Orlando Entrepreneurs

Orlando Open Coffee Club
2018-03-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-03-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Orlando Open Coffee Club is about good coffee, entrepreneurs, ideas, and conversation. We believe that when entrepreneurs, startups, creatives, freelancers, and those associated with them meet, collisions of ideas lead to great things happening. Every two weeks join us and enjoy complimentary coffee and bagels while we discuss the latest community news and upcoming events and network in Orlando’s newest coworking space, Catalyst.

Building Your Financial Plan Seminar
2018-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
For people who have limited knowledge or understanding of basic accounting and finance. This seminar is intended to explain the methods and need for financial tracking, control and generating the financial projections necessary to develop your plan such as: cash flow, income statement, break evens and balance sheet. $35 per person. Online registration required.

Lunch With A Leader: Improving Your Credit Score
2018-03-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Hot Topic: Improving Your Credit Score
Special Guest Speaker: Rich Jaeckle
*Luncheon provided with $15 online registration

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
2018-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Florida SBDC at UCF, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Workshop Part 1: Cybersecurity Basics
Attendees will gain an understanding of the basics in Cybersecurity and how to protect your business from threats that could potentially close your business.
Topics include:
– Threats to Small Businesses
– Why Security Matters to Your Business
– Remediation Practices
– Cybersecurity Resources to Help Protect Your Business
Workshop Part 2: Case Studies in Cybersecurity
Explore practical cybersecurity through a series of case studies from cases that you’ve heard of, and many that you haven’t. Learn from the mistakes of others!
Workshop Part 3: Cybersecurity Compliance
Understand your responsibilities in Cybersecurity legal and regulatory compliance and how to get started.
We’ll discuss:
– National Institute of Standards and Technology’s newly implemented NIST 800-171
– The soon to be implemented General Data Protection Regulation
– Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
– Payment Card Industry Data
Fee: No-cost

How to Start Your Business
2018-03-15 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida SBDC at UCF, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
A three-hour seminar designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business. Topics include business plans, legal forms of business, and licensing requirements. * Registration fee includes access to Marketing for Business Success, Financing Alternatives, Business Plan Writing webinars.
Fee: $30

QuickBooks Online Fundamentals Seminar
2018-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
This hands-on class covers the basics of QuickBooks Online including the various options for online subscriptions; features available; setting up your company, users, chart of accounts, products, and services; browser tips and shortcuts; navigating customers, vendors and transactions; and using the bank feed.

Funding Your Business Seminar
2018-03-17 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
For people who think they might need funding for their business. It is designed for start-ups and existing businesses with cash flow or capital issues. The seminar explains the various sources of funds, their lending criteria and how they differ.

SBDC Day
2018-03-21 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Florida SBDC at UCF, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the success and impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have across the nation in economic development and the small businesses community. America’s SBDC Day will take place on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
SBDC Day will unite the nearly 1,000 SBDC centers across the country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they serve by sharing, in real time, the success stories and notable impacts SBDCs collectively have on the small business community at large. This special day will be celebrated with social media campaigns, public relations initiatives, online and in-person events and more. Join the conversation on March 21st by using #SBDCDay
Learn more: https://americassbdc.org/SBDCday/

Coffee With A Leader: Managing Social Media While Doing Business
2018-03-21 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Special Guest Speaker: Dawn Jensen
Free coffee with online registration required.

OTAB Power Lunch
2018-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for an insightful hour about topics ranging from finance, marketing, and business development.
Thanks to our partner Catalyst for hosting this event and thanks to: – Pandera Systems – @Panderasystems– BlueWave Resource Partners – @BlueWaveRP– Archer First Response Systems – @Archer_FRS
for organizing and sponsoring this monthly event. We look forward to seeing you at Catalyst for this event and if you are looking to be a guest speaker please contact us at info@techandbeers.com.
• What to bringBring your pressing questions and your willingness to learn.
• Important to knowBe sure to RSVP, there are only 30 seats available for each Power Lunch.

OTAB Power Lunch | Building a Brand
2018-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This month we invite you to join us as we welcome Julian Correa, President of KnightSpeed Moving. He will provide a very insightful presentation and Q&A on how to build a brand. You will leave the Power Lunch with valuable tips that you are able to implement for your business or in your career. Julian is an innovative young entrepreneur and UCF grad who transformed the perception of the moving industry through his innovative marketing and branding strategies as well as utilizing some of the latest technologies to provide a one of a kind experience for their customers. He founded KnightSpeed during his time at the University of Central Florida. In the heart of the second largest school in the US, he looked to fill a demand, a necessity. A bit has changed over the years and now they currently operate in three locations throughout Florida, servicing a wide range of clients. KnightSpeed operates the moving business on their own proprietary platform that they plan on bringing to market in the near future. In a way, KnightSpeed Moving has been the perfect case study to determine the needs of a service business. With a team of talented developers, they are building a software that allows small business owners to automate their operations so that they can focus on what matters, growing!
Check out KnightSpeed Moving and show them some love on their social channels:
Website: http://www.knightspeedmoving.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightspeedmoving/
Instagram: @Knightspeedmoving
Thanks to our partner Catalyst for hosting this event and thanks to:
– Pandera Systems – @Panderasystems
– BlueWave Resource Partners – @BlueWaveRP
– Archer First Response Systems – @Archer_FRS
for organizing and sponsoring this monthly event. We look forward to seeing you at Catalyst for this event and if you are looking to be a guest speaker please contact us at info@techandbeers.com.

