Return to Map FSBDC Events Title     Date(s)   Time* Location   REAL Class of 6/30/08 6/30/2008 - 9/22/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Avon Park, FL 2008 Miscellaneous Income - 3rd Quarter 7/1/2008 - 9/30/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL REAL Class for Child Care Directors 7/2/08 7/2/2008 - 9/17/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Avon Park, FL Business Planning I & II 0310 8/14/2008 - 8/28/2008 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Lynn Haven, FL Business Plan 8/28/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Business Startup 101 Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle fit together. We discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, and viarious other business startup issues. 8/28/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sanford, FL Determining Your Start-up Costs for a New Business 8/28/2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunny Isles Beach, FL QuickBooks: Basic See how QuickBooks financial software helps you take control of your business finances. Find out which QuickBooks product is right for you before you buy the software. 8/28/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, FL SBRN Monthly Member Meeting 8/28/2008 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tampa, FL Women's Business Mentoring Circle 8/28/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Boca Raton, FL Business Taxes 8/29/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 8/29/2008 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tampa, FL What You Need to Know About Starting Your Dream Business! 8/29/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cape Coral, FL Marketing for Business Growth in Challenging Times 9/2/2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM West Palm Beach, FL Successful Event Planning for Small Businesses 9/2/2008 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Miami, FL Brown Bag Lunch: Supervisor Training for a Drug-free Workplace Learn how to identify and manage substance abuse situations. 9/3/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pensacola, FL How to Stay Out of Trouble When Starting Your New Business 9/3/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fellsmere, FL Writing a Business Plan (1 of 4) 9/3/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cape Coral, FL Where's The Money? And How Do I Get It? 9/4/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Intro to Contracting with the Government and FAR 9/5/2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cape Coral, FL Pricing for Profit 9/5/2008 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, FL Starting A Business 9/5/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, FL The Basics of Selling on eBay Learn the essentials for selling almost anything on eBay. Our eBay-trained Education Specialist will teach you how to avoid costly mistakes as a new eBay seller. Participants will see first-hand and in real time how to list an item for sale on eBay. 9/6/2008 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pensacola, FL Getting Your Business Up & Running Clinic 9/8/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Boca Raton, FL Marketing for Small Businesses 9/8/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Business Planning Excellent and valuable presentation on business planning from a proven business leader. Business plan outline and materials distributed. 9/9/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Melbourne, FL Business Startup 101 Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle fit together. We discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, and viarious other business startup issues. 9/9/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Longwood, FL Inexpensive Ways to Dress up your Business for the Holidays Inexpensive ways to dress up your Business for the Holidays 9/9/2008 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Cocoa, FL Minority Certification 9/9/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bartow, FL Recordkeeping in Small Business 9/9/2008 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fort Walton Beach, FL SBA Loans 9/9/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 9/9/2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Bartow, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 9/9/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Women/Minority Certification 9/9/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Basic Bookkeeping 9/10/2008 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tampa, FL Financing Your Small Business 9/10/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Coral Springs, FL How to Write a Business Plan Clinic 9/10/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Miami, FL Learn the Rules From: Okaloosa County Purchasing This workshop is the opportunity to hear a presentation from the Okaloosa County Purchasing Director on how Okaloosa County Purchasing conducts business 9/10/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, FL Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights 9/10/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Small Business Real Estate Leases - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 9/10/2008 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Bonita Springs, FL Small Business Real Estate Leases - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 9/10/2008 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Bonita Springs, FL Writing a Business Plan (2 of 4) 9/10/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cape Coral, FL Basics of Importing and Exporting 9/11/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hollywood, FL Building the Ultimate Business Plan-I 9/11/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bartow, FL Business Plans 101 Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle fit together. We discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, and viarious other business startup issues. 9/11/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sanford, FL How to be Certified as an 8(a)/SDB/SBE (Disadvantaged, Minority, or Woman-Owned) Business 9/11/2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Palm Beach Gardens, FL International Trade Basics 9/11/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL International Trade Workshop Series - Gut Check 9/11/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Orange County- Doing Business with Local Government 9/11/2008 - 9/12/2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Orlando, FL Keys to a Successful Website 9/12/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM West Palm Beach, FL Marketing Your Service Business 9/12/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Port St. Lucie, FL Reading Solicitations and Writing Successful Proposals 9/12/2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cape Coral, FL You Want to Own a Restaurant? 9/12/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fort Myers, FL You Want to Own a Restaurant? 9/12/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fort Myers, FL Financiamiento Para su Pequeña Empresa 9/13/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hialeah Gardens, FL Sales Basics 9/15/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Small Business Marketing and the Media Learn how to market your business using TV, radio, print media and the Internet. 