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	April 2024
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	1	2	3 OEO Business Development Series - DBE Certification OEO Business Development Series - DBE Certification 04/03/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The City is providing businesses with the resources, education, and knowledge needed to thrive now and throughout the year. Did you hear the good news? We are expanding capacity-building efforts for businesses with a series of monthly, educational workshops. The goal of each workshop is to share pathways toward generational wealth for minority-, women-, disabled-owned businesses. Join us this year to: Learn about available resources. Explore opportunities to grow with City contracts. Develop a strategy to pursue business proposals. Network with like-minded businesses. Register for this workshop. Topic: DBE Certification Presenters: Deneen Wilson, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Manager and Muschi Jean Baptist, Director, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) - SEPTA This virtual series is from the Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Wise at Jennifer.Wise@phila.gov •	4 Score - How to Write a Business Plan - Your Roadmap to Success Score - How to Write a Business Plan - Your Roadmap to Success 04/04/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online What is a business plan and why is it important? A business plan serves as a roadmap for your business venture, including your business objectives, strategies, and operational details. In this SCORE webinar Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, will share her expertise on the key elements of a business plan, why it's important and how to construct a comprehensive business plan. Key takeaways include: Understanding the significance of a business plan Exploring essential elements for a business plan How does planning for a franchise differ from other businesses Identifying stakeholders interested in reviewing your business plan Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. Register Here •	5	6
7	8	9 SCORE - Benefits of Volunteering with SCORE as a Business Mentor SCORE - Benefits of Volunteering with SCORE as a Business Mentor 04/09/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Join SCORE if you have business experience or skills and are eager to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow in your community, you should consider volunteering as a SCORE Mentor. SCORE is the nation's largest source of free, expert mentoring, resources and educational content for small businesses. In 2023, SCORE helped start 31,167 new businesses, creating 120,948 non-owner jobs; 91% of SCORE's "in business" clients were still in business at the end of 2023 and 48% of "in business" clients reported an increase in revenue. In this webinar, you'll hear firsthand from our dedicated SCORE mentors about how they utilized their expertise to help local small business owners and how you can become a SCORE Mentor and make a difference in your community. Register Here SBDC - Business 102: Ready to Business Plan? [Start-Up Essentials] SBDC - Business 102: Ready to Business Plan? [Start-Up Essentials] 04/09/2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Do you have a business concept in mind but aren’t sure of the next steps? Temple's SBDC presentation is all about turning that concept into a concrete plan, and we’ll discuss details around revenue streams, market research, industry research, competitive analysis, and more. This is a great follow up to our Business 101 class, but you can also jump right in. Attendees will be able to: -Utilize market research and business planning tools to prepare their business feasibility plan -Identify their start up costs and business funding needs -Understand different funding options Target Audience: - Start-up businesses - Individuals in the ideation and research stages - Individuals preparing to launch their business - Intermediate businesses looking for refreshers Erika Tapp Duran, a Temple SBDC advisor, will be presenting this webinar. Erika provides consulting services to pre-venture and start-up businesses as well as teaching the center’s business planning courses. Erika is also part of the faculty of the Social Enterprise Program at the Villanova School of Business working with teams of students providing pro bono consulting for social enterprises. She came to Temple with a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. Erika earned her EMBA at Villanova University, her MA at the University of Pennsylvania, and BArch at Cornell University. Register Here • •	10	11 SCORE - How to Manage Your Debt - Strategies for Financial Health and Growth SCORE - How to Manage Your Debt - Strategies for Financial Health and Growth 04/11/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Join SCORE, whether you're just starting your business journey or looking to optimize your current financial strategy, this webinar is designed to help you manage and navigate your business debt to achieve financial stability and foster business growth. In this interactive session, our expert presenter will provide practical tips, strategies, and best practices for handling small business debt, empowering you to make informed financial decisions and thrive in today's competitive landscape. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the different types of business debt Creating a debt management plan tailored to your business needs Strategies for improving cash flow and minimizing debt burden Building a solid financial foundation for long-term success Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. Register HERE •	12	13
