The Webinars Issue
The FREE Online Classes That Will Set You on a Solid Path to Business Ownership
Glad to have you on board with us! 👋🏿👋👋🏽 You keep saying you're going to start a business. But you haven't taken the concrete steps to get you on your way. No worries. Generation Si! is here to help.
This month (that's right, this month), you can attend some webinars that will teach you things that are basic, and not so basic, to small business ownership: from marketing to cash flow to what businesses and business models seem to do best during recessions. I've curated the courses (most are just one hour) that I think can help you start a business or grow your business in Florida.
And, even though you might not see your city on the list of where these workshops originate, remember that these are all VIRTUAL and FREE. So it doesn't really matter where you're located. Just register to attend or contact the organizer for more details. There's a link for each webinar or workshop.
And, as I like to say, progress is progress. So get on board and learn something to help you make that small business dream happen! And please subscribe to Generation Si! while you're at it. 😊
HOW TO:
START A BUSINESS BY STARTING WITH WHY
You gotta start somewhere. And figuring out why you want to start a business is a good place to begin.
This webinar tackles those questions that form the fundamentals of any business: the why, how and what that serve as the roadmap for your entrepreneurial journey. Regardless of whether you’re thinking of selling a product or providing a service, you need to get certain questions answered first. Doing it now will pay off in the long-run.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Jacksonville
“Start with Why”
Thursday, October 27, 2022
7:00 p.m. EDT – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual Webinar
FREE
Start with Why | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
HOW TO:
MAKE SURE POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS CAN FIND YOU
How likely is it that customers will be able to easily find you on Google or Bing? What can you do to make sure your business is as visible as possible online? Learn about SEO (search engine optimization) and what you can do to get your company’s name out there in the online world.
SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Florida
“How to Make Your Website Search Engine Friendly”
Thursday, October 27, 2022
10:00 a.m. EDT – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Virtual Webinar
FREE
Registration (gotowebinar.com)
HOW TO:
GET BUSINESS LOANS
What do you need to know and what paperwork do you need to have to get loans for your business? Find out in this webinar. The host will also explain the different types of loans available to you through the SBA (Small Business Administration), as well as share helpful hints and examples, so you have a solid grasp of what’s available to you.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Orlando
“SBA Lending 101”
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
12:00 p.m. EDT – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual Webinar
FREE
SBA Lending 101 - National Entrepreneur Center (nationalec.org)
HOW TO:
DO GUERILLA MARKETING
Coming up with a strategic plan to market your business requires laser-light focus and concrete steps. If you have long-term goals and ideas but need short-term guidance on what to do now, check out this online webinar.
SBDC (Small Business Development Center) FIU (Florida International University)
“Guerilla Marketing Right Now”
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1:00 p.m. EDT – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual Webinar
FREE
Guerrilla Marketing Right Now (Webinar) - Florida International University (fiu.edu)
HOW TO:
GET THAT BUSINESS PLAN DONE
OK, you know you need to have a business plan and have already started doing your research. But you’re still unclear about exactly what you need to include in your business plan and what you should leave out of it. Plus, you may still not be sure how it will actually work for you in real life. Attend this virtual workshop to learn all that and more. What I liked about this webinar is that it uses a template to help you plug in the variables that apply to your business. Just a heads-up: You should already have a pretty good marketing plan sketched out and understand fundamental accounting and finance principles.
SBA (Small Business Administration)/SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Jacksonville
“Building Your Business Plan”
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
6:00 p.m. EDT – 9:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual Workshop
FREE
Building Your Business Plan | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
HOW TO:
FIGURE OUT WHICH BUSINESS TYPES CAN WEATHER A RECESSION
While pundits and experts continue to debate whether we’re in a recession or heading towards one, you need to know what kinds of businesses can withstand an economic downturn better than other businesses. The CEO of Frannet, Jania Bailey, will give you a primer so you understand what business models and business types have been able to withstand a sagging economy and how certain businesses can actually do well during a recession.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
“Business Types and Models that are Recession-Resistant”
Recorded Webinar
Anytime
1 Hour
FREE
Business Types and Models that are Recession Resistant | SCORE
HOW TO:
UNDERSTAND THE NUMBERS THAT WILL MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BUSINESS
I can’t even begin to tell you how many entrepreneurs I’ve spoken to who say that they did not understand cash flow when starting their businesses - and how that ended up being a big problem. This webinar will not only teach you the basics of cash flow management but also how it differs from profitability. There will also be a case study to show you how this critical element can affect a small business in practical terms.
Florida SBDC (Small Business Development Center) at USF (University of South Florida)
“Cash Flow vs. Profitability”
Thursday, October 20, 2022
10:00 a.m. EDT – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Virtual Webinar
FREE
Cash Flow vs. Profitability | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
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