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Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

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SBA Programs to Start and Grow Your Business  –  January 11 11am

This webinar covers programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) in partnership with the Women’s Business Centre has to offer to help you start and grow your business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this overview will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services.

Overview of SBA Programs and Services Tickets, Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

How to Increase Sales During a Pandemic –  January 11  6pm

Hear how to get existing customers to buy. Replace customers that disappeared. Start up a pipeline of prospects.

Learn about:

  • The B2B Process Sale.
  • How to approach business prospects and develop trust.
  • How a pipeline supports consistent new accounts.
  • Growing your business by tapping your market’s potential.
  • Why you must “Ask for the order”

How To Increase Sales During A Pandemic | SCORE

 

Starting a Business in Florida  –  January 12  12pm

If you’ve been considering starting your own small business, but are unsure of how and where to begin, don’t miss out on this presentation. You will be provided with step-by-step information about how to start a business in Florida

New Year, New Business Series – Part 2 of 5 – Starting a Business in FL | SCORE

 

SBA Workshop: SBA Legislative Changes Update  –  January 12  1pm

Every year SBA regulations are modified by a myriad of legislative changes; this presentation will address the most significant proposals for NDAA 2022 to include:

  • Set-aside goaling increases
  • NDAA legislative proposal to raise sole-source threshold levels for 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB contracts
  • WOSB/EDWOSB amendments to the FA

Registration (gotowebinar.com)

 

Restaurant Recovery Webinar –  January 13  1pm

The demands on small business owners, especially for restaurants has changed dramatically in the wake of the pandemic.  Restaurants are continually faced with many challenges regarding customer expectations, retaining and attracting employees, labor costs, the cost of doing business.  Let us help you navigate through some of these changes.  Hear from an industry expert how to cope with the everchanging hospitality environment.  Our panelists include Drew McLeod, senior consultant in the hospitality industry, and owner of Savour Restaurant in Tallahassee; Attorney Kelly Swartz, Widerman Malek, PL and Kathy Knowles, HR Advisor, Intuitive Strategies.

Restaurant Recovery Webinar (ecenterdirect.com)

 

Federal Government Contracting 101  –  January 13  11am

How do I get started with Federal Government Contracting? How are “set-aside” contracts and goals determined? In this course, participants will learn the ins and outs about government contracting. Participants will also be introduced to the rules, and where contracts are advertised. Learn about external agencies such as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) which can work with you to improve your chances of success.

Webinar – Federal Government Contracting 101 Tickets, Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Introduction to Google Ads –  January 13  6pm

Learn how to set up and use Google Ads to reach more customers and grow your business.

Learn how to:

  • Use Google Ads to help achieve your goals
  • Set up your first Smart Campaign and write great ad text
  • Measure the success of your ads

Led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, this is a session perfect for people new to advertising on Google.

Introduction to Google Ads | SCORE

 

Essentials of Starting a Business –  January 15  9am

This workshop will give you the skills to take those first critical steps in starting a successful business:

  • Understand the different business entities and choose the best one for your business.
  • Understand how to properly license your business in Florida.
  • Select the correct insurance for your business.
  • Understand the options for financing your business.

If you have ever thought about starting your own business, we have a FREE four part series in January that will guide you through all of the key elements of turning that dream into a reality. Also consider this series if you already have a business that could use a boost.

https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000005qWnJ

 

Simple Steps for Starting a Business  –  January 17  6pm

This is a 4 module workshop series that will take you through the basics of starting up a business. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves & work with the instructors you’ll come away with a good understanding of the specific challenges & opportunities you will face. You will have a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started.

Workshop #2: Great Idea! In this workshop, you will learn:

  • Refining your business idea – Steps to develop – Fine-tune your business concept
  • Doing market research – Steps to identify your target audience & learn how they buy
  • Knowing your customer
  • Doing competitive research – How to know what your competitors are up to

Simple Steps for Starting a Business: Great Idea! | SCORE

 

Quickbooks Desktop  –  January 18  6pm

Keep track of what is going on…this is not just an accounting tool, it can help you run your business

All you need to know about managing customers, selling goods & services, recording expenses, and creating reports. This workshop gives you an overview of QuickBooks to avoid common mistakes and potentially wasted effort and time. If you already have QuickBooks, learn the basics: invoice customers, track receivables and receive payments, enter and pay vendor bills, receive and monitor inventory, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements.

Quickbooks Desktop | SCORE

 

Sourcing Capital for Your Business  –  January 19  6pm

Innovative strategies for getting the money you need for your business The goal of this workshop is to prepare you to get the funding that you need to start your business or to grow and expand it. This is an interactive seminar where participants will share their objectives with the presenter. In this workshop, we will walk you through the basics of: Bank Lending Venture and Angel capital Alternative Financing Strategies Private Investors The participant will leave the workshop with an understanding of what banks and investors are looking for when providing capital to small businesses. They are lending and investing! This is a unique opportunity to get insight that is typically not available. Resources of Banks (that are actually lending) and investors will be shared with the participants.

Sourcing Capital for Your Business | SCORE

 

Get Started with QuickBooks  –  January 19  6pm

This basic QuickBooks Online class will show you why tracking your finances is important to being successful in your business. It will also teach you about the different types of QuickBooks subscriptions and help you determine the best one for you. Finally, we will review the set up options to help you get started right.

Get Started with QuickBooks (QB01) | SCORE

 

The Business Plan: What is it and why do I need one?  –  January 20  5:30pm

This workshop will discuss the major reasons for assembling a plan, whether or not you need to obtain financing for your business. We will cover what should be in your plan and how to assemble the information you need using library and other resources.

  • What is a business plan and the reasons for developing one.
  • If I don’t need to raise capital to start my business, do I still need a business plan?
  • If I do need to raise capital, what will lenders want in my business plan?
  • Where can I find a business plan template I can use to get started?
  • What are the main sections of a business plan?
  • Where can I get the information I will need in a business plan?

The Business Plan – What is it and Why Do I Need One? | SCORE

 

Como Potenciar un Pequeno Negocio con Herramientas Digitales  –  January 20  6pm

Como potenciar un pequeño negocio con herramientas digitales free (google my business, crm, whatsapp business, formularios de captura, codigos qr) este es un taller práctico en el que aprenderemos como implementar y usar herramientas GRATIS que se encuentran en internet y que pueden apoyar nuestro negocio de una manera rápida y fácil de implementar. Algunas de estas tecnologías las usan actualmente grandes compañías, con altos costos de licenciamiento, sin embargo, actualmente existen opciones Freemium que pueden cumplir perfectamente con funciones básicas y que no generan un costo para los usuarios en las versiones básicas y los ponen al nivel de las grandes compañías.

https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000005qXYo

 

Impuestos de Negocio– Lo que necesita saber antes de enviarlo  –  January 22  9:30am

Este Taller informativo esta dirigido a todas los socios o dueños de empresas o negocios, que tengan interés en conocer el tratamiento de sus Activos, Pasivos, Ingresos, Costos y Gastos efectuados durante el año, en su Declaración de Impuestos . Es importante que todo empresario o negociante, necesite conocer el sistema fiscal y tributario, porque afecta económicamente su negocio, sea por ahorro en el pago de impuestos, así como también para evitar pagar multas, intereses, etc., hasta posibles auditorías del IRS. Los empresarios (socios o dueños de empresas o negocios), necesitan conocer las consecuencias en sus Impuestos Anuales, de las operaciones, ingresos y desembolsos de dinero que realizan, y tomar medidas adecuadas para el ahorro del pago de impuestos.

Impuestos de Negocio– Lo que necesita saber antes de enviarlo | SCORE