January – Startup Series: January is a great time to start a business! Starting Your Business Jan. 3 and 17 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn how to evaluate your idea, determine the feasibility, choose a legal structure, and obtain the licenses and permits needed to start your own business. Registration is free.
Accounting & Tax Procedures Jan. 5 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. This seminar is designed to help new small business owners understand proper accounting procedures and recordkeeping requirements, including how to calculate payroll and pay state and federal taxes. Presented by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. $25 includes course materials.
Understanding QuickBooks Jan. 12 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Setting up a chart of accounts, creating invoices, paying bills, writing checks and tracking customers – QuickBooks can help! This introductory class takes you through the basics of the software program. Presented by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. $25 includes course materials.
Marketing Your Small Business Jan. 19 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Customers are the key to every successful business and effective, strategic, marketing is the way to attract your customers and increase revenue. Discover real strategies you can use to win new customers and outsmart the competition. $25 includes course materials.
Building Your Business Plan Jan. 26 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. A great business plan can help you stay on task, develop a solid plan for success, and satisfy lenders and investors. We will show you how to choose the best format for your purpose, the relevant sections you will need to complete, and how to find helpful resources. $25 includes course materials.
February: Government Resources Month at the SBDC @ PCED
Doing Business with the Federal Government Feb. 2 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, and the steps necessary to obtain federal certifications. $10 includes materials.
Business Licenses, Permits and Legal Requirements Feb. 7 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn how to evaluate your idea, determine the feasibility, choose a legal structure, and obtain the licenses and permits needed to start your own business. Registration is free
Doing Business with Pinellas County Feb. 9 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pinellas County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program ensures local small businesses the opportunity to participate in the competitive process for County contracts. This seminar provides information about the County purchasing system as well as personal assistance with the registration process. Registration is free.
Women, Minority, & Service Disabled Veteran Certification Feb. 16 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn how to complete 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. $10 includes materials.
Satisfying IRS & State Tax Requirements Feb. 21 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. $25 includes course materials.
WorkNet Programs & Services Feb. 23 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Discover 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.
Understanding SBA Loans Feb. 28 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Does your small business need a loan? Small Business Association (SBA) representatives will walk you through the most relevant SBA programs available to small businesses seeking credit, and how to increase your chances of getting loans. Cost: $10
March: Marketing Madness!
Marketing Your Small Business March 11 2:00 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 March 6 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn how to evaluate your idea, assess feasibility, choose a legal structure, and obtain the licenses and permits needed to start your own business. Registration is free.
Websites & Web-Marketing for Business March 8 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Explore effective website 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
Email Marketing with Constant Contact March 15 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join representatives from Constant Contact to discuss how to increase sales through email campaigns and social media. Registration is free. Google Business Solutions March 20 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Google Business Solutions offers tools to enhance your website, be more productive, and help promote your products and services. Heather Bender, MBA, CBA and SBDC web specialist will conduct this seminar. $25 includes course materials
Facebook for Business March 22 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Perfect for both first time and experienced Facebook users, this seminar will help you present your business to the world on Facebook. Cost: $25
YouTube for Business March 29 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Did you know that YouTube is the second- largest search engine on the web? Learn how to successfully incorporate video-content into your business marketing. Presented by Wayne Rasanen of IN10DID. Cost: $25
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