Learn new ways to grow your business in Pinellas with these free virtual workshops in April

Business Workshops

From the FSBDCN Pinellas County

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network at Pinellas County offers business training, consulting, 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

Special Event

Ask an Expert: Presentation from the Florida Department of Revenue

Does your business need advice about sales and use taxes, registration, deadlines, or the filing process? Join us for a special Zoom event featuring Terrance Harris, Senior Sales Tax Specialist, an expert with profound knowledge of Florida tax law.

May 2, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

Free registration at PCED.org/workshops

Creating a Winning Capability Statement & 30-Second Business Pitch

April 4, 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

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Starting a Business

April 4, 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

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Business Plans Made Easy

April 11, 10:00 - 11:00 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

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Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting

April 11, 12:00 - 1:00 p.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

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SBA Loans & Resources That Work

April 25, 9:00 - 10:00 a.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

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SBIR/STTR Funding Innovative Research

April 25, 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

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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.