Business WorkshopsFrom the Pinellas County FSBDC |
Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month. Contact Information Request Counseling Appointment (727) 453-7200 13805 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. |
Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting Aug. 3, 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 |
Staring a Business Aug. 3, 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 |
Minority Certifications Aug. 10, 9:00 – 10:00 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. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Digital Marketing Aug. 10, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Learn a coordinated approach to marketing your business to create a presence with customers via email, social media, and your website. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Online Networking Aug. 17, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Get prepared for the “new normal” way to network via online networking. Learn what to do and what not to do as you build your network of online relationships and set up follow on discussions offline. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Construction Bonding Aug. 17, 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 |
Profit Mastery, Part 1: Understanding Your Financial Operating Cycle Aug. 24, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your business achieve financial success. Learn the role of financial statements in guiding your business growth. Profit Mastery is a user friendly seminar series that teaches how to manage a company from financial reports. SBDC@PCED offers four sessions of this nationally recognized curriculum. Each session builds on the last and should be taken in order. No previous knowledge of finance or accounting is required but this course is best suited for experienced entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Profit Mastery, Part 2: Financial Analysis, Assessing Performance Using Ratios Aug. 24, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Create a practical process, using ratios, to assess financial performance. Profit Mastery is a user friendly seminar series that teaches how to manage a company from financial reports. SBDC@PCED offers four sessions of this nationally recognized curriculum. Each session builds on the last and should be taken in order. No previous knowledge of finance or accounting is required but this course is best suited for experienced entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Profit Mastery, Part 3: Break-Even Analysis to Drive Future Profits Aug. 31, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Discover Break-Even Analysis, the tool that lets owners and managers gauge the results of changes in costs, volumes, or pricing to help drive future profits higher. Profit Mastery is a user friendly seminar series that teaches how to manage a company from financial reports. SBDC@PCED offers four sessions of this nationally recognized curriculum. Each session builds on the last and should be taken in order. No previous knowledge of finance or accounting is required but this course is best suited for experienced entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Profit Mastery, Part 4: Cash Flow Analysis to Build a Profit Plan Aug. 31, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Cash Flow is the key to projecting and tracking and forecasting your business success and can help you borrow money from a bank. Profit Mastery is a user friendly seminar series that teaches how to manage a company from financial reports. SBDC@PCED offers four sessions of this nationally recognized curriculum. Each session builds on the last and should be taken in order. No previous knowledge of finance or accounting is required but this course is best suited for experienced entrepreneurs and existing business owners. 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. |