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The Greater Richmond Chamber and Small Business Development Center have developed this quarterly e-newsletter to keep our members and clients informed about important news, events, and programming that support the small, entrepreneurial business community. If there topics pertaining to running a small business that you would like to learn more about, please contact Mike Leonard at (804) 783-9369.
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Is your company part of a franchise?
Let us know what type of resources you need to help run your franchised business. learn more
Business One Stop
The Business One Stop System will help you determine business formation requirements based on your specific type of business and business activities. In addition, the system will pre-fill some of the forms required to start your business. learn more
How Did I Get Here?
Now is the time to pay attention to where your business is going. learn more from Linda Heath, President of Financial Holographix Inc.
Sales Professionals as a National Differentiator
Find out if the sales profession is capable of reinventing itself. learn more
Learn how to protect your company from employee theft with this article from Yount Hyde and Barbour.
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Stop Networking
Learn more about the right way to network. learn more
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Managing Cash Flow in Difficult Times - Presented by GRSBDC and the SBO Group
What makes up working capital? What are your business drivers? Find out how financial modeling of your service or retail business can affect your everyday decision making. Includes real life case studies and class discussion. Seminar price will be $20. register
The Small Business Boot Camp
The Metropolitan Business League (MBL) is very pleased to announce that J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, New Visions New Ventures and the Technology Resource Center have joined the partnership presenting the Small Business Boot Camp.
The Small Business Boot Camp provides general and industry specific training for small businesses with in the region. learn more
International Business Certificate Program
Due to your your affiliation with the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, VCU can offer you a reduced tuition package for this year's International Business Certificate Program (IBC) for $1000.00. The IBC Program registration fee is set at $1,500; however, the "affiliate" policy gives participants a $500 grant towards their individual registration reducing the fee to $1,000 if you are registered by August 22nd, 2008. learn more
Carib Fest 2008
There are thousands of islands in the Caribbean. And every August, at Carib Fest, we bring each island to You, right in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The celebration of Caribbean culture, life, food and spirit can be heard in the music, laughter, song and hearts of city folk, country folk, family and friends.
August 8, 2008 Reception for "The Mighty Sparrow" learn more
August 9, 2008 | Brown's Island | Noon - 9pm learn more
SPIN: Business In Motion
Now the region's largest business-to-business expo. SPIN brings together decision makers, community partners and corporate leaders. Exhibitors and attendees will develop new relationships, build brand awareness and generate leads.
September 17th, 10am-6pm, Richmond International Raceway learn more
Starting a Business ($20) | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business Plan Overview ($20) | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
These seminars are held monthly in each of the following locations: Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond. Details and registration available online or by calling (804) 783-9314
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SBDC Spotlight: SnagAJob.com reaches out to small business peers |
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You might ask, "Are hourly job seekers even going online to find jobs?" The answer is not only "yes," but a staggering amount of Americans are turning to online job boards to find employment. According to the U.S. Conference Board, 73% of job seekers in 2007 used the Internet as a key part of their search process. Researchers also found that newspaper searches are on the decline, dropping 10 percent in 2007, while online searches continue to climb.
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