2 Hours

This introductory workshop offers an overview of the information you need to start a business. Learn how to assess the feasibility of your business, and how to obtain the necessary licenses, permits, and legal documents to run a business in Pinellas County, Florida.

Classes are held on most Tuesdays from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
This activity is free

2 Hours

Discover what QuickBooks can do to help you manage your bookkeeping system. Learn to set up your chart of accounts and pay bills.

2010 Dates: 9/9

Classes held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Price: $40.00

2 Hours

Tax Professionals from the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents will help you learn to setup and manage your small business accounting procedures using proper record keeping and accounting methods to satisfy federal and state requirements for taxes and payroll.

2010 Dates: 9/2, 11/4

Classes held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Price: $20.00

2 Hours

If you're like many entrepreneurs, the thought of writing a 40-page business plan can paralyze you and often kill your great idea before you ever get started. Come experience the EASIEST way to design a business plan that's right for you and your learning style. Learn how to attract your ideal clients, partners and opportunities. Get proven strategies that you can start using immediately to get money into your business. Presented by Joseph Matthew Warren, CEO, Brainstorm Weekly LLC.

2010 Dates: 9/16, 11/18

Classes held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Price: $20.00

2 Hours

Whether you need to develop a complete marketing plan or just want a few low-cost tips to boost your sales, this seminar will help you with your marketing efforts. Learn strategies that really work to communicate your competitive advantage to the customers that are most likely to buy your products and services.

2010 Classes held on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $20.00

2 Hours

Your website is the first and most important impression most customers have about your business. Learn about effective web sites and Internet marketing. This class will help you get the most out of your web designer and Internet advertising suppliers. Presented by Bill Francisco owner of AdSharp.com.

2010 Classes held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $20.00

2 Hours

Join the pros at Internet Podcasting Network - Chuck Palm and Jordan Salamone along with Entrepreneur Scott Olipra for this cutting edge seminar on using social networking to communicate with your customers and grow your brand.

2010 Classes held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $20.00

2 Hours

Meet the staff from the U.S. Small Business Administration District Office and learn about the latest programs and services including America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program and other loan and stimulus programs.

2010 Dates: 8/31, 11/30

Classes held from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
This activity is free

2 Hours

Pinellas County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program ensures local small businesses have opportunities to participate in the competitive process for County contracts. Learn about the Pinellas County purchasing system and receive personal assistance from Pinellas County Purchasing staff, as you register to do business with County government

2010 Dates: 9/28, 10/26

Classes held from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
This activity is free

2 Hours

Learn how to fill out the State of Florida Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) application and discover opportunities available for women, minority, and service-disabled veteran owned firms in both the government and private sectors. Presented by the staff of the USF Small Business Development Center.

2010 Dates: 10/7

Classes held from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $10.00

2 Hours

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL: MBE PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL Aprenda todo el proceso necesario para certificarse como un negocio de minoría. Presentado por un representante del Centro de Desarrollo para Pequeñas Empresas de la Universidad del Sur de la FL. (SBDC of USF)

2010 Días: 12/2

Hora: 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
This activity is free

2 Hours

Ready…Set…Sell to the Federal Government! The USF Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will provide information on how to register with the Federal Government, how to located federal opportunities, and the steps necessary to obtain federal certifications, and so much more!

2010 Dates: 10/14, 12/9

Classes held from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $10.00

5 Hours

SKANSKA USA Building presents a condensed version of its Construction Management Building Blocks Training Program. This seminar examines the skill sets required of small businesses to handle large projects with SKANSKA and other major construction management companies.

The Seminar will be held on Thursdays: 09/23/2010 & 09/30/2010

Classes held from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Price: $25.00

2 Hours

Join Michael Myers, Patent Counsel at Shumlear, Loop & Kenrick, LLP for a lively discussion about the best ways to legally protect your good name, creative ideas, innovative products, and hard work through patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

2010 Dates: 10/27

Classes held from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $20.00

2 Hours

Learn about Pinellas County’s Green Business Initiatives. Businesses with a green ethic can use this distinction to achieve a marketing edge over the competition. In this seminar you will meet representatives from Pinellas County to gain knowledge about the technical assistance, business programs and services that are available to Pinellas County’s businesses that want to go green.

2010 Dates: 10/28

Classes held on Thursday from 12:00 PM - 2:00PM
Price: $10.00

2 Hours

WorkNet Pinellas has forged public-private partnerships to provide employment solutions that work for small business. These partnerships provides WorkNet with valuable links to various human resource and recruitment tools to assist employers in their hiring efforts. In this workshop you will learn how WorkNet can help connect you with a multitude of business resources and services to meet your needs.

2010 Dates: 9/30

Classes held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This activity is free

2 Hours

Learn the basics of becoming a first time eBay seller and best practices to increase your sales volume.

2010 Dates: 9/22

Classes held from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Price: $40.00

2 Hours

Como Iniciar Un Negocio. Presentado en español por Wilma Milián, Especialista en Asistir Pequeños Negocios del HBIF en el Condado de Pinellas. En cada orientación se presenta información que usted necesita saber para empezar un negocio. Para más información llame al HBIF 813-980-2765 o en Pinellas 727-453-7230.

Días 2010: 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/21

Hora: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
This activity is free

4 Hours

Estrategias Efectivas para una Empresa Exitosa. (Presentado en Español) Este es un taller dirigido a personas que están empezando su negocio o para aquellos que están en su primer año de operaciones. En este taller usted va a aprender toda la información básica para poder comenzar su negocio, hacerlo crecer y poder hacer proyecciones futuras. Usted podrá aprender a identificar las diferentes etapas de un negocio (El ciclo de su negocio)

Días 2010: 9/21

Hora: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This activity is free

4 Hours

En este taller usted conocerá los recursos disponibles y las bases de cómo importar/exportar su producto.

2010 Dates: 11/16

Class held from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This activity is free