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Small Biz Webinars and Workshops

Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Open for Business: Navigating COVID-19 (Webinar)

Navigating the relaunch of your business may be challenging and possibly confusing not only to yourself, but for customers and employees as well. You have to consider specific guidelines regarding the health and safety for yourself, your employees and your customers. Your marketing will continue to pivot as your business does too. This webinar is the follow-up webinar to “Trim the Fat: Marketing During COVID-19. Free to attend. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Emineo Media, Florida SBDC at FIU in association with Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center.

 

Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M., Introduction to Starting a Non-Profit Organization

During the session we will discuss: - What to know before starting a non-profit organization - Framework for your strategic plan and financial projections - Legal and Organizational requirements - Options for Funding a non-profit organization - Resources for moving forward and being successful - And Much More! $15 to attend. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Miami-Dade SCORE Chapter.

 

Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Simple Steps: Ramping Your Business Up After the Crisis: It's All About Money

The floor will keep moving with regards to cash availability for a while. How much will you need? When? What volume of sales do you need to make a profit? Learn some of the moves to make. Free to attend. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Hurricane Preparedness Webinar (Spanish)

Empresarios ya que estamos entrando en la temporada de los huracanes, los invitamos a unirse a nosotros en esta fecha, que vamos a tener un seminario. Prepárese para los huracánes, antes, durante y después. Vamos a cubrir los servicios que la SBA proporciona para su negocio. Click here to attend this free event. The workshop will be conducted by Alyn Fernandez of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Quickbooks Desktop for Small Businesses

This workshop gives you an overview of QuickBooks to avoid common mistakes and potentially wasted effort and time. If you already have QuickBooks, learn the basics: invoice customers, track receivables and receive payments, enter and pay vendor bills, receive and monitor inventory, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements. $15 to attend. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

 

Thursday, July 2, 2020, 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Hurricane Preparedness Webinar (English)

We invite you to join us in our upcoming seminar. Be prepared for hurricane - before, during and after. We're going to cover services that the SBA can provide for your business in an event of a disaster. Click here to attend this free event. The workshop will be conducted by Juawana Colbert of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

Thursday, July 2, 2020, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Take Your Business Virtual (Webinar)

If you’re thinking about making the leap and going virtual, this webinar can help you make the most effective transition. Start by evaluating your business needs and how you want to grow. From understanding the value of going virtual, reducing overhead costs and increasing your billable hours to achieving that elusive work-life balance. Free to attend. Click here to register. The workshop will be conducted by the Emineo Media, Florida SBDC at FIU in association with Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center.

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