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| Click here to find workshops and events going on today Succession Planning – October 16 12 Noon Thinking ahead to ownership transfer and/or exit strategies. Many business owners don’t think about this process until it is too late. A good succession plan takes over one year to plan and execute. This session will also cover Business Valuations – How to determine how much your business is worth. Presenters: SBDC, TD Bank Trust/lender, Estate planning attorney, and others. Succession Planning Tickets, Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite COMERICA BUSINESS $ENSE – October 16 11:30 am Participants will learn what a credit score is, its importance and how to read a credit report. The will also the tools to maintain a healthy credit score and repair bad credit. Oct-16 Comerica Business $ense (flwbc.org) DISCover Effective Selling – October 16 6:30 pm This workshop will use the DISC Model of Human Behavior to help business owners, salespeople and anyone involved in sales learn how to quickly connect with the buyer and sell the way the customer wants to buy. Selling is influencing, therefore, establishing credibility is essential to sales effectiveness. A strategy built on adapting to the “right fit” for a given prospect will reinforce credibility with every interaction! The training teaches you how to apply behavioral-based selling strategies, then adjust for each prospect’s behavior style. DISCover Effective Selling | SCORE DIVAS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY – October 17 9:30 am Help clients to understand the “industry” Identify profitability Determine how to get a “slice of the pie” Develop & manage successful businesses Oct-17 Divas in the Trucking Industry (flwbc.org) What You Need to Know to Start a Business – October 17 6 pm You’ve got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types of licenses you’ll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started. Registration (gotowebinar.com) Make Your Small Business More Accessible – October 17 6 pm Accessibility ensures people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with products, services, and tools. In this online webinar you will learn: What is accessibility? Design best practices Email accessibility Physical accessibility Be inclusive Make Your Small Business More Accessible | SCORE Business Financials – October 18 12 noon Understand how your business financial statements are viewed and utilized in the financial industry to better prepare you for making a loan request. Business Financials | SCORE Start Up, Start Right! Webinar – October 18 1 pm A great small business always starts out as an idea, but eventually that idea needs to be turned into a reality. Most businesses never get started because individuals tend to overthink and feel overwhelmed with the process. Getting a business started is easier than you think. During our workshop, we will cover basic steps to turn your idea into a reality. Like any big goal, we will start by breaking it down into smaller tasks. This course will cover the Legal, Financial and Marketing aspects you’ll be able to tackle in order to get started. Overview ⋮ Start Up, Start Right! #3 (English) ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events All You Want to Know About Contracts – October 18 1 pm Contracts are a daily part of our professional and personal lives (purchase orders; commercial and/or residential lease agreements; equipment lease agreements; service contracts; partnership agreements; non-compete agreements; vendor agreements; vehicle lease agreements, etc.). It’s important to have an understanding of how contracts work since Florida law generally provides that parties are charged with knowledge of all agreements that they sign (regardless of whether they actually understood or not). It’s also imperative to have an understanding of detrimental contract provisions you should avoid when signing a contract, and crucial terms which you should insist are included in your contracts. All You Want to Know About Contracts | SCORE How Businesses Obtain Credit – October 18 6 pm In this workshop, business owners will learn the value of creditworthiness and how to maintain a good business credit score. They’ll also discover the documents necessary to make a successful application for a business loan. A good banking relationship belongs in your business toolbox! Learn more about the modern banking services that can empower your business! How Businesses Use Credit | SCORE City of Miami Pathways to Public Procurement Summit 2023 – October 19 – 20 8 am This is an in-person event in Miami. Learn how to actively succeed in government contracting through interactive workshops, Business to Government (“B2G”) and Business to Business (“B2B”) Matchmaking, and an EXPO made up of industry professionals, local resource partners, and state/local/federal government officials. Receive pre-scheduled matchmaking meetings (“speed dating for government contracting”) with industry experts and local/state/federal agencies, this event is not one to miss for any small, local, or minority business looking to expand in the local corporate and government sector. The event will provide impactful training, education, and resources to