Week of Events
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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