Business Classes, July – September, 2011
July
Starting Your Business
July 5
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ready to start your own business? We’ll walk you through the necessary steps in this FREE class. Learn how to evaluate your idea, assess feasibility, choose a legal structure, and obtain necessary licenses and permits.
Doing Business with Pinellas County
July 7
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn about Pinellas County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and receive personal assistance with the registration process. The SBE program ensures opportunities for local small businesses to participate in the competitive process for County contracts.
Accounting & Tax Procedures
July 14
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn proper accounting procedures and record keeping requirements for small businesses, plus how to calculate payroll and pay state and federal taxes. Presented by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. Cost: $25
Doing Business with the Federal Government
July 21
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ready…Set…Sell to the Federal Government! The USF Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will provide information on how to register with the Federal Government, how to locate federal opportunities, the steps necessary to obtain federal certifications, and more. Cost: $10
Understanding QuickBooks
July 26
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Setting up a chart of accounts, creating invoices, paying bills, writing checks and tracking customers – QuickBooks makes it all easier. This introductory class takes you through the basics of the software program. Presented by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. Cost: $25 includes course materials.
August
Starting Your Business
Aug. 2
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ready to start your own business? We’ll walk you through the necessary steps in this FREE class. Learn how to evaluate your idea, assess feasibility, choose a legal structure, and obtain necessary licenses and permits.
Websites & Web-Marketing for Business
Aug. 4
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Explore effective web site and Internet marketing tactics that complement your marketing strategy. This class will help you get the most out of your web designer and Internet advertising suppliers. Presented by AdSharp.com. Cost: $25
Marketing Your Small Business
Aug. 9
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Effective, strategic, marketing is the key to growing revenue. Learn the secrets of strategic marketing and discover real strategies you can use to win new customers and outsmart the competition. Cost: $25includes course materials.
Twitter for Business
Aug. 16
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tweeting out your message allows you to communicate with customers online and generate interest in special activities, events, and offers from your business. This seminar is designed for both first time and experienced Twitter users. Presented by Net Weave Social Networking. Cost: $25
September
Doing Business with Pinellas County
Sept. 1
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn about Pinellas County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and receive personal assistance with the registration process. The SBE program ensures opportunities for local small businesses to participate in the competitive process for County contracts.
Starting Your Business
Sept. 6
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ready to start your own business? We’ll walk you through the necessary steps in this FREE class. Learn how to evaluate your idea, assess feasibility, choose a legal structure, and obtain necessary licenses and permits.
Women, Minority & Service Disabled Veteran Certification
Sept. 15
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to fill out the State of Florida Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) application and discover opportunities available for women, minority, and service-disabled veteran owned firms in both the government and private sectors. Cost: $10 includes materials.
Building the Ultimate Business Plan
Sept. 20
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your business. Receive the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan, including a copy of the Ultimate Business Planner software. Cost: $70 includes software and materials.
Understanding SBA Loans
Sept. 22
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Does your small business need a loan? We’ll walk you through the most relevant Small Business Administration (SBA) programs available to small businesses seeking credit and how best to apply. Cost: $10
Special Offerings
Small Business Lending Fair
Aug. 25
This event offers business owners the opportunity to approach a variety of small business lenders and have one-on-one conversations about their specific business needs. This special event is held one time each fall in the Epi-Center convention space. Registration is free to business owners.
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The Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County offers business training, counseling, referrals and resources. Seminars held at the Center fill quickly and advanced registration is requested. Classes are cancelled on holidays or any day county offices are closed.
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(727) 453-7200
13805 58th Street N.
Suite 1-200
Clearwater, FL 33760
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