BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNL_UCBCN//NONSGML UNL Event Publisher//EN X-WR-CALNAME:SBDC at UCF CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Central METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Central LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T075517Z BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T080000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20080309T010000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130522T083000 DTEND:20130522T143000 DTSTAMP:20120423T113712 UID:8740events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Government Business Opportunities and Matchmaking Event - Day 1 DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop will provide business owners with the kn owledge and tools necessary to pursue business opportunities with various government agencies.\n\nONLY $45 FOR ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESSES \n$95 for non-Orange County Businesses LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130523T083000 DTEND:20130523T143000 DTSTAMP:20130508T100045 UID:13189events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Government Business Opportunities and Matchmaking Event - Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with local purchasing\nprofessionals. Particip ants include: \n\nBrevard County\nDaytona State College\nFlorida's Turnpi ke Enterprise\nGreater Orlando Aviation Authority\nLockheed Martin\nHarri s Corporation\nJames A. Cummings\nKennedy Space Center\nOrange County Gov ernment\nOrange County Public Schools\nOrlando Utilities Commission\nOsce ola County Government\nPort Canaveral Port Authority\nSeminole County Gov ernment\nU.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs\nU.S. Small Business Admini stration (SBA)\nUniversity of Central Florida\nWalt Disney World\n\nONLY $45 FOR ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESSES \n$95 for non-Orange County Businesses LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130523T180000 DTEND:20130523T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T143245 UID:2570events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Marketing Basics DESCRIPTION:Overview of the entire marketing process - featuring the Four P's of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Attendees will recei ve practical ideas for high impact marketing on a limited budget.\n\nFee: $30 per seminar/$125 for six in series (inculudes Business Planner Softw are) LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130528T180000 DTEND:20130528T200000 DTSTAMP:20130221T134617 UID:12719events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing for Business Success DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn best practices for tools such as Faceb ook, Twitter, YouTube, geo-locations and social buying. Topics also inclu de: strategy, return on influence, keys to success, and social media dash boards. This two-hour seminar is designed for business owners who alread y have a working knowledge of social media tools. LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130529T180000 DTEND:20130529T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T152901 UID:2581events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:QuickBooks Overview DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks is one of the most recognized accounting software p ackages available. Provided quarterly, this QuickBooks for Beginners semi nar will provide an overview of the QuickBooks software including "gettin g around" QuickBooks and how to complete the "EasyStep Interview." (This seminar is not a hands-on workshop.) Offered every other month.\n\nTaugh t by a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor.\n\nFee: $30 LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130530T180000 DTEND:20130530T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T120022 UID:2568events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Business Plan Writing Made Easy DESCRIPTION:Writing a successful business plan requires preparation and, m ost importantly, getting started. This seminar provides a ‘hands-on app roach’ for the serious entrepreneur or business owner who is ready to w rite that winning business plan. From identifying your target market to f inancial projections, this seminar will guide you through outlining the k ey sections of the plan, making the writing process easy. As an option, t his seminar will also incorporate step-by-step instructions on effectivel y utilizing the “Ultimate Business Planner” software at the end of th e workshop.\n\nAttendees need to bring laptop computer. Seminar fee inclu des "Ultimate Business Planner" software. This software is not compatible with Apple® Mac computers/laptops.\n\nFee: $30\nSoftware Fee: $20. Part icipants may also purchase the "Ultimate Business Planner" Software for a n additional $20. This is optional. LOCATION:SBDC at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130604T180000 DTEND:20130604T210000 DTSTAMP:20120830T145724 UID:10111events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights DESCRIPTION:A quarterly seminar which discusses the different types of int ellectual property that exist in the United States, including: patents, t rademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements. General techniques on marketing new ideas are also discussed. Offered once a quarter.\n\nFee: $30 LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130606T180000 DTEND:20130606T210000 DTSTAMP:20110324T112047 UID:2556events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Start-Up Basics DESCRIPTION:This seminar will help business owners learn the essentials fo r getting started in business, including: an introduction to business pla ns and the importance of preparing one; explore the legal forms of busine ss (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability corp oration) and which one is right for you; and determine the local, state, or federal licensing requirements for the business. This session is guara nteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help you to be t he entrepreneur you always dreamed about. LOCATION:SBDC at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130612T180000 DTEND:20130612T200000 DTSTAMP:20120423T113330 UID:8739events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Insurance Basics DESCRIPTION:Insurance must be considered a necessary expense of owning a b usiness that cannot be postponed. This workshop will tell you how you can keep your insurance premiums low, how and where you can locate a good in surance agent, what kinds of insurance you need, and if you are required to carry certain types of insurance.