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| Click here to find workshops and events going on today Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interactive Lunch & Learn – November 16 11am Unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your small business in this eye-opening seminar, This beginner-friendly session aims to unravel the complexities of AI, breaking down what it is and why it’s an invaluable asset for your business. Learn how AI can automate tasks, analyze data, and boost your customer engagement. There will be an emphasis on privacy and security. You’ll leave with a foundational understanding of AI’s role in modern business and strategies to kickstart your journey implementing it in your own operations. Speaker: Ali Johnston is the President and Founder of Bel Tech Services, Bel-Tech provides full-service IT consulting to small- and medium-sized businesses across the nation, with a focus on cybersecurity. She has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Register here Breathe Life Into Your Brand – November 7 1 pm Building your brand is often an intangible aspect of running your business, but it is vitally important! Branding is the reason customers pay twice as much for one product over another. Building a strong brand will help you stand out, communicate your brand message, reach your target audiences more effectively and transform your business. During the webinar, we will, review current brands and their meaning, why specific colors and fonts are chosen and what a brand means in other languages. We will offer simple, practical tips on defining and building a strong brand. And, by the end of this fun and interactive brand webinar, you will have a much better understanding of how to make your brand work for your business. Overview ⋮ Breathe Life Into Your Brand ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events Cross Border E-commerce For Small Businesses – November 7 6 pm Demystifying B2C cross-border trade This workshop will reveal the opportunities and tools needed to successfully launch and grow a B2C revenue stream from international consumers. We will distill the main elements with practical and hands-on activities in order to define a plan and launch within 30 days. This workshop will inform you on the following critical aspects of accessing new international markets: Insights and training on export strategies; Tools and resources to enter new markets; Insights on how to build an export-friendly digital presence; and Guidance on package flow and preparing an export shipment. Cross Border E-commerce For Small Businesses | SCORE Tax Implications for Small Business – November 8 12 Noon This Webinar will discuss Federal and Florida business entities and how to create them. We will also cover State and local requirements. We’ll review Federal and State employment taxes such as FICA, FUTA, and local licensing requirements. Tax Implications for Small Businesses | SCORE Podcasting to Market Yourself: How to Start & Grow Your Show – November 8 12 Noon Podcasting boosts your visibility online, which can increase your bottom line and establish or reinforce your brand identity. Want to host a podcast that markets your business more effectively? Sure, running a podcast can be fun, but it takes real work to make it successful. Let a digital communications expert take you through podcasting basics so you can get it out there, grow your audience and begin to monetize your podcast! Opportunity for Q&A and Chat! Podcasting to Market Yourself: How to Start & Grow Your Show | SCORE Incursionando en el mercado de ventas por internet – November 8 1 pm El taller cubrira las ventajas de llevar un negocio al espacio cibernetico. Desde tener su negocio abierto las 24 horas, ampliar su publico a diferentes ciudades y provincias como tambien reducir costos fijos y generar prestigio y posicionamineto de marca, entre otros. Overview ⋮ Incursionando en el mercado de ventas por internet ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events Ask Marilyn (Census) – November 9 11:30 am … Marilyn, A Census Data Subject Matter Expert, Will Answer Business Questions Based On Current Facts Collected Via The Census OUR NEW SERIES CALLED “ASK MARILYN” ALLOWS YOU TO ASK QUESTIONS AND GET ANSWERS TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS. AREA DEMOGRAPHICS… COMPETITORS… SATURATED AREAS… CURRENT TRENDS… MARKET DEMANDS… AVERAGE REVENUE GENERATED… NON PROFIT GRANT INFO ETC. Nov-16 ASK MARILYN (flwbc.org) One Legal Mistake Can Ruin Your Entire Business – November 9 12 Noon Legal issues can make or break your company, so find out now what you can do when a client doesn’t pay, what your best defenses are against liability, and how correctly classifying those who work for you affects your taxes. Smart decisions about contracts, leases, trademarks and your business type will position your company for greater success and help you avoid costly mistakes that can affect every aspect of your future for a long time to come. One Legal Mistake Can Ruin Your Business | SCORE Business Contracts – Must Knows – November 9 6 pm This webinar is designed to help business owners who want to learn more about creating business contracts for their businesses. The webinar will provide tools to help business owners avoid common mistakes when using contracts. Webinar topics will include: What makes an agreement a contract? The basic contracts every business should have The ONE provision that should be in every business contract Understanding common “boilerplate” language How to properly use online contract templates Best practices for enforcing contracts Business Contracts – Must Knows | SCORE Pasos Sencillos – Comercialización de su negocio – November 11 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- Comercializacion de su negocio | SCORE Your Miami-Dade Small Business Resources – November 13 10 am This specialized webinar series will bring together MDBN groups and additional small business organizations from around the County to connect directly with Miami-Dade businesses. Learn more about these community groups who can help you access resources and information to start and grow your business. Your Miami-Dade Small Business Resources featuring Miami Bayside Foundation (sbanavigator.org) Financial Projections – November 13 6:30 pm How much money can you make from your business idea? What kind