Greater Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: SBA Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:

2022-02-15

SBA South Florida District Office

Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

Cash Flow vs. Profitability – February 15 10am
Understanding the difference between cash flow and profitability can prevent the number one reason businesses fail – insolvency . Learn how to use each of them to manage your business more effectively in this one-hour seminar, featuring a real small business case study.
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Virtual Info Session – Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition –
February 15 1pm
Participate in this year’s Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition for a chance to get your business idea covered in The Miami Herald and exposed to potential investors!
During this webinar, you will learn the following:
• Important dates
• Eligibility requirements
• Tips for preparing your entry
• Key takeaways
Register (floridasbdc.org)

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps – February 15 6pm
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.
You will acquire knowledge of how to:
• Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
• Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
• Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
• Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile
Led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend.
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps | SCORE

Financial Management for Small Business – February 16 11am
The Financial Management for a Small Business module will take you on an important first step to building a better financial future for your business.
After completing this training, you will be able to:
• Explain the concept of financial management and why it is important to a small business.
• Identify financial management practices, rules, and tools that are commonly available to a small business.
• Explain the most common financial statements.
• Explain how these financial management practices, rules, and tools work.
• Explain financial management basics for a small business.
• Importance of cash flow management.
• Explain the basics of financing for start-up and growing businesses.
Webinar – Financial Management for Small Business Tickets, Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

Unlock your full potential – February 16 1pm
Learn some strategies to help you unlock your full potential and be competitive in your industry. Natalie Maleschuk is one of Tony Robbins elite strategists. She will share some of Tony’s proven strategies that will help you create and develop an UNSHAKEABLE mindset to gain a competitive advantage in the industry. This is a 90-minutes strategy session, that has been designed by Tony Robbins – improve your performance by integrating a three-step process for creating lasting change. Clearly identify what’s holding you back from reaching your true potential by closing the gap from where you are to where you want to be both personally and professionally.
Unlock your full potential Tickets, Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Capabilities Statements for Government Contractors – February 17 9am
A well-developed Capability Statement will aid in networking and marketing your company and its’ capabilities to these government audiences.
In this webinar our UNF-PTAC Specialist will address the following:
• What is the purpose of a Capabilities Statement?
• What information do you include in your Capabilities Statement?
• How do you portray your message?
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Subcontracting & Teaming – February 17 10am
For many small businesses, entry into government contracting will or should begin as a subcontractor. This webinar will provide the small business owner with an understanding of the overall subcontracting process, including the format for a Subcontract and Teaming agreement, how to protect your company during the relationship and the overall benefits of subcontracting. This seminar will also provide the suggested rules of engagement and the contractual relationship between prime contractor, subcontractor and the government, for small businesses in the Tampa Bay region.
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Government Bidding: What You Need to Know – February 17 1pm
Are you looking to get into government contracting? Need to know more about how to prepare and submit a bid?
This webinar will provide you with the basics on researching, preparing and submitting bids to government agencies. In particular, the presenter will go step-by-step on what to look for and key actions to take to be successful. Any business looking to get into government contracting should attend but especially businesses looking to do business with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). FDOT bidding and contracts will be discussed during the webinar.
Government Bidding: What You Need to Know (floridasbdc.org)

The Lean Way to Getting and Staying Organized – February 21 6pm
Learn how you can use the 5S method and visual controls to organize and streamline both the physical spaces and the online applications that make up your workplace. These techniques are part of a Lean management system for running a small or midsize business, a system that was inspired by the innovative management ideas and practices pioneered by Toyota.
• Understand how a transparent workspace is an easier, safer and more productive place to work
• Recognize that PC desktops and online collaboration tools are virtual workspaces that also need organizing
• Learn how to plan for and carry out the five steps of a 5S organizing event
• Recognize the five types of visual controls and how they can streamline a workspace
The Lean Way to Getting and Staying Organized | SCORE

Women, Minority & Veteran Certification – February 22 10am
It’s no myth…women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida certification application and discover how you can use it to seek business with the private sector and government.
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Step Up Your Startup – February 22 1pm
A great small business always starts out as an idea, but eventually that idea needs to be turned into a reality. Most businesses never get started because individuals tend to overthink and feel overwhelmed with the process. Getting a business started is easier then you think.
During our Small Business Clinic, we will cover basic steps to turn your idea into a reality. Like any big goal, we will start by breaking it down into smaller tasks. This course will cover the Legal, Financial and Marketing aspects you’ll be able to tackle in order to get started.
Step Up Your Startup Webinar (floridasbdc.org)

Excel Basics – February 22 6:30pm
In this introductory Excel session, we will use realistic examples and the most common functionalities based on our 20 years of experience in the IT Training industry: A complete and detailed introduction of Excel’s Tabs and features. Step-by-step on how to perform basic functionalities, such as: formatting cells, alignment of content, color fills, borders, and renaming files and worksheets. Essential formulas allowing the calculations of averages, totals and other arithmetic operations. Best practices on how to print Excel documents, including how to share and make them easily available. Incredible productivity tips to make you navigate through Excel and feel like a pro!
Excel – Basic | SCORE

Financial Forecasting in A Post-Pandemic Economy – February 23 12pm
Is it business as usual in what could be a post pandemic 2022 and beyond? Or do we need to update our assumptions and our forecasting techniques to accommodate a new reality? This webinar explores those conditions and presents an array of forecasting methodologies to help your business plan for the future.
Fin. Series – Part 5 of 5 – Financial Forecasting in A Post-Pandemic Economy | SCORE

Business Reinvention Kit – February 23 1pm
We are in the new normal, a new world where our clients are the same, but have new and different needs. Business re-invention depends on how fast you can adapt and how well you understand the drivers of change and new expectations.
During this webinar, you will understand the actions you need to take to re-invent your business and have a strong value proposition for your consumers.
Register (floridasbdc.org)

Business Contracts – Must Knows – February 23 6pm
This webinar is designed to help business owners who want to learn more about creating business contracts for their business. The webinar will provide tools to help business owners avoid common mistakes when using contracts. Webinar topics will include: What makes an agreement a contract? The basic contracts every business should have The ONE provision that should be in every business contract Understanding common “boilerplate” language How to properly use online contract templates Best practices for enforcing contracts.
Business Contracts – Must Knows | SCORE

SEO Strategies to Improve Your Google Rankings – February 24 10am
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a major component of online marketing. This seminar will teach you how to develop an effective SEO strategy for your business. More specifically, attendees will learn:
• basic SEO terminology
• how a website is indexed
• how to conduct keyword research
• on-page optimization strategies
• developing quality content
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Increase Your Work Life Balance – February 24 1pm
Improved emotional wellness and work-life balance have actually been shown to increase work performance and, therefore, your bottom line! Join mental health expert Dr. Michele Haley for this timely webinar!
Increase Your Work-Life Balance | SCORE

Your Business – From Vision to Reality – February 24 6pm
Answer the 8 questions that are at the heart of any entrepreneurial business plan.
Whether you have a fully established business or are just formulating your ideas, one of your biggest challenges is making your vision a reality.
In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to clarify for yourself (and your team)
• Who you are (and what kind of people do you want to surround yourself with)
• Why do you do what you do (what ignites your passion, purpose or cause)
• What do you do better than everyone else
• What are your long and short-term goals and how will you get there
You will come out of the session with a clear and actionable plan and tools to keep you accountable for executing your strategy.
Your Business – From Vision to Reality | SCORE

SBA South Florida District
51 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 201
Miami, Florida
Phone: 305-536-5521

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/fl/miami

All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance
Small Business Administration (SBA) · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722

This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.