Showing posts with label workshops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workshops. Show all posts

Monday, May 2, 2016

SBA Free Webinars for National Small Business Week


In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration offers the following free Webinars throughout this first week of May.  Register to learn more about what you need to know this year!

Webinar: The Decline of Magstripe Cards—and What That Means for Your Business
Sponsor: Square, Inc.
Webinar Date/Time: Monday, May 2, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: The payments landscape is changing. New security measures, a decline in the use of traditional magstripe cards, the switch to EMV chip cards and emerging technologies like contactless payments, are forcing a monumental shift in the way people pay. These changes have major implications for businesses of all sizes. Is your business prepared? Join Square’s Head of Business Intelligence Owen Britton Jennings and Head of Seller Education Erin Renzas for this can’t-miss webinar. They’ll break down all of the major changes in payments and what you need to do to ensure you’re ahead of the curve. In this webinar:
  • Get need-to-know information on all the major payment changes
  • Understand how consumer behavior is shifting and how to address their new needs
  • Learn how to ensure your business is prepared for upcoming trends
Webinar: Cloud, Mobile, and Social: Great Apps and Services That Will Grow Your Business
Sponsor: YP
Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, May 3, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: Watch and learn from small business experts, Gene Marks and Ramon Ray, as they discuss the latest trends, tips, and services to help you grow, manage, and increase your profits. You’ll discover how to leverage cloud, mobile, and social technologies that will allow you to stand out from your competition.
Webinar: Access to Capital and Business Loans: Best Practices
Sponsor: Sam’s Club
Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, May 4, 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT
Description: Cash is the lifeblood of any business yet access to capital, managing business finances, and navigating sources of finance are some of the most challenging areas for business owners and can make or break any enterprise. Sam’s Club has teamed up with Small Business Majority’s Rhea Aguinaldo to help entrepreneurs and small business owners bring finance into focus for long term success. Participants will learn background on the small business loan market and providers as well as how to identify the right type of financial product for the business need.
Webinar: Tips for Getting Your Business Financially Fit
Sponsor: Intuit Quickbooks
Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, May 5, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: Understanding the fiscal condition of your business is critical when managing daily duties, planning for the longterm and making consequential decisions. But that means more than simply knowing what’s in your bank account. Join Intuit QuickBooks in this interactive webinar, where you’ll learn practical, actionable tips for improving the financial fitness of your small business.

Friday, April 1, 2016

Business Success Extravaganza 2016 -- Don't Miss it!


The Florence Area SBDC 
wishes to invite you to attend 
Business Success Extravaganza 2016 ..... undoubtedly the
best value in a small business seminar you'll find!

Great speakers .... great topics .... great ideas!
And they'll even feed you!  This event will be held at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC .... well worth the drive!


To see the great reviews on last year's Extravaganza, visit the reviews page




Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Export University Seminar - Rock Hill 2/19/2015



Export University 101

Rock Hill, South Carolina

February 19th, 2015 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)


Winthrop University, Thurmond Hall
Room 415
1708 Memorial Circle | Rock Hill, SC  29733

Thurmond Hall is located at the intersection of Park Avenue and Memorial Circle, across from Byrnes Auditorium.
Parking is reserved in the parking lot across from Carroll Hall on Ebenezer Avenue

Directions to campus: http://www.winthrop.edu/directions/

Registration fee is $75 per person and includes
breakfast, lunch and all training materials.

This one-day workshop on export sales, finance
and logistics will help you compete globally!

Getting back to the export basics is good business, whether you are new to exporting or an experienced international company. Topics will include:

·         Export sales techniques
·         Letters of credit and other export payment methods
·         Pricing strategies and how to offer financing to your customer
·         Credit insurance to minimize risk and maximize sales
·         Transportation and freight forwarding
·         Practical tips

Who Should Attend?
  • Companies currently exporting but want guidance to expand overseas markets and sales.
  • Companies new to exporting that want long-term success by avoiding typical, costly mistakes.

Click here to register for Export University 101– Rock Hill, SC  (http://www.sctrade.org/events.html)

Seating is limited for this popular event so registration & payment are required to guarantee a seat.

For more information: contact Anita Patel at 
803-737-0247, APatel@sccommerce.com or Dan Holt, US Small Business Administration, at 704-333-4886 x226, Dan.Holt@trade.gov

Event Sponsors: