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| Click here to find workshops and events going on today 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 NATIONAL VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK – OCT. 30 TO NOV. 3 COMERICA BUSINESS $ENSE – October 30 11:30 am Participants will learn how to use mobile banking services and how to use mobile banking in a safe and secure manner. You will be able to identify the pros and cons of performing different services. Oct-30 Comerica Business $ense (flwbc.org) QuickBooks Desktop – October 30 6 pm Keep track of what is going on…this is not just an accounting tool, it can help you run your business All you need to know about managing customers, selling goods & services, recording expenses, and creating reports. This workshop gives you an overview of QuickBooks to avoid common mistakes and potentially wasted effort and time. If you already have QuickBooks, learn the basics: invoice customers, track receivables and receive payments, enter and pay vendor bills, receive and monitor inventory, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements. QuickBooks Desktop | SCORE Artificial Intelligence: Don’t Get Spooked by AI – October 31 10 am Join us for truly captivating webinar that will provide you with key resources and skills that other successful small businesses are harnessing and succeeding. Our unique and immersive webinar will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to apply what you learned immediately. Participants will enhance their knowledge in Marketing+AI: Learn how to leverage AI and harness its strength During our presentation will guide you helpful tips for success Artificial Intelligence: Don’t Get Spooked by AI (sbanavigator.org) Financial Literacy Workshop: Understanding Your Money – October 31 11 am Join BBIF’s small business experts in a workshop series where they will share crucial financial literacy tips, from personal to business. This knowledge will allow you to make informed financial decisions, create clear investment plans, & much more! At the workshop, you’ll learn: Internal & External Values of Money Understanding Income & Expenses Economic Impact on Savings Financial Literacy Workshop: Understanding Your Money Tickets, Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite Veteran’s Access To Capital Event – October 31 2 pm 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. #NVSBW23|Access To Capital Event | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) Legal Considerations for Starting a Small Business – November 1 10 am Overview of legal recommendations for structuring and operating your small business. Participants will learn: – Initial Startup Considerations – Different Legal Considerations When Starting a Business – Common filings for Small Businesses Legal Considerations for Starting a Small Business (sbanavigator.org) 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 HR 101: Hiring, Firing and Other Key HR Basics for Small Business Owners – November 1 6 pm If you are a business owner with employees or preparing to hire employees for the very first time, understanding the various ever-changing employment laws can feel a bit overwhelming. This webinar will help you familiarize yourself with essential HR and employment law topics that you should be aware of when it comes to recruiting, hiring, firing and everything in between. Some highlights of what will be reviewed include: Employment laws are most often violated by Small Businesses Recruiting Interviewing Hazards Reference & Background Checks Onboarding Independent Contractor vs. Employee Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employee Discipline Termination And more… HR 101: Hiring, Firing and Other Key HR Basics for Small Business Owners | SCORE Startup Resources – Finance & Law – November 2 10 am Our unique and immersive webinar will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to further know more about your business viability. Participants will gain additional insight on: a. Basic Budgeting and Financials b. Importance of keep records straight. c. The Corporate Form d. Choice of entity (LLC/Corp/S-Corp) e. Sunbiz, Banking, Basic Filings f. Resolving conflict among owners g. What happens if….? (Death, disagreement, disability, disinterest, dissolution, diversion, distrust, etc.) Startup Resources – Finance & Law (sbanavigator.org) 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 Revenue Generation Series: Upselling Strategies – Sell More, Make More – November 2 6 pm This strategy worked for Burger King convincing you to upgrade your combo order to a large fry/soda. This presentation teaches you how to sell more to your existing customers. The strategy costs nothing to initiate and often works easily for existing customers. Understand how to build an order and make a customer even happier! Revenue Generation Series: Upselling Strategies – Sell More, Make More | SCORE Marca blanca paso a paso – El arte de iniciar su propia marca – November 4 9:30 am ¿Quiere iniciar su propia marca sin tener que diseñar o fabricar sus propios productos? Si es así, la marca blanca es la solución perfecta para usted. La Marca Blanca es un modelo de negocio en el que se venden productos fabricados por otra empresa con su propio sello. Esta es una excelente manera de iniciar un negocio con poca inversión inicial. En este seminario web, aprenderá los conceptos básicos del marca blanca, que incluyen: ¿Qué es marca blanca? ¿Qué se puede vender con marca blanca? Cómo identificar el producto y proveedor adecuado para su negocio Los pros y los contras de la marca blanca Prácticas óptimas Marca blanca paso a paso – El arte de iniciar su propia marca | SCORE 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 Southwest SCORE – Ft. Myers Workshops Treasure Coast SCORE Workshops |