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| Click here to find workshops and events going on today DIVAS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY – September 5 9:30 am Event description Help clients to understand the “industry” Identify profitability Determine how to get a “slice of the pie” Develop & manage successful businesses sept 5 Divas in the Trucking Industry (flwbc.org) FloridaMakes – Make more on the Road Show Comes @ Indian River State College – September 6 8 am IN PERSON EVENT – This event promises to be a dynamic platform for collaboration and innovation. Manufacturers from St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties are invited to join hands in shaping a roadmap that will enhance workforce development in the region. The FloridaMakes – Make more on the Road Show is a collaborative effort between TCMA, FSBDC at IRSC, brought to us by FloridaMakes, uniting industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders. The event will feature a lineup of insightful sessions that cater to the diverse needs of the manufacturing sector. https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/ThSXtXa82c/producing-more-manufacturing-talent-with-floridamakes-5a1e6g2SwsS/overview Introduccion a Quickbooks – September 6 6 pm QuickBooks Básico para Trabajadores independientes, Pequeñas/Med Empresas – Versión Online (Principiantes) QuickBooks es una de las herramientas contables más importante para trabajadores independientes, pequeñas y medianas empresas. Esta introducción a QuickBooks Online está diseñada para enseñarle los conceptos básicos de QuickBooks Online. Esto es con la meta que usted puedes usar QuickBooks para mantener los registros financieros de su empresa. Este taller está diseñado solo para nuevos usuarios de QuickBooks Online. No está diseñado para usuarios intermedios. Este taller da más que solo información general y damos detalles que te ayudará a comprender: ¿Por qué elegir QuickBooks Online? Versiones disponibles Configuración de ajustes y su plan de cuentas Navegando por el Dashboard SPANISH WEBINAR: Introduccion a Quickbooks | SCORE How To Increase Sales During Uncertain Times – September 6 6 pm Learn how to get existing customers to buy. Replace customers that disappeared. Start up a pipeline of prospects. Learn about: The B2B Process Sale. How to approach business prospects and develop trust. How a pipeline supports consistent new accounts. Growing your business by tapping your market’s potential. Why you must “Ask for the order” How To Increase Sales During Uncertain Times | SCORE How to Publish Your Book Online – September 7 6 pm Publish your book online today: •Learn about the free tools you can use to publish your book today. •Discover if self-publishing your book is right for you. •On which Websites you can sell your book. •Why do you need to promote your book by yourself. How to Publish Your Book Online | SCORE Practical Ways to Use Al Tools In Your Business to Promote Your Online Presence – September 7 6 pm You may have played around with ChatGPT or heard about using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. Do you know how you can use ChatGPT and other AI writing assistance to streamline your productivity? Join us for this webinar, where Jennifer DeRosa of Toto Coaching will unveil a treasure trove of practical, ingenious, and downright astonishing techniques to harness the true potential of ChatGPT and other AI writing assistants. Get ready to witness how these cutting-edge tools can seamlessly integrate into your workflow and help you achieve greater productivity. Practical Ways to Use Al Tools In Your Business to Promote Your Online Presence | SCORE Presupuesto y proyecciones financieras para su negocio – September 9 9:30 am Este webinar le ayudará a visualizar las oportunidades de su empresa a través de la gestión del presupuesto y planificar el crecimiento de su empresa a través del modelo de proyección financiera. Gestionando el Presupuesto Modelo de proyección financiera Presupuesto y proyecciones financieras para su negocio | SCORE Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veterans (VOSB) & Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Contracting Eligibility & Certification – September 11 11:30 am The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) program is designed to help more women owned small businesses to win federal contracts by providing a level playing field for WOSBs to compete. This class provides an overview of the WOSB and EDWOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as eligibility requirements. This class also provides an overview of the SDVOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as Veteran Owned Small Business eligibility requirements. Sept – 11 Workshops on SBA Programs & Services – WOSB, Veterans & Disabled (flwbc.org) Financing Solutions For Your Business – September 14 4 pm Leveraging Advisors and Resources for Business Growth and Success. (Learning Series) Learn more about how to build a strong team of business