Optimum Business Strategies

12/07/2021

Join David Hincapie, Economic Development Specialist with the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and other subject matter experts for this timely discussion on the following topics:
• Year-end tax planning
• 2021 tax benefits
• Audit readiness
• Financial reporting
• Bookkeeping tips
What
Closing Out the Books and Preparing for 2022, a webinar hosted by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC)
When
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
1:00pm to 2:15pm (ET)
Where
Online. Login instructions will be sent to all registrants.
How
Click on the link below for additional information and to register. While there is no fee to attend, advanced registration is required.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816371749576/WN_kq0-95pjRsKdRzvm9p2JEw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

10/19/2021

Check out the number of webinars being held in October by SCORE, SBDC and the Women's Business Center .

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/va/richmond?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

09/10/2021

New updates to the COVID EIDL Loan Program
• Increasing the COVID EIDL Cap
• Implementation of a Deferred Payment Period
• Establishment of a 30-Day Exclusivity Window
• Expansion of Eligible Use of Funds
• Simplification of affiliation requirements

Increased Loan Cap to $2 Million, Expanded Use of Funds to Pay and Prepay Business Debt, Streamlined Review Processes, and Deferred Payments; First Approval and Disbursement of Loans of $500,000 or Less Also Introduced.

09/09/2021

Check out the number of webinars being held in September by SCORE, SBDC and the Women's Business Center .

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/va/richmond

07/12/2021

Just came across this webinar that is being held on July 15 - Recruiting + Retaining Employees in a Post Covid World

Employee recruitment and retention looks different than it did in a pre-pandemic world. Join us on July 15th 8:30 for an interactive panel discussion and conversation as we learn from local subject matter experts, Morgan Romeo, Virginia Career Works - Blue Ridge, Alec Siegel, Siegel Search, and Ben....

07/12/2021

When leading a company or team, words matter. These phrases can help.

07/06/2021

Check out this new networking group focused on marketing!

Marketing Monday Meetups kick off next week! (Registration info below.)

Marketing Monday Meetups are a great way to network with other small businesses and at the same time get some great marketing feedback, advice & ideas. We’ll meet up on the Zoom each Monday at 10am to discuss our marketing goals for the week. Those who are participating will be encouraged to support your efforts by sharing your social media content and helping to spread the word about your respective businesses.

We all tend to get caught up in running our businesses and sometimes put something as important as our marketing efforts on the back burner as we deal with staffing issues, inventory shortages and all the other day-today issues that arise in a small business. This group will provide you with some accountability AND motivation to complete the goal you set each week. We’ll be able to analyze the results and make sure future goals are in line with your expectations.

Join us by registering at this link:
When: Jul 12, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpfumorDIiH9YWUKs20Pdv8ZQOMwaom3OP

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

05/29/2021

Explore Art & Clay has opened a second gallery location with a soft opening this weekend at 501 East Main St, Front Royal, VA. Stop in and let them show you around. They have Virginia made ornaments, mugs and so much more.

05/26/2021

Calling all small business owners! has launched a new tool with the support of GoDaddy to help you navigate e-commerce and online solutions for your business. It’s simple to use and 100% free! Business owners simply need to answer a series of questions and they will receive customized results on everything from POS systems, website platforms, and content creation software to help market their business. Learn more at mainstreetonlinetool.org.