<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Topic: </strong>Startup Assistance    <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://bals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCORE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 decision will affect what kinds of taxes you pay and who can be legally liable for a business dispute. In this workshop you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of each type so you can decide which structure best suits your needs. Don't miss this chance to engage with an attorney specializing in business formation, at no cost!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaker(s): Bill Hurter, SCORE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420031" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>WATCH RECORDED SESSION</strong></a>   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE: Log-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<strong>Topic: </strong>Marketing/Sales       <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Businesses that fail to plan, plan to fail. Most business problems arise from not planning ahead. Your business plan, provides you a method to take a look inward at yourself and your business. Join is for this webinar and find the STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, and THREATS, (SWOT), and be able to assess, analyze, and correct the direction of your business BEFORE it becomes a critical threat to your success. Presenter: Debra Schweikowsky, FL SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420028" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-c9f7178 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="c9f7178"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Topic: </strong>Business Research     <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="http://www.splibraries.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Pete Library Services</a></p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">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 through the use of databases such as Business Insights Essentials, Demographics Now and A to Z Database – – all of which can be accessed from home with your library card! Note: A library card is not required to participate in this webinar.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Zach Heath, City of St. Petersburg Library Services</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Once you complete registration with the Greenhouse, you will be taken to the GotoWebinar recording. Please enter your same registration information to access webinar.</p> <div>Fee: No Cost</div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-cba1523 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="cba1523"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420040" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wplink-edit="true"><strong>WATCH SESSION</strong></a></div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Log-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access</div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d3cd74f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="d3cd74f"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b1dfd9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="b1dfd9d"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div id="top-row" class="style-scope ytd-video-secondary-info-renderer"> <div id="subscribe-button" class="style-scope ytd-video-secondary-info-renderer"> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Topic:</strong> Financing     <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="https://tampabaybbic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TBBBIC</a></p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">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 (TBBBIC) will address questions like these, outline requirements in applying for a loan and will offer best practices to help you with your business plan presentation to lenders. Various SBA loan programs will also be discussed. Additionally, we will review the various assistance and stimulus options, including the CARES Act stimulus, and county and city supported initiatives in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s):</strong> Brent Everett, TBBBIC</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Once you complete Greenhouse registration, you will be redirected to GoToWebinar platform to view the recorded session at your convenience.</p> Fee: No Cost <strong><a class="elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-sm" role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420017" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"><span class="elementor-button-text">Watch Session</span></span></a></strong> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4b9f80f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="4b9f80f"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div><strong>Topic:</strong> Business Basics      <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">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, a company needs to know their costs – both variable and fixed. A company also needs to know what the market will pay for a given product and what their competitors are charging. After all of these factors have been reviewed, a reasonable price structure can be established. In this workshop, clients will learn the basics of understanding your costs of doing business and relate these costs to an understanding of Gross Profit, Margin and Markup. With this information, you should be in a much better position to put the RIGHT PRICE on your product or service.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">**This is a required workshop for certification as a City of St. Petersburg Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in the “goods and services” category. All are welcome to attend.**</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Bert Seither, SCORE</p> Fee: No Cost </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9a67b9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="9a67b9a"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420035" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>WATCH RECORDED SESSION</b></a></div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Log-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access</div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-81ea229 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="81ea229"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div><strong>Topic:</strong> Financing      <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <strong>ARE YOU…</strong> <ul> <li>Planning your start-up?</li> <li>Scaling up your existing business?</li> <li>How do your plans look in financial terms?</li> <li>How much funding will you require and when?</li> <li>What are your start-up costs?</li> <li>When will your cash flow be positive each month?</li> <li>Can you turn a profit in a reasonable time?</li> <li>Is your start up story solid enough to convince lenders?</li> </ul> These are all important questions for an entrepreneur. <strong>Use our webinar</strong> to learn the basics for building your cash flow plan for success <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Jeff Brown, SCORE</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Fee: No Cost</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0c41aca elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="0c41aca"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420039" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>WATCH SESSION</b></a></div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Sign-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access</div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-577cadc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="577cadc"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div><strong>Topic:</strong> Start-up Assistance     <strong>Provider:  </strong>The Greenhouse, <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/">SCORE</a> & <a href="https://frannet.com/franchise-location/florida/tampa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FRANNET</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">“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 through – yep, a franchise. Yet with 3,000 different franchises covering some 300 different industries, determining which one “fits” you and your goals can be daunting, and your career journey doesn’t necessarily have to end with “Golden Arches” – there are lots of paths to success! Jenny Sutter will walk you through the pros and cons on buying a franchise – if it fits your life and lifestyle!</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s):</strong> Jenny Sutter, SCORE and FRANNET</p> <p>Fee: No Cost</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-c19a063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="c19a063"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><strong><a class="elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-sm" role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410074" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"><span class="elementor-button-text">Watch Session</span></span></a></strong></div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Sign-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access recording</div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d1d79fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="d1d79fd"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div><strong>Topic:</strong> Start-up Assistance    <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Are you ready to start a new small business? This workshop will lead you through the steps you should take to be successful. Some of the topics for discussion are:</p> <ul> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">startup myths</li> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">critical success factors</li> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">your roles as a business owner</li> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">the most important business functions</li> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">the critical importance of cash flow</li> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">dealing with regulations</li> <li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">finding good professional advisors</li> </ul> Join this webinar to learn a no-nonsense approach to starting a business with a higher chance of success. <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s):</strong> Joe Fernandez, SCORE</p> Fee: No Cost </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-48db7a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="48db7a5"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><strong><a class="elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-sm" role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420020" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"><span class="elementor-button-text">WATCH SESSION</span></span></a></strong></div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-648c059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="648c059"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Topic: </strong>Home-based business startup    <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a></p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">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 for millions of home-based business people. There are many advantages to a home-based business. This workshop focuses on the unique issues that go with it: addresses, tax implications, insurance, homeowner association covenants, and creating a private and professional space for visiting clients.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Speaker: Jabet Shellenberger, SCORE</p> Fee: No Cost </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-565c8c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="565c8c3"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><strong><a class="elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-sm" role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"><span class="elementor-button-text">Watch Session</span></span></a></strong></div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</div>

