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Orange County Bonding & Insurance Workshop
Orange County Bonding & Insurance Workshop
Orange County Business Development Division is pleased to offer the Insurance and Bonding Workshop to address your concerns about the Insurance and Bonding Requirements with Orange County Government. We partnered with a representative from Orange County Risk Management Department and Florida Surety Bond, Inc. to address the issues and concerns you may have and to […]
Continuidad empresarial
Continuidad empresarial
La gestión de la continuidad del negocio está en marcha en la mayoría de las organizaciones. A medida que la pandemia ha afectado rápidamente nuestras vidas y organizaciones, la gestión de la continuidad del negocio es ahora más importante que nunca. En el seminario de hoy, discutiremos los aspectos relevantes para que el negocio este […]
Startup Community Night: A Pre-SWORL Event
Startup Community Night: A Pre-SWORL Event
Join StarterStudio and Lean Startup Orlando as we bring together leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to learn, network and share! We will have a few presentations to start us off, followed by an impromptu competition with a few hundred dollars in prizes! Bring your passion for innovation and an empty stomach because we'll have dinner and […]
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Government Contracting: Overview
Government Contracting: Overview
Federal, State, and Local Government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?”…it is more “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?”. If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting […]
Reach Customers Online with Google
Reach Customers Online with Google
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. In this session you will learn how to: ● Improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices ● Maximize SEO strategies that are most important in 2021 […]
Digital Ads – The Ultimate Tool to Grow Your Business
Digital Ads – The Ultimate Tool to Grow Your Business
Social ads are by far one of the best and fastest ways to grow your business. But most do not know how to best run ads; even worse, many try unsuccessfully and become discouraged about ads altogether. But there are many industry secrets you may not be aware of when it comes to properly and […]
Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business
Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business
ONLINE EVENT Cottage Foods are considered low-risk foods that you are allowed to make at home and sell. Florida Cottage Food law was recently revised, expanding opportunities for food entrepreneurs. Learn about these changes and how to start your own cottage food operation. This class will answer the following questions: • What foods are cottage […]
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SCORE – Next Level Business – Proven Strategies to H.E.L.P. Grow Your Business
SCORE – Next Level Business – Proven Strategies to H.E.L.P. Grow Your Business
In this webinar you will learn: 1. Strategies to generate revenue NOW! 2. Networking strategies to build relationships to get more referrals. 3. Get a blueprint to create a “V.I.C.T.O.R.Y” Success Action Plan 4. Learn ways to design, implement, and evaluate a Strategic Business Plan to grow your business. %%https://orlando.score.org/event/next-level-business-%E2%80%93-proven-strategies-help-grow-your-business%%
SBDC – How to Start Your Business
SBDC – How to Start Your Business
If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. %%https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g1ZiW7/overview%%
SCORE- How to Set a Price for Your Product or Service
SCORE- How to Set a Price for Your Product or Service
KEY TOPICSAccounting; Cash Flow Operations Product Development; Manufacturing Strategy; PlanningHow to Set a Price for Your Product or Service %%https://bit.ly/3T9tgnI%%
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Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program Application deadline
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program Application deadline
APPLICATIONS DUE today. Deadline Extended! This 6-week Idea accelerator helps entrepreneurs validate and test their business ideas, develop crucial customer discovery skills and build a sustainable business plan. During this once-a-week evening program, founders identify the problem/solution fit, learn about studying their competition and explore revenue, costs, and pricing. Applications are due Friday, November 4th. […]
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AACCCF 3rd Annual Golf Outing Event
AACCCF 3rd Annual Golf Outing Event
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida will host its 3rd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Heathrow Legacy Country Club. The 9:00 a.m. Shotgun starts with an optional Player Development Clinic to run concurrently and a luncheon at 12:30 p.m.
SCORE – How Do I Develop a Product or Service to Sell?
SCORE – How Do I Develop a Product or Service to Sell?
