Events
Throughout the year, we offer workshops, training opportunities, and networking events to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Most events are no-cost and open to the public
Business Basics I
Business Basics I is targeted for people who have a business idea and want to see if their business idea is viable. It is also for people who want to understand the bare basics of starting a business. Topics covered include marketing, S.W.O.T Analysis, Accounting, and Financial Projections. (This is not a prerequisite for Business Basics II)
Friday, September 25th at 3:30pm to 5:30pm
COHATCH, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Business Basics II
Business Basics II is targeted for someone ready to execute their business idea. This is seminar is for someone who has vetted their business idea and is ready for the next steps. Topic covered are risk, type of entity, insurance, hiring employees, and financing. (You do not need to take Business Basics I before this seminar)
Friday, October 23rd at 3:30pm to 5:30pm
COHATCH, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
How to Write a Business Plan
How to Write a Business Plan is targeted for people that wants to start writing a business plan but do not know where to start. This seminar will walk you through the sections of a business plan and their importance. The presenter is usually joined by a banker and an SBA representative to help you understand how the bank and SBA get involved in your business loan. (You do not have to have a business plan started to attend this workshop)
Friday, November 27th at 3:30pm to 5:30pm
COHATCH, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801