Business Workshops From the Pinellas County FSBDC |
Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month. Contact Information Request Counseling Appointment (727) 453-720013805 58th Street N.Suite 1-200 Clearwater, 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. |
Pinellas County Virtual Finance Fair March 30, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on ZoomEntrepreneurs and business owners meet dozens of different lenders from across the region who are ready to help finance your business! Our mission is to fuel businesses growth and expansion throughout Tampa Bay by providing business owners and entrepreneurs one stop to compare lending options in a no-pressure environment. Learn more and register at www.PCED.org/financefair. |
Starting a Business March 2, 9:00 – 10:00 a.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 |
Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting March 2, 12:00 – 1:00 p.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 |
Best Marketing Strategies March 9, 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 |
Business Risk Management March 9, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Learn how to determine and grade your business risk to decide if the risk is acceptable or unavoidable. You will learn how to avoid or mitigate risk by performing a Risk Analysis. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs March 16, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Each bid proposal is unique… In order to stand out in the sea of competing firms and to get an insider’s look into writing a business proposal that will generate more successful results; Gain real insight into the bid writing process and discover proven tools for responding to proposals. In this seminar you will learn the do’s and don’ts in writing and submitting a proposal. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Cyber Liability and Data Breach Insurance March 16, 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 |
Business Loans and Financials March 23, 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 |
Instagram for Business March 23, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.This webinar is designed specifically for beginners. Business owners will learn whether or not Instagram is right for their business and how they can effectively utilize the social media platform as not only a marketing tool to engage existing clients but also as a lead generator to attract new clients. 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. |