9/15/2008 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pensacola, FL Working From Home: Basics of Running a Home-Based Business 9/15/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miramar, FL Business Plans 101 Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle fit together. We discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, and viarious other business startup issues. 9/16/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Longwood, FL Can Your Business Weather Any Storm? 9/16/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jacksonville, FL Guide to IRS Resource Tools for Small Business Overview of free resource tools made available by the IRS in an effort to assist taxpayers. 9/16/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pensacola, FL How to Get a Business Loan 9/16/2008 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cape Coral, FL How to Get a Business Loan 9/16/2008 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cape Coral, FL How to get FREE Advertising for Your Business How to get FREE advertising for your business. Get tips and tricks to free advertising for your business. 9/16/2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Cocoa, FL How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business 9/16/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Keys to a Successful Website 9/16/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miami, FL Marketing Your Business: From Mind to Marketplace 9/16/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL Quickbooks 9/16/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Bartow, FL Bids and Business in Palm Beach County - Roadmap to Progress 9/17/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM West Palm Beach, FL How to Start Your Business Learn the basic steps to starting a business. Individuals will conduct a self assessment, financial assessment and learn about the legal structures, licensing and business planning process. 9/17/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kissimmee, FL How to Write a Business Plan Clinic 9/17/2008 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Port St. Lucie, FL Introduction to the GSA 9/17/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM West Palm Beach, FL Record keeping & Taxes for the New Business 9/17/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Thinking Outside the Box: 12 Steps to a Successful Marketing Strategy 9/17/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Coconut Creek, FL Trabajando desde la Casa: Pasos Necesarios Para Crear su Negocio 9/17/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miami Beach, FL Building the Ultimate Business Plan-II 9/18/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bartow, FL Choosing the Right Location for Your Business 9/18/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Plantation, FL Early Learning Services Director's Training - Operations I 9/18/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Import Basics 9/18/2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Jacksonville, FL Learn the Rules From: Small Business Administration This workshop is the opportunity to hear a presentation from various speakers on how Small Business Administration conducts business 9/18/2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Fort Walton Beach, FL Low Cost Marketing for Your Small Business 9/18/2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Miami, FL SBRN Meeting 9/18/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fort Myers, FL Sources of Financing: Loans & Venture Capital 9/18/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Starting a Business Attendees will learn about legal forms of business, taxation, financing and insurance 9/18/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pensacola, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 9/18/2008 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tampa, FL Can Your Business Weather Any Storm? 9/19/2008 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Covey Training for Highly Effective Managers 9/19/2008 - 9/26/2008 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Doing Business in a Soft Economy 9/19/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Port Charlotte, FL Subcontracting and Pricing Your Product or Service 9/19/2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cape Coral, FL Things You Need To Know About Running a Business but Forgot To Ask 9/19/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Boynton Beach, FL Doing Business in a Soft Economy 9/22/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Clewiston, FL Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Breakeven and Forecasting 9/22/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fort Myers, FL QuickBooks - Part I 9/22/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Boca Raton, FL Women/Minority Certification 9/22/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL 8th Annual Veterans Conference Veterans' Business Conference highlights Veteran Business Ownership and Iniatives. This conference focuses on issues that relate to veterans, but all are encouraged to attend. Sessions will include government contracting and purchasing, running a successful business and much more. "Operation Financial Freedom" 8th Annual Veterans Conference features former member of the U.S. Marine Corps James Dicks. Dicks is President and CEO of Premier Trade, LLC and author of Operation Financial Freedom. Dicks' military website www.jamesdicks.com/military.asp is designed to assist military members and their families with one-stop financial information. Come meet veteran advocates from Washington's Center for Veterans Enterprise, U.S. Small Business Administration, NASA's Central Industry Assistance Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Brevard Small Business Assistance Council and Veterans Business Outreach Center. Tabletops are available for $50 each. 9/23/2008 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Melbourne, FL Business Plan 9/23/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Business Taxes 9/23/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Franchise Basics 2-day workshop will give attendees a franchise overview including how to evaluate, choosing the right franchise, the top low-cost franchises and 100 questions you should ask or answer before buying. 9/23/2008 - 9/25/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pensacola, FL How to Contract with Collier County Government 9/23/2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Naples, FL Introduction to Business Plan 9/23/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sebastian, FL Los Pasos Necesarios (Spanish Steps) 9/23/2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL QuickBooks - Part II 9/23/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Boca Raton, FL Things You Need To Know About Running a Business but Forgot To Ask 9/23/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miami, FL Business Plan Business owners will learn the format for a business plan and discuss the required preliminary research. Also, bring together the necessary financial documents for a business plan and learn how to extract the necessary data from the business plan to prepare a loan proposal. A complete business plan is an important aspect of any business, whether to determine feasibility, apply for a loan, or plan for change. 9/24/2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 AM Kissimmee, FL How to Improve Your Credit Score to Obtain Business Financing 9/24/2008 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Boca Raton, FL Preparing a Business Plan Attendees will learn how to gather data, write the business plan and understand financing requirements. 