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Oct. 4

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.

WorkNet Pinellas Programs and Services

Oct. 6

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

In this workshop you will learn how WorkNet Pinellas can help connect you with a host of human resource and recruitment services to meet your business’ hiring needs. Registration is free.

Websites & Web-Marketing for Business

Oct. 13 

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

Understanding QuickBooks

Oct. 25

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.

Doing Business with the Federal Government

Oct. 27

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

Nov. 1

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

Nov. 3

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.

Marketing Your Small Business

Nov. 8

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: $25 includes course materials.

Accounting & Tax Procedures

Nov. 10

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

YouTube for Business

Nov. 15

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This seminar will help both first time and experienced YouTube users successfully incorporate video-content into their business marketing. Presented by Net Weave Social Networking.

Cost: $25

Dec. 1

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

In this workshop you will learn how WorkNet Pinellas can help connect you with a host of human resource and recruitment services to meet your business’ hiring needs. Registration is free.

Starting Your Business

Dec. 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

Dec. 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.