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SUMMARY:Business Basics: Essential Steps to Launch Your Startup (3-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Business Basics: Essential Steps to Launch Your Startup (3-Part Series)  \nStarting a business is more than just having a great idea\, it requires careful planning and the right foundation. This three-part webinar series will guide you through the essential steps to structure\, protect and fund your business. Join industry experts as they share key insights to help you successfully launch your business with confidence.  \nSession 1: Legal Business Structures & Public Benefits Considerations \nLearning Objectives: \n\nChoose the right legal structure (LLC\, S-Corp\, Sole Proprietorship) \nUnderstand how SSI\, SSDI and public benefits impact business owners \nSelect the best tax structure for your business \n\nArchived Event Materials \n\nView the Zoom recording with shared screen\nView the recording on YouTube\nView and download the presentation slides \nDownload the transcript\nDownload the Questions and Answers\n\nSession 2: Bookkeeping & Accounting Essentials for Startups \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn bookkeeping\, tax basics and obligations for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs \nLearn the importance of having a separate personal and business banking account to keep business financials organized.\nLearn how to obtain an EIN for free \nGain understanding the basic concepts of cost of goods\, revenue\, expenses and profit \nIdentify common tax mistakes that entrepreneurs can avoid. \n\nArchived Event Materials \n\nView the Zoom recording with shared screen\nView the recording on YouTube\nView and download the presentation slides\nDownload the transcript\n\nSession 3: Financing your Business & Funding Strategies \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore funding options for your business\, such as loans or grants \nBuild banking relationships \nLearn about CDFI’s and how they can support your financial business needs \nBuild credit and financial security for business growth \n\nArchived Event Materials \n\nView the Zoom recording with shared screen\nView the recording on YouTube\nView and download the presentation slides\nDownload the transcript\n\nASL Interpretation and Captioning were provided for this event. If you have questions about any of the sessions above\, please email info@disabilitysmallbusiness.org. \nThe contents of webinar were developed under grant H421F240198 from the U.S. Department of Education (Department). The Department does not mandate or prescribe practices\, models\, or other activities described or discussed in this document. The contents of this webinar may contain examples of\, adaptations of\, and links to resources created and maintained by another public or private organization. The Department does not control or guarantee the accuracy\, relevance\, timeliness\, or completeness of this outside information. The content of this webinar does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department. This publication is not intended to represent the views or policy of or be an endorsement of any views expressed or materials provided by any Federal agency. (EDGAR 75.620) \nAll personal data will be kept confidential\, and we will not share individual demographic data with any third party. National Disability Institute (NDI) collects data to help secure future funding to create programs that serve the community.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/business-basics-essential-steps-to-launch-your-startup-3-part-series/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Start up/Pre Venture
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: $10\,000 Maryland Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Maryland-based disabled entrepreneurs\, this is your moment!\nOn September 25\, 2025\, five innovators in high-tech sectors (STEM\, R&D\, manufacturing) will pitch for a chance to win $10\,000 in funding. \nWho Can Apply: \n\nMaryland-based entrepreneurs (business registered or operating in Maryland)\nIdentify as a disabled entrepreneur\nBusiness or idea in a high-tech sector\n\nKey Dates: \n\nApply by: August 27\, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)\nPitch Webinar (optional): August 29\, 2025\n2-Minute Pitch Video Due: September 4\, 2025\nLive Competition: September 25\, 2025\n\nWhy Apply: \n\nOne-on-one coaching from expert Heather Lawver\nA high-visibility platform for your business\n$10\,000 in funding for the winner\n\nRegister: https://www.2gether-international.org/pitch-competition
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/maryland-disabled-entrepreneurs-pitch-competition-2025/
CATEGORIES:Start up/Pre Venture
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