CED 0180 Steps to Starting a Small Business Fee: $15
Your first step in getting started. Topics include discussion on organizational requirements and licensing for a small business in Florida, personal financial assessments, credit checks, defining your customer, location considerations, and employee requirements.

CED 0326 Business Plan Development (Parts I & II) Fee: $30
This is a two-part course. Part I topics include reasons for writing a business plan. Plan elements and attendees' ideas will be discussed. At the end of the session, participants will be given worksheets and outlines to begin developing their own business plan. Part II will focus on the progress of the individual plan development. Individual concerns will be directly addressed.

CED 0327 SBA Loan Packaging Fee: $15
The purpose of this seminar is to help small business applicants prepare the necessary forms for the SBA Pre-Qualification Loan Program. The program is available to women, veterans, minorities, exporters, and residents of rural communities.

CEO 0213 Quickbooks Fee: $99
This fifteen hour course gives hands-on computer experience with the latest version of QuickBooks accounting software. Topics covered include payroll and taxes, accounts receivable, accounts payable, creating estimates, job cost reports, bank accounts and reconciliation, and many other useful tips.

CED 0795 Intro to Government Contracting Opportunities Fee: $15
This workshop helps business owners identify government agencies which you can market, and discuss the use of effective marketing through available marketing tools.

CET 0193 Small Business Basics: Accounting & Taxes Fee: $15
Prospective entrepreneurs and existing business owners will learn about the basic requirements and appropriate methods of record keeping in a small business. Topics include monthly income statements, S corporations, tax reporting requirements, and payroll. Taught by a CPA, this class is a must to have all your accounting and tax questions answered.

CET 0392 Tax Planning & Record Keeping Fee: $15
Taught by a tax attorney, this class will cover the basic proactive steps business owners can take to simplify their tax return filing and minimize their tax liability.

How to Purchase a Franchise Overview Fee: $15
Purchasing a franchise is a major decision that should be made only through careful evaluation and consideration.  This workshop includes information about how to choose the right franchise, the Federal Trade Commission Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), and how to keep your franchise profitable.  A franchise comparison matrix and several online resources are provided during the presentation. 

CED 0671 How to Write a Marketing Plan Fee: $35
Marketing plays a vital role in successful business ventures. This two-part workshop will help small business owners gain an understanding of marketing activities and strategies, while developing a working, localized marketing plan that will define their customer, target their market, and identify their competition.

CED 0747 The Employee Manual - A Communication Tool Overview Fee: $15
The employee manual is an essential communication linkage between the company and its employees. This workshop is designed for the business owners that have 1 to 15 employees.  The instructor will share how to use the manual in hiring and retaining productive employees, and in determining smooth separation strategies.

CEO 0420 Computer Boot Camp Fee: $70
This 12 hour workshop covers computer-related matters which often challenge professionals and business owners. Topics include creating common Word business documents (newsletters, brochures and mail merge for letters and mailing labels), building an Excel database, creating PDF files for sharing and use on the web, producing outstanding PowerPoint presentations, and using the Internet for business advantage.

CET 0839 Road to Certification Fee: $15
Discover contracting opportunities available to women and minority owned businesses. This two-hour seminar will walk participants through the state of Florida certification process and help identify contracting opportunities in both the government and private sector.