| Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government ContractingFeb. 4 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn what it takes to contract or subcontract with Pinellas County. Gain insights to Pinellas County’s sourcing methods, online resources, and tips for doing business with Pinellas County. Find out what it takes to become a Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and the benefits the program offers, as well as the new Contract Compliance Management System-B2Gnow software system being used to assist companies. Free Click here to registerStarting a BusinessFeb. 4 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The best way to get started! Receive information on the necessary licenses, permits, legal documents and requirements to do business in the State of Florida. Learn to refine your ideas into a plan for success. $10Click here to registerBest Marketing StrategiesFeb. 11 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Improve your sales and maximize your time with the right marketing strategies to fit your business and your personal style. Learn to combine marketing activities such as networking, event marketing, email and social media to move customers from awareness to raving fans of your products and services! $20 Click here to registerCreating a Winning Capability Statement & 30-Second Business PitchFeb. 11 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Prime contractors and procurement agencies are interested in your company’s capabilities. Learn the 5 key pieces of an effective capability statement and the skills needed to present a memorable 30 second business pitch to propel your business to the next level. $20 Click here to registerProfit Mastery: Understanding Financials (Part 1)Feb. 18 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your business achieve financial success. Learn how to use your balance sheet and income statements and a few simple ratios to benchmark success and make decisions that will improve your bottom line. $20 Click here to registerProfit Mastery: Understanding Cash Flow (Part 2)Feb. 18 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Understanding Cash Flow is the key to projecting and tracking your business success and it’s the easiest way to do it. Learn to build your own simple cash flow statements that help you reach your goals or to borrow money from a bank. $20 Click here to registerMinority CertificationsFeb. 25 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Get Certified! Learn the benefits and how to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) to best access government contracts and purchasing opportunities. Learn how to find and identify potential bids and improve your position in the bid evaluation process. $20 Click here to registerBusiness Loans & FinancialsFeb. 25 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn what it takes to get a business loan and how to make your application the best it can be! Includes a simple overview of financial statements and the 5 C’s of credit. $20 Click here to register |