Hollywood Business Resources

Monday, August 16, 2021

APPLY NOW: Small Business Relief Program

Hollywood Businesses:
Submit Your Online Grant Application!


The City of Hollywood is now accepting applications for its Small Business Relief Program. Eligible Hollywood businesses can receive grant funds up to $20,000 to pay for up to six months of the following allowable business expenses:

  • Salaries of current employees
  • Rent/mortgage
  • Utility payments
To learn more about the grant program, including eligibility requirements and which documents are needed when completing an online application, please click here. Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, August 29 at 11:59 p.m.


CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Informational Webinar: FastTrac Start-Up Program

Apply Now for FastTrac Start-Up Program


Applications are being accepted now through Sunday, August 22 at 11:59 p.m. for the City of Hollywood’s FastTrac® Start-Up Program, designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs on the path to success. The free program will run from September through December and the classes will be held virtually via Webex. Click here to apply now!

As a Kauffman FastTrac® affiliate, the City hosts the FastTrac® Start-Up Program to help entrepreneurs refine their business concept, identify the components of a strong business plan, and access the appropriate resources for launch. All participants will receive a certificate of completion and the top three business plans may be eligible to compete for seed money grants through a pitch competition.

Interested participants must submit a complete application online by August 22 at 11:59 p.m. for this competitive process. Submit your online application here for the Fall 2021 FastTrac® Start-Up Program or learn more about the program here.


CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Taking The Plunge: Simple Steps for Starting Your Own Business

Free 4-Module Online Workshops To Help You Start Your Own Business


As part of the City of Hollywood's Backing Business initiative, this 4-module workshop series will take you through the basics of starting up a business. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves and work with the instructors, you'll come away with a good understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities you will face. You will have a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started. Conducted by Broward SCORE and sponsored by the City of Hollywood.

Workshop # 3: Effective Marketing
Wednesday, August 18 – Online – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Branding your business - Steps to creating your brand
• Developing your marketing plan - Crafting a plan to communicate your marketing message
• Marketing your business with social media - What you need to know to use social media effectively
• Pricing your product or service - Learning to properly price your product for business success

Workshop # 4: Counting the Money
Wednesday, August 25 – Online – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
• Financial Planning - Why you need it - How to forecast your sales, costs, profits and assets
• Understanding and using financial statements – 3 primary financial statements you need to know about
• Finding financing


Wednesdays in August • 6PM • Free 
REGISTER HERE


TEDx Young Circle Park • Innovate & Ideate

TEDx YoungCirclePark, South Florida's premier TEDx event, is seeking 8-10 speakers from South Florida with "ideas worth spreading" and a special focus on the areas of technology and the environment.

Online applications will be accepted until August 31, 2021. The event will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, FL.



Want to speak at TEDx YoungCirclePark?

APPLY HERE

Backing Business: City of Hollywood Partners With Broward SCORE

Broward SCORE's team of 3 experienced business professionals will meet online with your small business to provide in-depth consulting services to establish an action plan — at no cost to you!

Schedule your FREE mentoring sessions here.

 
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Paid Leave Credit Available for Employees Caring for Individuals Obtaining or Recovering from a COVID-19 Immunization

 
Some employers may now be able to claim certain credits for providing leave to their employees so they can accompany a family, household member or certain other individual to obtain immunization relating to COVID-19.

The IRS has updated their frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). The updates clarify that eligible employers can claim the credits for providing leave to employees to accompany a family or household member or certain other individuals to obtain immunization relating to COVID-19 or to care for a family or household member or certain other individuals recovering from the immunization.

The paid sick and family leave credits reimburse eligible employers for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave for reasons related to COVID-19. The revised FAQs make clear this includes leave taken by employees to care for certain individuals to obtain immunization relating to COVID-19 or to recover from immunization relating to COVID-19. This new reason for paid sick or family leave also applies for the comparable credits for self-employed individuals.Self-employed individuals may claim comparable credits on the Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.


For more information, please click here to visit the IRS website.

Broward UP: Achieve Unlimited Potential

Upcoming Broward UP Programming


In addition to Broward College's popular health science courses, Broward UP is pleased to be offering upcoming remote/online classes in the following areas:

  • AWS Cloud Computing

  • Project Management 

  • Process Improvement  

  • Front Desk Representative 

  • Supply Chain Customer Service Operations

  • And More!

New courses are continually being added. Visit the Broward UP website today!

Broward UP Rapid Credentials Programs
Broward UP Rapid Credentials Programs

Broward UP Rapid Credentials Programs

All programs are FREE and take under one year to complete •
Eligible students will receive free laptops!

Click here to learn more and apply:
BROWARD.EDU/RAPIDS


Be Safe. Be Smart.

Additional COVID-19 Resources For Hollywood Businesses Are Available Here

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