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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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How to WIN Government Contracts

Who should attend: Small Businesses! Minority & Women Owned Businesses! Veteran Owned Businesses! Disadvantaged Owned Businesses - Are you ready to get educated? What you will learn: -Learn How to Successfully Navigate Government Contracting - Follow the Blueprint Series Part 1 -How to get started -How to address and overcome the barriers -How to leverage your certifications -How to get started Presenter: Victoria Stevenson is founder and CEO of Allied-SCSS, a business development consulting firm specializing in helping minority- and women-owned businesses successfully navigate government contracting to help scale their businesses. She is a business consultant expert with more than 25 years of executive experience...

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Financial Statement Analysis: A Banker’s Perspective

In this workshop come learn what a banker looks for in a loan request. Acquire knowledge in preparing your financials. Lastly, understanding the 3 Basic Financial Statement types. Objectives of this workshop: -What a banker looks for in a loan request and how they think about your numbers. -Prepare you to talk to a banker about financial statements, and other metrics so they will help you finance your business as needed. -Explain in plain language basic financial terms and concepts that small business owners need to know. -Review the 3 basic financial statement types: Income Statement; Balance Sheet; and Cash Flow. -Gain a better understanding of...

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QuickBooks for Intermediate/Advanced (Day 2)

This class is for those who are already using QuickBooks. Now that you have gotten your feet wet with QuickBooks, this course will really help you get the most out of your QuickBooks investment. Our instructor makes it fun (even if you don't think accounting and finance can be fun)! SCORE Dallas along with an accredited QuickBooks Instructor, Everett Burton will... - Help you use QuickBooks for payroll and tracking time - Walk you through using QuickBooks to make your operations more efficient - Show you how you can make it easier for customers to remit payment ...

July 21By Comments OffRead more...

10 Big Mistakes…….

Buying a franchise can be risky if you don’t have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Choosing the concept best suited to your skills, personality, and long-term objectives is critical. This session will tell you what mistakes to avoid while helping you manage risk by laying out success strategies. A Franchise Attorney will also provide advice on important things to look for in a Franchise Disclosure Document and Agreement.

October 13By Comments OffRead more...

5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Podcast

Podcasts are a booming medium right now. According to Edison Research and Triton Digital’s Infinite Dial 2021 study, 80 million Americans ages 12 and older listen to at least one podcast a week, with the average listener enjoying five shows in that time.   The number of podcasts grew to 2 million in 2021 (Winn, 2021) and advertisers are expected to spend over $1 billion on podcast campaigns this year alone (PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2020). Here are five reasons your business should ride this wave and consider starting its own podcast:  Podcasting is a functional medium. They can be listened to while doing other activities, like driving or house chores. This means your busy audience can take in...

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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...