Business Workshops
From the Pinellas County FSBDC
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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.
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Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting
Feb. 1, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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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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Starting a Business
Feb. 1, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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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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Leveraging Business Certification Programs
Feb. 8, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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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
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Best Marketing Strategies
Feb. 8, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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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
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Business Growth & Exit Strategies
Feb. 15, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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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
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Meeting Your Workforce Needs
Feb. 22, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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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
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SBA Loans & Resources That Work
Feb. 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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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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Understanding Business Insurance
Feb. 22, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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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
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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.
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