This seminar will cover generating new product ideas, building product concepts, and discuss methods of tailoring your product to the right target market. This will include: • Generating product ideas and concepts. • Functions, tasks and pain points. • Creating insight statements. • Translating insights into product concepts. • Defining a successful product or service. […]
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SCORE – Making Sense of Online Marketing: A Simple Checklist for Success
SCORE – Making Sense of Online Marketing: A Simple Checklist for Success
The idea of getting your business online can often feel scary and even confusing. With so many moving parts, figuring out what to do and how to do it presents a unique challenge for time-starved small business owners. Don’t worry, once you understand how it all works together you can stop wasting time and focus […]
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SBDC – SBA Workshop: SBA Resources for Veterans
SBDC – SBA Workshop: SBA Resources for Veterans
This presentation addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in maximizing the availability, applicability and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the military veteran’s business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and is as an […]
Go From Startup to Stardom – Seminole State College Pitch Contest Workshop
Go From Startup to Stardom – Seminole State College Pitch Contest Workshop
DISCLAIMER: Workshop is for people who sign up for the pitch contest and are willing to move their business operations to a Port of Sanford office and commit to a participation in the Business Incubation Program for 12 months. Pitch Contest 2022 The goal of the Pitch Contest at the Center for Business Development is […]
SCORE – Using Reference Solutions to Grow your Small Business
SCORE – Using Reference Solutions to Grow your Small Business
In this session, you will learn how to: Reference Solutions is a set of databases that allows you to download records of your target market prospects for free. – Access Reference Solutions from home for free with your library card, – Identify new sales prospects, – Create customized business & consumer marketing lists, – Identify […]
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
This 6-week Idea accelerator helps entrepreneurs validate and test their business ideas, develop crucial customer discovery skills and build a sustainable business plan. During this once-a-week evening program, founders identify the problem/solution fit, learn about studying their competition and explore revenue, costs, and pricing. Applications are due Friday, October 28th. For questions or more information, […]
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SCORE: Introduction to Google Ads – Just in Time for the Holiday Season
SCORE: Introduction to Google Ads – Just in Time for the Holiday Season
Learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. You will learn: How to create an account and set up an ad campaign How to write ads that are more likely to help you achieve success this holiday season. How to understand the difference between Google Smart Campaigns and Ads expert […]
Federal Certifications Available to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Federal Certifications Available to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Before you can start to conduct business with the federal government your business must obtain the proper certifications so you make maximum use of regulatory preferences under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Small business certifications are like professional certifications; they document a special capability or status that will help you compete in the marketplace. Unlike permits […]
SBDC: Business Plan Writing Made Easier
SBDC: Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. %%https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6905942795192514060?source=website%%
SCORE: How to Increase Profitability – Part 1 of 2
SCORE: How to Increase Profitability – Part 1 of 2
In Part One, we will review how to define realistic profit goals and ways to manage expenses by covering the following topics: Budgeting for Profitability – Entrepreneurs often budget by taking last year’s sales and increasing it by a few percent, if they budget at all. This section will take the traditional Revenue – Expenses […]
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Startup Weekend Orlando 2022 – Day 1
Startup Weekend Orlando 2022 – Day 1
Are you ready for the full #StartupLife experience? Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup over 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups; if you've never been a part of it, the time is NOW. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet […]
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Startup Weekend Orlando 2022 – Day 2
Startup Weekend Orlando 2022 – Day 2
Are you ready for the full #StartupLife experience? Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup over 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups; if you've never been a part of it, the time is NOW. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet […]
SCORE – Tax Boot Camp for Small Business Owners
SCORE – Tax Boot Camp for Small Business Owners