9/24/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pensacola, FL QuickBooks 9/24/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Tax Guide for Deducting Business Expenses 9/24/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miami, FL Understanding QuickBooks 9/24/2008 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Tampa, FL Get Some Press! 9/25/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wellington, FL New Venture Clinic pre-business workshop featuring overview of Business Planning, Loan Packaging, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Recordkeeping & Taxes 9/25/2008 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cocoa, FL SBRN Monthly Member Meeting 9/25/2008 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tampa, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 9/25/2008 9:30 PM - 12:00 PM Bartow, FL Writing the Business Plan 9/25/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL You Want to Start a Cleaning Business? 9/25/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fort Myers, FL Subcontracting: Your Way to Business Success 9/26/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jupiter, FL International Trade - Export Series 9/29/2008 4:30 PM - 8:30 AM Jacksonville, FL Doing Business in a Soft Economy 9/30/2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Labelle, FL Intro to Federal Government Contracting 9/30/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Marketing 101 9/30/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL SBA Loans 9/30/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 9/30/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Working From Home: Basics of Running a Home-Based Business 9/30/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miami, FL Marketing Your Service Business 10/1/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fellsmere, FL Orange County-SBDC Going Green A to Z Enviromental Serminar, with free breakfast 10/1/2008 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Mc Donough, NY Business Startup 101 Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle fit together. We discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, and viarious other business startup issues. 10/2/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Casselberry, FL How to Start Your Business 10/2/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Quick Books for Small Business Owners Four consecutive Friday sessions, providing excellent and valuable information on the use of Quick Books, geared to the Small Business owner. 10/2/2008 - 10/23/2008 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Melbourne, FL How to Write a Business Plan Clinic 10/6/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Boca Raton, FL Business Plans 101 Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle fit together. We discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, and viarious other business startup issues. 10/7/2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Casselberry, FL Franchise 101 Learn the aspects of buying, purchasing or leasing a franchise, by two seasoned professionals. 10/7/2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Melbourne, FL General Service Administration /Multi Awards 10/7/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Internet Strategy 10/7/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Women/Minority Certification 10/7/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Basic Bookkeeping 10/8/2008 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tampa, FL Financing Your Business 10/8/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Financing Your Small Business 10/8/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Stuart, FL Take the Mystery Out of Obtaining Financing for Your Business Learn the criteria lenders and investors will use when evaluating your business. Empower yourself and learn how to prepare a financing package to send to either a bank or a potential investor. 10/8/2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 AM Kissimmee, FL International Trade Basics 10/9/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL Marketing for Small Businesses 10/9/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 10/9/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Tax Tips for Your Small Business 10/9/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hallandale Beach, FL Women in Business Conference and Trade Fair 10/9/2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, FL How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business 10/10/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Business Planning Excellent and valuable presentation on business planning from a proven business leader. Business plan outline and materials distributed. 10/14/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merritt Island, FL Government Contracting Series #1 - Taking the Mystery Out of Gov't. Cont. 10/14/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL SBA Loans 10/14/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Sub-Contracting & Teaming w/Gov't. 10/14/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Financing Your Small Business 10/15/2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM West Palm Beach, FL Getting Your Business Up & Running Clinic 10/15/2008 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Port St. Lucie, FL How to Start Your Business Learn the basic steps to starting a business. Individuals will conduct a self assessment, financial assessment and learn about the legal structures, licensing and business planning process. 10/15/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kissimmee, FL Marketing Your Business: From Mind to Marketplace 10/15/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL Record keeping & Taxes for the New Business 10/15/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Vet-Net Veterans Business Network of Central Florida Veteran's Business Network of Central Florida is designed to provde a regular networking forum where veterans can learn about business experiences and opportunities from each other. Qualified guest speakers for every phase of small business development, from startup to government contracting. Access to certified business analysts and active consultants for free, confidential business counseling. Call 433-5570 to register or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu 10/15/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Melbourne, FL Early Learning Services Director's Training - Operations II 10/16/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Government Contracting Series #2 - RFP/IFB 10/16/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL Sources of Financing: Loans & Venture Capital 10/16/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Tax Facts 10/16/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Los Pasos Necesarios (Spanish Steps) 10/17/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Promoting Your Business with Effective Speaking 10/20/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miramar, FL Buying a Franchise 10/21/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Dollars & Sense: Business Recordkeeping 10/21/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Get Some Press! 