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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 10, 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, analyze 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" sessions, by SCORE, provide 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, and by the University of South Florida Small Business Development Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For registration or information, call (727) 893-7146.
"Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE Pasco-Hernando Chapter 439, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday at the Pasco-Hernando SCORE office in the Bank of America building, 6014 U.S. 19 N, Suite 302, New Port Richey. For information, call 727 842-4638 or visit www.score439.org
"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 3 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.
"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 Counseling" sessions, by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, the USF Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday at 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater. For information, call Genea Lytle, 727 461-0011, ext. 222, or e-mail glytle@clearwaterflorida.org
"Business Loan Counseling and Assistance" sessions, by the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp., are by appointment only at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. To schedule an appointment or for information, call (813) 274-7925.
"Effective Business Use of Your Computer" 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 registration or information, call (813) 893-7146.
"Bookkeeping Essentials," by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the center, 7402 N 56th St., Building 400, Suite 425, Tampa. Cost is $15. For information, call (813) 914-4028.
"Sales Tax Workshop," by the Florida Department of Revenue, will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Clearwater Service Center, 19337 U.S. 19 N, Suite 200, Clearwater. For information, call Larry Fast at (727) 538-7155.
"Financing Your Business: Lunch & Learn" session, by the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp., will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. Bring your lunch and learn about small-business financing. For registration or information, call (727) 893-7146.
"Business Planning" workshop, by SCORE and the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp., will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For registration or information, call (727) 893-7146.
"Steps to Starting a Business" class, by the USF Small Business Development Center, will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at USF's Downtown Center in the Tampa Port Authority Building, 1101 Channelside Drive, Room 111. Cost is $30. For registration or information, call 813 905-5800 or visit www.sbdc.usf.edu
"How to be an Effective Leader" workshop, by the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative, will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa. For information, call 813 273-3652, ext. 2, or visit www.hcplc.org
"How to Start a Business" workshop, by the Pinellas County Economic Development Center, will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the EpiCenter of the Pinellas County Economic Development Center, 13805 58th St. N, Suite 1-200, Clearwater. For information, call 727 453-7200, e-mail businesshelp@siliconbay.org or visit www.SiliconBay.org
"How to Write a Business Plan" workshop, by the USF Small Business Development Center, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For registration or information, call (727) 893-7146.
"Advertising" class, by the USF Small Business Development Center, will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at USF's Downtown Center in the Tampa Port Authority Building, 1101 Channelside Drive, Room 111. Cost is $40. For registration or information, call 813 905-5800 or visit www.sbdc.usf.edu
""Como Empezar Un Negocio," by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa. For information, call (813) 914-4028.
""Principios de Mercado," by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa. For information, call (813) 914-4028.
"Business Kit," by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the 78th Street Library, 7625 Palm River Road, Tampa. Cost is $8 and includes lunch and must be prepaid before Wednesday. For information, call (813) 914-4028.
"Small Business Academy" seminar, by the USF Small Business Development Center, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at USF's Downtown Center in the Tampa Port Authority Building, 1101 Channelside Drive, Room 111. Cost is $50. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required two days before the seminar. For information, call 813 905-5800 or visit www.sbdc.usf.edu
"How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal and Application," by SCORE Chapter 439, will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the SunTrust Bank Conference Center, 6128 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Cost is $20. For information, call (727) 842-4638.
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