Food Manager Certification, Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Where: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Are you looking to get your food manager safety certification? This combined two-part, eight-hour workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the key risk factors that impact the safety of the food you sell or serve. Following the no charge training session, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., you will have the option of taking the Food Safety Manager Certification exam for a fee. Visit ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification at https://www.foodsafetyconsultingandmore.com/events for more information and to register.
Speaker: Joby Pullappally
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact us in advance.
Fee: No Cost
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Financing Your Business, Thursday, August 22, 2019
Where: Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City
When: Thursday, August 22, 2019 10:30 AM to 12:30 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. Learn how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank, and where to fi nd money.
You'll explore:
. 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 efect your business
. Busting the myths about small business grants
Speaker: Corey McCaster
Fee: No Cost
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Understanding Business Cash Flow, Friday, August 23, 2019
Where: HCC at The Regent, Riverview
When: Friday, August 23, 2019 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Cash Flow Management
Ever wished you had a crystal ball to help predict your business outcomes? Well, you do! And, it's probably sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Get rid of the excuses that keep you from looking at the numbers. We'll teach you how to comprehend your business' financial statements so you can focus on the big picture. After this course, you'll be able to use the numbers to evaluate the condition of your business and effectively manage its financial performance by learning 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: Marvalene King
If you have any special ADA needs, please contact us in advance.
Fee: No Cost
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Marketing Strategies: What Fortune 500 Companies Use and How You Can Too, Monday, August 26, 2019
Where: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL
When: Monday, August 26, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Build your own strategic marketing plan by applying some of the most successful strategies used by Fortune 500 companies today. During this interactive workshop attendees will prepare a SWOT analysis, explore ways to compete, identify key customer segments, write a value proposition and pull it all together into a strategic plan.
Speaker: Dan McLean
If you have any special ADA needs, please contact us in advance.
Fee: No Cost
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Negotiations 101, Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Where: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This workshop discusses the core skills needed to succeed at becoming a better dealmaker and leader, including building rapport, active listening, and making smart tradeoffs.
Speaker: Joe Jones
If you require any ADA accommodations, please contact us in advance.
Fee: No Cost
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Introduction to Using Facebook for Business, Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Where: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
In this workshop you will learn how any business can leverage all of Facebook's business page tools and achieve a presence on Facebook.
Speaker: Kim Randall
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact us in advance.
Fee: No Cost
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Smart Start Your Business, Thursday, August 29, 2019
Where: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL
When: Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 essentials that help you get started.
Speaker: Robert Pierce III
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact us in advance.
Fee: No Cost
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