14	15	16 SCORE- A Basic QuickBook Guide for Small Business Owners SCORE- A Basic QuickBook Guide for Small Business Owners 04/16/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online About the event Join SCORE, if you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve heard about QuickBooks. That’s because QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software on the market. In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through the basic features of QuickBooks and explain how to use it to streamline your financial management. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or looking to enhance your existing skills, this webinar provided practical strategies to manage your business finances with QuickBooks effectively. Learning objectives: How to get started with QuickBooks How to track your sales and expenses How to pull reports How to create invoices Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. Register Here Conozca a Su Manager De Negocios Del Departmento De Comercio De La Ciudad De Filadelfia Conozca a Su Manager De Negocios Del Departmento De Comercio De La Ciudad De Filadelfia 04/16/2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MaKen Studios North, 3525 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA Como parte de los talleres de PIDC que se ofrecen durante todo el año, llamados Business Builder en Español, esta serie especial cubre una variedad de temas impartidos por expertos Hispanos y Latinos, completamente en Español. PROGRAMA ¿Necesita ayuda para encontrar recursos para iniciar o crecer su negocio? Un Manager de servicios comerciales de habla hispana está disponible para ayudarle. Los Managers de negocios trabajan dentro de los vecindarios y comunidades de Filadelfia. Están aquí para simplificar el proceso de apertura y operarar su negocio en la ciudad. Sobre los Talleres Business Builder en Español Como parte de los talleres dfe PIDC que se ofrecen durante todo el año, llamados Business Builder en Español, esta serie especial cubre una variedad de temas impartidos por expertos Hispanos y Latinos, completamente en Español. Cada taller está diseñado para la formación indispensable de empresarios y organizaciones de cualquier industria o sector. Los talleres Business Builder en Español son gratuitos, culturalmente relevantes, y específicamente dirigidos a empresas ya establecidas. Regístrese AQUI • •	17	18 SCORE: Summer Hiring - Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success SCORE: Summer Hiring - Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success 04/18/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online About the event Experiencing an increase in demand during the summer can be exciting for small business owners, but finding the right hire to meet that demand can be challenging. In this webinar, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of hiring a seasonal worker and the strategies you can use to hire the right employee fast while staying compliant with regulations. From posting job listings to on the job training, we'll cover everything you need to know about the hiring process. Learning objectives: How and where to put your job postings What new hire paperwork do you need What to consider when determining Wages The different types of employee classification What to consider when training your employee Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording Register HERE •	19	20
21	22	23	24 Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps presented by Google Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps presented by Google 04/24/2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop with Temple SBDC, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to: Create or claim your Google Business Profile Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers Target Audience: business owners not actively using their Google Business Profile This workshop is presented by Soleil Meade. As the CEO and Founder of Soleil Branding Essentials, an award-winning branding & design agency that aims to revolutionize the vision, identity, and legacy of every business, organization, and community she serves, through graphic and web design, brand consulting and coaching, and marketing. Serving as the Pennsylvania Google Digital Coach, she helps Black and Latinx small business owners grow their businesses by providing free workshops and resources. Register Here OEO Doing Business in the City - Introduction to PennDOT via ProRank OEO Doing Business in the City - Introduction to PennDOT via ProRank 04/24/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The City is providing businesses with the resources, education, and knowledge needed to thrive now and throughout the year. Did you hear the good news? We are expanding capacity-building efforts for businesses with a series of monthly, educational workshops. The goal of each workshop is to share pathways toward generational wealth for minority-, women-, disabled-owned businesses. Join us this year to: Learn about available resources. Explore opportunities to grow with City contracts. Develop a strategy to pursue business proposals. Network with like-minded businesses. Register for this workshop. Topic: Introduction to PennDOT via ProRank Academy Presenter: Kyron Robinson, ProRank Managing Partner and PA DBE Supportive Services Center Program Manager This virtual series is from the Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Wise at Jennifer.Wise@phila.gov • •	25	26	27
28	29	30 SBDC - Mastering Budgeting Basics SBDC - Mastering Budgeting Basics 04/30/2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Online Join SBDC! Budgeting is the art of managing your payables and your receivables to maximize the best financial outcome, whether it is for your personal needs or business. This workshop is designed to provide more understanding on how to utilize budgets as a tool to create financial responsibility, growth, and sustainability. In this workshop, participants will explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget for personal and business expenditures. This workshop will also allow the participants to examine the differences between wants and needs along with setting goals for spending, saving, and debt repayment. For new business owners effective budgeting skill is a necessity to create a sustainable operating model at workplace. *The information contained in this workshop is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Target Audience: preventure and new small business owners with no budget in place for their business This workshop is presented by Jennifer O’Hara of M&T Bank. Jennifer O’Hara is a graduate of West Chester University with a B.A. in History. She has been working in the banking industry since 2012, and is passionate about educating people on how to bank smarter, both in their personal lives and for their businesses. She joined M&T in 2023 and is committed to their goal of investing in the growth and sustainability of the businesses and communities we serve. Register Here •