Business Workshops From the Pinellas County FSBDC Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month.Request Counseling Appointment (727) 453-720013805 58th Street N.Suite 1-200Clearwater, FL 33760 Join Our Mailing List The Florida Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County offers business training, counseling, referrals and resources. Workshops held at the Center fill quickly and advanced registration is requested. Classes are cancelled on holidays or any day county offices are closed. www.PCED.org/sbdc  Due to COVID-19, the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Pinellas County Economic Development has suspended face-to-face meetings. The following workshops will be held online in a virtual format.Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting Dec. 1, 9:00 – 10:00 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 | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Starting a Business Dec. 1, 12:00 – 1:00 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.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Best Marketing Strategies Dec. 8, 9:00 – 10:00 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! Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Construction BondingDec. 8, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  New to the industry or looking for refresher tips? Construction bonding can protect your firm against disruptions or financial loss due to a contractor’s failure to complete a project or failure to meet contract specifications. Not sure if your firm meets bonding requirements for moving up to the next level? This class will answer those questions and many more. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Business Loans & Financials Dec. 15, 9:00 – 10:00 a.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.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Cyber Liability & Data Breach Insurance Dec. 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Learn about the insurance solutions available to protect your business from Cyber Liability and Data Breach issues. You hear the words Cyber Security and Data Breach every day in the news, find out exactly what they mean and how they can affect your business.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register The FSBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For disability accommodations please contact St. Petersburg College Security at (727) 791-2560 a minimum of five days in advance. The FSBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. |