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Registering for Courses at SBDC Polk County

Register by logging on to www.polksbdc.org or contact the office with questions at:  863.534.5915.


Customer Service, Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
What would your customers say about the level of customer service they receive? Would they rate it as high and great as you think it is? Come and learn the art of customer care, an approach to delivering customer service that exceeds your customer's expectations!
Speaker: Adrienne Darby
Fee: $ 25.00


Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
"Previously a two part series now taught as one class, Building the Ultimate Business Plan will teach participants how to research a target market, estimate sales and learn how much the business owner will need to sell in order to be profitable. Included in this class is the software "Ultimate Business Planner" which will aid participants in completing their company's business plan."
Speaker: Dawn Decaminada
Fee: $ 70.00


Steps to Starting a Small Business, Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Learn the essentials of business start up. This class is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help get you on the road to being a business owner. Steps to Starting a Small Business will touch on several issues including licensing, legal forms of organization, business and marketing plans, branding and financing. This class will prepare you to formulate a plan and move towards being a small business owner.
Speaker: Adrienne Darby
Fee: $ 25.00


Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland
When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
"Previously a two part series now taught as one class, Building the Ultimate Business Plan will teach participants how to research a target market, estimate sales and learn how much the business owner will need to sell in order to be profitable. Included in this class is the software "Ultimate Business Planner" which will aid participants in completing their company's business plan."
Speaker: Dawn Decaminada
Fee: $ 70.00


Steps to Starting a Small Business, Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Learn the essentials of business start up. This class is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help get you on the road to being a business owner. Steps to Starting a Small Business will touch on several issues including licensing, legal forms of organization, business and marketing plans, branding and financing. This class will prepare you to formulate a plan and move towards being a small business owner.
Speaker: Dawn Decaminada
Fee: $ 25.00


Steps to Starting a Small Business, Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Are you prepared to start a business? If the answer is "yes", learn the essentials of business start-up. This session is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help get you on the road to being a business owner. Steps to Starting a Small Business will touch on several issues including licensing, legal forms of organization, business and marketing plans, branding and financing. By the end of the class you should be ready to formulate a plan and move towards being a small business owner.
Speaker: Adrienne Darby
Fee: $ 25.00


Building the Ultimate Business Plan-I, Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
"Previously a two part series now taught as one class, Building the Ultimate Business Plan will teach participants how to research a target market, estimate sales and learn how much the business owner will need to sell in order to be profitable. Included in this class is the software "Ultimate Business Planner" which will aid participants in completing their company's business plan."
Speaker: Dawn Decaminada
Fee: $ 70.00


Basic Recordkeeping, Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Are your records in order? Do you have what it takes to maintain your records? If not, this seminar is for "you." Participants will learn the basic steps in maintaining the records and the accounting terms used for small businesses.
Speaker: John Griffith, John G. Griffith & Co. Inc.
Fee: $ 35.00


Minority Business Certification (MBE,WBE, etc.), Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Where: SBDC at Central Florida Development Council (Polk County), Neil Combee Administration Building, Bartow
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Are you in business and want to become certified with the State of Florida? Learn how to complete the State of Florida Certification application. Also, discover opportunities available for women and minority firms in both the government and private sector.
Speaker: Adrienne Darby
Fee: $ 25.00


Live Class Schedule (Tampa)

Classes

2012 Speed Consulting in Hernando County (a National Small Business Week Event), Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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2012 Speed Consulting in Pasco County (a National Small Business Week Event), Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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Financial Intelligence: Analyzing Your Business' Financial Statements, Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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Business Taxes, Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Starting Your Business, Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Starting Your Business, Monday, June 04, 2012

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Women/Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Certification, Tuesday, June 05, 2012

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Government Contracting Series, Tuesday, June 05, 2012

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Bulletproof YOUR Business, Friday, June 08, 2012

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Understanding QuickBooks, Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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Marketing Your Business, Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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Financing Your Business in Today's Economy, Thursday, June 14, 2012

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Starting Your Business, Tuesday, June 19, 2012

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Basic Bookkeeping, Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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Going Global: International Trade Basics, Thursday, June 21, 2012

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