SBDC at CBP

2nd Floor

Springfield

Effective January 1, 2007, this program is required of ALL new clients prior to taking other classes or scheduling counseling sessions. This is the place to start! Our free one hour orientation workshop will help you understand all the resources, programs and services provided by the Community Business Partnership programs: The Women's Business Center, the South Fairfax Small Business Development Center, the Business Finance Center, the Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs, and the Business Incubation Center. Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn about the free one on one counseling that is available from our staff and community of volunteer professionals! Learn how to navigate our web sites and register for classes! Learn about special events! Learn about our other local resource partners and the US Small Business Administration services. Join us soon and get all the great news! Registration Required!

Effective January 1, 2007, this program is required of ALL new clients prior to taking other classes or scheduling counseling sessions. This is the place to start! Our free one hour orientation workshop will help you understand all the resources, programs and services provided by the Community Business Partnership programs: The Women's Business Center, the South Fairfax Small Business Development Center, the Business Finance Center, the Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs, and the Business Incubation Center. Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn about the free one on one counseling that is available from our staff and community of volunteer professionals! Learn how to navigate our web sites and register for classes! Learn about special events! Learn about our other local resource partners and the US Small Business Administration services. Join us soon and get all the great news! Registration Required!

Becoming a franchise owner -Learn how to determine if franchise ownership is right for you. -Learn how to quantify and maximize your financial returns in a franchise business. -Learn how to research and select franchise opportunities that will thrive in the current economy. -Learn how to recognize and avoid the pitfalls that can lead to failure in franchise ownership. -Learn how to consider the various financing options available. -Learn how the SBDC can help. -Learn about the laws and regulations about franchising.

Effective January 1, 2007, this program is required of ALL new clients prior to taking other classes or scheduling counseling sessions. This is the place to start! Our free one hour orientation workshop will help you understand all the resources, programs and services provided by the Community Business Partnership programs: The Women's Business Center, the South Fairfax Small Business Development Center, the Business Finance Center, the Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs, and the Business Incubation Center. Come learn how we work, and how we can best serve you as you start and grow your business! Learn about the free one on one counseling that is available from our staff and community of volunteer professionals! Learn how to navigate our web sites and register for classes! Learn about special events! Learn about our other local resource partners and the US Small Business Administration services. Join us soon and get all the great news! Registration Required!

Understanding the difference between patents, trademarks and trade secrets Do you have a product that you need to protect and safeguard as yours? A very informative Patent Attorney will help you understand the difference between patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Lean how to use intellectual property to compete in the market. Bonus: Attorney will provide a free consultation by appointment. The class will take place on 9/13 from 6-9p. The early bird cost is $40. The rate increases to $65 seven calendar days prior to the class date. Please arrive on time. Cancellation Policy: Participants whose checks are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $35 fee. Participants who have paid for a class and do not cancel at least 24 hours in advance, will forfeit their entire payment. Participants who have paid for a class, and cancel in a timely manner, may apply their funds to a future class within 90 days of the original class date. After ninety days, all funds are forfeited. Participants wishing to receive a refund will be charged a 10% administrative fee. All events are held at our center at our Springfield location - unless noted otherwise. If you need directions, please visit our Website http://www.cbponline.org. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Designed for the busy business owner who either hasn't written or revisited his/her business plan. Regain control of your business, refocus your marketing, or prepare for a cash infusion through this step-by-step training to writing a plan that is the living document of your business. Early bird Cost: $35.00. The rate increases to $50 seven calendar days prior to the class date 10/12 6-9pm . Please arrive on time. Cancellation Policy: Participants whose checks are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $35 fee. Participants who have paid for a class and do not cancel at least 24 hours in advance, will forfeit their entire payment. Participants who have paid for a class, and cancel in a timely manner, may apply their funds to a future class within 90 days of the original class date. After ninety days, all funds are forfeited. Participants wishing to receive a refund will be charged a 10% administrative fee. All events are held at our center at our Springfield location - unless noted otherwise. If you need directions, please visit our Website http://www.cbponline.org. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Need a Boost to your Business? The Business Plan Bootcamp is designed for existing business owners who have: • had their business plan in their head for years, but never taken the time to put it on paper, or; • never quite gotten around to updating their original start up business plan! Three consecutive weekly 3- hour sessions to help you write your Business Plan, and a final class to present your Plan in front of Financial Advisors/Lenders for Constructive Feedback! The instructor, George N. Woglom, is a CPA with more than 18 years of experience. The Class Fee Includes: • course booklet with outlines and financial spreadsheet • hands on time for note taking • outline development and writing of the plan during class • unlimited coaching • free market research support and access to proprietary data bases Dates: Wednesday, October 20th Wednesday, October 27th Wednesday, November 3 Wednesday, November 17th for final presentations Training size will be limited. Interested participants must complete an application and be accepted into the program. You must have an existing business. Please contact michell@cbponline.org for an application or call 703-768-1440.