 Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month. Contact InformationRequest 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.Pinellas County Reverse Trade ShowAt the Reverse Tradeshow, government contractors and business owners meet dozens of local agencies from the Tampa Bay Area who are ready to do business with small business enterprises! Our mission is to offer real opportunities to businesses by providing you with the information you need to succeed in the regional marketplace in a no-pressure environment. This community event is presented by Pinellas County Economic Development and the Florida Small Business Development Center. Sponsored by United Bank.October 15, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Visit www.PCED.org/reversetradeshow for more information and to register.Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting Oct.5, 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 Oct. 5, 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 Federal Government Contracting Oct. 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  This class will provide information on how to business with the Federal Government, how to located federal opportunities, and the steps necessary to access federal business certification programs.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Setup Accounting & Taxes Oct. 19, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Get an overview of tax requirements needed to satisfy IRS regulations and the generally accepted accounting procedures your business needs to manage your growth. Guest presenters Jennifer Avery and Dino Eliadis.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register QuickBooks Intro Oct. 19, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Get an overview of Quickbooks accounting software. Learn to set up the chart of account and the basic functions of the most popular software among accounting professionals today. Guest presenter Michael Carlisle, Enrolled Agent.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. |
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