SCC - Florida Small Business Development Center - Workshop/Seminar Schedule

Workshop/Seminar Schedule

The Seminole Community College Small Business Development Center is a nonprofit organization that is designed to assist Seminole County business owners. Below, you will find a list of programs that are offered for the months specified. Advance registration is required prior to all training.

You may register online or download the Registration Form and return it to the SBDC via fax, or by standard mail, with a check. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; checks must be payable to "Seminole Community College." Contact information is on the forms.

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For more information on SBDC events, call 407.321.3495, send us an e-mail or visit our Web site.

For ease of access, each workshop is conducted at one of several locations across Seminole County. Ensure that you are aware of the correct meeting location for each selected seminar/workshop.

All programs are subject to change. Call 407.321.3495 or visit the SBDC's Web site to learn the most up-to-date information.

July 2009

July 21	Winning in a Down Business Cycle (9 a.m. – Noon) Hunker down and survive the economic storm. Perhaps even thrive during the economic storm. Gain a firm understanding of proven strategies and tactics for keeping existing customers, finding new customers, and maintaining cash flow through creative bootstrapping techniques. Learn Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that truly drive your business and why a clear understanding of these indicators can have profound effect on your business performance. Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL Fee: $30 Presented by Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC
July 22	Business Startup Basics. Where do I Start? (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) In many ways, there has never been a better time to start a business. Learn how to properly launch your business to ensure success. Understand the critical pieces of the puzzle and how they all fit together. We will discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, insurance, and various other business startup issues. Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL Fee: Free Presented by Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC

July 21

Winning in a Down Business Cycle (9 a.m. – Noon)

Hunker down and survive the economic storm. Perhaps even thrive during the economic storm. Gain a firm understanding of proven strategies and tactics for keeping existing customers, finding new customers, and maintaining cash flow through creative bootstrapping techniques. Learn Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that truly drive your business and why a clear understanding of these indicators can have profound effect on your business performance.

Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC

July 22

Business Startup Basics. Where do I Start? (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.)

In many ways, there has never been a better time to start a business. Learn how to properly launch your business to ensure success. Understand the critical pieces of the puzzle and how they all fit together. We will discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, insurance, and various other business startup issues.

Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL
Fee: Free
Presented by Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC

August 2009

Aug. 5	Finance Basics. Where's the Money! (2 – 5 p.m.) If you need money for a business startup, or to take your business to the next level, you will not want to miss this informative workshop. We will review the various forms of equity and debt financing including conventional bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, private loans, peer-to-peer loans, venture capital, factored receivables, credit cards, and supplier trade credit. Also discussed is the concept and current practice of "bootstrapping", as well as, collateral, equity, cash flow, and earning power. Guest speaker: Local Community Banker Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL Fee: $30 Presented by Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC

Aug. 5

Finance Basics. Where's the Money! (2 – 5 p.m.)

If you need money for a business startup, or to take your business to the next level, you will not want to miss this informative workshop. We will review the various forms of equity and debt financing including conventional bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, private loans, peer-to-peer loans, venture capital, factored receivables, credit cards, and supplier trade credit. Also discussed is the concept and current practice of "bootstrapping", as well as, collateral, equity, cash flow, and earning power.
Guest speaker: Local Community Banker