small, local, and minority businesses interested in expanding their business with local large corporations (s.a. Amazon World Services and many others) and government contracting. This event will be geared towards connecting high-impact small, local, and minority businesses with public and private sector entities to deliver exceptional performance, surpass small business goals, learn about contracting opportunities, and bolster the South Florida economy. City of Miami Pathways to Public Procurement Summit 2023 Powered by: My Business Matches (mbmapp.com) Mesa Redonda para Emprendedores Hispanos – October 24 8:30 am SCORE, HEI y la Cámara de Comercio de Boca Ratón se asocian para brindar un espacio para que los empresarios locales se conecten, compartan desafíos y experiencias, y se apoyen mutuamente en su viaje empresarial. Mesa Redonda para Emprendedores Hispanos | SCORE DIVAS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY – October 24 9:30 am Help clients to understand the “industry” Identify profitability Determine how to get a “slice of the pie” Develop & manage successful businesses Oct-24 Divas in the Trucking Industry (flwbc.org) Doing Business With the Government – October 24 1 pm Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to tap into the government market? Join us for an insightful webinar, where we’ll explore the strategies & steps to successfully navigate the world of government contracts. In this information-packed session, industry experts and seasoned government contractors will share their expertise & the process of working with government agencies. This webinar will provide valuable insights on how to engage with the government marketplace. Overview ⋮ Doing Business With the Government ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events Small Business Administration (SBA) Workshop – October 24 5:30 pm This is a live in-person event in Miami Gardens. Learn about Entrepreneurial Development, Funding Programs, Starting a Business , and Government Contracting. US Small Business Administration (SBA) Tickets, Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 5:30 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! U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Multiple Dates in October Part I of the Intellectual Property Basics series will focus on an introduction to the different types of IP including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The discussion will also cover how to determine whether your invention is novel and illustrate the difference between provisional and non-provisional patent applications. Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs and Services – October 25 9am This class covers the programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to help start and grow a business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this overview will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services including Counseling, Export Assistance, Government Contracting, SuretyBonds, and Disaster Assistance. https://www.score.org/centralflorida/event/business-seminarcfbdc-0 Tax Efficient Planning for Business Owners – October 25 12 pm This webinar will be focused on tax efficient financial planning. We will dive into various strategies that business owners can utilize to lower their taxable income through investment strategies, employee benefits and how different accounts and structures can not only incentivize employees, but also lower your tax exposure. We will conclude with Tax efficient distribution planning for the business owners’ personal finances and an emphasis on 3 cornerstones of financial planning (cash, risk, and wealth management). Tax Efficient Planning for Business Owners | SCORE Write A Winning Government Proposal – October 25 1 pm The government is required to award billions of dollars in grants and contracts every year. If you’re a small business owner embarking on your first response to an RFP (Request for Proposals), you’re probably feeling both excited and apprehensive. Never written a proposal? Don’t panic—writing a government RFP response doesn’t have to be a daunting process, and after you’ve written your first proposal, all others will come much easier. Winning your first RFP can be lucrative, but first you have to understand what’s requested in the proposal and what a well written proposal should look like. This follow-up webinar to “The Government is Still buying” will cover what a winning proposal entails. Overview ⋮ Write A Winning Government Proposal ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events Federal Contracting Certification: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) – October 25 6 pm 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. All small businesses that are interested in submitting an offer on a solicitation that has been set aside for WOSBs under the WOSB Program must complete this certification prior to submitting the offer. This class also covers recent regulatory changes regarding sole source authority and self-certification. Federal Contracting Certification: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) | SCORE “ASK MARILYN” Allows You To Ask Questions And Get Answers To Support The Growth Of Your Business – October 26 11:30 am Census Bureau data