10/21/2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Greenacres, FL Government Contracting Series #3 - Responding to Solicitations 10/21/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL Northeast Florida Procurement Conference and Buyers Forum 10/21/2008 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 10/21/2008 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tampa, FL Business Plan Business owners will learn the format for a business plan and discuss the required preliminary research. Also, bring together the necessary financial documents for a business plan and learn how to extract the necessary data from the business plan to prepare a loan proposal. A complete business plan is an important aspect of any business, whether to determine feasibility, apply for a loan, or plan for change. 10/22/2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 AM Kissimmee, FL Creating Successful Marketing, Sales Strategies & Action Plans Creating Successful Marketing, Sales Strategies & Action Plans. Materials distributed. 10/22/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Melbourne, FL Insurance Basics 10/22/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Keys to Successful Advertising 10/22/2008 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL The Basics of eBay Selling 10/22/2008 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Boca Raton, FL Women/Minority Certification 10/22/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL Government Contracting Series #4 - FAR 10/23/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL How to Start Your Own Business for Military Spouses How to Start your Own business - Start up class for military spouses and dependents considering going into business. This is one of the portable careers that spouses can do anywhere. Clients call Family Support center at 494-5676 to sign up for this FREE class. 10/23/2008 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Patrick AFB, FL New Venture Clinic pre-business workshop featuring overview of Business Planning, Loan Packaging, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Recordkeeping & Taxes 10/23/2008 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Titusville, FL Writing the Business Plan 10/23/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Entrepreneur's Law School Seminar 10/24/2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Jacksonville, FL How to Start a Small Business 10/24/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Port Saint Lucie, FL Bids & Proposals 10/28/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Loan Packaging Excellent and valuable presentation on Loan Packaging 10/28/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Melbourne, FL Payroll Taxes 10/28/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tampa, FL Flex your PECS Flex your PECS. A powerful two-hour program where we teach individuals how to promote themselves and their business in an instant by creating a personalized 60 second Promotional Conversation (PEC) ready to go... Materials distributed. 10/29/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Melbourne, FL Steps to Starting a Small Business 10/29/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tampa, FL Business Plan Basics 10/30/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jacksonville, FL SBA Loans 10/30/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tampa, FL Getting Your Business Up & Running Clinic 11/3/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Boca Raton, FL Girls Going Places 11/3/2008 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Jacksonville, FL Government Contracting Series #5 - Marketing to the Government 11/4/2008 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tampa, FL Orange County - E Business 11/4/2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Orlando, FL Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights 11/5/2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Take the Mystery Out of Obtaining Financing for your Business Learn the criteria lenders and investors will use when evaluating your business. Empower yourself and learn how to prepare a financing package to send to either a bank or a potential investor. 11/5/2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 AM Kissimmee, FL The Mindset of a Goal Achiever Whether you're setting personal or business goals, understanding and applying the mindset of an achiever is the difference between where you are presently and where you want to be. Materials distributed. 11/5/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Melbourne, FL Business Planning Excellent and valuable presentation on business planning from a proven business leader. Business plan outline and materials distributed. 11/6/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Melbourne, FL Government Contracting Series #6 - Getting Your Bus. Fed. Cert. 11/6/2008 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM Tampa, FL How to Start Your Business 11/6/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business 11/6/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL How to Stay out of Trouble When Starting Your New Business 11/6/2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM West Palm Beach, FL Sales Basics 11/10/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL How to Start Your Business Learn the basic steps to starting a business. Individuals will conduct a self assessment, financial assessment and learn about the legal structures, licensing and business planning process. 11/12/2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kissimmee, FL Human Resources: A Guide for Business Growth 11/12/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hollywood, FL Record keeping & Taxes for the New Business 11/12/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL The Art of Reading People: Gaining Rapport Easily with Anyone Your ability to establish rapport with your clients is in direct proportion to building a successful business. Master communicators automatically build rapport. Learn skills and impact your business. Materials distributed. 11/12/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Melbourne, FL Early Learning Services Director's Training - Financials 11/13/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM Jacksonville, FL Marketing for Small Businesses 11/13/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL New Venture Clinic pre-business workshop featuring overview of Business Planning, Loan Packaging, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Recordkeeping & Taxes 11/13/2008 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Palm Bay, FL Writing an Effective Business Plan 11/13/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Buying or Selling a Business in Today's Economy 11/17/2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Miramar, FL Website Fundamentals 11/18/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM Orlando, FL QuickBooks 11/19/2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orlando, FL Vet-Net Veterans Business Network of Central Florida Veteran's Business Network of Central Florida is designed to provde a regular networking forum where veterans can learn about business experiences and opportunities from each other. Qualified guest speakers for every phase of small business development, from startup to government contracting. Access to certified business analysts and active consultants for free, confidential business counseling. Call 433-5570 to register or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu 11/19/2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Melbourne, FL Your Keys to Success: Marketing Segmenting, Targeting & Positioning to Win Your Keys to Success: Market Segmenting, Targeting & Positioning to Win. Materials distributed. 11/19/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Melbourne, FL