Events/Workshops
Marketing and Sales
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The objectives of this seminar is to show how graphic design and branding are tools to improve business. Topics will include how graphic designs builds brands, attributes of a successful brand, building brand equity and professional practices of designers.
Speaker: Phil Scruton Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network and James Garvin Guest Speaker
Location: Summit (Main) Library, West Palm Beach
Government Contracting
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The objectives of this seminar are to learn about marketing to the government, determine markets suitable for your products and services, understand how to align your business with the agency that is right for your business, and learn how to apply marketing tips for Small Business.
Speaker: Mike Bell, Certified PTAC Specialist, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network
Location: Summit (Main) Library, West Palm Beach
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Subcontracting Success for Small Business: This one hour class will focus on four (4) objectives:
Understanding the topics of subcontracting
Learn about the advantages & disadvantages of subcontracting
Find Business Opportunities
Define your responsibilities as a subcontractor
Speaker: Jackie Rule, Certified PTAC Specialist, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The objectives of this seminar are to explain the process of doing business with Palm Beach County. We cover the how to’s of using the Internet for the registration process (federal, state, county), explain the bid response process (using Palm Beach County as example), show how to use the Internet to locate web sites reflecting business opportunities, present a short resource list for Small Business background reading, and cover the insurance requirements for dealing with the County .
Speaker: Mike Bell, Certified PTAC Specialist, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network
Friday, August 13, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The objectives of this seminar are to demonstrate how to register as a provider of goods or services to the government and to discuss options to become a certified vendor at the County, State, and Federal level.
Speaker: Carole Hart, PTAC Specialist, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network
Location: Summit (Main) Library, West Palm Beach
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
This seminar will provide an overview on how to market your business now that you are minority certified. it will encompass the following:
Learn about marketing techniques
Determine markets suitable for your products and services
Understand how to align your business with the agency that is right for you
Learn how to Apply some of these marketing tips.
Speaker: Jackie Rule, Certified PTAC Specialist, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network


