|  CareerSource Tampa Bay can help leverage and support your human resources function, from recruitment and training to labor market information and business seminars. Our team will ensure the best possible service and custom solutions for your specific workforce needs. Visit CareerSource today! |
| The Florida SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and partnerships with education, economic development, chambers and other organizations dedicated to economic prosperity through business success. |
Sales and Customer Service
Are you making the sales and revenue you need? Are you retaining the customer base you need? The workshop will cover the following aspects of sales and service:
* Sales Training for Small Business Employees and Their Employees
* Customer Service (Care)
Wedn., July 8, 2015 9 to 12 p.m. |
Women, Minority and Veteran Certification
This class provides information on opportunities a certification could present to a business owned by a woman, minority, or service-disabled veteran.* Benefits of a certification
* Making use of the certification
Wedn., July 15, 2015 11:30 to 1 p.m. |
Smart Start Your Business
Monday, July 6, 2015
Tax Awareness
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Business Plan in a Day
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
How to Apply for a SBA Loan
Thursday, July 9, 2015
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Starting a Business
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
SBA Loans & Services
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Business Success
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
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 Bartow Retail Academy includes the following seminars:
* Marketing Your Business
* Merchandising and Customer Service
* Advertising and Social Media
* Ignite Your Online Marketing
Seminars held at the DMAR Business Center in Bartow.
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Starting Your Business
Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way to start your business. From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types of license you'll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started. This seminar is customized for start-ups in Polk County; including the cities of Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Frostproof, Fort Meade, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Mulberry, Polk City and Winter Haven.
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Sarasota-Manatee Counties
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Lunch and Learn: Budgeting and Cash Flow
Every business should create a budget and use it to monitor progress through the year. Next, create a cash flow analysis so you have the cash to operate your business throughout the year. Learn how to manage the cash flow in your business so you have access to CASH when your business needs it. Lunch provided at no cost thanks to our sponsors.
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Selling to Asia Luncheon 
You already know the US buys a lot of goods from Asia, but do you know how much they want to buy our goods? In fact, US goods are in very high demand and Asian consumers will pay a premium for American quality. This course will provide you with the necessary tools to sell to this region, information on trade agreements, and strategies on how to protect your competitive advantage.
You will learn how to: * identify demographics and trends.
* select potential partners among diverse local options.
* understand cultural norms that permeate the region. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
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Quick Start Series features six seminars 
After working with thousands of business owners each year, we've put together six courses that make up the critical business foundation all entrepreneurs need to know before starting a business. The series will take you through determining feasibility and legal structures; developing financial projections; obtaining a loan; accounting and bookkeeping processes; and attracting customers. Don't be intimidated, go ahead and take the first step. Learn from the experts.
Week 1 * Starting Your Business- Tues., July 14 from 5:30-8 p.m.
* Marketing Your Business- Thurs., July 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Week 2 * Business Taxes- Tues., July 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
* Building the Ultimate Business Plan- Thurs., July 23 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Week 3 * Basic Bookkeeping- Tues., July 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
* Financing Your Business in Today's Economy- Thurs., July 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Women, Minority & Veteran Certification
It's no myth... a women, minority or veteran certification could present opportunities for your business, but there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida Certification application and discover how you can use this certification to seek business with the private sector and government.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 10 to 12 p.m.
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You know why your business rocks. Does anyone else? Take this class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business' DNA. Soon, you'll be able to boost consumer loyalty and company profits. After answering the two most important questions in all of marketing, you'll be ready to skillfully implement customer-winning strategies and face the competition.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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| Basic Business Taxes
There's no way to get around it-every business must report taxes. But how you pay your taxes all depends on the type of business you have. This class explores the taxation process and filing requirements for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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| Using SEO to Improve Your Google Rankings
Search engine optimization is a major component of any successful online marketing. This seminar will teach you how to develop a SEO strategy, based on methods of the book, "SEO: 2015 & Beyond," by industry expert, Dr. Andy Williams. You'll learn how to select keywords that are proven performers, combine the keywords into site content and boost site popularity.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 1 to 4 p.m.
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| Building the Ultimate Business Plan
Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds or growing your business. Receive all the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan, including a copy of the Ultimate Business Planner software. Our expert advice simplifies conducting necessary research to make decisions and develop financial projections. Don't be intimidated, take the first step.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Proper bookkeeping is essential to managing your business. Learn how to classify and record basic business transactions, enter data into an account, chart accounts, and many basic accounting terms. You'll also learn what you must hold on to for tax compliance and find out what accounting software might be useful to help make your bookkeeping easier.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Financing Your Business in Today's Economy
Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? This seminar will help you zero in on the right funding choices for your business and avoid money scams. Our financing veteran will educate you on how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank and where to find money in a tight-fisted economy.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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| State Designated as Florida's Principal Provider of Business Assistance, the Florida SBDC Network has more than 40 locations from Pensacola to Key West. The Florida SBDC at USF region spans a 10-county area providing no-cost consulting and offering more than 450 entrepreneurial programs each year. Its certified business consultants are specialized in industry-specific sectors to help small businesses make sound decisions in a complex and ever-changing marketplace. |
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