Hernando SBDC Training

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Call 352.796.0697 to register
Fax 352.796.3704
www.hernandochamber.com

Regular Seminars are held at:
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce office:
15588 Aviation Loop Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604

Topic	Description	Potential Date	Time

	2013 Education Program Presented the 3^rd Wednesday of the month
Lunch & Learn –WMBE Certification ($10)	This workshop, also known as minority business enterprise, provides information on opportunities a certification could present to a business owned by a woman, minority or disabled veteran. Benefits of a certification Types of certifications available Making use of the certification	February 20, 2013	11:30am -1:00pm
Business Seminar –Marketing your Business ($25)	This 3 hour seminar will uncover the characteristics that make up your business’ DNA. Boost consumer loyalty Implementation of customer-winning strategies Facing the competition Increase company profits	March 20, 2013	2:00pm -5:00pm
Lunch & Learn –Selling to Govt 101	This workshop provides information on registering with the federal government and who to market within the federal government. Where to register How the government buys goods and services Difference between bids, sealed bids, RFP & RFQ	April 17, 2013	11:30am -1:00pm
Growth Conference	As part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida recognizes the economic contributors to Florida and Hernando County’s prosperity.	May	TBD
Business Seminar –SEOsearch engine optimization 15 Steps to Improve your Google Ranking ($60)	This 3 hour seminar presents the steps necessary to get your website ranked higher on Google. Basic SEOsearch engine optimization Terms How to use Free SEOsearch engine optimization tools to help improve your ranking How to implement a 15 step process to optimize your website How to measure results with Google Analytics	June 19, 2013	2:00pm -5:00pm
Lunch & Learn –Financing Your Business ($10)	This workshop will help you zero in on the right funding choices for your business and avoid money scams. How to plan your financing request to banks Six C’s of credit and how credit scores affect your business Busting the myths about small business grants	July 24, 2013	11:30am -1:00pm
Lunch & Learn –WMBE Certification ($10)	This workshop, also known as minority business enterprise, provides information on opportunities a certification could present to a business owned by a woman, minority or disabled veteran. Benefits of a certification Types of certifications available Making use of the certification	August 21, 2013	11:30am -1:00pm