| Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month. Contact Information Request Counseling Appointment (727) 453-7200 13805 58th Street N. Suite 1-200Clearwater, FL 33760 Join Our Mailing List The Florida Small Business Development Center Network at Pinellas County offers business training, counseling, referrals and resources. Workshops 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 Network (FSBDCN) 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 April 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 April 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 |
Business Plans Made Easy April 12, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Develop the right plan for your business needs. Receive an overview which features easy financials, a simple pitch format, and performance tracking. Ideal for new or experienced business owners to manage business growth, communicate ideas, or borrow money.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
SBIR/STTR Funding Innovative Research April 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Learn how the Federal Government funds innovative Research. Discover Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants that help start-ups and small businesses transform their high-risk, high impact technologies into marketable products and services that solve real problems. Facilitated by Yolanda Goodloe, the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center. This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Setup Accounting & Taxes April 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 presenter Michael Carlisle.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Construction Bonding April 19, 9:00 – 10:00 a.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 |
QuickBooks Intro April 26, 9:00 – 11:00 a.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 |
Online Networking April 26, 12:00 – 1:00 p.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 |
| The FSBDCN 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 FSBDCN 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. |