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October 2018

Introduction to Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre

October 11, 2018 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Interested in starting a small business? This in-person seminar will provide you with an overview of the TBWBC services, the business counseling process and a variety of resources for funding, certifications, networking, and more! The Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre strongly recommends attending this session prior to a business counseling session.

Presenter: Felicia Romano, Business Counselor with Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Project Coordinator tbwbc@thecentre.org

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Webinar-Federal Contracting Certifications: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) & Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

October 16, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) program is designed to help more women owned small businesses to win federal contracts by providing a level playing field for WOSBs to compete. This class provides an overview of the WOSB and EDWOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as eligibility requirements. All small businesses that are interested in submitting an offer on a solicitation that has been set aside for WOSBs under the WOSB Program must complete this certification prior to submitting the offer. This class also covers recent regulatory changes regarding sole source authority and self-certification.

Presenter: Lonnie Koyama of the U.S. Small Business Administration

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Webinar-Nonprofit vs. For-profit Law

October 23, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Is starting a nonprofit a good fit for you? Join us for this educational webinar to help entrepreneurs understand the differences between nonprofit and for-profit businesses as well as the advantages and challenges of both legal structures.

Presenter: Attorney Shaunette Stokes

Shaunette is a practicing attorney licensed in the State of Florida. She is the Managing Partner of Stokes Law Group, PLLC, founded in 2014

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Intro to QuickBooks/Quickbooks Basics

October 29, 2018 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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If you’re new to running your business using QuickBooks, this seminar will be a great introduction into the basics. I’ll help you understand which QuickBooks software is right for your business. I’ll also go through the steps involved in setting up your QuickBooks company file, chart of accounts as well as understanding the home screen.

Presenter: Rolanda S. McDuffie, CPA, is a licensed member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of Chartered Global Management Accountant(CGMA). She has 18 years in diverse tax, financial and business consulting experience with focus on providing services for entrepreneurs, small to medium sized businesses and clients in the non-profit industry.

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Webinar-Federal Government Contracting 101

October 30, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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How do I get started with Government Contracting? What is the difference between commercial contracting and government contracting? What is a contract? How are “set-aside” contracts and goals determined? In this course, participants will learn the ins and outs about government contracting. Participants will also be introduced to the external agencies such as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, (PTAC) which work with the SBA and Federal Contractors to help award contracts to small businesses.

Presenter: Lonnie Koyama of the U.S. Small Business Administration

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