Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, October 24, 2019 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM
Topic: Government Contracting
Working in DoD? Have you heard of the Defense Contract Audit Agency? They provide audit and financial advisory services to Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration.
Here's why you should attend this presentation:
1) Overview of the Defense Contract Audit Agency including the responsibilities and duties.
2) Discussion about the types of DCAA audits that can be performed throughout the various phases of a contract
3) Participants will learn about the DCAA Internet resources and tools that are available
4) Questions about the DCAA and why/how they can assist you/your business will be addressed.
Speaker bio
Karen Beckman began her career with DCAA in 1989. After reaching the Sr. Auditor level, she left to work in industry and returned to DCAA in 2011. Currently, she is working on MacDill AFB as a Financial Liaison Advisor (FLA). In the FLA capacity, Karen is a communication bridge between the government acquisition community at MacDill and DCAA field audit offices.
In addition to performing and supervising various types of audits at DCAA at major, large non-major, and small businesses, she has also worked at a variety of DCAA offices. She has a Master's of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida.
Speaker: Dorothy Tucker, CPA Warren Averett. Facilitator: Karen Krymski, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center,
University of South Florida
Karen Beckman , DCAA
Co-Sponsor: ServisFirst, Gulfcoast Underwriters, & Bass Berry Sims
*Full Breakfast Included with Fee
*Pre-Registration Required. No Walk-Ins
Fee: $ 15.00
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Business Quick Start Series, Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, 4 sessions ending Thursday, November 14
Topic: Start-up Assistance
After working with thousands of business owners each year, we've put together four courses that make up the critical business foundation all entrepreneurs need to know before starting a business. The series will take you through determining feasibility and legal structures; developing financial projections; obtaining a loan; and attracting customers. Don't be intimidated, go ahead and take the first step. Learn from the experts.
Week 1
. Starting Your Business- Tues., Nov. 5 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM
You've got the idea. Now, learn the essentials you need to get started. Course covers taxes, licenses and entity selection for forming partnerships, LLCs and corporations.
. Business Plan with LivePlan- Tues., Nov. 7 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Our expert advice simplifies conducting the research necessary to make strategic decisions and develop financial projections. Includes a six-month subscription of the LivePlan web-based business planning software.
Week 2
. Marketing Your Business- Thurs., Nov. 12 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
"Build it and they will come" is NOT a marketing strategy! This pivotal seminar will help you avoid the "Big Mistake" made by unsuccessful start-ups.
. Financing Your Business - Thurs., Nov. 14 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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.
Included: 4 classes over 2 week period, 11 hours of instruction, handouts and software.
Plus: By taking the course as a series you're getting Financing Your Business at no cost.
Speaker(s): Bill Burnham, Kyle KIng & Mitchell Lairmore, Florida SBDC at USF
. Marketing Your Business- Thurs., Nov. 7 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
"Build it and they will come" is NOT a marketing strategy! This pivotal seminar will help you avoid the "Big Mistake" made by unsuccessful start-ups.
Week 2
. Business Plan with LivePlan- Tues., Nov. 12 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Our expert advice simplifies conducting the research necessary to make strategic decisions and develop financial projections. Includes a six-mont
Speaker: Florida SBDC at USF Business Consultants
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 140.00
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Starting Your Business, Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 5:30 PM to 8:00 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 license you'll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started.
Speaker: Bill Burnham, Florida SBDC at USF
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 15.00
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Women/Minority & Veteran Certification, Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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.
Speaker: Yanina Rosario, Florida SBDC at USF
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 15.00
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Subcontracting & Teaming, Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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.
This Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Speaker: Karen Krymski, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 20.00
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Building Your Business Plan With LivePlan, Thursday, November 07, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, November 07, 2019 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds or growing your existing business. Receive all the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan. Seminar registration includes a six-month subscription of the LivePlan web-based business planning software. Our expert advice simplifies conducting the research necessary to make decisions and develop financial projections. Don't be intimidated, take the first step today!
Speaker: Mitch Lairmore, Florida SBDC at USF
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 99.00
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Marketing Your Business, Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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.
SBDC Quick Tip: Marketing Your Business is a must-take class to attend before launching that website, product or new business!
Speaker: Kyle King, Florida SBDC at USF
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 25.00
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Financing Your Business, Thursday, November 14, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, November 14, 2019 5:30 PM to 8:00 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
*SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Abner Canizares, TD Bank
Speaker: Brad Owens, Business Consultant, Florida SBDC at USF & Abner Canizares, Senior Relationship Manager, TD Bank
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 15.00
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Ignite Your Online Marketing, Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Stuck in "the web?" Online marketing doesn't have to be so frustrating. Attend this seminar to learn how you can take advantage of incredible online marketing tools that will enable your business to have a successful online presence. You'll learn about the four Google resources that can help you attract customers as well as how to get local exposure with Google Places; how to increase productivity with Google Apps; and how to measure success with Google Analytics.
Speaker: Gina Smith
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 45.00
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Using SEO to Improve Your Google Rankings, Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Search engine optimization is a major component of any successful online marketing. This seminar will teach you how to develop a SEO strategy, based on methods of the book, "SEO: 2015 & Beyond," by industry expert, Dr. Andy Williams. You'll learn how to select keywords that are proven performers, combine the keywords into site content and boost site popularity. More specifically, attendees will master:
* Basic SEO terms
* Understanding Google Search results
* How to use several free SEO tools
* How to build quality content into your site
* How to measure results using free tools, such as Google Analytics
All attendees get a copy of Dr. Andy Williams's, "SEO 2019", Actionable Step-By Step Visual Guide to Top 10 Rankings
Speaker: Gina Smith
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 60.00
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Women/Minority & Veteran Certification, Thursday, December 05, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, December 05, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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.
Speaker: Eileen Rodriguez
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 15.00
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Basic Government Contracting 101, Thursday, December 05, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Thursday, December 05, 2019 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!
This Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Speaker: Karen Krymski
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 15.00
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Starting Your Business, Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Where: FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, Tampa
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:00 PM to 3:30 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 license you'll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started.
Speaker: Mitch Lairmore, Florida SBDC at USF
*Be prepared to sign-in and produce a government issued identification with the security guard while attending training seminars at the Port Tampa Bay location.
*Parking Available in Visitor Parking & South Lots Only
Fee: $ 15.00
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