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SUMMARY:3 Big Government Contracting Errors to Avoid to Win More Contracts *lunchtime learn*
DESCRIPTION:Are you failing to secure government contracts? Join this virtual class with government contracting expert\, Karwanna Dyson\, to learn about the mistakes that you may be making when it comes to bidding. Give your small business a fighting chance and increase your ability in doing business with the government. \nRegister: here \nYou will learn:\n– How to set up the right business foundation that attracts government agencies.\n– To leverage your certifications and learn why they are important.\n– How to search for and respond to proposal opportunities. \n 
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/3-big-government-contracting-errors-to-avoid-to-win-more-contracts-lunchtime-learn/
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
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SUMMARY:3 Simple Sales Strategies to Get Results and Grow Your Revenue
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to take your sales to the next level? Are you tired of doing “all the things” but still not seeing a return on your time or money? Are you ready to get results and grow your business as you’ve always dreamed of? \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind sales growth workshop. At the end of this workshop\, you will have an easy-to-implement sales framework that has been used to help other businesses that have plateaued. \nRegister Here \nHere are the sales frameworks that you will customize for your business during the workshop:\n– Attract your most profitable customer.\n– Discover how to connect\, persuade\, and sell to your customer with greater ease.\n– Accelerate your sales growth\n– Uncover how to leverage what you offer today to maximize your income potential.\n– Create a customer value journey\n– Learn a proven step-by-step process to turn complete strangers into clients \nIf you’re ready to elevate your sales game\, register now to save your spot for this sales growth workshop.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/3-simple-sales-strategies-to-get-results-and-grow-your-revenue/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T120000
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UID:3152-1648123200-1648128600@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:Get Quicker with Quickbooks® - 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Quickbooks ® or need a refresher? Learn all about the basics of Quickbooks ® with our Certified Online ProAdvisor\, Timothy Spearman. After attending this workshop\, you’ll leave prepared to streamline your bookkeeping. \nRegister Here \nLearn:\n• how to customize Quickbooks ® for your company.\n• what QuickBooks plan will work best for you.\n• how to set up your Quickbooks ® and connect your accounts.\n• to understand your chart of accounts.\n• how to utilize rules to help you in your bookkeeping\n• how to simplify your work with tips and tricks
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/get-quicker-with-quickbooks-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="SBA7(j)":MAILTO:allison@fsmsdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T120000
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SUMMARY:Modernize & Digitize Workshop: Learn to Modernize Your Business with Technology
DESCRIPTION:Modernize & Digitize Workshop: Learn to Modernize Your Business with Technology \nRegister Here \nLearn how to provide a better experience for your customers with technology enablement to fill in your administration needs. Applying these practices will add great value to your business! \nLearn how to:\n– Use less paper and be more eco-friendly\n– Become more efficient with virtual administration tools.\n– Use low-cost and free technology tools to automate processes\n– Get the support that you need to manage your business with technology
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/modernize-digitize-workshop-learn-to-modernize-your-business-with-technology/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Successfully Bid On Construction Projects
DESCRIPTION:How to Successfully Bid On Construction Projects \nRegister Here \nDo you work in construction? Are you a subcontractor? Are you a contractor? Would you like to learn more about Government Contracting? Learn all about construction bidding from our expert\, Matt Block. \nYou will:\n– learn the definition of a bid and the differences between bids.\n– discover how to respond to RFP’s and quotes for prime contractors\n– receive a sample and explanation of an FDOT Construction bid and learn the differences between bidding as a prime\, or as a subcontractor to the prime.\n– gain instructions on how exactly to quote prime contractors\n– receive an explanation of ITB’s\n– gain criteria of evaluation for RFP with a real example\n– obtain general tips on bidding\n– gain knowledge on construction costing: labor\, overhead\, equipment\, materials\, subcontractors
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/how-to-successfully-bid-on-construction-projects-2/
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SUMMARY:Teaming Agreements - Learn About the Team You Didn’t Know You Had
DESCRIPTION:SBA7j – Teaming Agreements – Learn About the Team You Didn’t Know That You Had \nRegister Here  \nTeaming agreements are an amazing way to pool resources for government contracting. Learn about teaming agreements from the expert\, Lourdes Martin Rosa of Government Business Solutions. \nYou will:\n– Learn who your teaming champions are within the federal government.\n– Find out how to connect with successful teaming partners.\n– Discover when you should team. Is now the right time?\n– Receive step-by-step instructions on how to team.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/teaming-agreements-learn-about-the-team-you-didnt-know-you-had/
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SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:We are closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day.
