Would you like to have access to free business consulting and low-cost seminars in areas such as marketing, accounting, strategic planning, government contracts, or financing? The Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides free, one-on-one consulting and offers more than 300 low-cost entrepreneurial programs each year. Its Certified Business Analysts are specialized in industry-specific sectors to help small businesses make sound decisions in a complex and ever-changing marketplace.
You can sign-up for business development workshops and seminars in Hillsborough through
the SBDC at USF at http://www.sbdctampabay.com/training.Not in Hillsborough? Just select your county from the left side bar on the training page.
Courses offered Sept. 12-16
Women/Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Certification, Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Topic: Business Basics
Learn how to fill out the State of Florida Certification application and
discover opportunities available for women, minority, and service-disabled
veteran owned firms in both the government and private sectors.
Speaker: Maria Yepes
Fee: $ 10.00
Starting Your Business, Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, September 13, 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: Pearl Para
Fee: $ 25.00
Financing Options for Your Business, Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Cash Flow Management
In this seminar you will learn about different business financing
opportunities, including SBA loans, and how to make financing proposals. You
will be given tools to obtain and understand your personal credit and its
effects in the financing process. Let us help you improve your chances of
getting the money necessary to achieve your business financial goals.
Speaker: Marty Zients
Fee: $ 10.00
Marketing Your Business, Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:30 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: $ 25.00
Basic Bookkeeping, Thursday, September 15, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Learn how to classify/record basic business transactions and how to enter data
into an account or register. Learn about charts of accounts and other basic
accounting terms. Topics include: overview of accounting software, analysis of
records and reports that are created, and what you must hold onto for tax
compliance.
Speaker: Pearl Para
Fee: $ 45.00
The SBDC at USF region spans a 10-county area providing
free, one-on-one consulting and offering more than 300 low-cost entrepreneurial
programs each year. Its Certified Business Analysts are specialized in
industry-specific sectors to help small businesses make sound decisions in a
complex and ever-changing marketplace. Call (813) 905-5800 for more info or visit www.SBDCtampabay.com
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