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a09cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7a09cc1"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7a09cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7a09cc1"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div> <div>Topic: Financing     Provider: The Greenhouse, <a href="https://tampabaybbic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Have you decided to pursue your business startup dream but are unsure of what is REALLY needed to finance your entrepreneurial vision? Join us for the “Real Talk” About Financing Your Business Startup webinar and learn the nuts and bolts of preparing for and accessing funding sources, including: • an overview of business plans • types of funding sources • understanding credit requirements</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Speaker(s): Brent Everett, Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation Developed by: Tahisia Scantling, Right Turn Realty</p> Fee: No Cost <h4><a class="elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-sm" role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410310" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH SESSION</a></h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div>NOTE: Will be asked to sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</div> </div> </div> </div>

<!-- wp:html --> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-96204fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="96204fb"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420034" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>WATCH RECORDED SESSION</b></a></div> </div> </div> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f5a553a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="f5a553a"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p><strong>Topic: </strong>Nonprofit Startup    <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://bals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bay Area Legal Services</a></p> <p> </p> </br> <p>Interested in starting a non-profit organization?</p> <p> </p> <p>This webinar consists of a two-part presentation (with Q/A) and will help you understand the principal operations of the non-profit organization and if it is the right fit for you.</p> <p> </p> <p>Other highlights include:</p> <ul> <li>Researching and defining the need for a nonprofit in a community</li> <li>How to start and sustain a nonprofit</li> <li>State and Federal requirements</li> <li>Governance</li> <li>Funding</li> <li>Nonprofit Resources</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <div> </div> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <div>NOTE: Log-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access</div> <!-- /wp:html -->

<strong>Topic:</strong> Tax Planning        <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH SESSION</a></strong> This webinar provides an introduction to business taxes and tax saving tips. Topics include: • New tax law trends • How is your business taxed? • What happens if I have a loss/profit? • How to pay yourself • Commonly missed / red flag deductions • Bank accounts • IRS bookkeeping requirements • How to build your business credit score This webinar provides an introduction to business taxes and tax saving tips. Topics include: • New tax law trends • How is your business taxed? • What happens if I have a loss/profit? • How to pay yourself • Commonly missed / red flag deductions • Bank accounts • IRS bookkeeping requirements • How to build your business credit score <strong>Speaker:</strong> Bert Seither, SCORE <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: You will be directed to sign-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access recording

<strong>Topic: </strong>Marketing/Sales        <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Becoming a master at selling your product or service and getting clients to buy can be a challenging task for many small business owners. This webinar is focused on how to sell your product or service. Learn how to determine distribution channels, evaluate your sales process, build a sales team and motivate them, using sales tools and much more! <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420037" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: Log-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access

