Hollywood Business Resource Guide

Monday, February 14, 2022

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Happy National Entrepreneurship Week! Take advantage of SBA's programs and services to help you start, grow, or expand your business. Learn more

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FREE virtual business workshops covering multiple business topics, including pandemic recovery, are led by local business professionals with specific knowledge on starting and running businesses in Broward County and the City of Hollywood.

Click here to learn more and register!
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Accepting Applications: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Miami Dade College 


Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business is accepting applications for its 24th Cohort program. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, is designed to provide small businesses with education, support services and access to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. During the Cohort program, selected participants will learn about access to financial capital, build a powerful network of professional support, and gain practical business skills to help take their business to the next level. Learn more

Deadline to Apply: February 15


Applicants should meet the following criteria:
•  Be based in South Florida
•  Be in operation for at least two years
•  Have revenue of $75,000 minimum in the most recent fiscal year
•  Have a minimum of 2 full-time employees 


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Join the IRS for a series of online meetings this month and in March (divided by location/states) for small business organizations and owners. The meetings will include:

  • Presentations from IRS leadership covering the top tax issues affecting small business owners regarding income, deductions, employment taxes and recordkeeping
  • How to get ready for the 2022 filing season
  • Tax scams targeting small businesses 
  • How the IRS is reorganizing to better serve small business taxpayers
  • Listening session to hear concerns, feedback and suggestions from participants
Learn more


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Future Contracting Opportunities
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Are You Ready to Scale Your Business?


Miami Dade College in partnership with the TD Bank Charitable Foundation is launching its 7th Cohort of Scale Up Miami. Scale Up Miami is a program designed to support small business owners with growth. The 12-week experimental business program will help guide small business owners to tackle their daily challenges in all the areas of operations including leadership, marketing, finance and strategy. Learn more

Deadline to Apply: March 1

• Program: April 19th to June 30th 2022 
• Length: 12-weeks 
• Format: Hybrid (Online & In-person) 
• Requirements: Business located in Miami Dade or Broward County | At least 6 months of business operations | Annual revenue between $50,00 and $150,000


Apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/applicationscaleupc7  

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Funding

Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit Program

  • New! SOAR Fund | Connect2Capital (County loans for small businesses and non profits)
  • U.S. SBA Funding Programs

  • COVID-19 Relief Options

  • Broward Municipal Services District Revolving Loan Fund (BMSD RLF)

  • South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC CARES ACT Business Revolving Loan Fund)

PPP


Paycheck Protection Program borrowers: If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through the SBA, using their online portal. Follow the steps below. 1. Find out if your lender is participating. 2. Watch a video about how to use the portal. 3. Apply for forgiveness.

Upcoming Webinars

Cash Flow vs. Profitability

Understanding the difference between cash flow and profitability can prevent the number one reason businesses fail - insolvency . Learn how to use each of them to manage your business more effectively in this one-hour seminar, featuring a real small business case study.

  
Tuesday, February 15 • 10AM • Webinar • Free • Register Here


Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
   

Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. 
You will acquire knowledge of how to:
• Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
• Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
• Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
• Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile
Led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend.


 Tuesday, February 15 • 6PM • Webinar • Free • Register Here


Financial Management for Small Business 
 

Understanding the difference between cash flow and profitability can prevent the number one reason businesses fail - insolvency . Learn how to use each of them to manage your business more effectively in this one-hour seminar, featuring a real small business case study.

  
Wednesday, February 16 • 11AM • Webinar • Free • Register Here


Subcontracting & Teaming

For many small businesses, entry into government contracting will or should begin as a subcontractor. This webinar will provide the small business owner with an understanding of the overall subcontracting process, including the format for a Subcontract and Teaming agreement, how to protect your company during the relationship and the overall benefits of subcontracting. This seminar will also provide the suggested rules of engagement and the contractual relationship between prime contractor, subcontractor and the government, for small businesses in the Tampa Bay region.

  
Thursday, February 17 • 10AM • Webinar • Free • Register Here


Reinventing Capital Products for Equitable Economic Development

    

Join EDA, Blueprint Local, and Drexel University's Nowak Metro Finance Lab for an in-depth discussion of innovative capital products, featuring experts representing some of the country's most remarkable small business funders. Opening remarks from Drexel's Bruce Katz will highlight the importance of this unique moment for capital providers and small business. The acclaimed Aunnie Patton Power, author of Adventure Finance, will host a panel discussion featuring capital providers who represent the disciplines of Revenue Based Lending, Redeemable Equity Investing, and Supply Chain Financing. Audience participation will be encouraged throughout. 

Thursday, February 17 • 11AM • Webinar • Register Here


Women, Minority & Veteran Certification 

Women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida certification application and discover how you can use it to seek business with the private sector and government.

  
Tuesday, February 22 • 10AM • Webinar • Free • Register Here

Noise Requirements

Reminder:
Noise Regulations
Now in Effect

Effective June 1st, select Hollywood businesses must have a Noise Level Detection Device installed. Learn more about the new rules in effect for residents, business owners, and vacation rental property owners HERE.

Be Safe. Be Smart.

Additional COVID-19 Resources for Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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