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SUMMARY:Start Smart: A Guide to Building a Business
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of starting your own business? Make it happen with Start Smart! This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to dive into their journey. \nLearn how to build a strong foundation for your business by exploring essential topics like startup costs\, financing options\, and creating a solid business plan. You’ll leave with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to take the smart approach to launching your business. \nDon’t just start—Start Smart! Join us to set your entrepreneurial journey on the right track.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/start-smart-a-guide-to-building-a-business-10/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:November - What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company’s products/services to federal and state agencies. Topics include: – Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds – Conducting market research – Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) – Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices – Marketing your business to government agencies – Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities – Government Innovation Programs – Q & A session Who should attend? Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training. However\, we will not be going over the registration process in this training.\nInstructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/november-what-happens-after-sam-unlock-new-business-opportunities-2/
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