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Advancing Minority-Owned Businesses Through Training Programs and Workshops
Check Out Our Programs!
MBF is committed to supporting women- and minority-owned small businesses. We run several programs throughout the year in support of small business owners. All of our programs are comprehensive and developed to address the most important aspects of building and owning a thriving business.
Small Business Training (SBT)
Dates:
September 30 – October 30, 2025
Sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ready to take your business to the next level?
This free, 5-week, 15-session virtual program will provide you with the tools and skills needed to grow your business; all while guiding you through the creation of your business plan.
Session 1: Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives
Session 2: Business Plan and SWOT
Session 3: Storytelling, Positioning, and Pricing
Session 4: Market Analysis and Market Research
Session 5: Brand, Marketing Strategy, and Target Market
Session 6: Digital Marketing Strategy
Session 7: Sales Plan and Sales Funnel
Session 8: Legal Considerations and Human Resources
Session 9: Operations
Session 10: Financial Overview: Understanding Your Numbers
Session 11: Financial Overview: Understanding Your Numbers II
Session 12: Projections and Access to Capital
Session 13: Minority Certification and Procurement
Session 14: Information Technology and AI
Session 15: Presentation to Lenders
Program Criteria: Active For-Profit business in operation for a minimum of six months, at least 51% woman or minority-owned, and located in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties.
Program Acceptance: Trainings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline: September 19, 2025
Seminario-Taller Para
Pequeñas Empresas
Fechas:
Otoño 2025
Sesiones los martes, miércoles y jueves de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.
Fortalezca sus habilidades como empresario mientras aprende cómo obtener Capital!
Este programa gratuito le brindará las herramientas y habilidades necesarias para hacer crecer su negocio, mientras lo guía a través de la creación de su plan de negocios.
Sesión 1: Misión, Visión y Objetivos
Sesión 2: Planes de Negocio y Análisis DOFA
Sesión 3: Storytelling, Posicionamiento y Fijación de Precios
Sesión 4: Análisis de Mercado e Investigación de Mercados
Sesión 5: Posicionamiento de su Marca, Estrategia de Mercados, y Mercado Objetivos
Sesión 6: Mercadeo Digital
Sesión 7: Estrategias y Plan de Ventas
Sesión 8: Consideraciones Legales
Sesión 9: Recursos Humanos y Operaciones
Sesión 10: Principios de Contabilidad y Registros Contables
Sesión 11: Estados Financieros
Sesión 12: Proyecciones Financieras y Opciones de Financiación
Sesión 13: Certificación para Pequeñas Empresas y Minorías
Sesión 14: Uso de la Tecnología para Hacer Crecer su Negocio
Sesión 15: Presentación de Empresas
Requisitos del Programa:: Empresas operativas por lo menos 6 meses, mínimo 51% de los accionistas deben pertenecer a minorías y estar ubicadas en el condado de Broward, Miami-Dade, o Monroe. Según los estatutos del Estado de Florida, las minorías incluyen Afroamericanos, Hispanos, Asiáticos, Nativos Americanos y Mujeres.
MBF Capacitación en Ventas y Tecnología
- Technology Tecnología y Automatización para el Éxito en Ventas
- Técnicas y Estrategias de Ventas
- Gestión de Relaciones con Clientes (CRM)
- Generación de Leads y Prospección
- Negociación y Cierre de Tratos
- Métricas de Ventas y Seguimiento del Rendimiento
Horario: de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.
Dónde: Zoom
Requisitos: Debe tener un préstamo con MBF y/o ser graduado del programa de Seminario-Taller para Pequeñas Empresas. Negocio activo y en operación por un mínimo de 6 meses y estar ubicadas en el condado de Broward, Miami-Dade, o Monroe. Según los estatutos del Estado de Florida, las minorías incluyen Afroamericanos, Hispanos, Asiáticos, Nativos Americanos y Mujeres.
MBF Financial Training
This comprehensive training, covers a wide range of essential topics related to financial management for small businesses. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively analyze and manage your company’s financials, make informed financial decisions, and achieve financial success.
Instructors: Senen Garcia and Raju Mohandas
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: In person
Required Criteria to Participate: Active business in operation for a minimum of two years, at least 51% minority-owned, located in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties. Must be a current or past MBF borrower and/or Small Business Training program graduate.
BY INVITATION ONLY
MBF Digital Marketing Training
Participants that attend this training will receive in-depth knowledge on digital marketing strategies and tactics specifically tailored for small business owners. Our expert instructors will provide comprehensive training, covering topics such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, email marketing, content marketing, and more.
Dates: September 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2025
Times: Sessions are from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Required Criteria to Participate: Active business in operation for a minimum of six months, at least 51% minority-owned, located in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties. Must be a current or past MBF borrower and/or Small Business Training program graduate.
