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

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.

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Doing Business With Pinellas County

Dec. 6, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Pinellas County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program ensures local small businesses have opportunities to participate in the competitive process for County contracts. This workshop provides information about the County purchasing system as well as personal assistance with the registration process for doing business with County Government.

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Starting a Business

Dec. 6, 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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Best Marketing Strategy

Dec. 13, 9:00 - 10:00 a.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

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Responding to RFPs, RFIs, & RFQs

Dec. 13, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Each bid proposal is unique. In order to stand out in the sea of competing firms and to get an insider’s look into writing a business proposal that will generate more successful results; Gain real insight into the bid writing process and discover proven tools for responding to proposals. In this seminar you will learn the do’s and don’ts in writing and submitting a proposal. 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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Creating a Winning Capability Statement & 30-Second Business Pitch

Dec. 20, 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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SBA Loans & Resources That Work

Dec. 20, 12:00 - 1:00 p.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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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.