advisors to strengthen business financial and succession planning options. A panel discussion on different types of financing options (CDFI, SBA Loans, Banks, Microlenders, Crowd Funding, etc.) and the process for determining best options for a small business. Panel to include: SBDC (moderator), TD Bank, Ascendus, BBIF, SBA, and Prospera. Financing Solutions For Your Business 9/14/2023 (Virtual Series) Tickets, Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite DIVAS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY – September 12 9:30 am Event description Help clients to understand the “industry” Identify profitability Determine how to get a “slice of the pie” Develop & manage successful businesses sept 12 Divas in the Trucking Industry (flwbc.org) Building the Ultimate Business Plan – September 12 10 am Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your existing business. It serves as an important roadmap for your business. Receive the basic tools necessary to complete a practical business plan in this seminar, including how to conduct the research necessary to make decisions and develop financial projections. Registration (gotowebinar.com) How to Become a Federal Government Contractor Through the U.S. General Services – September 12 6 pm Over 12 million commercial items are available under various Schedules. While the GSA Schedules Program is only one of GSA’s procurement vehicles, it is one of the largest programs and the most preferred for commercial products and services. This workshop provides a basic knowledge and understanding of the process required for new vendors to qualify and get on the GSA Schedules Program. You will learn the benefits of being a GSA Schedules holder, how to find federal contracting opportunities, learn about the application process and the required documents to submit your application. How to Become a Federal Government Contractor Through the U.S. General Services | SCORE ORIENTATION TO FUNDING – September 13 11:30 am This Workshop is Mandatory for business owners who need MONEY – FUNDING – LOANS to move their idea or business to the next level Info will be provided on types of funding and their use, documents required to apply for funding, incl. Business Plan Template, 5 page PowerPoint Presentation and Next Steps to Move Forward Sept 13 Orientation to Funding (flwbc.org) Use LinkedIn to Drive Revenue – September 13 6 pm In today’s digital age, LinkedIn has evolved beyond just a professional networking platform; it has become a powerful tool for businesses and individuals to generate substantial revenue and achieve their financial goals. This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and strategies to harness the full potential of LinkedIn, enabling you to leverage its unique features and reach your target audience effectively. Get ready to unlock a wealth of opportunities as we dive into the art of maximizing revenue through strategic LinkedIn engagement and lead generation techniques. Whether you’re a business owner, sales professional, marketer, or entrepreneur, this workshop will empower you to turn connections into clients and transform your LinkedIn presence into a revenue-generating powerhouse. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together and revolutionize your approach to business growth with LinkedIn! Using LinkedIn To Drive Revenue | SCORE Introduction to QuickBooks – September 13 6 pm This is the last in a 6-part Business Accounting series designed to enhance a micro-business’ ability to develop or strengthen its accounting system. It will detail the use of QuickBooks as an accounting tool for Micro-business. Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn how to, 1. Implement and use QuickBooks Online efficiently and effectively to get to know their numbers. 2. Organize their business finances. 3. Improve their cash flow. 4. Use basic and intermediate features including updates that will save time and money. 5. Avoid common mistakes. 6. Create their accounting statements. Introduction to QuickBooks part 2 (sbanavigator.org) When Banks Say No–Financing Options – September 14 12 noon It’s tough for small businesses to get funding. In fact, 75-80% of small business loan requests are denied by banks. So, what’s a small business owner to do when the bank says no? Find alternative funding sources! “When Banks Say No” provides an overview of alternative funding options for small business owners who need money to start, support or grow their businesses. What you will learn from attending “When Banks Say No”: 1. Hope! A “no” from the bank is not the end of the road. There are many options available for nearly any business situation. 