Business Workshops From the Pinellas County FSBDC Upcoming WorkshopsSee 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 Feb. 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 Feb. 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 Leveraging Business Certification Programs Feb. 8, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Taking advantage of business certification programs can provide a gateway to benefits and opportunities that help grow your business. Gain access to business leads, sub-contracting opportunities, and special business training designed to give you access to contracts and improve your ability to succeed in government contracting. Facilitated by Yolanda Goodloe, the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Best Marketing Strategies Feb. 8, 12:00 – 1:00 p.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 Growth & Exit Strategies Feb. 15, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  What is your Business Exit Strategy? Learn how to get out of your own way and make sure that you are focused on working towards the big picture. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Meeting Your Workforce Needs Feb. 22, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Looking to hire employees or train your existing staff? Meet with local business services representatives to understand how current incentives and programs and services might benefit your business and help your workforce needs.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register SBA Loans & Resources That Work Feb. 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Are you looking for funding to start or grow your business? This workshop will explain the role of the SBA, as they do not lend money directly to small business owners, instead they reduce the risk for lenders which makes it easier for small business to get loans. Lean about 7 (a) loans, 504 Loans, and Microloans, lender and SBA loan program eligibility requirements, as well as how to plan your financing request to lenders.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Understanding Business Insurance Feb. 22, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Determine the precise insurance needs for your business! Topics of discussion will include Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, Business Owners Policy, Bonds and many other areas of interest to the business owner. This is an excellent session for getting many of your insurance questions answered and eliminate any insurance knowledge fears.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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