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.
Women/Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Certification, Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Topic: Business Basics
It’s no myth.women, minority and service-disabled certification could present opportunities for your business, but there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida Certification application and discover how you can use this certification to seek business with the private sector and government.
Speaker: Maria Yepes
Fee: $ 10.00
Basic Government Contracting 101, Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Topic: Government Contracting
Ready.set.sell to the federal government! This workshop provides information on registering with the federal government, how to locate federal opportunities, who to market to within the federal government, and so much more!
Speaker: Charlene Bostic
Fee: $ 10.00
Starting Your Business, Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
You’ve got the idea. Now you need to know how get on your way. Starting Your Business is a class that teaches just that. From how to determine feasibility and legal structure to the type of license you will need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started.
Speaker: Heather Bender
Fee: $ 25.00
Financing Your Business in Today’s Economy, Thursday, November 10, 2011
Where: SBDC at the University of South Florida, Tampa Port Authority Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, November 10, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Topic: Financing
Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? This seminar will help you zero in on the right funding choices for your business and avoid money scams. Our financing veteran will educate you on how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank and where to find money in a tight-fisted economy. You’ll explore: . SBA loans: when, where and how to apply . How to plan your financing request to banks . Which banks are making loan . Angel investors and venture capitalists . Six Cs of credit and how credit scores affect your business . The fundamentals of royalties, licensing and supplier credit . Busting the myths about small business grants . SPECIAL BONUS: Find out 88 ways to get money without going to the bank!
Speaker: Marty Zients
Fee: $ 10.00
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