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

Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:

2022-02-22

SBA South Florida District Office

Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

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

Leverage Your Business by Writing a Book – February 28 6pm
Did you know that writing a book can be a tool in your toolkit for promoting your business? Having a book published is a “novel” way to elevate your credibility as an expert in your line of business. This workshop provides you some key tips to get you started, and also provides some excellent publishing references to make publishing a reality. Learn from Liane Sangollo, Strategic Executive Coach & Applied Neuroscience Practitioner:
• Why writing a book can help you grow your business
• When is this strategy good for your business
• What to focus on when writing a book.
Leverage Your Business by Writing a Book | SCORE

Introduction to Government Contracting – March 1 1pm
Are you looking to get ahead in government contracting and get that big contract? Each year, the government awards billions of dollars in federal contracts to businesses to meet the needs of government agencies. It buys everything from pencils to construction services to aircraft. There are also State and Local government contracts available for local businesses looking to get started in contracting. The question most businesses ask is how do I get started to search for these opportunities and start doing business with the government. If you are considering joining the world of government contracting, there’s a lot of information to know. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but the goal of this webinar is to simplify the process to help you get started.
Introduction to Government Contracting Webinar (floridasbdc.org)

The Top 10 Challenges of Leaders Today – March 1 6pm
100 people were surveyed and asked one question….”What is TODAY’s #1 Challenge of Leaders ?”
Coach Michael Krumpak of L4Learning Solutions (L4LearningSolutions.com) reveals the results of his conversations with 100 people. Learn what today’s Top Leader Challenges are AND what you can do to make these challenges become a core strength.
1. LEARN: Learn the Top 10 Challenges of Leaders Today.
2. DO: Collaborate with other leaders to discuss how these challenges play out. Engage in polls and interactive discussions, hearing from others on how they are addressing these core challenges in today’s unique climate.
3. GET: A Summary of the Top Challenges and ways in which you can tackle and overcome today’s top leadership challenges.
The Top 10 Challenges of Leaders Today | SCORE

Essentials for Entrepreneurship Development – March 2 6pm
Entrepreneurship is challenging, but a potentially rewarding experience. This free webinar will provide an overview of the entrepreneurship lifestyle, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur while maintaining work/life balance. We’ll focus on how to create a brand, articulate the “Why” of your business, and build brand storytelling, starting with your Elevator Pitch and Value-Problem-Solution-Action messaging.
Essentials for Entrepreneurship Development | SCORE

Alternative Financing For Your Business – March 3 6pm
The goal of this workshop is to prepare you to get the funding that you need to start your business or to grow and expand it. This is an interactive seminar where participants will share their objectives with the presenter.
The workshop will walk you through the basics of:
• Bank Lending
• Venture and Angel Capital
• Alternative Financing Strategies
• Private Investors
The participant will leave the workshop with an understanding of what banks and investors are looking for when providing capital to small businesses. They are lending and investing!
This is a unique opportunity to get insight that is typically not available. Resources of Banks (that are actually lending) and investors will be shared with the participants.
Alternative Financing For Your Business | 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.