Events By Tag: “Small Business”

  • How to Start Your Business (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This two-hour virtual seminar will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business and cover: Business legal …

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  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?” It is more, “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?” If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good …

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  • Marketing Basics (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This webinar will provide an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing — product, place, promotion and price — as well as three new …

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  • Capability Statement Boot Camp (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Capability Statement Boot Camp powered by the APEX Accelerator at UCF. A capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It's a one-page summary of the business, much like a company resume, that can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement won't be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use …

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  • SBA Workshop: Disaster Recovery (Sometimes Gray Clouds Bring a Silver Lining!)

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you in person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. If you reside in Florida, you are subject to floods, storms and other natural events on an annual basis. When FEMA is activated, emergency contracting will be needed, and if you are registered in the SAM.gov disaster registry your firm may be considered for those short-fused …

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  • Market Research: Set-Asides and Responding to Research Requests

    Virtual

    As part of its ongoing Expert Speaker series, the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF is pleased to host the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Government Contracting – Area III to share how research can help one’s business better target and respond to Sources Sought Notices and Requests for Information. Procurement Center Representative Jessica Gaskins will review: How targeted responses …

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  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?” It is more, “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?” If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good …

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  • Capability Statement Boot Camp (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Capability Statement Boot Camp powered by the APEX Accelerator at UCF. A capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It's a one-page summary of the business, much like a company resume, that can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement won't be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use …

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  • SBA Workshop: How SBA Can Help Your Small Business Achieve the American Dream

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you in person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. This presentation will provide an overview of programs available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the establishment and growth of small businesses. These programs include loan guaranty and venture capital programs to enhance small business access to capital, contracting programs to increase small business …

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  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s operating systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …

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  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?” It is more, “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?” If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good …

    Events at UCF
  • Capability Statement Boot Camp (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Capability Statement Boot Camp powered by the APEX Accelerator at UCF. A capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It's a one-page summary of the business, much like a company resume, that can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement won't be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use …

    Events at UCF
  • SBA Workshop: Federal Surplus Property Program for 8(a) and Veteran-owned Firms

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you in person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. This webinar will explain the Small Business Administration (SBA) federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and veteran-owned small businesses. We will address the regulatory guidance applicable to both programs, eligibility criteria and the role of the SBA district office monitoring these programs if …

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  • Marketing Basics (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This webinar will provide an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing — product, place, promotion and price — as well as three new …

    Events at UCF
  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?” It is more, “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?” If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good …

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  • SBA Workshop: SBA Resources for Veterans

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you in person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. In celebration of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop will address the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) in maximizing the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, …

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  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s operating systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …

    Events at UCF
  • Government Contracting: Overview (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?” It is more, “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?” If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good …

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  • SBA Workshop: SBA Update-What to Expect in Fiscal Year 2025

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    We look forward to seeing you in person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. This in-person workshop will discuss recent and pending Small Business Administration (SBA) rules, FAR small business rules and legislation impacting small business government contracting, including the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. These legislative changes may potentially affect your small business and government contracting interests. Join us …

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  • Marketing Basics (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    This webinar will provide an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing — product, place, promotion and price — as well as three new …

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