 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 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.Starting a Business May 3, 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 Meeting Your Workforce Needs May 3, 12:00 – 1:00 p.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. Guest presenter Ryan Whitesides.Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Construction Bonding May 10, 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 Leveraging Business Certification Programs May 10, 12:00 – 1:00 p.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. 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 Business Growth & Exit Strategies May 17, 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 Best Marketing Strategies May 17, 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 Understanding Business Insurance May 24, 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 Creating a Winning Capability Statement & 30-Second Business Pitch May 31, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Prime contractors and procurement agencies are interested in your company’s capabilities. Learn the 5 key pieces of an effective capability statement and the skills needed to present a memorable 30 second business pitch to propel your business to the next level. 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 Business Resiliency & Sustainability May 31, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Does your business have the ability to act quickly; adapt and implement change during disruptions, to safeguard staff, customers and assets, while maintaining business continuity? This workshop can be the foundation for your Business Resiliency Action Plan.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. |
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