expert, Marilyn Stephens will present data available from current economic sources. You will learn about the different types of business data available via business surveys from County Business Patterns, Non-employer Statistics, Business Dynamics, Statistics of U.S. Businesses, and the Economic Census. This live session will show you how to find the data along with illustrations of real world applications. Oct-26 ASK MARILYN (flwbc.org) Getting from Heck No, to Maybe, and Finally to Yes – October 26 12 noon Access to Capital 101. Access to capital is important to emerging businesses. This Webinar will provide business owners with an insider’s perspective on what to do and what to consider when seeking to gain access to capital. Getting from Heck No, to Maybe, and Finally to Yes | SCORE Email Marketing Trends – October 26 12 noon Now is the perfect time to determine how to stand out and engage your audience. It’s time to update your email strategy so you can focus your energy and make the most out of your time. Explore the top email marketing trends for small businesses and get ideas to incorporate into your marketing strategy. You’ll learn: * How to create more personalized email messages How to do more business and save time with automation How to provide value to grow your business/organization Email Marketing Trends | SCORE Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month – October 26 3:30 pm This is a live in-person event – Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month Networking Focused on Business Hook-Ups Ted Center, 401 W Atlantic Ave, Ste. 9, Delray Beach, FL.33444 Jazz Music Food, Drink Bring… Your 30 second elevator pitch, business cards, capability statement, QR code (if you need a QR code get it done at our event) Oct 26 – Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month (flwbc.org) Women’s Roundtable – October 27 10 am Please join us and discover the strength behind building a strong network, and see how today’s businesswomen are accomplishing more than ever before. Through our open discussion you will have the opportunity to: Convert leads into cash Align with and support your goals through connections and strategic alliances Set up a process that guarantees results Help create community partners by leveraging your time and money Initiate action instead of being caught like a “deer in the headlights” Never quit believing in your product/service or yourself Women’s Roundtable | SCORE Pasos Sencillos – Principios básicos para el lanzamiento del negocio – October 28 9:30 am ¿ESTÁ LISTO PARA SER SU PROPIO JEFE? El taller, ‘Pasos Sencillos’, organizado por Hispanic Unity y SCORE Broward, le ayudará a preparar un plan de negocios para convertir su sueño en realidad. Comenzar su propio negocio es una decisión difícil. Usted no tiene que hacerlo solo. Esta es una serie de talleres dividido en 5 partes que le guiará a través de los fundamentos de la creación de empresas. Si usted está dispuesto a trabajar seriamente con los instructores, comprenderá de mejor manera los retos y oportunidades con que se enfrentará. Usted obtendrá un plan y estimación financiera y un plan de marketing, ambos necesarios para este emprendimiento. Pasos Sencillos – Principios básicos para el lanzamiento del negocio | SCORE SBA Programs for Veterans looking to start or grow their business – November 1 12 noon This class covers the programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to help start and grow a business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this overview will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services including Counseling, Export Assistance, Government Contracting, SuretyBonds, and Disaster Assistance. SBA Programs for Veterans looking to start or grow their business Tickets, Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Federal Contracting for Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans – November 2 12 Noon The Federal Government spent $ 20.6 billion on Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) contracts in 2018. This class provides an overview of the SDVOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as Veteran Owned Small Business eligibility requirements. The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the SDVOSB program. Joining the disabled veterans’ business program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for. This training session will also include an overview of the new SBA Programs and certification processes. Federal Contracting for Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans Tickets, Thu, Nov 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite More Events and Workshops Find events | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) Miami-Dade Business Navigators Florida Women’s Business Center Workshops Tampa Bay Women’s Business Center Workshops weVENTURE Women’s Business Center Workshops Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU – Miami Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF – Orlando Florida Small Business Development Center at IRSC – Port St. Lucie Florida Small Business Development Center at USF – Tampa Broward SCORE Workshops Manasota SCORE Workshops Miami-Dade SCORE Workshops Palm Beach SCORE Workshops Space Coast SCORE Workshops |