<strong>Topic: </strong>Marketing/Sales       <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Learn your target market, competition, business environment and how to write and implement a marketing plan. Topics covered include: • Who are the right people for my product/service? • Where do I find these people? • What’s the difference between marketing and sales? • Now that I have a blog, what do I write? • How do I use Twitter/FaceBook/Blogging to attract customers? • How do I get people to come to my site? • Am I saying the right words to connect with my audience? • Defining your target market <strong>Spearker: </strong>Bob Gaynor, SCORE <a role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Watch Session</strong> </a> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access

<strong>Topic: </strong>Marketing & Sales    <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410327" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WATCH WEBINARS</strong></a> Don’t Miss This NEW 2-Part Edition of 10 Tips for Advertising Your Business! Every business has many choices of platforms they can use to promote their business and build relationships with their prospects and customers. <h5>Part 1</h5> Part 1 covers platforms that are important to most companies’ marketing plans, no matter what industry they are in or who their target customers are. <strong>Owned Media</strong> Owned media platforms give you full control of your content, and the platform does not limit access to your content. You must build your own audience, and only audience members decide whether they will receive your messages. – Web site/ blogging – Email marketing – Networking Plus: – Google My Business – YouTube video content <b>Earned Media</b> Earned media platforms provide content that you do not control or pay for. You earned the exposure through good performance and/or newsworthy actions. Because you do not control or pay for the content, these media have higher credibility with your target audience. – Reviews/ Public Relations/Public speaking <h5>Part 2 –</h5> Every business has many choices of platforms they can use to promote their business and build relationships with their prospects and customers. Part Two covers platforms that will benefit different businesses depending on their industry and their target market. Paid/Shared Media Paid/shared media platforms give your business access to their audience, and they apply algorithms to limit which businesses can be viewed by their audience. Paid platforms offer advertising options that businesses can use to boost their exposure. – Google/YouTube advertising – Facebook – Instagram – Pinterest – Twitter – TikTok <strong>Speaker: </strong>Bob Gaynor, SCORE <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410327" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WATCH WEBINARS</strong></a> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access

<strong>Topic: </strong>City Services and local business incentives        <strong>Partners: </strong>City of St. Petersburg Greenhouse, Planning and Development Services, and Water Resources Staff Are you considering opening up or relocating your business to a physical location? Join this webinar to learn about key points for selecting your business location from a zoning and permitting compliance standpoint. Grease trap requirements for food and beverage establishments, economic development incentives, and other city services are also discussed. This is a required workshop for certification as a City of St. Petersburg Small Business Enterprise (SBE). All are welcome to attend. <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: Sign-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access recording

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Topic:</strong> Marketing/Sales    <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse, <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCORE</a> and <a href="https://www.cyberliciousinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cyberlicious</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this webinar will help.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Sarah Guest, Cyberlicious, SCORE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fee: No Cost</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420051" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Session</a></strong>  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE: Will be asked to sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<p><strong>Topic:</strong> Start-up Assistance          <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://sbdctampabay.com/pinellas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SBDC</a></p> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Are you ready to start a new small business? This webinar will lead you through the steps you should take to be successful. Join us to learn a no-nonsense approach to starting a business with a higher chance for success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the topics for discussion are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Startup myths </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Critical success factors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Your roles as a business owner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*The most important business functions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*The critical importance of cash flow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Dealing with regulations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Finding good professional advisers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaker: Debbie Schweikowsky, FL SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420016" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WATCH RECORDING</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE: Must login or create a Greenhouse client profile to access</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<strong>Topic: </strong>Legal Issues      <strong>Provider: </strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Do you own or manage a small business? Want to know more about the basics of copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets? This webinar will show you how to protect the intellectual property in your business, and avoid infringing the intellectual property of others. Bring your questions, and don\’t miss this chance to engage with an intellectual property attorney at no cost! Speaker: Brittany Maxey-Fisher, Intellectual Property Attorney, SCORE <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420029" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH RECORDED SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording

<strong>Category: </strong>financing/accounting      <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhous and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Eighty percent of small businesses fail in the first 18 months because they run out of cash. Many entrepreneurs don’t devote enough time and preparation to setting up their bookkeeping and monitoring their finances, because they think it is too hard or too boring. The good news is that in today’s software application environment, setting up your bookkeeping software is not hard! You can utilize today’s software to interface with your other financial databases, like your bank, to take a lot of the grunt work out of handling your bookkeeping. Once you have systems in place, you will learn how to monitor and manage your cash flow. This is a skill that is critical to the success of your business. It is critical for a startup or early stage business to have proper financial systems in place to monitor and analyze their cash flow and other aspects of their finances. Learn how today\’s software applications can be utilized to interface with your other financial databases, like your bank, to take a lot of the grunt work out of handling your bookkeeping. Speaker: Toni DeMarco, MBA, CPA, CGMA, SCORE <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420038" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH RECORDED SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: Log-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording

