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Need business assistance for your marketing, international trade, government contracts, or finding a loan? Sign-up for a  Hillsborough workshops below or browse courses offered at other Small Business Development Centers across the 10-county area  at http://www.sbdctampabay.com/training

Understanding SBA Loans, Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Where: Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Cash Flow Management

Loans are available for small businesses! The Small Business Administration
(SBA) offers up to 85% loan guarantees designed to reach small businesses
seeking credit in the current economy. Discover how the SBA loan programs may
help your firm, find out which banks are making loans, and hear detailed
program insights from a 30 year small business financing veteran.

Speaker: Marty Zients

Fee: $ 10.00

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Marketing Works, Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa

When: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Is it working for you? Everything you do communicates something about your
business. Learn how to craft the right message to the right audience. Discover
strategies to win customers. Skillfully promote your business. Leave ready to
face the competition.

Speaker: Bill McKown

Fee: $ 45.00

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International Trade Basics, Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Topic: International Trade

Small business plays a big role internationally and this seminar will help your
firm establish a foundation, find a starting point and identify the
fundamentals. By providing a broad overview of the trade arena, with a special
emphasis on importing, you will be able to formulate a strategy, understand how
to develop a viable trade plan and support your effort through readily accessible resources.

Speaker: Maria Yepes

Fee: $ 10.00

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Make More Sales, Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Selling your product, service, or idea? Everyone in business needs to develop
some sales skills. Do you have them? This workshop will help you evaluate what
skills you need, if you have them, and how to develop them. Great for small
business owners! Taught by a seasoned sales professional & successful small
business owner.

Speaker: Jerry Karp

Fee: $ 45.00

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Starting Your Business, Thursday, August 11, 2011

Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Find out what kind of licenses you need, how to market your business, and why
you need a business plan.

Speaker: Heather Bender

Fee: $ 25.00

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