Topic: Start-up Assistance   Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE If you are doing your ‘homework’ to start a business, you will definitely want to explore the different legal structures that are available to you. Common legal structures include Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, or Corporation. Your […]
Topic: Home-based business startup  Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE Imagine being able to roll out of bed and work in your pajamas. No more long commutes, fighting crowds, and traffic just to get to work. Sound like a pipe dream? Well, it’s a reality […]
Topic: Start-up Assistance   Provider:  The Greenhouse, SCORE & FRANNET “Owning” the American Dream can become a reality: every 8 minutes a new franchise location opens in the US, 1 out of every 12 businesses in America are franchises, and 50% of all retail sales are […]
Topic: Business Basics    Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE Many businesses set their selling prices by simply copying what their competitors charge. While this might work, this will often lead to losses and not profits for any individual company. In order to Price for Profit, […]
Topic: Financing Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE Are you in need of a small amount of funding for your business? Do you think that your credit score may be a hindrance? Find out more about the microlending process from Accion. Accion is a nonprofit […]
Topic: Disaster Mitigation    Provider: The Greenhouse & St. Pete Fire & Rescue Is your business prepared for a disaster? Unfortunately, the sun does not always shine in Tampa Bay; but if you are prepared, your business may shine through no matter what the forecast. […]
Topic: Financing   Provider: The Greenhouse & TBBBIC What should I consider BEFORE I pursue a business loan? What documentation is required when accessing capital? What are some capital access programs available to small businesses? A representative from the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation […]
Topic: Business Research   Provider: The Greenhouse & St. Pete Library Services In this session, learn the simple steps for accessing no-cost, premium business databases for industry, market and demographic information as you develop your business plan or grow your client list. Participants are guided […]