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The Florida Small Business Development Center Network at Pinellas County offers business training, counseling, referrals and resources. Workshops fill quickly and advanced registration is requested. Classes are cancelled on holidays or any day county offices are closed.
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Starting a Business July 5, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.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. 
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting July 5, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.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.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

Setup Accounting & Taxes July 12, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.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.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

SBIR/STTR Funding Innovative Research July 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Learn how the Federal Government funds innovative Research. Discover Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants that help start-ups and small businesses transform their high-risk, high impact technologies into marketable products and services that solve real problems. 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.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

Business Plans Made Easy July 19, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.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.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

Doing Business with the Federal Government July 19, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.This class will provide information on how to business with the Federal Government, how to located federal opportunities, and the steps necessary to access federal business certification programs. 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.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

QuickBooks Intro July 26, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.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.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

How Much Is Your Company Worth? July 26, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.How much do you want your company to be worth when it becomes time to exit the industry? A business valuation will tell you the current fair market value and it also provides the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that drive your successful growth. How do you measure your Key Performance Indicators? If you are not sure, then this seminar is for you.
Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register

The FSBDCN at Pinellas County Economic Development is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For disability accommodations please contact St. Petersburg College Security at (727) 791-2560 a minimum of five days in advance. 

The FSBDCN at Pinellas County Economic Development is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.