“Choosing a Legal Form for Your Business”
In –depth information on the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the most used legal business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLC, C– and S-Corporations. Offered: 4th Wednesday of every month.

“Marketing for Profit”
Marketing is more than advertising! Identify your customers and the best way to reach them by making the most of your advertising budget. Strategic marketing helps you realize profits when you meet customer needs! Offered: 1st Wednesday of every month.

“Understanding Financial Statements”
Learn about income statements and balance sheets:  what they are, how they portray the financial condition of the business, and how this affects your access to capital. Offered: 4th Wednesday of every month.

“Cash Flow Management”
Learn how money flows in and out of your business through the daily operations, and learn to use it to your advantage. Offered: 4th Wednesday of every month.

“Financial Literacy”
Practical teaching on credit, budgeting, and monetary management and other financial resources. Designed to assist consumers and micro-enterprises with their financial issues. Offered: 4th Monday of every month.

“Finding Sources of Financing & Loan Packaging”
Learn about sources of capital for your business needs:  bank loans, SBA guaranteed loan programs, private investment, and venture capital. Offered: 2nd Wednesday of every month.

“Bookkeeping & Tax Solutions”
Learn how to set-up your business accounts, do your recordkeeping, and keep your taxes straight. Offered: 1st Thursday of every month.

“QuickBooks/Micro Enterprise”
Learn how to use QuickBooks, one of the most recognized accounting software packages available; how to set up your business books, and how to keep your accounts current. Offered: 3rd Tuesday—Thursday of January, April, July, and October. Cost: Fee-based.

“Sales Tax”
Learn the five “Ws” of sales tax: who pays, what pays, why, when and where to pay, as well as reporting requirements. Offered: 2nd Monday of every month.

“Strategic Planning”
Understand the importance of having clear business goals; learn how to match the strengths of your business with available opportunities by analyzing the business environment; and learn how to use your business’ strengths effectively while minimizing the impact of your business’ weaknesses. Offered: 2nd Thursday of February, May, August, and November.

“E-commerce Basics”
Understand how to market and sell your products on the internet. Offered: 3rd Wednesday of every month.

 “Business Plan Writing”
Learn how to properly write your business plan. Understand the importance of having one and how it affects your access to capital. Offered: 2nd Tuesday—Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Cost: Fee-based.

“Basic Business Management”
Learn how to utilize in practical ways the principles that will make your business operate successfully. Understand the importance of strategic planning. Offered: 2nd Tuesday of February, May, August, and November.

“Website Design Basics”
Learn basic web concepts that will allow you to build your first web page. Offered: 2nd Monday of every month.

“SBA 8(a) Certification”
Learn how to fill an application for SBA 8(a) Certification. Offered: 1st Monday of every month.

“Orange County Certification”
Learn who to obtain Orange County and City of Orlando minority certification. Offered: 2nd Monday of every month.

“How to Do Business With USDOT”
Learn the process to position your company for bidding and winning contracts with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Offered: 3rd Tuesday of every month.

“Bid & Proposal Preparation”
Learn about bid preparation, submission, and quotation for various contracts whether when negotiating with the government or private institutions. Offered: 4th Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.