Estimating & Bidding

Topic: Government Contracting Provider: The Greenhouse & Austin Commercial Learn some of the secrets that can make the difference between a good estimate and a profitable estimate. Find out how your estimates can be more accurately and where to find “leaks” in your bids that […]

Best Practices for Buying a Franchise

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 through […]

Show Me the Money

Topic: Financing Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE ARE YOU: Planning your start-up? Scaling up your existing business? How do your plans look in financial terms? How much funding will you require and when? What are your start-up costs? When will your cash flow be positive each […]

Pricing for Profit

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. To Price for Profit, a company needs to […]

Disaster Preparedness/Recovery for Small Business

Topic: Disaster Mitigation Provider: The Greenhouse, St. Pete Fire & Rescue, SBA 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. Learn […]

Access to Capital: Preparing to Finance Your Business

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 (TBBBIC) will […]

Simple Steps for Business Research

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 through the […]

Fast One-Page Business Plan– Lean Canvas

Topic: Business Basics Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE Learn to sharpen your business plan, clearly communicate your company’s message, target your most important customers and uncover your competitive advantages using the popular one-page “Lean Canvas” tool! In this Fast One-Page Business Planning session you will learn […]

10 Tips for Advertising Your Business

Topic: Marketing & Sales Provider: The Greenhouse & SCORE In tough business environment times, why advertise? According to a recent study, firms that advertised during a recession increased in value and got more marketing bang for their buck. You have an incredible opportunity to increase […]

Elements of the Marketing Plan

Topic: Marketing/Sales       Provider: The Greenhouse and SCORE 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 […]