DC SBDC at the Howard University School of Business GADGET Center

Washington, DC

The risk of identity theft in today’s high-technology world is ever growing. This seminar will help business owners to appreciate that risk, change certain behaviors to avoid becoming a victim, take the appropriate steps in the event of identity theft, and to recognize the steps financial institutions are taking to protect customers.

Speaker: Lewis Perez - PNC Bank

Learn from Federal procurement experts how to prepare the required documentation for Federal certifications. Meet with Small Business Administration at a seminar to get information on Government procurements opportunities. Pursuing Federal contracts involves identifying available opportunities through government databases and other sources, and then bidding on contracts that you think your company can realistically deliver on. Join us to learn everything that is required of you to participate in this program. 3rd floor laboratory.

Speaker: SBA - DLSBD - DC SBDC

Business planning is usually conducted when starting a new organization or a new major venture, for example, new product, service or program. Essentially, a business plan is a combination of a marketing plan, strategic plan, operational/management plan and a financial plan. Far more important than the plan document, is the planning process itself. This seminar provides an overview of the thought process that goes into the development of a business plan and a discussion of the reasons why.

Speaker: Mauricio Gaitan - Center Director.

Business planning is usually conducted when starting a new organization or a new major venture, for example, new product, service or program. Essentially, a business plan is a combination of a marketing plan, strategic plan, operational/management plan and a financial plan. Far more important than the plan document, is the planning process itself. This seminar provides an overview of the thought process that goes into the development of a business plan and a discussion of the reasons why. - The language of the seminar will be in Spanish.