2. Understanding! We’ll explain many funding options that banks just don’t offer. One might be just what you need! 3. Direction! When you identify one or two loan options that work for you, you can take the steps towards acquiring that money to start or support or grow your business. When Banks Say No–Financing Options | SCORE Grow Your Business and Increase Sales Through Exporting – September 14 6 pm Nearly 95% of the world’s population lives outside the United States, which means additional sales growth is likely from exporting. Advantages: Exporting is a business that can be started by anyone with a good idea and product. Limitless market (the main advantage of exporting). Foreign markets can offer higher prices and better margins Government benefits for exporters. Payments received faster than in the local market. Grow Your Business and Increase Sales Through Exporting | SCORE Getting Your Message Out: Easily Create Content and Repurpose It – September 14 6 pm We all understand the importance of staying connected with our audience, but the truth is, tasks like blogging, social media posting, and email blasts can be time-consuming and overwhelming. But what if there was a simpler way to create amazing content for your customers and repurpose it effectively? Join us for an insightful webinar that will show you ways to craft versatile content that serves multiple purposes. During this webinar, practical strategies and techniques to effortlessly keep in touch with your valued constituents will be shared. Discover how to create content that not only resonates with your audience but also becomes a valuable asset for your brand. Leave behind the days of one-time use content and begin to repurpose your content with great results! Getting your message out: Easily Create Content and Repurpose it | SCORE QB Avanzado – September 16 9:30 am Este webinar está diseñado para personas que tienen experiencia o conocimientos básicos de QuickBooks. Nosotros le vamos a enseñar lo siguiente: – Configuración de documentos (Invoices, Purchases Order, Bills, etc.), que pueden ser modificados de acuerdo a sus necesidades, incluyendo la inserción del logo de su empresa y el idioma del documento (español, japones, aleman, etc.) – Configuración de la Lista de Inventarios (Productos y Servicios) – Configuración de la Lista de Precios – Configuración de los Sales Taxes – Customer (Clientes): informacion, control histórico de todas las transacciones (facturacion, cobranzas, etc.) – Vendor (Proveedor): informacion, control histórico de todas las transacciones (bills, pagos, etc.) Bancos: Preparación de depósito bancario Preparación de cheques Transferencias bancarias Registro de gastos pagados con Credit Card QB Avanzado | SCORE Small Business Matchmaker / Networking Event – September 27 9am IN PERSON EVENT – This event is designed to help local businesses and entrepreneurs grow their dreams and find their perfect match at the Small Business Matchmaker. Attendees will learn about grant opportunities, connect with experts in business planning and marketing, and meet with local lenders. Organizations and lenders in attendance will include: City of Homestead, U.S. Small Business Development Center at FIU (SBDC), South State Bank, Score Homestead, Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, Miami Bayside Foundation, Credit 360, Civic Consulting, South Dade Chamber of Commerce, Homestead Main Street, Inc., Startup FIU, Partners For Self-Employment, South Dade Connections, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., and Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) Small Business Matchmaker Tickets, Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite Developing A Strong Team Of Advisors For Your Biz – September 28 4 pm Leveraging Advisors and Resources for Business Growth and Success. (Learning Series) Learn more about how to build a strong team of business advisors to strengthen business financial and succession planning options. Who are the counselors and professionals you need on your team to manage the business successfully? What are their roles and why are they so important. A major role of small business advisory services is to keep up with current business strategies, trends, methodologies, and technologies. Presenters/panel: SBDC Consultants, TD Bankers, Prospera, CPA, and Attorney. Dvlpg. A Strong Team Of Advisors For Your Biz 9/28/2023 (Virtual Series) Tickets, Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite SBA Cyber Summit – each Wednesday in October 2023. This is your chance to immerse yourself in a world of opportunities, insights, and inspiration that will shape your cybersecurity journey for years to come. Register today at SBA CYBER SUMMIT 2023 (each Wednesday in October) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite and be a part of the cybersecurity revolution! Resources for Veterans from SBA and other Agencies – November 14 12 Noon This class covers the programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to help veterans start and grow a business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this over view will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services for veterans including Counseling, Export Assistance, Government Contracting, Surety Bonds, and Disaster Assistance. In addition, other veterans support programs will be covered. 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