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For 45 years, the Florida SBDC Network has accelerated Florida’s economy by providing vital support to the state’s small business community. As the state’s premier provider of entrepreneurial and business development services, the Florida SBDC Network provides entrepreneurs with professional business consulting at no cost, management training, and information necessary to grow and succeed in a complex and competitive global environment. Florida SBDC at Pinellas County proudly serves all incorporated municipalities and unincorporated Pinellas County.

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Event Series Best Marketing Strategies

Best Marketing Strategies

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Improve your sales and maximize your time with the right marketing strategies to fit your business and your personal style. Learn to combine marketing activities such as networking, event marketing, email and social media to move customers from awareness to raving fans of your products and services!

This class is available online at the following dates and times.
10/3/2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12/12/2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8704820789643094029

Virtual Event Featured

Pinellas County Reverse Trade Show 2023

St. Petersburg College, Seminole Campus 9200 113th Street North, FL, Seminole, FL, United States

The Pinellas County Reverse Trade Show is an exclusive event sponsored by the Office of Small Business & Supplier Diversity and Florida PTAC at Pinellas County. this event allows you to "meet the buyers." At this No-cost Networking Event you will meet directly with procurement staff who are responsible for purchasing the types of products or services that your company can provide. 
Starting with a General Session at 9:00 AM you will learn how to sell your products on Amazon Business. This platform has a buying power that includes over 6 million active customers worldwide; 96 of the Fortune 100 companies, and 90 of the 100 most populous local governments in the U.S. From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM you will “Meet The Buyers” and network directly with procurement staff who are responsible for purchasing the types of products or services that your company can provide. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Registration opens Sept. 1st, 2023.

Business Plans Made Easy

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Develop the right plan for your business needs. Receive an overview which features easy financials, a simple pitch format, and performance tracking. Ideal for new or experienced business owners to manage business growth, communicate ideas, or borrow money.
This class will be available online at the following dates and times:
10/17/2023 at Noon - 1:00 PM
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4908085093141856014

Event Series Meeting your Workforce Needs

Meeting your Workforce Needs

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Looking to hire employees or train your existing staff? Meet with local business services representatives to understand how current incentives and programs and services might benefit your business and help your workforce needs.

Guest presenter: Career Source Pinellas.

This class is available online at the following dates and times:

8/22/2023 at 9:00AM - 10:00AM

10/24/2023 at 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7688875344131844112

Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Learn what it takes to contract or subcontract with Pinellas County. Gain insights to Pinellas County’s sourcing methods, online resources, and tips for doing business with Pinellas County. Find out what it takes to become a Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and the benefits the program offers, as well as the new Contract Compliance Management System-B2Gnow software system being used to assist companies.

This class will be available online on the following dates and times:
10/24/2023 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3432587767685335823

QuickBooks Intro

Virtual Event Virtual Event

QuickBooks-Introduction: Get an overview of QuickBooks accounting software. Learn to set up the chart of account and the basic functions of the most popular software among accounting professionals today. Guest presenter Michael Carlisle, Enrolled Agent.
This class will be held online at the following times: 
11/14/2023 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Register at:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/816338332299626509

Setup Accounting & Taxes

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Accounting & Tax Procedures: Get an overview of tax requirements needed to satisfy IRS regulations and the generally accepted accounting procedures your business needs to manage your growth. Guest presenter Michael Carlisle.
This class is available online at the following dates and times
11/28/2023 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Register at:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/9055285722969099533

Virtual Event Featured Event Series Profit Mastery: Creating Value and Building Wealth

Profit Mastery: Creating Value and Building Wealth

EpiCenter 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL, United States

Profit Mastery Workshop Series

at Pinellas County Economic Development, 13805 58th Street N, Suite 1-200, Clearwater FL 33760

Learn the role of financial statements in guiding your business growth and gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your business achieve financial success! Profit Mastery is a user-friendly,16-hour advanced training series that teaches you how to manage a company from financial reports. No previous knowledge of finance or accounting is required but this course is best suited for experienced entrepreneurs and existing business owners willing to commit to two 4-hour, in person sessions, and another 8 hours of online training that will be assigned after your registration. The in-person class sessions will be held on 30 November and December 7th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pinellas County Economic Development.

To register at no charge, please visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jvym3ka/lp/da6197e2-7380-4c51-b129-3b7da56fbbd3

Event Series Starting a Business

Starting a Business

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The best way to get started! Receive information on the necessary licenses, permits, legal documents and requirements to do business in the State of Florida. Learn to refine your ideas into a plan for success. This webinar occurs monthly click for specific dates and times.

Event Series Leveraging Business Certification Programs

Leveraging Business Certification Programs

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Taking advantage of business certification programs can provide a gateway to benefits and opportunities that help grow your business. Gain access to business leads, sub-contracting opportunities, and special business training designed to give you access to contracts and improve your ability to succeed in government contracting. Facilitated by Yolanda Goodloe, the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center.  This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

This class is available online at the following dates and times:

9/12/2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

12/5/2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Register at:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3512941176954615053

Event Series Best Marketing Strategies

Best Marketing Strategies

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Improve your sales and maximize your time with the right marketing strategies to fit your business and your personal style. Learn to combine marketing activities such as networking, event marketing, email and social media to move customers from awareness to raving fans of your products and services!

This class is available online at the following dates and times.
10/3/2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12/12/2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8704820789643094029

Business Resiliency and Sustainability

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Does your business have the ability to act quickly; adapt and implement change during disruptions, to safeguard staff, customers and assets, while maintaining business continuity? This workshop can be the foundation for your Business Resiliency Action Plan.

The class is available on 12/19/2023 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Speakers: Kurt Forster

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1221065272001074776