The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to help entrepreneurs identify and respond to government contract opportunities, as well as deliver on those contracts for which they are selected. The workshop will highlight contracting resources available for small businesses and strategies for how to increase your likelihood of obtaining contracts from government agencies and prime contractors.

•Understand the systems involved in government contracting
•Learn about the contracting support for small businesses provided by the Small Business Administration
•Learn more about how to increase your likelihood of obtaining contracts from the federal government and prime contractors

Government procurement reps will be on hand at end of workshop to answer any questions you may have.

Have you developed an innovative product or service, and find yourself hesitant to share it with prospective investors or partners because you don’t want to see your concept stolen or duplicated? We've partnered with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project to bring you legal professionals who will help you navigate through the intricacies of intellectual property law to better protect your ideas and business concepts.

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After the presentation, there will be time for Q&A to address any follow up questions or concerns you may have. Attendees will also learn about free and low-cost 1:1 legal assistance available through the City Bar Justice Center.

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Looking for guidance on how to form a company? Lucky for you, we've partnered up with City Bar Justice Center to explain the different forms of business structure to help you choose the right one for your business. The presenting attorney will describe the respective benefits and tax implications of each structure, as well as the steps and corresponding costs associated with each.

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After the presentation, we will have a Q&A to address any questions or concerns you may have. Attendees will also learn about free and low-cost 1:1 legal assistance available through the City Bar Justice Center.

Learn how to understand the needs of your customers! The essence of marketing and marketing strategy is to understand the needs of your customers and develop a plan that meets those needs. With this course, you will learn the basic components of a successful marketing strategy that will maximize impact and minimize costs.

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The workshop will discuss the following:

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• What is the role of marketing in your business

• How to develop a brilliant marketing strategy

• How to identify your target audience

• What is the importance of establishing an online presence

The Pace Small Business Development Center has brought on a Certified Public Accountant to help you understand your business's financial statements in order to assess its financial performance and apply for small business financing.

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The workshop will discuss the following:

- Introduction to the different types of financial statements (Balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows)

- How to understand and prepare the components of the financial statements

- How to make projections for sales and expenses

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Take-aways

- Learn how to read and interpret your business's financial data

- Learn about the financial statements needed for a small business loan package

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After the presentation, you will have the chance to participate in a Q&A to address any questions or concerns you may have.

The Small Business Lending Panel will provide practical strategies to finance small businesses, and help assess the source of capital that is best suited for your business needs.

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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) will also review two key financing options, the 7(a) guarantee and 504 loan programs, which have provided billions of dollars in affordable small business financing.

 

In addition to the panel, this event will provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to meet one-to-one with lenders as well as the SBA to assess which programs would be the best fit for you.

The Pace Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has brought on a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to teach you the fundamentals of accounting so that you are better equipped to handle your business's financials.

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The workshop will discuss the following:

- Basic accounting terms and procedures

- Tracking sales and expenses

- Simple and low-cost ways to set up a bookkeeping system

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Take-aways

- Learn the basics of debits and credits

- How to classify accounts and transactions

- Learn the processes for day-to-day accounting and best practices

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After the presentation, you will have the chance to participate in a Q&A to address any questions or concerns you may have.

We've partnered up with FranNet, one of North America's Top Franchise Consultants, to help you learn more about the fundamentals of franchising.

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The workshop will discuss the following:

- Common myths and truths about franchising

- Types of franchises available in a variety of industries

- Government regulations for franchises

- Importance of personal goals and objectives to consider when thinking about franchising

- How to research and select the right franchise for you

- How to finance a franchise business

- Available resources from an industry leader at no cost

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Takeaways

- Knowledge of franchising options you may not have considered

- Assessment strategies to determine whether franchising will help you achieve your personal, professional, and financial goals

- Online resources available before, during, and after your selection process

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After the presentation, you will have the chance to participate in a Q&A to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Have you developed an innovative product or service, and find yourself hesitant to share it with prospective investors or partners because you don’t want to see your concept stolen or duplicated? We've partnered with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project to bring you legal professionals who will help you navigate through the intricacies of intellectual property law to better protect your ideas and business concepts.

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After the presentation, there will be time for Q&A to address any follow up questions or concerns you may have. Attendees will also learn about free and low-cost 1:1 legal assistance available through the City Bar Justice Center.

Register for Free!

Ready to start a business? Looking for guidance on how to form a company? Lucky for you, we've partnered up with City Bar Justice Center to explain the different forms of business structure to help you choose the right one for your business. The presenting attorney will describe the respective benefits and tax implications of each structure, as well as the steps and corresponding costs associated with each.   

 

After the presentation, we will have a Q&A to address any questions or concerns you may have. Attendees will also learn about free and low-cost 1:1 legal assistance available through the City Bar Justice Center.