BY INVITATION ONLY
Calendar of Events
Past Programs
MBF Capacitación en Certificación para Pequeñas Empresas
- Comprensión de las certificaciones para minorías
- Navegación del proceso de certificación
- Oportunidades de networking
- Historias de éxito y estudios de caso
- Estrategias financieras para el crecimiento
- Conocimientos legales y de cumplimiento
MBF Haitian-Creole
Small Business Workshop
Workshop Topics:
- Branding & Marketing Strategy
- Legal Considerations
- Financial Overview
- Access to Capital
Instructor:
- Naed Jasmin Désir, Workshop Facilitator
- Sainte Billings, CPA, Ampliara, PPLC
- Garry B. Louima, Esq., First Step Legal Solutions, PLLC
- Candice Mondesir, Marketing Consultant
Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center
130 NE 62nd Street, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33138
Required Criteria to Participate: Businesses operating in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties.
MBF Sales and Technology Training
Workshop Topics:
- Technology and Automation for Sales Success
- Sales Techniques and Strategies
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Lead Generation and Prospecting
- Negotiation and Closing Deals
- Sales Metrics and Performance Tracking
Required Criteria to Participate: Active business in operation for a minimum of six months and located in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties. Must be a current or past MBF borrower and/or Small Business Training program graduate.
BY INVITATION ONLY
MBF Capacitación en Finanzas Empresariales
Tome el control de sus finanzas: ¡Participe en nuestro taller de formación financiera para pequeños empresarios!
Esta completa capacitación abarca una amplia gama de temas esenciales relacionados con la gestión financiera de las pequeñas empresas. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionarle los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para analizar y gestionar eficazmente las finanzas de su empresa, tomar decisiones financieras informadas y alcanzar el éxito financiero.
Cuándo: 7 de diciembre de 2024
Horario: 10:00 AM a 4:00 PM (EN PERSONA)
Dónde: Miami Dade College West Campus
Requisitos: Debe tener un préstamo con MBF y/o ser graduado del programa de Seminario-Taller para Pequeñas Empresas. Negocio activo y en operación por un mínimo de dos años. Ubicado en los condados de Miami-Dade, Broward o Monroe. Hasta 10 empleados y menos de $1 millón en ingresos anuales.
MBF Minority Certification Training
Workshop Highlights:
- Understanding Minority Certifications
- Navigating the Certification Process
- Networking Opportunities
- Success Stories and Case Studies
- Financial Strategies for Growth
- Legal and Compliance Insights
- Marketing Your Certification
Required Criteria to Participate: Active business in operation for a minimum of two years and located in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties. Must be a current or past MBF borrower and/or Small Business Training program graduate.
BY INVITATION ONLY
MBF Capacitación en Mercadeo Digital
Participantes que asistan a esta capacitación recibirán conocimientos profundos sobre estrategias y tácticas de mercadeo digital específicamente diseñadas para propietarios de pequeñas empresas. Nuestros instructores expertos ofrecerán una capacitación integral, cubriendo temas como la optimización de motores de búsqueda (SEO), mercadeo en redes sociales, mercadeo por correo electrónico, mercadeo de contenido y más.
Fechas: 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 de septiembre de 2024
Horario: Las sesiones son de 5:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.
Dónde:Zoom
Requisitos: Debe tener un préstamo con MBF y/o ser graduado del programa de Seminario-Taller para Pequeñas Empresas. Negocio activo y en operación por un mínimo de 6 meses y estar ubicadas en el condado de Broward, Miami-Dade, o Monroe. Según los estatutos del Estado de Florida, las minorías incluyen Afroamericanos, Hispanos, Asiáticos, Nativos Americanos y Mujeres.
SOLO POR INVITACIÓN
“Sometimes as a business owner, you feel like you’re alone…”
“Now I have friends and comrades who I didn’t have before to be able to help me make it through this process of learning how to be a business owner and getting better at being a business owner.”
Truist/MBF Digital Marketing Series 2020
In September 2020, MBF, in partnership with the Truist Foundation, launched an in-depth training program aimed at empowering minority-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19, to use digital marketing to pivot and grow their businesses.
Program participants attended twenty-eight hours of virtual sessions covering: Marketing Principles, Marketing Strategies, Amazon, Websites, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. After completion of the sessions, program participants received one-on-one mentoring sessions with their choice of three of the five platform experts. A total of 467 hours of one-on-one mentoring were completed.
Upon successful competition of the virtual sessions and one-on-one mentoring, the Truist Foundation awarded each business a grant they could use for digital marketing implementation. Alongside digital marketing experts, grants were invested in website design, Instagram and Facebook clean-up, video creation, and other valuable digital marketing services. Over $250,000 in grants were awarded for implementation.
