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.
SEO: 15 Steps to Improve Your Google Rankings
Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
A major component of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is On-Site Optimization.
This seminar will teach you how to develop a SEO strategy, based on methods of
the Amazon best-selling book, “The Small Business Owners Handbook to
SEO.in Just 15 Steps,” by industry expert, Stephen Woessner. You’ll learn
how to select keywords that are proven performers, combine the keywords into
site content, & boost site popularity. More specifically, attendees will
master: * Basic: SEO terms * Why Google: is the only search engine that
matters! * How To Use: several free SEO tools when selecting the best keywords
* How to Implement: a practical 15-step process for optimizing site content
& building popularity * How to Measure: results using free tools, like
Google Analytics All attendees get a copy of Woessner’s, “The Small
Business Owners Handbook to SEO.in Just 15 Steps.”
Speaker: Heather Bender
Fee: $ 60.00
Women/Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Certification, Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:00 PM to 3:30 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, Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:00 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: Mario Iezzoni
Fee: $ 25.00
Financing Options for Your Business, Thursday, September 29, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of
South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 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
The Small Business Development Center 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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