Workshop Schedule
The Seminole Community College Small Business Development Center is a non-profit organization designed to assist business owners in the Seminole County area. Following is a listing of programs offered for the months specified. Advanced registration is required prior to all training. Visa & MasterCard accepted, make all checks payable to "Seminole Community College"
For more information on SBDC events, call (407) 321-3495, visit our Web site http://sbdc.scc-fl.edu or e-mail goetzr@scc-fl.edu
3/5 Business Startup Basics. What is Required? What is Optional? 9/a.m. - 12 noon
Learn how to properly start your business to ensure success. Understand how all the critical pieces of the puzzle 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 Community College, Oviedo Campus, 2505 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by: Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC
4/8 Where is the Money? How Do I Finance My Business? 9/a.m. - 12 noon
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, venture capital, factored receivables, credit cards, and supplier trade credit. Also covered will be critical related topics of bootstrapping, 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
4/10 Strategic Action Mastery 3:30-5 p.m.
Are you overworked, overwhelmed, and frustrated? Are important details falling through the cracks? Has it been days or weeks since your last real day off? Are your goals and dreams being pushed aside by the demands of others? Are you ready to do something about it? This introductory session will provide you with tips you can use right away, a copy of productivity guru David Allen's bestselling book, "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity", and an opportunity to register for the full eight week Strategic Action Mastery class.
Location: SCC Center for Economic Development, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL
Fee: $25
Presented by:Tracy Lunquist, Working Magic
4/10 Internet Marketing: Strategies & Approaches 10 a.m. - 12 noon
An overview of Internet strategies with an emphasis on determining what will work for your business.
Objectives include learning: Web Design Trends, How to create an Internet Strategy, How to reach new markets, How to improve customer relations with your web site, What questions to ask your web designer
Search Engine Marketing (and pay per click).
Location: SCC Center for Economic Development, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL
Fee: $20
Presented by: Bill Dehlinger, Keller Williams Realty
4/16 Franchise 101 Part 1 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Is a proven business model the way to go? What level of support and training should you expect? Learn how to separate myth from fact, and realistically assess a good business opportunity. We will review the critical components of the typical franchise model and distinguish what translates into high probability for financial success versus what could spell trouble.
Location: SCC Center for Economic Development, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by: Bob Johnson, FranChoice
4/17 Internet Marketing: Email - The Real "Killer App" 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Communication is key. Your website and email combine to create a powerful business weapon!
Objectives include: Learning the 3 C's- Create traffic, Capture information, Correspond with prospects.
Using "splash pages" to generate business, Leveraging auto responders to give 'state of the art' customer service, Including signatures that help sell with each email, Avoiding the dreaded "Spammer" label.
Location: SCC Center for Economic Development, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL
Fee: $20
Presented by: Bill Dehlinger, Keller Williams Realty
4/18 Women & Minority Business Enterprise - Strategies & Certification 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Understand federal 8(a) certification and state/ local W/MBE certification and programs. Identify your target market within the government. Understand IFB's, RFP's, RFQ's, prime, subcontracting and critical factors for winning contracts.
Location: Seminole Community College, 850 South SR 434, Altamonte Springs, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by:y Pasha Baker, Posh Business Solutions
4/24 Internet Marketing: Putting it all together - Creating a plan that works 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Learn how to implement ideas to leverage technology for your business success. Objectives include: Creating a plan for your business, Competitive strategies, E-commerce and what it entails.
Location: SCC Center for Economic Development, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL
Fee: $20
Presented by: Bill Dehlinger, Keller Williams Realty
4/23 Franchise 101 Part 2 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Continued from prior week
Location: SCC Center for Economic Development, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL
Fee: Prepaid with Part 1
Presented by: Bob Johnson, FranChoice
4/30 eBay for Business - Expand Your Marketing Channels 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Is your brick 'n mortar business lacking an on-line presence? Would you like to have 248 million potential buyers shopping in your store today? Understand the enormous e-commerce platform of eBay For Business. Learn how to market and sell excess inventory, seasonal merchandise or regular stock on eBay, setting up an additional revenue stream for your business. Whether you want to sell it yourself, or have someone sell it for you, eBay could be the solution your business needs. Sharon and John Ware are both Education Specialists Trained by eBay and Power Sellers.
Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by: Sharon and John Ware, Dandelion Consulting
5/6 Record Keeping and Taxes 2-5 p.m.
Business performance is measured through daily financial transactions. Learn the bookkeeping model for setting up your ledger accounts, posting, and tracking your financial data. Gain a clear understanding of federal, state, and county tax requirements. Discuss the underlying concepts of profit and loss statement, and balance sheet.
Location: Seminole Community College, Oviedo Campus, 2505 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by: Barbara D. Watkins, Certified Public Accountant
Three Part Series: Building the Ultimate Business Plan 6-9 p.m
5/1 Part 1: Learn the value of a meaningful and realistic business plan. Identify research methods for controlling risk. Understand your competitive advantage. Define a business strategy and marketing plan. Includes "Ultimate Business Plan" software application and workbook.
5/8 Part 2: Map out operational and financial details. Understand cost, volume, profit relationships as you create the sales and expenses budget for 3 years.
Guest Speaker: Local CPA
5/15 Part 3: Discover how to effectively present land, equipment, capital, and labor requirements. Learn how to package your funding request to ensure your expectations are realized.
Guest Speaker: Local Community Banker
Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL
Fee: $95
5/13 Guerilla Marketing and Sales - Take No Prisoners Style 6-9 p.m.
tactics for harvesting new streams of revenue and profits, as borrowed from the United States armed forces. Understand the time proven lessons for up front, in your face, attack mode programs for actively engaging prospective and existing customers.
Location: Seminole Community College, Oviedo Campus, 2505 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, FL
Fee: $30
Presented by: Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC
5/28 One Plan - Any Disaster. How Bulletproof is Your Business? 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Get the quick "disaster plan in a box" applicable for whatever disaster - natural or manmade - that might be thrown our way. This seminar is designed to explain the strategies and tools for disaster planning required by small business to reduce economic damages. Learn how to swiftly strike back to safeguard your business against hurricanes, wildfires, sinkholes, floods, bird flu, and terrorist attacks. Critical components of business continuity planning and insurance are also discussed. This is a hands-on, interactive presentation designed to ensure participants leave with plan in hand.
Location: Seminole County Emergency Operations Center, 150 Bush Blvd, Sanford, FL
Fee: Free
Presented by: Robert J. Goetz, Small Business Development Center at SCC
6/11 Direct Mail Marketing 2-5 p.m.
Whether business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C), with proper design and execution this advertising medium can produce remarkable results and yield significant return on investment. Understand the defining characteristics of successful small business marketing campaigns. Learn elements of a good mail list, message creation, letters, fliers, postcards, 3D pieces, and tracking.
Location: Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center, 1445 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL
Fee: $30
Note: For ease of access workshops are conducted at several locations across Seminole County. Please ensure you have the correct location for each selected topic.
You may download the registration form and either fax back with credit card information or mail in with a check. Contact information located on forms.
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