This seminar is specifically developed for small business owners who have little to no experience or understanding of the role and impact of income taxes on their businesses. It is facilitated by experienced Tax Professionals and is designed to provide ideas and tax strategies that can be shared with one’s tax advisor. %%https://bit.ly/3dTUTkB%%
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Startup Weekend Orlando 2022 – Day 3
Startup Weekend Orlando 2022 – Day 3
Are you ready for the full #StartupLife experience? Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup over 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups; if you've never been a part of it, the time is NOW. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet […]
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Global Entrepreneurship Week
Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Every 2nd Monday of each month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 p.m. Detailed information provided regarding the differences between Orange County and the City of Orlando’s certification requirements. All forms are discussed in depth along with the application to assist the business owners with submitting a completed package and gaining understanding of the […]
SCORE – Determining Product Profit Potential and Target Market
SCORE – Determining Product Profit Potential and Target Market
This workshop will cover methods of calculating the market potential and estimating the amount of sales and profit you can derive from it using databases available for free through the Jacksonville Public Library. This will include: • How to define consumer or business target markets. • How to include psychographics in the definition. • Calculating […]
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SCORE – Franchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
SCORE – Franchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
Owning a franchise is one way to become an entrepreneur. A franchisor provides the planning, brand name and promotional support the franchisee needs to get started. Attend this workshop to see if a franchise is right for you. You will have the opportunity to hear from local franchise owners live, including > Presenter, Heidi Simos […]
SCORE – Starting Your New Business
SCORE – Starting Your New Business
This workshop is designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what business plans are all about and show you how to collect business information and research. You will learn about capital funding and the lender’s view […]
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NAWBO – Lunch and Learn : End of Year Tax Planning
NAWBO – Lunch and Learn : End of Year Tax Planning
It’s almost the end of 2022 … and a great time to plan for year-end taxes. January is too late to make adjustments to minimize taxes for the prior year, but there’s still time to forecast your tax burden and determine whether any capital improvements or investments will minimize taxes while setting your business up […]
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
This 6-week Idea accelerator helps entrepreneurs validate and test their business ideas, develop crucial customer discovery skills and build a sustainable business plan. During this once-a-week evening program, founders identify the problem/solution fit, learn about studying their competition and explore revenue, costs, and pricing. Applications are due Friday, October 28th. For questions or more information, […]
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STOPfakes Roadshow + Networking Reception
STOPfakes Roadshow + Networking Reception
Were you aware that your intellectual property represents roughly 80% of the value of your business? and that it could be stolen if you don’t take steps to protect it? The Central Florida International Trade Office and U.S. Commercial Service are bringing the STOPfakes Roadshow to Orlando on November 17th so that you can learn […]
SBDC – Accessing Capital: How to Prepare for an SBA Loan
SBDC – Accessing Capital: How to Prepare for an SBA Loan
Do you require financial assistance to start a business or expand an existing business? Securing small business loans can be challenging. In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the steps to prepare an SBA business loan application and provide you with information on what types of documents you may need. You’ll come away from this […]
SCORE – How to Increase Profitability – Part 2 of 2
SCORE – How to Increase Profitability – Part 2 of 2
In Part Two, we will review ways to increase revenue by covering the following topics: Product Pricing – We will review different methods of product pricing and demonstrate how to determine the impact price changes will have on the number of units sold and gross profit. Price Discounting Strategies – Entrepreneurs often resort to lowering […]
SCORE – Marketing Your Business
SCORE – Marketing Your Business
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, analyze your situation, conduct research, identify your target market, and develop your marketing mix. %%https://bit.ly/3QQ7mDR%%
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FSMSDC: Procurement Roundtable
FSMSDC: Procurement Roundtable
At this one-of-a-kind session, you’ll hear from corporations, government agencies, educational and government institutions who will share rapid-fire opportunities from their buying organizations that are looking for MBEs now. The event will end with a networking reception.
