SBA Mentor Protege Program: A Tool to Building Capacity for Your Small Business

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We'll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.Please note: Certain device's operating systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, etc. may exist that restrict you from accessing this GoToWebinar session and its features. If you run into such technical difficulties please do any of the following:* Use Microsoft Edge * Restart your device * Disable Microsoft S Mode * Configure your device's firewallVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1e6g4TrxQ/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1e6g4TrxQ/overview

Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world.The question is usually not "Does the government buy what you are selling?" It is more, "Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?" If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good growth opportunity for your business.The Government Contracting Overview seminar, presented by the APEX Accelerators at UCF in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UCF, is designed for established small business owners with some commercial momentum that are curious about government contracting, as well as business owners that may already be involved in government contracting. This workshop will present government contracting in three components: positioning for government contracting, developing reactive business development strategies and developing proactive business development strategies. Specifically, we will discuss registration requirements, social-economic certification opportunities, market research tools, Florida PTAC's "Bid-Match" system and what we refer to as the initial "marketing tool kit" for government contractors.Join us for this great learning opportunity!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1e6g4Trww/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1e6g4Trwr/overview

We look forward to seeing you in-person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando.If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This three-hour in-person seminar will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to startup to opening your business. We'll cover:* Business legal entity selection, * Registration and licensing, * Marketing and branding, * Sources of financing and capital, * Business plan building, * and more…This seminar is held on the first Thursday of each month at the National Entrepreneur Center located in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. [Click here for a map and directions](https://flsbdc.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6g000003Q8Wa/a/6g000000BKI2/mWcdMGDC73f_QG5_.lI1Dx0TrWLpYVtksHwsNQOc9qs). Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g4TrxH/overview

Capability Statement Boot Camp Webinar powered by the APEX Accelerator at UCF.A capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It a one-page summary of the business much like a "company resume" and can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement will not be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use in government contracting, but it can be a great first step.Kara Vernon and Steve South of the APEX Accelerator at UCF will present a detailed introduction to the capability statement and how it can be used in government contracting. Highlights will include:* An overview of the capability statement * A review of key components of a capability statement: core competencies, differentiators, past performance * The importance of customizing your capability statementKara and Steve will also review some example capability statements as part of their discussion, and the hope is that there will be at least one or two clients that are willing to have their capability statements reviewed in front of the audience as well.Join us for this training session focused on the cornerstone of your government contracting marketing effort!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1e6g4TrxB/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1e6g4Trx1/overview

We look forward to seeing you in-person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando.This live workshop will provide an overview of how to build a successful joint venture package that conforms to SBA regulations. An old phrase says that two heads are better than one. Your properly conformed joint venture will make that statement true. A joint venture agreement, or JV, is an arrangement between two or more businesses to team up to accomplish a particular business goal. A joint venture may be formed to fulfill a project or business activity, such as when a foreign company wants to enter the local market. Joint ventures may only be temporary, but businesses can enter a JV agreement for short-term or long-term undertakings.We will discuss the specific SBA rules on how to prepare the agreement, as well as how to populate the new entity.This seminar is held at the National Entrepreneur Center located in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. [Click here for a map and directions.](https://flsbdc.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6g000003Q8Wa/a/6g000000BKI2/mWcdMGDC73f_QG5_.lI1Dx0TrWLpYVtksHwsNQOc9qs) Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/sba-workshop-blueprint-to-build-a-successful-joint-venture-package-5a1e6g4Trxf/overview

This webinar will provide an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four "P's" of marketing -- product, place, promotion and price -- as well as three new "P's" with special application to small businesses -- positioning, people and planning.Please note: Certain device's operating systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, etc. may exist that restrict you from accessing this GoToWebinar session and its features. If you run into such technical difficulties, please do any of the following:* Use Microsoft Edge Restart your device * Disable Microsoft S Mode * Configure your device's firewall to allow GoTo Webinar to run * Use a different deviceVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1e6g4TrxL/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1e6g4TrxG/overview