<strong>Topic:</strong> Business Accounting/Budget                  <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Learn how to make sense of the basic financial statements that are essential to your success in business. There are three basic Financial Statements which all businesses with financial reporting requirements must prepare and disseminate. Their names are the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows. To the lay person who is trying to understand the Financial Statements, they may seem like they are written in a foreign language. You may understand the words but the concepts those words convey may not be totally clear. This webinar will give you a rudimentary understanding of the Financial Statements and the concepts used to categorize the financial activity of a business into readable tables which, when you understand the concepts, can tell a story about the financial health of the business. <strong>Speaker:</strong> Toni DeMarco, MBA, CPA, CGMA, SCORE <strong>Cost:</strong> No Cost <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420041" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH RECORDED SESSION</a></strong> NOTE: Log-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access

<strong>Topic: </strong>Other       <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://go.spcollege.edu/central/ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Petersburg College Office of Institutional Effectiveness</a> Is your nonprofit organization looking for additional funding and considering pursuing grants to meet this need? Is your organization ready? Join this webinar to gain an understanding of what the grant writing process involves. Webinar highlights: • Discussion of organizational readiness for grant funding • What are the different types of grant funding? • How to do grant research • Best practices in drafting and submitting proposals <strong>Presenter:</strong> • Jennifer McBride, St. Petersburg College Office of Institutional Effectiveness <a role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Watch Session</strong></a> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Topic: </strong>Startup Assistance     <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"cdworkshoptextinfo"} --> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Are you ready to start a new small business? This workshop will lead you through the steps you should take to be successful. Some of the topics for discussion are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">startup myths</li><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">critical success factors</li><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">your roles as a business owner</li><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">the most important business functions</li><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">the critical importance of cash flow</li><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">dealing with regulations</li><li class="cdworkshoptextinfo">finding good professional advisors</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join this webinar to learn a no-nonsense approach to starting a busiess with a higher chance of success. In addition, January was “Site Selection and Commercial Leasing for Small Business Owners” Month at The Greenhouse, and this webinar includes considerations for entrepreneurs pursuing brick and mortar locations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Previous Title: Business Startup Basics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"cdworkshoptextinfo"} --> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Speaker(s): Joe Fernandez, SCORE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fee: No Cost</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410328" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WATCH SESSION</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE: Log-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access<a role="button" href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410079" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br></a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<div><strong>Topic:</strong> Managing Employees     <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE Pinellas</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) clearly defines the requirements, and status of employees vs independent contractors. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Learn the rules and conditions before you hire to avoid IRS violations, penalties and interest. This webinar can really protect your business.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Speaker(s): SCORE Presenter: Pat Smolen, M. Ed, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPLP, CBCP</p> Fee: No Cost <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420044" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WATCH RECORDED WEBINAR</strong></a> NOTE: Sign-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access

<strong>TOPIC:</strong> Financing/Capital         <strong>PROVIDER:</strong> Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a> Whether you are a brand new business just starting out, or an established business trying to stay afloat during the COVID crisis, you may find that you are in need of some financial assistance. The question is…Where do you turn to find these funds? What are your options? Join us for a special webinar to find out what the Small Business Administration has to offer YOU in these difficult times. Highlights of this workshop include: – SBA Lending Explained – Loan Approval Analysis – Start-up Business Loan – Business Acquisition Loan – Franchise Loan – Commercial Real Estate Purchase Loan – SBA Loan Guidelines – SBA Loan Approval Process Speaker: Chris Hackney, Credit Bench/First Home Bank, SCORE <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420045" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WATCH RECORDING</strong></a> NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access

<strong>Topic:</strong> Marketing/Sales       <strong>Provider:</strong> The Greenhouse and <a href="https://actioncoachtampabay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ActionCOACH Tampa Bay</a> Networking is in the TOP 3 lead generation strategies for business, yet many of them don\’t know HOW TO generate results. This interactive event is designed to help you learn HOW to make networking your top source for new customers and referrals. You will also get time to practice DOing what you learned right away with your fellow attendees. You will learn: -3 steps before the event to predict higher success rates -5 tricks for creating quick rapport -How to control the room and meet more people -7 killers to getting results from networking and how to avoid them <strong>SPEAKER:  </strong>Tony Tona, <a href="https://actioncoachtampabay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ActionCOACH Tampa Bay</a> <strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420047" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH RECORDING</a></strong> <em>Note: Please login or create a Greenhouse client profile to access recording</em>