OTAB Power Lunch | Building a Brand
2018-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This month we invite you to join us as we welcome Julian Correa, President of KnightSpeed Moving. He will provide a very insightful presentation and Q&A on how to build a brand. You will leave the Power Lunch with valuable tips that you are able to implement for your business or in your career. Julian is an innovative young entrepreneur and UCF grad who transformed the perception of the moving industry through his innovative marketing and branding strategies as well as utilizing some of the latest technologies to provide a one of a kind experience for their customers. He founded KnightSpeed during his time at the University of Central Florida. In the heart of the second largest school in the US, he looked to fill a demand, a necessity. A bit has changed over the years and now they currently operate in three locations throughout Florida, servicing a wide range of clients. KnightSpeed operates the moving business on their own proprietary platform that they plan on bringing to market in the near future. In a way, KnightSpeed Moving has been the perfect case study to determine the needs of a service business. With a team of talented developers, they are building a software that allows small business owners to automate their operations so that they can focus on what matters, growing!
Check out KnightSpeed Moving and show them some love on their social channels:Website: http://www.knightspeedmoving.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightspeedmoving/Instagram: @Knightspeedmoving
Thanks to our partner Catalyst for hosting this event and thanks to:– Pandera Systems – @Panderasystems– BlueWave Resource Partners – @BlueWaveRP– Archer First Response Systems – @Archer_FRS
for organizing and sponsoring this monthly event. We look forward to seeing you at Catalyst for this event and if you are looking to be a guest speaker please contact us at info@techandbeers.com.

Lean Startup Orlando: How to Design Better Business Models
2018-03-21 18:45 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
WHY you should come:
All entrepreneurs believe they have the next, great, brilliant idea that will change the industry. But will it, really? Making sure you have a clear value proposition will lead to a greater product market fit and better success. During this working session, we will work our way through Alex Osterwalder’s Value Proposition Design Canvas and discuss how to define, refine and expand your idea into a successful value proposition.
We hope to see you there!
About the presenter:
Ken Sakal is founder of Vohesu, a voice first digital transformation company focused on bringing our natural form of communication (voice) into our daily interaction with technology. He in an expert in Value Proposition and has conducted Value Proposition workshops for small business to multinational organizations.

2018 Cross Cultural Management Summit
2018-03-22 08:00 - 2018-03-24 05:00 (America/Halifax) | Institute for Cross Cultural Management, 3301 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
SAVE THE DATE for the 2018 Cross Cultural Management Summit, March 22-24 in Orlando Florida! Join other experts in global effectiveness to learn and network!
http://research3.fit.edu/iccm/summit/

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Update by Paychex
2018-03-23 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
This Paychex seminar covers the basic guidelines, rules and regulations for paying exempt and non-exempt employees. It explains the latest overtime changes which will have a significant impact on small business. The change more than doubles the current overtime threshold. Learn more about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the various tests used to determine employee status. Independent contractors will also be discussed. *Cost is $10 per person. Online registration required.

Building Your Brand: Microsoft & NAWBO After Hours Mixer
2018-03-23 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL, 32839, United States
In honor of National Women’s History Month, please join us for a free, special event for women in business. This event is for NAWBO Members and NON members will be asked to donate $10 at the door to support our Women Who Win Mentoring Program.
You will enjoy learning skills to help you GROW your business:
* A workshop with valuable tips and tricks about how LinkedIn can help expand your reach and develop valuable connections.
* Wendy Lyn Phillips, President of NAWBO Orlando and our keynote speaker who will educate on how to rapidly build your business with NAWBO Orlando’s extensive support network
* An opportunity to network with other local women business owners in the area
* Be entered and win raffle prizes from our co-sponsors at Sephora, Vera Bradley, and Lily Pulitzer.
* A beautiful selection of curated jewelry pieces from Kendra Scott with 20% of the proceeds going back to the N.A.W.B.O. Foundation, to give back to aspiring female business owners.
Don’t forget to register, as space is limited!
Go here to register: http://WWW.AKA.MS/WOMENUNITED

You, Your Business Idea, How SCORE Can Help!
2018-03-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
This course is for people who have limited knowledge about managing or starting a new business and/or are not familiar with SCORE’s services. It is designed to explain the challenges and risks that an entrepreneur will face. It covers reasons why so many businesses fail as well as the keys to succeeding. You learn about the seminar programs and mentoring. FREE. Online registration required.

Seedfunders Presents: Raising Capital in Florida – Early Stage
2018-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Raising capital or interested in raising capital for your startup? David Chitester, founder and CEO of St. Petersburg’s seed-stage investment firm Seedfunders and founder of Tampa’s early-stage fund Florida Funders, will discuss the do’s and dont’s of early-stage capital raising and when the numbers matter. He will discuss the anatomy of a strong elevator pitch, slide deck, and a one page summary. He’ll tell you what it takes and and answer the question – is it what you know or who you know?

Sell Something to Somebody
2018-03-28 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Develop a selling system that works for any business using time-tested sales tips!

March Catalyst Member's Lunch
2018-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Hey Members!
For members Only. On March 28th at noon take a moment from your busy schedules to step away from the desk, grab some delicious food, and share a meal with your fellow members in our conference room. Discuss the latest with your startup, catch up with the members you know, and get to know the ones you don’t!

HackHire - Orlando Tech + Startup Jobs
2018-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
HackHire is where fast-growing companies meet face to face with talented people. We connect job seekers with startups and companies.
Talent attending: Front end developers, back end developers, mobile developers, graphic designers, UX + UI designers, data scientists, database administrators, tech journalists, product + project managers, IT professionals, full stack engineers, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, and Java programmers, social media professionals, sales & marketing professionals, and more.
Agenda:
6:00-7:30pm – HackHire Tech + Startup Job Fair & Networking
7:30-8:00pm – Tech Talks
Current / Past Sponsors + Open Orlando Tech Jobs:
Informulate
Carespotter
Timbr Technologies
Shoflo
Flex Receipts
Catalyst Spaces
Stetson University
Orlando Smart Homes
Luminar
Teeps
Unikey
Highwinds / StackPath
Cloudspace
Deloitte
TE2 / Accesso
Orlando Tech Association
StarterStudio
Info: http://www.HackHire.com

The Power of the Inbox
2018-03-29 08:00 - 2018-03-30 10:00 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
You’ve been sending emails to your list regularly. So, why are you struggling to get your readers to take action? It’s disheartening every time you look at your email reports. But, there is something you can do! Our Constant Contact expert, Ken Countess, will show you.

How Your Website Could Become Your Most Expensive Legal Risk
2018-03-29 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Florida SBDC at UCF, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
In 2018, websites needs to be visually appealing, offer accurate and fresh content, and be easy to navigate. Did you know they should also be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)? New regulations are pending that require businesses to ensure persons with disabilities have equal access to their information, services and products when accessing them via the Internet. Join our experts as they explore this topic and look at the legal implications of non-compliance.
Fee: No-Cost

OTAB | Orlando Tech Community Networking
2018-03-29 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | FanHero, 121 S Orange Ave Suite 1600, Orlando, fl, 32801, us
Join OTAB and the team from Pandera as we bring together the Orlando Tech Community for an evening of networking and collaboration. The agenda this month will focus on how we are following through with our goals of connecting and facilitating growth right here in Orlando. Our founder, Pandera CEO Joshua Sutton will be making an announcement and touching on 3 focus areas that align with our goals here at OTAB:#1 Community Engagement / Incentivized Mentor Programs#2 Smart City Program Phase Two#3 Cohesive Tech Community Resources. We welcome you to join us and weigh in on these topics with the common goal of creating an eco-system of continuous learning and growth for our tech community.
As always, we will be providing complimentary food and drinks for our attendees. Thanks to our great partners BlueWave Resource Partners, Gringos, and Coughlin Advisors who help make this event happen each month. Thank you to FanHero and Concepta for hosting us at their offices. We look forward to seeing you there!

Women Who Win
2018-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | FL
A NAWBO Orlando educational initiative that features topic experts and experienced mentors supporting students, young professionals, and new entrepreneurs in their journey planning the launch of their own business.
REGISTER HERE:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eezsnln96d453648&llr=a5ilyfdab&showPage=true

Minimizing Start-Ups & Small Business Failures Seminar
2018-03-31 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Small Businesses are the backbone of the US economy. However, new products/businesses have a dismal rate of failure. One of the main reasons is that “there is a lack of need for those products/businesses in the marketplace and/or a lack of competitive edge”. What you will learn:
– Why so many new products/ businesses fail
– Why rushing to “marketing an idea” is a bad idea, that is what most of us do.
– “Marketing a solution for a problem” is a better way to build a business
– Importance of competitive edge
– Simple roadmap to minimize those failures- secret sauce for your success
– Few missed opportunities and few success stories
*$35 per person. Online registration required.

Starting Your New Business Seminar
2018-04-07 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | FL
Designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what business plans are all about and show you how to collect business information and research. You will learn about capital funding and the lender’s view of the borrower. $35 per person. Online registration required.
