake in your company\, and how to maintain operational control in early rounds. We will work on capital requirements and terms of an equity or debt deal. \n“Revenue Reality: Believable Projections”- October 7 \nProjecting revenue over the first two years is central to mapping success in an early stage company. This session works through your path to revenue from market entry to sustainable revenue streams. \n“Market Strategy Development”- October 14 \nThis session helps you develop a strategy for taking your products and/or services to market eventually capturing meaningful market share. We will define ways to target the most promising sectors and ways to prioritize the best promotional strategies. \n“Capital Raising”- October 21 \nThe hardest thing for every entrepreneur\, regardless of industry\, is to raise sufficient capital to give the enterprise a chance. We will explore approaches to raising capital in this seminar with investors in the room. \n“Closing Investment Rounds”- October 28 \nGetting through due diligence and closing on a term sheet is challenging. We will discuss each stage of the process and the characteristics of successful closings in this vibrant seminar workshop. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/12-weeks-series-early-stage-business-strategy-finance-workshops/2019-10-14/
LOCATION:Norfolk State Innovation Center\, 520 E Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation Centers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NSU-innovation-events-2019.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T110000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190816T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T163107Z
UID:1062-1571128200-1571137200@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:Online Marketing For Business Pt 2
DESCRIPTION:Design Your Cut-Throat Content \n‘Content is King’ in search engines. As an entrepreneur you want to have to fresh\, relevant  content. Learn how to keep up with the content over-load by building a strong content strategy. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/online-marketing-for-business-pt-2/
LOCATION:Jollity & CO Party Boutique\, 2111 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Online-Mktg-Content-Flyer-2019.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Norfolk%20Economic%20Development%20Department":MAILTO:jared.chalk@norfolk.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T170000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190801T215514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T201234Z
UID:886-1571130000-1571158800@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:One-On-One Business Counseling Sessions - Supplier Diversity
DESCRIPTION: \n  \nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions to help grow small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing assistance with the State (SWaM) Certification process; registering in and navigating the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement process (eVA).\nDiscussion on various business topics such as financing programs; marketing; networking and connecting to business resources to start or grow your existing business. \nThese 1-hour sessions are by appointment only\nNorfolk Economic Development Office Dominion Tower\, 999 Waterside Dr.\, Suite 2430\nNorfolk\, VA 23510\n9:00am – 5:00pm \nAppointments begin promptly at 9:00am … Last appointment scheduled at 3:30pm\nSessions conducted by Angela Barber\, Business Service Manager\nVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\nNo fee to attend\, but appointment is required!\nEmail:  angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov  to schedule an appointment\nPlease state if you need technical assistance with certification application (new or re-\ncert)\, as these appointments require more time \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/one-on-one-business-counseling-sessions-supplier-diversity-2019-09-17/2019-10-15/
LOCATION:Norfolk Economic Development Office\, 999 Waterside Drive - Ste 2430\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:One-On-One Counseling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia%20Dept%20of%20Small%20Business%20Supplier%20Diversity":MAILTO:angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T100000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20191011T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T171140Z
UID:1277-1571133600-1571133600@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Employment & Training Series!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/2nd-annual-employment-training-series/2019-10-15/
LOCATION:Calvert Square – Family Investment Center\, 975 Bagnall Rd.\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2nd-Annual-Summer-Employment-Training-Series.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T130000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190726T172613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T155031Z
UID:841-1571482800-1571490000@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION: \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Southside Aquatics Center\, 1750 Campostella Road\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biz Cafés
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HRWC-SSide-BizCafeFLYERS-proof2_4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Norfolk%20Economic%20Development%20Department":MAILTO:jared.chalk@norfolk.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T130000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190801T190733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T195851Z
UID:858-1571655600-1571662800@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:12 Weeks Series: Early Stage Business Strategy & Finance Workshops
DESCRIPTION: \n“Funding your company”- August 12 \nThis workshop explores what it takes to fund or capitalize an early stage company. We will discuss how to set requirements\, identify sources of capital\, and what it takes to raise the money. \n“Pitching vs Closing: The Ted Talk Model”- August 19 \nThe presentation explores how to pitch your company to critical audiences including: investors\, clients\, customers\, partners\, suppliers\, shareholders\, and employees. From short encounters to formal presentations this workshop helps you get your thoughts and ideas out there effectively. \n“What Start-ups Really Need”- August 26 \nThis session helps you identify the critical requirements to succeed. We will explore what early stage companies need\, when they need it\, and how to get what they need. \n“Capital Investors and Exit Strategies”- September 3 \nEvery investor’s main objective is to profit from their capital funding of your company. This workshop explores your business strategy from the investor perspective and provides insight into the best “exits” for your type enterprise. \n“Investor Friendly Business Plans”- September 9 \nYour “B-Plan” should be specific and supported but flexible\, and investors need to be able to see what you do\, why it’s good\, and what it’s worth in a simple plan. This workshop explores what goes into a good B-Plan for investors and why. \n“Pro-Forma Financial Statements”- September 16 \nMost successful businesses start out with a five year projection of their financial future. This session focuses on how to develop compelling and believable pro-forma financial statements. \n“Valuations in Simple Terms”- September 23 \nDetermining what your enterprise is worth is central to determining the justification for spending the “blood\, sweat\, and tears” of birthing a new company. This workshop walks through the foundational elements that capital markets use to quantify worth in early stage companies. \n“Ownership\, Control and