<strong>Topic:</strong> Start-up Assistance                <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse and <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE Pinellas</a> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">*What’s a Good Idea? *for a Business</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">What you should consider when thinking about starting your startup. There are good ideas, and there’s good businesses; how can you determine if you have both and what to do to validate your idea has legs.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">The idea of starting and operating your own business can be very appealing. Many have thought about being their own boss for quite some time, but getting your startup started is often what prevents the dream from becoming reality.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Unlike most regular jobs, starting your startup requires validation, planning, financial decisions, legal and tax consideration, market research, and more in areas you may never have thought you would know.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">In this webinar, we’ll engage participants in discussion around the IDEATION phase of business startup – – the stage where the entrepreneur is developing and testing the business idea. To best prepare for this webinar, please consider your buyer persona – – Start by asking… Who are they? What do they like? Where do they buy/shop/order, etc.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Speaker(s): Ron Ezsak, SCORE</p> Fee: No Cost <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420049" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WATCH RECORDED WEBINAR</a> NOTE: Greenhouse client profile required to access. Please log-in or create a new profile

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TOPIC: </strong>Star-up assistance <strong>PROVIDER:</strong> <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCORE</a> and The Greenhouse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Hustle…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Capitalizing on your Side Hustle and Gig Work</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For many during the pandemic, the path to entrepreneurship has been chartered by gig work - - a side hustle. Resiliency shines through with these entrepreneurs as they have pivoted to their side hustle and gained traction in creating competition and wealth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition, with the rise of platform technologies and increased use of freelancers, contractors, and “gig” workers by companies, it has never been easier to start a side hustle to generate income on the side of a full-time job. Do the Hustle will walk you through the info, data, and options available to help you plan and succeed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Hustle is a Pinellas Chapter of SCORE produced presentation that will take you through the important considerations that position your side hustle for success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420048" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WATCH RECORDED SESSION</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>NOTE: Sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to watch webinar</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Topic:</strong> Financing/Capital   <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCORE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This presentation will cover the benefits of the SBA loan program, and how you can leverage the Small Business Administration Loan Programs to help your business grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Chris Hackney, Credit Bench/First Home Bank, SCORE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fee: No Cost</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420050" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>W</b>ATCH SESSION </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE: Will be asked to sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Topic:</strong> Sales and Marketing    <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCORE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this webinar, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this session we’ll show you how to:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Create or claim your Business Profile on Google</li><li>Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps</li><li>Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Sarah Guest, <a href="https://www.cyberliciousinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cyberlicious</a> and SCORE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fee: No Cost<br><br><strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10410087" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Session</a></strong>   <br><br>NOTE: Will be asked to sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d3cd74f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="d3cd74f"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div><strong>Topic:</strong> Business Basics  <strong> Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCORE</a></div> <div class="cdworkshopHTMLinfo"></div> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo">Learn to sharpen your business plan, clearly communicate your company’s message, target your most important customers and uncover your competitive advantages in this two-part series. -All this and more in two action-packed workshop sessions on Rapid Business Planning, using the popular one-page “Lean Canvas” planning tool. -Work with mentors and your fellow entrepreneurs to develop your winning plan. -Clarify your way forward. Build on your strengths. -Put your business at the “head of the class” by enrolling now.</p> <p class="cdworkshoptextinfo"><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Speakers: Joe Fernandez, SCORE</p> Fee: No Cost <a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420036" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WATCH SESSION</strong></a> NOTE:  Log-in or create a Greenhouse client profile to access </div> </div> </div>

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Topic:</strong> Financing/Capital   <strong>Provider: </strong>The Greenhouse & <a href="https://pinellascounty.score.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCORE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This presentation will cover the benefits of the SBA loan program, and how you can leverage the Small Business Administration Loan Programs to help your business grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Speaker(s)</strong>: Chris Hackney, Credit Bench/First Home Bank, SCORE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fee: No Cost</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://gh.stpetegreenhouse.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10420050" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>W</b>ATCH SESSION </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE: Will be asked to sign-in or create Greenhouse client profile to access recording</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->