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QuickBooks – Basic Everyday Use

This workshop is for people who HAVE STARTED and still have basic questions about everyday use. Everette will show you how to make entries in your QuickBooks program during the workshop. Our instructor will go over some basics, then have a conversation with you to discuss the best way to set use QuickBooks. When you are done, you'll be much more comfortable with using QuickBooks. Required: your computer, and a subscription to QuickBooks (you can use the online version or the desktop version). Everett Burton, QuickBooks Finance Expert and Support Specialist Everette volunteers for SCORE and the SBA. Everett Burton is a nationally known Certified...

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QuickBooks – Setting It Up Properly

This workshop is for people who HAVE STARTED or are GOING TO START using QuickBooks. Getting it set up correctly can help you from going back in and fixing it later. In this workshop, our instructor will go over some basics, then have a conversation with each person to discuss the best way to set up their QuickBooks. When you are done, you'll have your QuickBooks set up and ready to use the right way. Required: your computer, and a subscription to QuickBooks (you can use the online version or the desktop version). Everette volunteers for SCORE and the SBA. Everett Burton is a...

February 26By Comments OffRead more...

Sharpening Your Social Media Skills

Who Should Attend: Small business owners or anyone who wants to sharpen their social media marketing skills. What You'll Learn: A deeper understanding of how social media can benefit your business PLUS practical, actionable advice that can improve your social media presence and grow your business. - How to understand your audience and create content that resonates with them. - How to choose the right social media platforms to reach your target audience. - How to consistently post high-quality content to build a following. - How to engage with your followers and build relationships with your customers on social media to increase loyalty and drive sales. -...

February 23By Comments OffRead more...

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

Explore certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line. Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez. She serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Fort Worth/Dallas District Office. This is a free event and presented for easy viewing online.

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How to Successfully Navigate Government Contracting 2-part series

We are pleased to present to you in person, as part of our "Follow the Blueprint Series", a seminar that is sure to enlighten you about the many opportunities in Government Contracting. You'll also receive executable strategies to encourage your participation in the Trillion Dollar marketplace.​ Part I: Unlock New Business Growth Through Government Contracting - Learn the Basics Part II: How to Navigate the Government Procurement Market Space to Enhance Your Chance of Success​ Register for the 2 day for $60 or you can attend just one day for $40. Get Educated. Get Empowered. Execute.​ Presenter Victoria Stevenson has real world knowledge and experience...

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Starting Your Own Business? What you should do before writing your Business Plan

Mike will focus on the key steps you need to consider in organizing your business concept to creating a Business Plan. Your business concept is the fundamental idea behind your plan. Before investing your time to writing a Business Plan you need to validate the viability of your business concept. Your business model, plan, vision, and your mission are developed based on your concept. What you will learn: Defining your business concept Ways to validation idea to testing your concept Leverage competitive tools to gaining deeper insights Purpose and structure of a Business Plan Role and purpose of your mentors Next steps to starting your Business Plan Presenter:...

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SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2050, 55 percent of the population will be composed of minorities. This means that our small businesses will be more diverse, and inclusion will be a critical component of business. The federal government and many corporations remain committed to do the right thing through greater diversity and inclusion of suppliers. This workshop explores certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line. Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S....

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Marco Johnson

Welcome to Sparkyard!

Welcome to Sparkyard! Fort Worth is home to a wealth of resources designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs launch and grow their business. From city and county resources to non-profit foundations and for-profit companies, our area is committed to helping grow our economy by supporting the birth of new companies. However, launching a new company can be tricky and far too often people looking for help with their business spend too much time trying to track down the right resource at the right time. That’s where Sparkyard comes in. Our mission is to help companies grow and prosper by providing business owners...