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By Times Staff Writer
Published March 14, 2005

"Business Resource Center" sessions, featuring personal computers with Internet access, business software, graphic workstations, CD-ROM technology, interactive videos and an extensive business reference library for research and planning, are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Assessments," by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE, analyzes how well a business is planned, financed, structured, organized, controlled and managed. Businesses will receive reports on 16 areas with recommendations for improvements. To schedule an assessment at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Mentoring," by SCORE, provides long-term one-on-one assistance to business owners at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Counseling" sessions, by the University of South Florida's Small Business Development Center, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Wednesday and Friday at the Pasco-Hernando SCORE office in the Bank of America building, 6014 U.S. 19 N, New Port Richey. For information, call (727) 842-4638.

"Confidential Custom Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday at the Clearwater Airport Business Center, 4707 140th Ave. N, Suite 311. For information or appointments, call SCORE at (727) 532-6800.

"Confidential Extended Mentoring and Custom Business Counseling" sessions, by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Staples Business Resource Center, 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater. For appointments or information, call the chamber at 727 461-0011 or visit www.clearwaterflorida.org under Business Assistance, E-mail Business Counseling.

"Customized Business Plans" sessions, by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday at the Staples Business Resource Center, 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater. For appointments or information, call the chamber at 727 461-0011 or e-mail brc@clearwaterflorida.org

"Financial Resource Center" in the Staples Business Resource Center at the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater, offers research materials, computer facilities and counseling for businesses seeking financial information and/or assistance. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. For appointments or information, call 727 461-0011 or e-mail brc@clearwaterflorida.org

"Business Loan Counseling and Assistance" sessions, by the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp., will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 826-5785.

"Ten Steps to Small Business Success" workshop, by SCORE, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"How to Start a Business Presentare en Espanol" seminar, by the Pinellas County Business Development Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the center, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 704, Clearwater. For registration or information, call the center at (813) 864-6517 or e-mail businesshelp@siliconbay.org

"Smart Start Your Business" seminar, by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the 78th Street Library, 7625 Palm River Road, Tampa. For information or registration, call (813) 914-4028.

"Getting Your Business Online" workshop, by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the center, 7402 N 56th St., Building 400, Suite 425, Tampa. For registration or information, call (813) 914-4028.

"Marketing Your Small Business" seminar, by the Pinellas County Business Development Center, will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the center, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 704, Clearwater. For registration or information, call the center at 727 453-7200 or e-mail businesshelp@siliconbay.org

"How to Make Your Business Thrive, Not Just Survive, Part One" workshop, by SCORE, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Bank Loans, Collateral & Credit: What You Need to Know" seminar, by SCORE, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the SunTrust Bank Conference Center, 6128 U.S. 19 N, New Port Richey. Cost is $20. For information, call Stu May at (352) 688-6903 or SCORE at (727) 842-4638.

"Your Business Security vs. Global Threats: Cyber & Physical" seminar, by the World Trade Center/Tampa Bay, will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Tampa Port Authority Atrium & Board Room, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa. For information, call 813 864-6506 or e-mail Steve@TonerCom.com

"Sales Tax" workshop, by the Florida Department of Revenue, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Enterprise Zone & Your Business" seminar, by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N 22nd St., Tampa. For information, call (813) 914-4028.

"Home Based Business Basics" workshop, by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the center, 7402 N 56th St., Building 400, Suite 425, Tampa. Cost is $10. For registration or information, call (813) 914-4028.

"How to Develop a Marketing & Sales Plan" seminar, by SCORE, will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the SunTrust Bank Conference Center, 6128 U.S. 19 N, New Port Richey. Cost is $20. For information, call Stu May at (352) 688-6903 or SCORE at (727) 842-4638.

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