Hollywood Business Resources

Monday, July 12, 2021

Free Webinar: Microsoft Word Advanced

This Microsoft Word Advanced web tutorial is for intermediate users or confident beginners. This high-level review will cover some of the more intermediate to advanced functionality so that you can create or navigate complex documents and forms on your own. If you have a second monitor and access to your own version of Word during the training, this step-by-step review can also be used to practice in real time alongside the instructor as she navigates through the tabs and tools.

Some of the concepts that will be covered are collaborative documents, manipulating images & using custom graphic elements, securing documents & creating macros. This free workshop will be conducted by Broward SCORE and is sponsored by the City of Hollywood.


Monday, July 26 • 6:30 PM • Free
Register Here


SPARK Hollywood FL

Do you have the next big idea?

 

SPARK Pitch Competition is seeking entrepreneurs at any stage of development to pitch their big idea. Compete for the $5,000 prize and opportunities to engage with all South Florida has to offer! Apply online by Sunday, August 15, 2021.


Learn more and apply:
bit.ly/SPARKHOLLYWOOD


Amazon's Black Business Accelerator

Amazon Commits $150M to Empower Black Entrepreneurs Through Accelerator Program


Amazon.com will help Black-owned businesses in South Florida and beyond through its Black Business Accelerator, an initiative to build economic equity and sustainable growth for minority entrepreneurs.
 
The program launched June 15, following Amazon's commitment to invest $150 million over the next four years to scale Black-owned ventures. The efforts of the initiative are supported by partnerships with Amazon’s Black Employee Network and a coalition of partners, including Hello Alice, the Minority Business Development Agency and the U.S. Black Chambers. Read more at the South Florida Business Journal.


Upcoming Webinars

Increasing Traffic Using Social Media

 
Was your small business affected by COVID-19? Join the SBA during their virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) questions answered by a live person. Participants may call at anytime and are welcome to enter and exit at will.


Tuesday, July 13 • 2PM EST • Register Here


SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Session

 
Was your small business affected by COVID-19? Join the SBA during their virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) questions answered by a live person. Participants may call at anytime and are welcome to enter and exit at will.


Tuesday, July 13 • 2PM EST • Register Here


COVID-19 Economic Relief Overview Webinar


The SBA, in consultation with the Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan.

Join the South Florida District Office and explore the next steps in the PPP process.


Tuesday, July 13 • 11AM • Join Here
(en español) Thursday, July 15 • 11AM • Join Here


Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Forgiveness Process Webinar


The SBA, in consultation with the Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan.

Join the South Florida District Office and explore the next steps in the PPP process.


Tuesday, July 13 • 1PM • Free • Join Here


Marketing Essentials:
The Benefits of Facebook Manager


Learn what Facebook Business Manager is, how to get started, and how to get the most of this marketing tool. Conducted by The Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre.

Tuesday, July 13 • 1PM • Free • Register Here


Use a Six Month Budget to Guide Your Business' Recovery


Don't run a business without a budget to guide you and to help you make critical decisions. Learn how to forecast revenues and estimate your expenses. Putting a budget together isn't hard when you know what to do. This hands-on workshop will give you the fundamentals that you need to build a simple budget for your business. Conducted by Broward SCORE.

Tuesday, July 13 • 6PM • Free • Register Here


SBA Hurricane Disaster Preparedness Webinar


Be prepared for hurricanes - before, during and after. This webinar will cover services that the SBA can provide for your business in the event of a disaster. Participants may join at anytime and are welcome to enter and exit at will. Conducted by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Wednesday, July 14 • 11AM • Free • Join Here
(en español) Thursday, July 15 • 2PM • Free • Join Here


Building Networks to Successfully Secure Local Contracts

Is your business looking to get into government contracting but don’t know where to start? One of the best avenues to successfully grow your business through contracting is to start with local governments contracts. Local governments are regularly seeking to do business with qualified small businesses in their area. It is a win-win situation as you support them as a local vendor and these contracts give you the experience to move up to larger contracts. Learn to evaluate if government contracting is right for your business, how to search for opportunities and develop the best plan to be successful, and how to properly market your business to potential buyers.Conducted by Florida SBDC at FIU in association with Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center.

Thursday, July 15 • 1PM • Free • Register Here


Success Made Easy


Do you find yourself hitting a wall in your business or personal life? At some point, we all do. The good news is that you've held the key to getting out of that space this whole time - it all lies in your vibrational frequency. Tune in to Success Made Easy featuring #1 internationally bestselling author, coach, and energetic healer LeeNor Dikel as she discusses all of the secrets the industry experts won't tell you, to get unstuck, and get your business off the ground and thriving. Conducted by The Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre.

Thursday, July 15 • 1PM • Free • Register Here


Make Your Website Work for You


Your customers are online, so having a strong online presence is important, even if your business doesn’t sell on the web. Learn ways to strengthen your online presence, get more customers and work more efficiently. Achieve more measurable and profitable results from your digital and offline communications programs and learn real-world tools and strategies that drive stellar results. Conducted by Florida Women's Business Center.

Friday, July 16 • 8:30AM • Free • Register Here

You're Certified... Now What?
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - July 2021 Planner
Backing Business: City of Hollywood Partners With Broward SCORE

FREE personal remote mentoring sessions are available with local seasoned business professionals committed to helping our local business community overcome these difficult times.

Click here to schedule your FREE 1-hour consultation.

 
Broward UP Rapid Credentials Programs
Broward UP Rapid Credentials Programs

Broward UP Rapid Credentials Programs

All programs are FREE and take under one year to complete •
Eligible students will receive free laptops!

Click here to learn more and apply:
BROWARD.EDU/RAPIDS


Broward UP: Achieve Unlimited Potential

Upcoming Broward UP Programming


In addition to Broward College's popular health science courses, Broward UP is pleased to be offering upcoming remote/online classes in the following areas:

  • AWS Cloud Computing

  • Project Management 

  • Process Improvement  

  • Front Desk Representative 

  • Supply Chain Customer Service Operations

  • And More!

New courses are continually being added. Visit the Broward UP website today!

Businesses can temporarily deduct 100% beginning January 1, 2021

IRS Exception Allows Businesses a 100% Tax Deduction for Restaurant Food or Beverages


The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2021-25 PDF providing guidance under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2020. The Act added a temporary exception to the 50% limit on the amount that businesses may deduct for food or beverages. The temporary exception allows a 100% deduction for food or beverages from restaurants.

Beginning January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022, businesses can claim 100% of their food or beverage expenses paid to restaurants as long as the business owner (or an employee of the business) is present when food or beverages are provided and the expense is not lavish or extravagant under the circumstances.

Learn More

Be Safe. Be Smart.

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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