Florida small business workshops and classes for April 22-28, 2017

Webinars

Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M., Exporting! Get Started, or Expand into New Markets

Now is the time to consider Exporting! An emerging global market and a growing worldwide middle class with 96% of the world’s consumers outside of the U.S. It’s time to check out the world of Exporting! Join Charles Long, International Trade Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration and learn how Governmental Agencies can help you start Exporting or expand into new markets. The event is free, however, registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

In-person Events

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., Hollywood, Pasos sencillos para iniciar su negocio

Esta es una serie de talleres dividido en 5 partes que le guiará a través de los fundamentos de la creación de empresas. Si usted está dispuesto a trabajar seriamente con los instructores, comprenderá de mejor manera los retos y oportunidades con que se enfrentará. Usted obtendrá un plan y estimación financiera y un plan de marketing, ambos necesarios para este emprendimiento. The El evento es gratuito, sin embargo, se requiere registro: haga clic aquí. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter. 

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M., Hollywood, Quickbooks Intermedios

Este curso está diseñado para personas que tienen experiencia o conocimientos básicos de QuickBooks, tengan necesidades de manejo de operaciones de compra y venta de productos, y uso de operaciones bancarias. The El evento es gratuito, sin embargo, se requiere registro: haga clic aquí. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter. 

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 10:15 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Deerfield Beach, Thinking of Owning a Business . . .

Do you dream about starting a business? You are not alone - millions of Americans share that dream. And yet, not everyone has the courage to get started. But if you are reading this you have already taken the first steps towards turning your dream into a reality. This interactive three-hour seminar will deal with the key information you need to be considering as you move forward. The event is free, however, registration is registration: click here. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter. 

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Hollywood, IMPLICACIONES LEGALES Y DE IMPUESTOS EN LA CREACIÓN DE NUEVAS EMPRESAS EN LA FLORIDA

Es importante conocer el sistema fiscal y tributario, porque este afecta economicamente el negocio, sea por ahorro en el pago de impuestos, como también por evitar pagar multas, intereses, etc., hasta posibles auditorías del IRS o del Estado de la Florida. The El evento es gratuito, sin embargo, se requiere registro: haga clic aquí. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter. 

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., Melbourne, Patents & Trademarks - Intellectual Property

Speaker specializing in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing and related litigation. His firm includes experienced patent attorneys and a patent agent which specialize in all patentable technology areas. The event is free, and reservations are required. To register, visit www.floridasbdc.org/get-training/ or call 321-433-5570 or 321-433-5514.  The workshop will be conducted by the FSBDC at Eastern Florida State College.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., Melbourne, Funding Your Venture - Microloans from Accion East

Join Adriana Contreras, Loan Consultant with Accion East, as she shares information on microloan programs offered by Accion. The following topics will be discussed: 1) Why Accion, 2) Our Loan Products, 3) Application Process, 4) Tailored Loan Programs, 5) New: SBA 7(1) Community Advantage Loan, and 6) 2016 Accomplishments The event is free to attend, and registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by weVenture Melbourne.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., Tampa, Bookkeeping Basics

Proper bookkeeping is essential to managing your business. Learn how to classify and record basic business transactions, enter data into an account, chart accounts, and many basic accounting terms. You’ll also learn what you must hold on to for tax compliance and find out what accounting software might be useful to help make your bookkeeping easier.  The event is free, and registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by the FSBDC at Hillsborough County. 

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., West Palm Beach, Starting A Non-Profit Organization Might Be A Smart Decision 

Hoping to start a nonprofit organization?  Learn how to show that your organization is established for the “greater good,” to make it easier to qualify for both IRS and Florida’s regulations. Instructor Penny Pompei, a nonprofit expert and SCORE’s Chapter Chair shows you how to complete your application and helps guide you to success. $30 in advance, $50 at the door. Registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by the Palm Beach SCORE Office.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M., Fort Lauderdale, Learn the Secrets of Writing a Business Plan

You will learn about the different types of plans and how to customize them for your particular situation: external or internal, start-up or established growth venture…Business modeling or full business plan. You will receive templates that you can start to populate right away with your newly gained insights and knowledge. $32 in advance, $42 at the door. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M., Jupiter, How to Be Certified as a Disadvantaged, Minority or Woman-owned Business 

Join Vince LoPresti of the U.S. Small Business Administration as he discusses the eligibility requirements and many advantages associated with this SBA certification program. The event is free, and registration is required: click here. For more information, please call Megan Wells at 561-741-2318. The workshop will be conducted by the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach State College.

Thursday, April 27, 2017, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Melbourne, Sales Tactics for Small Businesses

Particularly for entrepreneurs, getting a handle on basic sales strategies can be more critical to the success of a venture than the development of its products and services. The truth is so many businesses have gone under because they don’t know how to sell. You can have the greatest product or service on the market, but without sales strategies, you’ll never get it off the ground. The event is free, and reservations are required. To register, visit www.floridasbdc.org/get-training/  or call 321-433-5570 or 321-433-5514. The workshop will be conducted by the FSBDC at Eastern Florida State College.

Thursday, April 27, 2017, 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M., West Palm Beach, Creating The Financial Projections for Your Business Plan

As a business owner, you know that your financial projections are an important part of your business plan – yet projections are challenging to create. When you attend this workshop and learn from instructor Tim Thompson, you will leave with an understanding of how to accomplish your task as well as a blueprint and structured method to develop accurate projections for an outstanding business plan. $30 in advance, $50 at the door. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Palm Beach SCORE Chapter.

Friday, April 28, 2017, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Coral Gables, Federal Contracting 101

Have you ever wanted to do business with the federal government, but just didn't know where to start? The federal government is the largest buyer of goods and services worldwide, spending over $500B every year to make government work. During this workshop, Althea Harris of the U.S. Small Business Administration will reveal the minimum requirements to do business with the federal government, tell you how the SBA can help you succeed as a federal supplier, and much more. The event is free, however, registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by Miami-Dade SCORE Chapter.

Friday, April 28, 2017, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M., Okeechobee, Sales Training for Business Owners and their Salespeople

Do you and your staff need to brush up on your sales skills? This class helps you learn to grow your revenue, increase your average sale, and “close the sale”. During the workshop with Lonnie Koyama of the U.S. Small Business Administration, you will learn how to help an irate customer, create a better experience for your customers, and discuss ways to help customers choose your products and services. The event is free to attend, and registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by the Treasure Coast SCORE Chapter.

Friday, April 28, 2017, 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Davie, How to Get Fed. Gov't Business Without Bidding & Red Tape

The Federal Government spends large amounts of money in almost every community. Many of those dollars go to local businesses that provide needed goods and services that the government needs on a local basis. Government agencies located in or near your community might also be responsible for buying goods and services to used across the country or around the world. Free to veterans (this date only); $32 in advance and $42 at the door for all others. Registration is required: click here. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

Did you know that April 23-29, 2017 is National Volunteer Week?  This week is dedicated to promote and honor those who volunteer in our communities, as well as to encourage volunteerism across the nation.  

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