• Virtual on Zoom Training: Getting in the Door: Capability Statements for Procurement Success

    Virtual Online

    Government agencies and prime contractors rely on capability statements to quickly understand a business’s strengths, experience, and capacity. A clear, polished capability statement can open the door to subcontracting, certifications, and contract opportunities—but many small businesses don’t know where to start. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn: The purpose and structure of a capability...

  • Personal Finances for Business Financing

    Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill Township, NJ, United States

    Are you looking for business financing but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down the fundamentals of how small business lending really works—giving you the knowledge and confidence to move from “not sure where to begin” to “I’m ready to apply.” In this session, we’ll demystify the connection between your personal finances and...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 1: ABC’s of Starting a Small Business

    Virtual Online

    The LAEDA Quick Start Series is a 5-part series that provides a great opportunity for individuals who wish to learn how to start a business and for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. Topics included in the series: Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business and Credit Management....

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 2: Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan I

    Virtual Online

    Unit 2 of the Quick Start Series is focused on the importance of a business plan.  Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, having a Business Plan to guide your efforts is priceless.  Business Plan I outlines the various parts of the business plan and its role in applying for financing to...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 3: Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan II

    Virtual Online

    Unit 3 of the Quick Start Series continues the conversation around creating a business plan.  We will continuing covering the business plan -Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan II.  What are your true operating costs, what are you really selling, do you have a personnel plan?  You’ll be amazed by what you’ll learn about...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 4: Getting the Word Out- Marketing Your Business

    Virtual Online

    Unit 4 of the Quick Start Series is focused on understanding your customer and how your product or services meets their needs. Are your marketing efforts communicating your message to your customers? Are you even fishing in the right pond? Marketing Your Business takes you through the basics of marketing, developing a marketing message and...

  • Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 6: Group Business Counseling

    Virtual Online

    The LAEDA Quick Start Series is a 5-part series that provides a great opportunity for individuals who wish to learn how to start a business and for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. Topics included in the series: Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business and Credit Management....

  • In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 1- Intro- Product Development and Production Process

    LAEDA Office 433 Market Street, Camden, NJ, United States

    The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle. Do you have a product or service that...

  • In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 2-Understanding the Power of Marketing

    LAEDA Office 433 Market Street, Camden, NJ, United States

    Session Two is all about identifying who your best customers are and how to reach them so they buy from you instead of your competition. Don’t worry if you haven’t had any sales yet. In this session, we’ll learn about •     Identifying your target customer and why this is so important •     Where...