of volume is required? Will there be start up costs? If so, how much? Will your business be cash negative or cash positive? Is there a seasonality impact? If you borrow money, will you be able to pay it back? Using tools provided, In the session learn: How to calculate start-up or expansion costs How to predict compensation How to estimate sales volumes How to determine monthly expenses How to show cash flows How to build an income statement and a balance sheet Financial Projections | SCORE Resources for Veterans Starting a Business – November 14 12 noon Learn what resources are available for Veterans interested in starting their own businesses. We will review some of the national programs available including the SBA’s Boots to Business program as well as other free and low-cost resources available both government, non-profit and private sector. Resources for Veterans Starting a Business | SCORE Marketing 101: Obtaining & Retaining Customers – November 14 1 pm This interactive webinar is for all entrepreneurs who want to learn about marketing their business to reach a broader customer base. Small Businesses should be able to apply the fundamental marketing concepts that support starting and managing a business. With that in mind, this webinar will assist you to: -Define marketing and its importance in business development. -Describe the target market research process. -Identify components of an effective marketing plan. -Describe high impact marketing strategies that foster business success. -Describe key concepts for measuring performance of marketing strategies, to include social media campaigns. Marketing 101: Obtaining & Retaining Customers (sbanavigator.org) How to Access Economic Data from the U.S. Census Bureau – November 15 11 am In this one-hour webinar, you will be accessing economic data from the Census Bureau using our main data dissemination tool, data.census.gov. You will learn: What data is available through our site The ways to search for data, specifically economic data by ZIP Code How to view tables and create maps How to download and share data on the site How to access important resources for the site and economic datasets How to Access Economic Data from the U.S. Census Bureau | SCORE Managing Human Resources in 2023 – November 15 12 noon It’s critical to protect your company and yourself as an employer, whether you are about to hire your first employee or have 50 employees, by creating and developing strong human resource procedures. Whether you are a small business owner, human resources manager or office manager, this seminar will address five critical HR issues that all employers face: Employee Handbook and Documentation Onboarding Employees Effectively Discipline and Termination Safely Employee Performance and Documentation 2021 Compliance, Safety and OSHA Managing Human Resources in 2023 | SCORE Intellectual Property: Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law – November 15 6 pm As you grow your business, you build value in its name, logos, trademarks, and bylines. They can be as valuable as your business reputation and profit levels. Are you in a creative business? Designers, illustrators, painters, software engineers, writers, and authors can all create works with long-lasting value. Are you an inventor? How do you establish proof of ownership of your invention? Attend this workshop and learn: Whether you need protection for your intellectual property If so, which methods are appropriate to your situation? What processes are involved? How much you can do yourself, and at what point a lawyer might be needed? The timelines involved By investing a few hours in this workshop, you will have up-to-date information on a key issue that you should address to decide if you need to protect or enhance the value of your business for any intellectual property. Intellectual Property: Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law | SCORE “Path to Prosperity” – November 16 10am In Person Event – You are invited to the Southern Atlantic “Path to Prosperity” regional economic development series in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Small Business Administration (SBA), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to provide individuals, small businesses, including agriculture enterprises (farmers and ranchers), and urban/rural communities, useful information, tools, resources, and an opportunity to engage in dynamic discussions intended to create economic progress. The no-cost series features experts in the lending industry, Federal Government, and community partners and stakeholders. Webinar Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interactive Lunch & Learn – November 16 11am Unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your small business in this eye-opening seminar, This beginner-friendly session aims to unravel the complexities of AI, breaking down what it is and why it’s an invaluable asset for your business. Learn how AI can automate tasks, analyze data, and boost your customer engagement. There will be an emphasis on privacy and security. You’ll leave with a foundational understanding of AI’s role in modern business and strategies to kickstart your journey implementing it in your own operations. Speaker: Ali Johnston is the President and Founder of Bel Tech Services, Bel-Tech provides full-service IT consulting to small- and medium-sized businesses across the nation, with a focus on cybersecurity. She has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Register here Women’s Roundtable – November 17 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 Your Miami-Dade Small Business Resources – November 17 1 pm This specialized webinar series will bring together MDBN groups and additional small business organizations from around the County to connect directly with Miami-Dade businesses. Learn more about these community groups who can help you access resources and information to start and grow your business. Your Miami-Dade Small Business Resources featuring CareerSource South Florida (sbanavigator.org) Pasos Sencillos – Obtendras las claves para desarrollar el plan financiero; La decisión final – November 18 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. A medida que avanza a través de los talleres un tutor le será asignado, quien le ayudará con el proceso paso a paso. 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