The Small Business Development Center

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	New Year…New Customers…New Sales... Start the New Year With A Lee Knapp Sales Workshop! http://www.leeknapp.com Location: Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce 25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Cost: Visit Website for More Information Time: 8:30am - 11:30am February 9, 2010
	Understanding the Basics of Social Media Location: iTech Immokalee 508 Ninth Street Immokalee, FL 34142 Cost: $20 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm February 11, 2010
	Como Comenzar Una Compañía de Limpieza Este seminario es necesario para personas interesadas en comenzar una empresa de limpieza residencial y comercial. Una revisión de cantidad a cobrar por servicios además provee datos reales sobre su inversión de capital y discusión acerca de "concesiones" y "préstamos". Se hablara de los siguientes requisitos: Selección Estructura Empresarial, Registrar Nombre Ficticio de la Empresa, Permiso Estatal, Número de Identificación de Empresario, Impuestos Federales, Estatales y Locales, Licencia local. Además se revisaran las siguientes plantillas: Propuesta de Servicios, Lista de Servicios, Detalle de Servicios, y Contrato de Limpieza. Location: Hodges University Naples Campus 2655 Northbrooke Drive Naples, FL 34119 Cost: $20 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm February 12, 2010
	How to Contract with the Government - Reading Solicitations & Writing Successful Proposals (Part 3 and 4) An overview of what the government wants, how they communicate, the solicitations, format and amendments, as well as an overview on submitting a successful proposal, the process/lets go for it and winning a contract. Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #4201 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: $50 for the series; $20 per class Limit: 20 / 4 open seats Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm February 12, 2010
	Web Page Design Location: The Chamber of Southwest Florida 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907 Cost: $20 Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm February 18, 2010
	Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) Network After 5 Are you a business professional looking to network? Are you in the financial, accounting, insurance, or legal profession, not for profit, or governmental field? Consider attending the SBRN monthly networking meetings held at the Embassy Suites in Estero on the third Thursday of each month. For more information about SBRN, visit their website at http://www.sbrn.org or contact Lorna Kibbey at lkibbey@fgcu.edu. Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 10450 Corkscrew Drive Estero, FL 33928 Cost: $15 for members; $20 for guests Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm February 18, 2010
	Doing Business in a Soft Economy Cost effective and proven small business marketing techniques will be discussed. The three R's of Small Business Marketing are: Research, Reaching, and Retaining will be outlined, along with four ways to increase your business with many other sure-fire winners in using the media. Also covered will be use of primary and secondary research tools, how to gain information from your customers, how to use information from the census bureau, and how to position your business. Location: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce 2702 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Cost: $20 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm February 19, 2010
	How to Contract with the Government - Subcontracting & Pricing Your Product or Service (Part 5 and 6) An overview on opportunities, government’s role, prime contractor’s role and payments as well as an overview of pricing, profit, cost realism and best value. Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #4201 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: $50 for the series; $20 per class Limit: 20 / 4 open seats Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm February 19, 2010
	Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (REAL) Location: Edison College of Hendry/Glades 1092 E. Cowboy Way Labelle, FL 33935 Cost: $100; $90 refund upon completion of the series Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm February 22, 2010 March 1, 2010 March 8, 2010 March 15, 2010 March 22, 2010 March 29, 2010 April 5, 2010 April 12, 2010 April 19, 2010 April 26, 2010
	Brown Bag Lunch Start-up: Who are your clients? Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #4201 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: Free Limit: 20 / 3 open seats Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm February 24, 2010
	Restaurante: Comenzar, Comprar o Franquicia Este seminario es necesario para personas interesadas en comenzar un negocio de comida. Una revisión de ventajas y des-ventajas sobre su inversión de capital y discusión acerca de "concesiones" y "préstamos". Se hablara de los siguientes requisitos: 1. Selección Estructura Empresarial, 2. Registrar Nombre Ficticio de la Empresa, 3. Permiso Estatal, 4. Número de Identificación de Empresario, 5. Impuestos Federales, Estatales y Locales, 6. Licencia local. Además se discutirán los siguientes temas: Plan de Negocios, Crédito, Flujo de Caja Location: Hodges University Campus 4501 Colonial Blvd. Ft. Myers, FL 33916 Cost: $20 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm February 26, 2010
	How to Secure a Business Loan Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #4201 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: $20 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm March 2, 2010
	Meet and Greet with the SBDC Location: Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce 4109 Lee Blvd Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Cost: 0 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am March 4, 2010
	REAL Series (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) If your are an Entrepreneur, or want to become one, take advantage of this business class offered by the SBDC. Get a clear and precise understanding of how to start, own, operate and manage a business. You will get answers to your business questions, whether you're starting a business or if you're a current business owner or manager. $100...$90 refund upon completion of the course. Thats 11 courses for $10! Location: iTech Immokalee 508 Ninth Street Immokalee, FL 34142 Cost: $100; $90 refund upon completion Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm March 18, 2010 March 25, 2010 April 1, 2010 April 8, 2010 April 15, 2010 April 22, 2010 April 29, 2010 May 6, 2010 May 13, 2010 May 20, 2010 May 27, 2010
	Small Business Resource Network Benefits of Membership: Build relationships through networking; Gain referrals through monthly networking meetings; Obtain Professional marketing collateral through a resource directory, website, and newsletter. Professionals invited: Bankers, Attorneys, Accountants/CPA, Insurance Agents, Business Consultants, and Non-profits that help small businesses Location: Embassy Suites 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive Estero, FL 33928 Cost: $15 for members; $20 for guests Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm March 18, 2010
	Overview of Doing Business with the Government Topics to be covered: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Contracts for Profit Organizations, Grants for Non-Profit Organizations, Pricing Location: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce 2702 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Cost: $20 Time: 9:00am - 11:30am March 19, 2010
	How Do I Get Certified as a Minority, Woman or Service Disabled Veteran Enterprise? Location: Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce 25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Cost: $20 Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm March 23, 2010
	Market Pulse: Presented by News-Press, Bonita Chamber, SBDC Contact the Bonita Chamber at (239) 992-2943 for more information. Location: FGCU Main Campus - Student Union 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: Free Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm March 25, 2010
	Pricing for Success! Location: Cape Coral SBDC 1020 Cultural Park Blvd S Unit #3 Cape Coral, FL 33990 Cost: $20 Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm March 25, 2010
	Hispanic Marketing - A Cultural Approach Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #1201 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: $50 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm March 26, 2010
	Reading, Restoring, and Reusing Your Personal Credit Location: Fort Myers Library 2050 Central Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901 Cost: Free Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm March 29, 2010
	Brown Bag Lunch Start-up: Marketing Your Business This three-part informal Brown Bag series will teach you the fundamentals of business. You will share ideas and network with other like minded attendees. You bring your own lunch and we’ll supply the basics of business. Location: FGCU Main Campus - Lutgert Hall #4201 10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers, FL 33965 Cost: Free Limit: 20 / 9 open seats Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm March 31, 2010

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