Basic Tools Series

How to Start Your Business

This seminar will help business owners learn the essentials for getting started in business, including: an introduction to business plans and the importance of preparing one; explore the legal forms of business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability corporation) and which one is right for you; and determine the local, state, or federal licensing requirements for the business. This session is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help you to be the entrepreneur you always dreamed about.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Marketing for Small Businesses

Overview of the entire marketing process - featuring the Four P's of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Attendees will receive practical ideas for high impact marketing on a limited budget.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Sources of Financing - Loans & Venture Capital

Do you need money to start or expand your business? In this seminar, you will learn about various financing options: bank loans, SBA guaranteed loan programs, private investment, and venture capital.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Recordkeeping and Taxes for the New Business

Unless you are an accountant, chances are you have many questions about how to set-up your accounts, do your recordkeeping, and especially how to keep your taxes straight. This workshop will teach you: understanding your chart of accounts; federal and state tax requirements; sales tax; and tax decisions regarding legal forms of business.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Bringing It All Together - Writing the Business Plan

Business owners will learn the format for a business plan and discuss the required preliminary research. Also, bring together the necessary financial documents for a business plan and learn how to extract the necessary data from the business plan to prepare a loan proposal. A complete business plan is an important aspect of any business, whether to determine feasibility, apply for a loan, or plan for change.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Sales Basics/Successful Sales Strategies & Techniques

In today’s business environment, everyone in the company must “sell,” from the receptionist to the business owner. This seminar covers the basic principles of sales strategies and promotional communication techniques, which are designed to help you increase revenue and profit.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Insurance Basics

Insurance must be considered a necessary expense of owning a business that cannot be postponed. This workshop will tell you how you can keep your insurance premiums low, how and where you can locate a good insurance agent, what kinds of insurance you need, and if you are required to carry certain types of insurance.

Fee: $30 (discount available if taking the entire series)

Attend any one of the six seminars at full price ($30) and the rest of the series are available at half-price. In order to qualify for the discount, you must register for the seven seminars at once. This package is available for only $120 ($90 savings). After attending this series, each attendee will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.