Shirley Cano
Rezglo LLC D/B/A Design Tours
“In these uncertain times, where some businesses have been hit hard, it is a relief for the entrepreneur to have all this information at hand from real sources who are willing to collaborate.”
Maggie Chery
Chery's Financial Services LLC
“MBF’s Small Business Training provided me with a plethora of useful tools to help my business grow. It allowed me to meet small business owners experiencing the same challenges and similar business concerns as I did. The course content is incredibly useful and once applied it has taken my business to another level. I strongly recommend minority small business owners make the time to attend this training.”
Natalia Chinea
Natalia Chinea Designs, Inc.
“MBF’s Small Business Training Program was a wonderful gift to receive, and I am honored to have been chosen to participate. The program was a great compilation of invaluable and applicable information for all entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses.”
Shandra Mallary
Intentional Provisions Outreach Corporation
“Our organization is forever grateful to MBF for their Small Business Training. We received real-time training that was authentic and passionate in its presentation. MBF provided networking opportunities which created lifelong partnerships and business collaborations. MBF has embedded the foundations of business skills in the core of our organization.”
Olajide Wilkerson
Illusion Hair Industries LLC D/B/A Hair Goddess Boutique
“MBF’s Small Business Training helped my business to develop a cash management system, payroll system, and understand the important of doing business with Amazon and the government. Overall, I gained insight, knowledge, contacts, and strategies on how to take my business to the next level. I would suggest this program to anyone starting a business.”
Ashley Arkels
Sparkles Inc. @azshmusic
“Thank you for your time and talent dedicated to helping our small businesses grow. The assistance and encouragement were very helpful during these difficult times.”
Veronica Barillas
Barillas Building LLC @barillasbuilding
“I appreciate the opportunity I was given to participate in this enriching series. This program made me a better marketer and entrepreneur. I am very thankful for this and I look forward future MBF programs.”
Nexcy De La Rosa-Monroe
The De La Rosa-Monroe Law Firm, PLLC @familylawesq
“This was one of the best programs I have ever participated in. The grant was only a plus! Thank you MBF and Truist.”
Erika Olmedo
Communikids, LLC @communikidsmiami
“I am so grateful for this program and the dedication of each mentor doing their best to help my business succeed. Thank you!”
Lorenzo Perez Jr.
Premier International Properties, Inc. @piprops
“This program was great, and words cannot justify the need small businesses have for it.”
Harold Silva
Claudia’s Flowers, LLC @claudiasflowersmiami
“I can’t thank MBF and Truist enough for this opportunity. The format, objectives, and deliverables were all professionally done. There was so much information and resources shared. The impact is forthcoming, and I expect it to be exponential.”
Other Programs Available Through Our Community Partnerships
In addition to its loan program, MBF provides valuable business tools and resources, including counseling, training in business development and management, and other related services. These offerings are made possible through partnerships with local community organizations dedicated to economic development.
SCORE
MBF is proud to partner with SCORE Broward and SCORE Miami Dade. SCORE is the premier resource for small business advice and mentoring in America. Our partnership allows candidates and future minority business owners recommended by MBF access to all of SCORE’s services free of charge. This includes one-on-one mentoring as well free registration to their ongoing workshop programs offering the tools needed by small business owners.
SCORE matches startup business owners with more than 100 working and retired executives who donate their time and expertise as mentors.
The MBF partnership allows for any qualified candidate to receive the organization’s resources free of charge, including:
- Group workshops offering specialized training such as social media, funding your growing business, hiring, accounting, cash flow, creating a business plan, using QuickBooks, and website development.
- Online courses and podcasts on various topics.
- Confidential small business counseling with experts in a variety of fields to help start and build your own business, all services are free of charge for qualified candidates.
To learn more about SCORE Broward visit www.score.org/broward
To learn more about SCORE Miami Dade visit www.score.org/miamidade
Prospera
Prospera, formerly The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc., is the leading Hispanic economic development, nonprofit organization in Florida specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business in Florida. Prospera offers a variety of services specially designed for Hispanic small business owners.
The MBF has partnered with Prospera to offer entrepreneurs in the City of Miami business seminars, workshops, business consulting, as well as entrepreneurial grants. Topics covered include how to fund your business and finding resources for your growing business.
For more information about the HBIF and workshops offered please visit https://prosperausa.org/.
Small Business Development Council (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Council at Florida International University (SBDC at FIU) brings local companies a team of highly knowledgeable business consultants that offer confidential, no-cost advising to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow. MBF is proud to partner with SBDC at FIU to provide their minority business clients access to expert advice in order to launch, grow, and renew their businesses.
To find out more about SBDC, visit www.business.fiu.edu/SBDC