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How to do Business with Orange County
How to do Business with Orange County
How to do Business with Orange County Workshops are held every 3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 AM – 12:00 p.m. The workshop is FREE and is being held at the National Entrepreneur Center – 3201 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 To Register, please contact: Patrice “PK” McKay – Senior Contract Administrator [email protected] […]
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Cómo iniciar su negocio correctamente
Cómo iniciar su negocio correctamente
Esta sesión es para dar información básica sobre cómo comenzar un negocio. Temas incluyen: •Licencias•Requisitos del estado•Opciones de financiamiento•Cómo Prospera le puede proveer asistencia para comenzar o expandir su negocio %%https://prosperausa.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=prosperausa&service=6%%
Prospera: Como iniciar su negocio correctamenta
Prospera: Como iniciar su negocio correctamenta
Esta sesión es para dar información básica sobre cómo comenzar un negocio. Temas incluyen: •Licencias •Requisitos del estado •Opciones de financiamiento •Cómo Prospera le puede proveer asistencia para comenzar o expandir su negocio Orientation in Spanish only %%%%
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Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
This 6-week Idea accelerator helps entrepreneurs validate and test their business ideas, develop crucial customer discovery skills and build a sustainable business plan. During this once-a-week evening program, founders identify the problem/solution fit, learn about studying their competition and explore revenue, costs, and pricing. Applications are due Friday, October 28th. For questions or more information, […]
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UCF Incubator & Starter Studio – Co-Founder Finder
UCF Incubator & Starter Studio – Co-Founder Finder
UPDATE (Nov 21) - Founder Spots are filled. Co-Founder Registration still OPEN. Invited founders and potential co-founders gather to understand more about finding each other and making a meaningful connection. Co-hosted by the UCF Business Incubation Program and StarterStudio®, please join us for this invitation-only gathering of founders and those seeking to join a startup […]
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SCORE: Tackle Quickbooks Online Basics (QB02)
SCORE: Tackle Quickbooks Online Basics (QB02)
Part 2 of 3; Join us to learn how to enter basic transactions including creating invoices, making deposits, recording expenses, bills and checks. We will also talk about how to use bank feeds and set up rules to save you time; and walk through a standard process of how to reconcile your accounts. All this, […]
SCORE – Get New and Repeat Business on Autopilot
SCORE – Get New and Repeat Business on Autopilot
If you’re a small business or work with them regularly, you know they thrive on bringing in sales from new and existing customers. Wouldn’t it be great if you could bring in those sales more frequently without having to spend a lot of time doing so? We’ll show you some simple ways to use automation […]
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SCORE – Where Can I Find Financing for My Small Business?
SCORE – Where Can I Find Financing for My Small Business?
Did you know that business loans as small as $1,000 are now available and that there are loan programs designed specifically for home-based businesses not yet in operation? This workshop will discuss the various types of financing. This workshop will review the types of business financing and the requirements for obtaining them: • Debt vs. […]
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
Starter Studio – Idea Stage TECH Accelerator Program
This 6-week Idea accelerator helps entrepreneurs validate and test their business ideas, develop crucial customer discovery skills and build a sustainable business plan. During this once-a-week evening program, founders identify the problem/solution fit, learn about studying their competition and explore revenue, costs, and pricing. Applications are due Friday, October 28th. For questions or more information, […]
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Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business
Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business
Participants will be able to:Define a Cottage Food Operation and home-based business as it relates to cottage food operations Identify the agency that regulates cottage food operationsIdentify foods that fall under cottage food laws Learn what items are necessary for labeling of cottage foods Learn where and how cottage food items can be sold %%https://orlando.score.org/event/starting-your-own-cottage-food-business%%
SBDC – How to Start Your Business
SBDC – How to Start Your Business
If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. %%https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g1ZiWL/overview%%
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VEI Scale Up
VEI Scale Up
Requirements: Must have a DD214 or VA Letter showing honorable discharge. Three Saturday Sessions: December 3, 2022; January 14, 2023; January 21, 2023 – Participant needs to attend all three sessions. In-person at the National Entrepreneur Center (Virtual capability available for veteran-led companies based outside the region). Topics will include: Intro to GrowthWheel & Business Presentation […]
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