Online Self-Paced Courses

The Women's Business Center partners with our parent organization Maryland Capital Enterprises to offer various online self paced programs. Among our preeminent offerings is our First Step program for individuals in the beginning phase of launching a business or considering the transition from concept to reality.

Understanding Your Financial Statements

October 21, 2021

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Join the Baltimore Metro WBC, the Maryland Capital Enterprise Women’s Business Center, and the Maryland Women’s Business Center (Rockville, MD) for  training on understanding your financial statements. Presented By: Jim Peterson, Vice President & Small Business Ambassador on the Minority & Women Owned Business Team at M & T Bank. Click Here to secure your spot today!   

COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program

October 25, 2021

10:00-11:00 am Join us to discover how the SBA’s COVID-19 relief EIDL can help your small business recover and rebuild. Learn about loan program details & how to apply.

Facebook Business Pages Build & Strengthen Relationships

October 28, 2021

5:30 – 6:30 PM This Facebook class will help you to grow your business page with tips for building and strengthening relationships through use of content & interaction with other pages with tagging. You will learn techniques to set up the Facebook Business Page for success from the page dashboard settings and with items that affect your posts. The class also teaches ideas to invite and build your audience.  

Will My Business Idea Work?

November 3, 2021

6:30 – 7:30 pm Guest Speaker: Jim Peterson: Vice President / Business Banking Relationship Manager   Brought to you by: MD Capital Enterprises The MCE Women’s Business Center Salisbury University Perdue School of Business  

AVOID Entrepreneurial Burnout & How to Find Balance Using ACTION Strategies from 6 Intelligences During COVID Times!

November 4, 2021

11:00 am-1:00 pm Emotional Intelligence–Approaching people according to their values is the key to an approach high in Emotional Intelligence – and success. Our Emotional Intelligence shows you how to optimize your personal and professional relationships. Personality Intelligence-All decision-making behavior boils down to four basic value personalities or what moves us to action. Personality Intelligence helps you to understand and communicate more effectively with each and stand out from the crowd. It also helps you better understand even yourself  Business Intelligence-Bring your business to peak performance using our Business Intelligence. Learn to leverage data-driven decisions to optimize your business and... Learn More

Let’s Talk Funding with Maryland Capital Enterprises, (MCE, Inc.) – Hosted in partnership with Baltimore County Public Library

November 11, 2021

6:30 pm-7:30 pm Learn about different funding options for your small business and the process of securing a loan. Presented by Maryland Capital Enterprises, we will discuss the application process, common mistakes to avoid, and open the discussion to any questions you might have when it comes to funding your business!

Getting Unstuck: Self-Care for Low Energy While Doing Business

November 12, 2021

9:30 am-10:30 am How do we re-engage when feeling frozen at work? Join acupressurist and meditation expert, Shira Oz-Sinai, for a natural self-care pick-me-up to support your adrenals, decrease overwhelm, increase your vitality, and switch back to “on” using easily accessible acupressure points available at your own fingertips. This Self-Care Friday is an organic remedy for a better regulated nervous system, a more fluid workday, and a rejuvenating weekend.

Building Your Business Marketing Plan During COVID-19

November 16, 2021

12:00 pm-1:00pm Your marketing plan is the road map for all your promotional efforts. A marketing plan can help you strategize and reach consumers that are most likely to purchase your products & services. In this webinar we will discuss the steps of building your marketing plan.

What is a Marketing Audit & Why Does Your Business Need One?

November 29, 2021

12:00 – 1:00 pm Want to improve the efficiency and performance of your company’s marketing initiatives? Maybe it’s time to do a marketing audit. A marketing audit is a thorough review of your marketing plan, objectives, strategies, and the current activities being executed in your small business. The goal is to see what’s working and what isn’t so you can identify areas for improvement. Join the D3 marketing team for insights on why looking back at your marketing strategies can help you move your business forward in today’s digital world!  

Stop DOING THAT!! Outsource NOW! How to Scale And Grow Your Business FASTER AND EASIER THAN YOU EVER COULD YOURSELF Even During COVID Times!

December 2, 2021

11:00 am-1:00 pm Stop Asking Yourself “Can I afford a Virtual Assistant?”, “What Can a Virtual Assistant DO?”, “Can I really let go of Control over that?”, “Isn’t it just faster to do it myself?” Don’t let your competitors Sail past you with their success!!!  They are growing and thriving while sitting on the BEACH!! How are they doing it!!! The answer is they have a TEAM!!! YOU CAN TOO…. Find out how in this class~ In this Class You will learn: Types of Virtual Assistants/Freelancers/Independent Contractors What to do to Prepare to hire a Virtual Assistant HOW MUCH DO... Learn More

Developing Your Creative Strategy During COVID-19

December 7, 2021

12:00 pm-1:00 pm How can you develop a creative strategy that reaches a new audience while also engaging your current customers? From social imagery, to your website’s visuals, to advertising campaigns, videos and more –  Every business needs a creative strategy for their marketing. Whether you are the creator yourself, or you need to provide direction to someone else, this webinar will discuss the steps of building out a creative brief and tips for developing impactful creative.