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day
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UID:3023-1639656000-1639661400@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:Where is the Money? 10 Simple Ways to Cut Business Costs
DESCRIPTION:Where is the Money? 10 Simple Ways to Cut Business Costs \nAre you a business owner? If so\, this class is for you. 2021 is almost over and this is a great time to evaluate where your business can cut expenses before the new year. Learn 10 ways to cut costs with our expert\, Orlando Espinosa of Emineo Media. \nYou will learn best practices to:\n– Lower your business financial expenditures\n– Make the most of your resources\nYou will also receive a strategy template so you leave with step-by-step actions to cut costs
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/where-is-the-money-10-simple-ways-to-cut-business-costs/
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UID:2953-1637798400-1637884799@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
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UID:2921-1637229600-1637235000@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:How to Build an Effective Capability Statement: Federal Marketing During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Branding Your Small Business for Contract Opportunities \nGovernment contracting has always been a very profitable avenue for small businesses that know the strategies that set them apart. The competition to win government contracts has increased and standing out from the rest is critical during this global pandemic. Attend this webinar to learn the dos and don’ts\, how to effectively market your company and the essential items that federal agencies expect from small business owners. \nYou will learn:\nHow to build your brand in government contracting.\nHow to set your company apart from the rest.\nWhat federal agencies expect from you.\nWhy it is essential to have an effective capability statement.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/how-to-build-an-effective-capability-statement-federal-marketing-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
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UID:2951-1635638400-1635724799@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:Halloween
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URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/halloween/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T100000
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UID:2919-1635415200-1635420600@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:6 Actionable Marketing Strategies to Get More Customers to Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business owners work hard to do “all the things” right to create a profitable business. Many times we spend countless hours and precious money on marketing without generating the leads and sales we desire. At the end of this workshop\, you will have clarity on which actions to take to market your business successfully.\nYou will also receive a strategy template so you leave with step-by-step actions to attract more profitable customers to your business and accomplish your custom marketing goals. \nATTENTION: A few lucky attendees will have a chance to receive marketing feedback on thier businesses from a respected marketing thought leader live during the workshop. \nIn the Interactive Workshop\, you will discover:\n6 top proven marketing strategies that are working in 2021 for any stage of business\n3 deadly marketing mistakes you could be making that may be crushing the growth of your business and how to avoid them\nYou will also receive a strategy template so you leave with step-by-step actions to attract more profitable customers to your business and accomplish your custom marketing goals.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/6-actionable-marketing-strategies-to-get-more-customers-to-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T100000
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UID:2917-1634205600-1634211000@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:Marketing to the Government Buyer
DESCRIPTION:There are more than 17\,000 federal government contracting officers that buy goods and services. At this workshop\, you will learn how to effectively market to the federal government\, find business opportunities and stand out from the competition. \nYou will learn:\nHow to market virtually to the federal goverment.\nHow to position your products and services to the right departments.\nHow to set your company apart from the competition.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/marketing-to-the-government-buyer/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T100000
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CREATED:20210922T192936Z
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UID:2875-1632477600-1632483000@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:(Part 2) Understanding Federal Government RFP/RFQ Requirements and the Bidding Process
DESCRIPTION:Government contracting has always been a very profitable avenue for small businesses that know the tricks that set them apart. The competition in government contracting has expanded immensely and standing out from the rest has never been more crucial. During this webinar\, you will learn what elements build a great proposal response\, common mistakes made when responding to solicitations and things to do to give you the best chance to win contract opportunities.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/part-2-understanding-federal-government-rfp-rfq-requirements-and-the-bidding-process/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T233000
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CREATED:20210922T191345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T192721Z
UID:2866-1632391200-1632439800@smallbizassistance.com
SUMMARY:(Part 1) Understanding Federal Government RFP/RFQ Requirements and the Bidding Process
DESCRIPTION:Government contracting has always been a very profitable avenue for small businesses that know the tricks that set them apart. The competition in government contracting has expanded immensely and standing out from the rest has never been more crucial. During this webinar\, you will learn what elements build a great proposal response\, common mistakes made when responding to solicitations and things to do to give you the best chance to win contract opportunities.
URL:https://smallbizassistance.com/event/understanding-federal-government-rfp-rfq-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="SBA7(j)":MAILTO:allison@fsmsdc.org
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