\n\nFee:$20/$105 for series LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130613T180000 DTEND:20130613T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T144646 UID:2574events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Financing Basics DESCRIPTION:Do you need money to start or expand your business? In this se minar, you will learn about various financing options: bank loans, SBA gu aranteed loan programs, private investment, and venture capital.\n\nFee: $30 per seminar/$105 for six in series LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130619T180000 DTEND:20130619T210000 DTSTAMP:20110606T083947 UID:3007events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Bookkeeping and Taxes Basics DESCRIPTION:Unless you are an accountant, chances are you have many questi ons about how to set-up your accounts, do your recordkeeping, and especia lly how to keep your taxes straight. This workshop will teach you: unders tanding your chart of accounts; federal and state tax requirements; sales tax; and tax decisions regarding legal forms of business.\n\nFee: $30 pe r seminar/$125 for six in series (including Business Planner Software) LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130620T180000 DTEND:20130620T210000 DTSTAMP:20110706T165630 UID:3127events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Marketing Basics DESCRIPTION:Overview of the entire marketing process - featuring the Four P's of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Attendees will recei ve practical ideas for high impact marketing on a limited budget.\n\nFee: $30 per seminar/$105 for six in series LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130626T180000 DTEND:20130626T210000 DTSTAMP:20110728T141200 UID:3227events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Business Plan Writing Made Easy DESCRIPTION:Writing a successful business plan requires preparation and, m ost importantly, getting started. This seminar provides a ‘hands-on app roach’ for the serious entrepreneur or business owner who is ready to w rite that winning business plan. From identifying your target market to f inancial projections, this seminar will guide you through outlining the k ey sections of the plan, making the writing process easy. As an option, t his seminar will also incorporate step-by-step instructions on effectivel y utilizing the “Ultimate Business Planner” software at the end of th e workshop.\n\nAttendees need to bring laptop computer. Seminar fee inclu des "Ultimate Business Planner" software. This software is not compatible with Apple® Mac computers/laptops.\n\nFee: $30\nSoftware Fee: $30. Part icipants may also purchase the "Ultimate Business Planner" Software for a n additional $30. This is optional. LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130710T180000 DTEND:20130710T210000 DTSTAMP:20110324T113824 UID:2557events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Legal Basics: Business Legal Mistakes & How to Avoid Them DESCRIPTION:A three hour seminar presenting common and costly business leg al mistakes. Topics include contracting, partnership and shareholders ag reements, employee issues, business growth and selling your business. \n\ nFee: $30 per seminar/$105 for six in series LOCATION:SBDC at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130711T180000 DTEND:20130711T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T144206 UID:2572events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Start-Up Basics DESCRIPTION:This NO COST seminar will help business owners learn the essen tials for getting started in business, including: an introduction to busi ness plans and the importance of preparing one; explore the legal forms o f business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liabil ity corporation) and which one is right for you; and determine the local, state, or federal licensing requirements for the business. This session is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help you to be the entrepreneur you always dreamed about. LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130718T180000 DTEND:20130718T210000 DTSTAMP:20110728T140818 UID:3225events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Finance Basics DESCRIPTION:Do you need money to start or expand your business? In this se minar, you will learn about various financing options: bank loans, SBA gu aranteed loan programs, private investment, and venture capital.\n\nFee: $30 per seminar/$135 for six in series LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130724T180000 DTEND:20130724T210000 DTSTAMP:20110707T145451 UID:3133events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:QuickBooks Overview DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks is one of the most recognized accounting software p ackages available. Provided quarterly, this QuickBooks for Beginners semi nar will provide an overview of the QuickBooks software including "gettin g around" QuickBooks and how to complete the "EasyStep Interview." (This seminar is not a hands-on workshop.) Offered every other month.\n\nTaugh t by a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor.\n\nFee: $30 LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130725T180000 DTEND:20130725T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T145702 UID:2579events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Marketing Basics DESCRIPTION:Overview of the entire marketing process - featuring the Four P's of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Attendees will recei ve practical ideas for high impact marketing on a limited budget.\n\nFee: $30 per seminar/$105 for six in series LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130731T180000 DTEND:20130731T210000 DTSTAMP:20110328T144942 UID:2575events.ucf.edu SUMMARY:Business Plan Writing Made Easy DESCRIPTION:Writing a successful business plan requires preparation and, m ost importantly, getting started. This seminar provides a ‘hands-on app roach’ for the serious entrepreneur or business owner who is ready to w rite that winning business plan. From identifying your target market to f inancial projections, this seminar will guide you through outlining the k ey sections of the plan, making the writing process easy. As an option, t his seminar will also incorporate step-by-step instructions on effectivel y utilizing the “Ultimate Business Planner” software at the end of th e workshop.\n\nAttendees need to bring laptop computer. Seminar fee inclu des "Ultimate Business Planner" software. This software is not compatible with Apple® Mac computers/laptops.\n\nFee: $30\nSoftware Fee: $20. Part icipants may also purchase the "Ultimate Business Planner" Software for a n additional $20. This is optional. LOCATION:Small Business Development Center at UCF END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR