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City of Shreveport Fair Share Survey Proposed Seminars, Work Sessions , and Forums
Theme: Keeping the Door of Opportunity Open for Fair Share Clients

The City of Shreveport’s Fair Share Office is in the process of developing its schedule of Technical Assistance Seminars, Work Sessions, and Forums for the next Calendar Year. In an effort to solicit the interests of Fair Share Clients , as to what subjects might be of interest to you, we are asking you to take a look at the topics below , and check those that might be of interest to you and/or your firm. (Feel free to add topics that are not listed here) We truly would like to develop training sessions that are specifically designed to meet your needs. However, your input is vital to our ability to conceptualize , develop and present training sessions designed especially for you.

PLEASE SELECT "YES" FOR EACH TOPIC THAT IS OF INTEREST TO YOU ... or your business..

1.	Simplifying insurance and bonding requirements (How do I get insurance and qualify for bonding?)
2.	Why do I need certification (Surviving the site visit)
3.	Accounting 101 for 1st generation entrepreneurs
4.	Organizing my business for when the Tax Man cometh
5.	Developing and maintaining Credit worthiness (How do I apply for and get that 1st business loan?)
6.	Erasing the intimidation (fear) of responding to Invitations for Bids (IFBs); invitations for Quotes (IFQs) and requests for proposals and qualifications
7.	Addressing the legal requirements for going into business (Is it beneficial for me to organize as a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, or Limited Liability Company?)
8.	Marketing for Exposure (Does anybody know I'm here?) Developing Flyers, brochures and pamphlets
9.	Where to look for business opportunities (Take a test ride on the City of Shreveport's web page, and other sources of business)
10.	How can Fair Share Directory help me get business? (A hands-on seminar for primes and subs)
11.	Taking the step(s) to become a general contractor (Where do I start, and who is there to help me?)
12.	Where can I go to get technical and supportive services?
13.	Developing a network, and working the network
14.	How to develop a Company Profile Resume (Getting my foot... and the rest of me in the door)
15.	How do I position my business for growth in any economic climate?
16.	How do I attract and maintain quality workers and staff (sources to help me meet my worker and staff needs)
17.	Help with setting up and maintaining a basic office structure (I want to look and sound like a business)
18.	Help with estimating and "costing" my bid or quote
19.	Survival of the minority and woman contractor (A forum)
20.	Computers 101 (Basic stuff I must know in order to use a computer and I MUST use one)

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