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- August 17, 2022
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Trademark Basics for Entrepreneurs
August 17, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, smallbusinesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss whattrademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basicsof the registration process. We’ll also talk about why it’s so important forany new business to select a trademark that is both federally registrable andlegally protectable. We’ll close out the discussion with a question-and-answersession and direct you to free resources.
Presenter Jason Lott is the Attorney for Trademarks CustomerOutreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, where he specializesin helping small business owners understand trademarks and the federaltrademark registration process through live presentations, creative videos, andother multimedia platforms. He has been with the USPTO since 2000, previouslyserving as an examining attorney, and is a recipient of multiple career serviceawards.
Sponsored by: USPTO
Speaker: Jason Lott
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Fee: No Cost
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- August 18, 2022
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Employer Taxes
August 18, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Navigatingtax issues around hiring workers can be challenging. Prepared by the IRS, thisclass can help you determine whether workers are employees or independentcontractors, as well as guide you through the tax requirement for each. Thisclass is a must for any entrepreneur who will be paying people to work in hisor her business.
Speaker(s):Andrew Vulpis
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Fee:No Cost
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- August 19, 2022
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Understanding Business Cash Flow Management
August 19, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everwished you had a crystal ball to help predict your business outcomes? Well, youdo! And, it's probably sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Get rid of theexcuses that keep you from looking at the numbers. We'll teach you how tocomprehend your business' financial statements so you can focus on the bigpicture. After this course, you'll be able to use the numbers to evaluate thecondition of your business and effectively manage its financial performance bylearning how to:
- Read, review and understand your statements in as little as one hour per month
- Use your statements to recognize negative trends before it's too late
- Speak the same language as your banker and CPA
- Perform vertical & horizontal comparative analyses
- Ask financially intelligent questions
Speaker(s):LaKeisha Scott
Co-Sponsor(s):Riverview Chamber of Commerce
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Fee:No Cost
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- August 23, 2022
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Food Industry Basics
August 23, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Focused on the food industry? Get the information you need to run a small business food enterprise. This course will cover the basic requirements for starting your own restaurant, catering business, or a mobile food dispensing cart.
Speaker(s): Janette Blanco
Fee: No Cost
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SBA Loans & Resources That Work
August 23, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Topic: Capital Access
Are you looking for funding to start or grow your business?This workshop will explain the role of the SBA, as they do not lend moneydirectly to small business owners. Instead they reduce the risk for lenderswhich makes it easier for small business to get loans. Lean about 7(a) loans,504 Loans, microloans, lender and SBA loan program eligibility requirements, aswell as how to plan your financing request to lenders.
Speaker: Brad Owens, Capital Access Specialist
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Fee: No Cost
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- August 25, 2022
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Subcontracting & Teaming
August 25, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Topic: Government Contracting
For many small businesses, entry into government contractingwill or should begin as a subcontractor. This seminar will provide the smallbusiness owner with an understanding of the overall subcontracting process,including the format for a Subcontract and Teaming agreement, how to protectyour company during the relationship and the overall benefits ofsubcontracting. This seminar will also provide the suggested rules ofengagement 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, FloridaProcurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of South Florida
This ProcurementTechnical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreementwith the Department of Defense.
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Fee: No Cost
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Starting Your Business
August 25, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You'vegot the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how todetermine feasibility and legal structures, to the types of licenses you'llneed, this class covers all the essentials that help you get started.
Speaker(s):Robert Pierce III
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Fee:No Cost
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- August 30, 2022
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Women, Minority & Veteran Certification
August 30, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
It’s no myth… women, minority, and veteran certificationcould present opportunities for your business. But there is a process tobecoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State ofFlorida certification application and discover how you can use it to seekbusiness with the private sector and government.
Sponsored by: Suncoast Credit Union
Speaker: Yanina Rosario, Associate Director, Florida SBDC atUSF
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Fee: No Cost
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- September 1, 2022
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Understanding Business Insurance
September 1, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC), 14013 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33613, USADeterminethe precise insurance needs for your business. Topics of discussion willinclude Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability,Umbrella/Excess Liability, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, CommercialAuto, and Bonds. This is an excellent session for getting many of yourinsurance questions answered.
Determinethe precise insurance needs for your business. Topics of discussion willinclude Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability,Umbrella/Excess Liability, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, CommercialAuto, and Bonds. This is an excellent session for getting many of yourinsurance questions answered.
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Speaker(s):Orlando Dorsey
Fee:No Cost
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- September 6, 2022
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Doing Business With Pinellas County
September 6, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Pinellas County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Programensures local small businesses have opportunities to participate in thecompetitive process for County contracts. This workshop provides informationabout the County purchasing system as well as personal assistance with theregistration process for doing business with County Government.
Fee: No Cost
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- September 8, 2022
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What You Need to Know to Start a Business
September 8, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on yourway. From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types oflicenses you'll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help youget started.
Sponsored by: TD Bank
Speaker: Scott Carpenter, CME
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Fee: No Cost
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- September 13, 2022
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Best Marketing Strategies
September 13, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Improve your sales and maximize your time with the rightmarketing strategies to fit your business and your personal style. Learn tocombine marketing activities such as networking, event marketing, email andsocial media to move customers from awareness to raving fans of your productsand services!
Fee: No Cost
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Building the Ultimate Business Plan
September 13, 2022 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Business planning is the foundation to starting a newventure, raising funds, or growing your existing business. It serves as animportant roadmap for your business. Receive the basic tools necessary tocomplete a practical business plan in this seminar, including how to conductthe research necessary to make decisions and develop financial projections.
Sponsored by: BayFirst
Speaker: Greg Manning
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Fee: No Cost
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Creating a Winning Capability Statement & 30 Second Business Pitch
September 13, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Prime contractors and procurement agencies are interested inyour company’s capabilities. Learn the 5 key pieces of an effective capabilitystatement and the skills needed to present a memorable 30 second business pitchto propel your business to the next level. This Procurement TechnicalAssistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with theDepartment of Defense.
Fee: No Cost
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- September 14, 2022
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Banking and Financing Your Business
September 14, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Areyou looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? Thisseminar will help you zero in on the right funding choices for your businessand avoid money scams. Learn how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank,and where to find money.
You’llexplore:
•SBA loans: when, where and how to apply
•How to plan your financing request to banks
•Which banks are making loans
•Angel investors and venture capitalists
•Six Cs of credit and how credit scores affect your business
•Busting the myths about small business grants
Speaker(s):Robert Pierce III
Co-Sponsor(s):SouthShore Chamber of Commerce
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Fee:No Cost
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Marketing 101
September 14, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 E Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, USATakethis class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business' DNA.After answering the two most important questions in all of marketing, you'll beready to skillfully implement customer-winning strategies and face thecompetition.
Speaker(s):Janette Blanco
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Fee:No Cost
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- September 15, 2022
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Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business
September 15, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Are you looking for money for your business? Are youconsidering a SBA loan? This seminar will help you zero in on the right fundingchoices for your business and avoid money scams. Our financing veteran willeducate you on how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank and where tofind 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 yourbusiness
• The fundamentals of royalties, licensing and suppliercredit
• Busting the myths about small business grants
Sponsored by: BankUnited
Speaker: Brad Owens, Capital Access Specialist
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Fee: No Cost
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