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Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your existing business. It serves as an important roadmap for your business. Receive the basic tools necessary to complete a practical business plan in this seminar, including how to conduct the research necessary to make decisions and develop financial projections.

Sponsored by: Regions

Speaker: Greg Manning

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Fee: No Cost
Link

Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business, Thursday, May 19, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Access to Capital

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

Sponsored by: Wells Fargo

Speaker: Brad Owens, Business Consultant, Florida SBDC at USF

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Federal Government Contracting 101, Thursday, May 26, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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: Karen Krymski, Procurement Specialist, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center at University of South Florida

This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Woman/Minority & Veteran Certification, Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

It's no myth... women, minority and veteran 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 it to seek business with the private sector and government.

Sponsored by: Financial Access FCU

Speaker: Yanina Rosario, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at USF

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

What You Need to Know to Start a Business, Thursday, June 09, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, June 09, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types of licenses you'll need, this class covers all the basics that will help you get started.

Sponsored by: TD Bank

Speaker: Pablo Arroyo, CGBP, Florida SBDC at USF

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Magical Mystery Tour of Marketing Your Business, Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

You know why your business rocks. Does anyone else? Take this class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business' DNA. Soon, you'll be able to boost consumer loyalty and company profits. After answering the two most important questions in all of marketing, you'll be ready to skillfully implement customer-winning strategies and face the competition.

Speaker: Scott Carpenter, CME

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Cash Flow vs Profitability, Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Cash Flow Management

Understanding the difference between cash flow and profitability can prevent the number one reason businesses fail - insolvency. Learn how to use each of them to manage your business more effectively in this one-hour seminar, presented by Brad Owens, Business Consultant, Florida SBDC at USF

Sponsored by: BankUnited

Speaker: Brad Owens, Business Consultant, Florida SBDC at USF

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Fee: No Cost
Link

Subcontracting & Teaming, Thursday, June 30, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Government Contracting

For many small businesses, entry into government contracting will or should begin as a subcontractor. This seminar will provide the small business owner with an understanding of the overall subcontracting process, including the format for a Subcontract and Teaming agreement, how to protect your company during the relationship and the overall benefits of subcontracting. This seminar will also provide the suggested rules of engagement and the contractual relationship between prime contractor, subcontractor and the government, for small businesses in the Tampa Bay region.

Sponsored by: PTAC

Speaker: Karen Krymski, Procurement Specialist, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center at University of South Florida

This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Use YouTube to Grow Your Business, Thursday, July 14, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand.

In this workshop we'll cover: Creating and organizing a YouTube channel Adding videos and streaming with YouTube Live Video ad formats

Sponsored by : Google

Speaker: Stacey Dadd

Register at GoTo Webinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your existing business. It serves as an important roadmap for your business. Receive the basic tools necessary to complete a practical business plan in this seminar, including how to conduct the research necessary to make decisions and develop financial projections.

Sponsored by: Fifth Third

Speaker: Bill Burnham

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business, Thursday, July 21, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Access to Capital

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

Sponsored by: Financial Access FCU

Speaker: Brad Owens, Business Consultant, Florida SBDC at USF

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Federal Government Contracting 101, Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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: Karen Krymski, Procurement Specialist, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center at University of South Florida

Sponsored by: PTAC

This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Woman/Minority & Veteran Certification, Thursday, July 28, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

It's no myth... women, minority and veteran 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 it to seek business with the private sector and government.

Sponsored by: First Home Bank

Speaker: Yanina Rosario, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at USF

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

What You Need to Know to Start a Business, Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types of licenses you'll need, this class covers all the basics that will help you get started.

Sponsored by: Wells Fargo

Speaker: Pablo Arroyo, CGBP, Florida SBDC at USF

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

Magical Mystery Tour of Marketing Your Business, Thursday, August 11, 2022

Where: Online
When: Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

You know why your business rocks. Does anyone else? Take this class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business' DNA. Soon, you'll be able to boost consumer loyalty and company profits. After answering the two most important questions in all of marketing, you'll be ready to skillfully implement customer-winning strategies and face the competition.

Speaker: Scott Carpenter, CME

Register at GoToWebinar


Fee: No Cost
Link

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