Capital Raises”- September 30 \nThis session will help you understand the ramifications of selling equity stake in your company\, and how to maintain operational control in early rounds. We will work on capital requirements and terms of an equity or debt deal. \n“Revenue Reality: Believable Projections”- October 7 \nProjecting revenue over the first two years is central to mapping success in an early stage company. This session works through your path to revenue from market entry to sustainable revenue streams. \n“Market Strategy Development”- October 14 \nThis session helps you develop a strategy for taking your products and/or services to market eventually capturing meaningful market share. We will define ways to target the most promising sectors and ways to prioritize the best promotional strategies. \n“Capital Raising”- October 21 \nThe hardest thing for every entrepreneur\, regardless of industry\, is to raise sufficient capital to give the enterprise a chance. We will explore approaches to raising capital in this seminar with investors in the room. \n“Closing Investment Rounds”- October 28 \nGetting through due diligence and closing on a term sheet is challenging. We will discuss each stage of the process and the characteristics of successful closings in this vibrant seminar workshop. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/12-weeks-series-early-stage-business-strategy-finance-workshops/2019-10-21/
LOCATION:Norfolk State Innovation Center\, 520 E Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation Centers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NSU-innovation-events-2019.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191022T100000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20191011T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T171140Z
UID:1290-1571738400-1571738400@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Employment & Training Series!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/2nd-annual-employment-training-series/2019-10-22/
LOCATION:Calvert Square – Family Investment Center\, 975 Bagnall Rd.\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2nd-Annual-Summer-Employment-Training-Series.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T120000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190827T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T195504Z
UID:1104-1571907600-1571918400@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:Focus on Funding & Finance
DESCRIPTION:ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS \nEntrepreneurs will learn how to effectively manage the finances for their business from local financial experts. \nFrom managing cash flow\, to bookkeeping\, tax planning and funding your business\, this training will prepare entrepreneurs at every stage of business for long-term financial success. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/focus-on-funding-finance/
LOCATION:Jordan Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek\, 1425 Norchester Avenue\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Focus-on-Finance-Fall-2019-Flyer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Norfolk%20Economic%20Development%20Department":MAILTO:jared.chalk@norfolk.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T130000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20190801T190739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T230206Z
UID:859-1572260400-1572267600@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:12 Weeks Series: Early Stage Business Strategy & Finance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n“Funding your company”- August 12 \nThis workshop explores what it takes to fund or capitalize an early stage company. We will discuss how to set requirements\, identify sources of capital\, and what it takes to raise the money. \n“Pitching vs Closing: The Ted Talk Model”- August 19 \nThe presentation explores how to pitch your company to critical audiences including: investors\, clients\, customers\, partners\, suppliers\, shareholders\, and employees. From short encounters to formal presentations this workshop helps you get your thoughts and ideas out there effectively. \n“What Start-ups Really Need”- August 26 \nThis session helps you identify the critical requirements to succeed. We will explore what early stage companies need\, when they need it\, and how to get what they need. \n“Capital Investors and Exit Strategies”- September 3 \nEvery investor’s main objective is to profit from their capital funding of your company. This workshop explores your business strategy from the investor perspective and provides insight into the best “exits” for your type enterprise. \n“Investor Friendly Business Plans”- September 9 \nYour “B-Plan” should be specific and supported but flexible\, and investors need to be able to see what you do\, why it’s good\, and what it’s worth in a simple plan. This workshop explores what goes into a good B-Plan for investors and why. \n“Pro-Forma Financial Statements”- September 16 \nMost successful businesses start out with a five year projection of their financial future. This session focuses on how to develop compelling and believable pro-forma financial statements. \n“Valuations in Simple Terms”- September 23 \nDetermining what your enterprise is worth is central to determining the justification for spending the “blood\, sweat\, and tears” of birthing a new company. This workshop walks through the foundational elements that capital markets use to quantify worth in early stage companies. \n“Ownership\, Control and Capital Raises”- September 30 \nThis session will help you understand the ramifications of selling equity stake in your company\, and how to maintain operational control in early rounds. We will work on capital requirements and terms of an equity or debt deal. \n“Revenue Reality: Believable Projections”- October 7 \nProjecting revenue over the first two years is central to mapping success in an early stage company. This session works through your path to revenue from market entry to sustainable revenue streams. \n“Market Strategy Development”- October 14 \nThis session helps you develop a strategy for taking your products and/or services to market eventually capturing meaningful market share. We will define ways to target the most promising sectors and ways to prioritize the best promotional strategies. \n“Capital Raising”- October 21 \nThe hardest thing for every entrepreneur\, regardless of industry\, is to raise sufficient capital to give the enterprise a chance. We will explore approaches to raising capital in this seminar with investors in the room. \n“Closing Investment Rounds”- October 28 \nGetting through due diligence and closing on a term sheet is challenging. We will discuss each stage of the process and the characteristics of successful closings in this vibrant seminar workshop. \n
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/12-weeks-series-early-stage-business-strategy-finance-workshops-2019-10-28/
LOCATION:Norfolk State Innovation Center\, 520 E Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation Centers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T130000
DTSTAMP:20191021T171704
CREATED:20191011T173945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T173945Z
UID:1291-1572339600-1572354000@norfolkdevelopment.com
SUMMARY:RQ Construction LLC Subcontractor Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/event/rq-construction-llc-subcontractor-outreach-event/
LOCATION:Old Dominion University Procurement Technical Assistance Center\, 112 Bank Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norfolkdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ODU-PTAC-SMALL-BUSINESS-OUTREACH-29-OCT.jpg
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