Small Business Seminar Schedule Fall 2009
All Seminars are held on Thursday from 6:30-9:00
*Subject to change without notice

September 17, 2009: Essentials for Small Business Ownership

This seminar will provide information about what is needed to operate, own, and manage a successful small business. Federal and State Regulations will be discussed along with information on how to secure funding to finance a small business. This information is beneficial and helpful to anyone considering starting a small business.

September 24, 2009: Developing a Business Plan

This seminar is designed to create a working Business Plan. The "Hands on" approach will allow attendee's to examine and discuss, in depth, the specific steps involved in developing a successful Business Plan. Most new and many existing businesses know little, if anything, about developing a Business Plan. The development of a Business Plan is crucial to secure financing from any type lending institution. Don't miss out; enroll today.

October 1, 2009: Marketing Perils & Pitfalls

Marketing is never ending. Learn productive and cost effective marketing techniques for any business. A local marketing professional will critique and discuss examples from existing local marketing programs. Learn what is and what is not effective from an extensive review of good and bad Marketing practices.

October 8, 2009: Tax Management for Small Businesses

Record Keeping Techniques can be challenging. This Workshop will demonstrate several methods for keeping valuable business records; from basic manual entry to high tech electronic. Gain a better understanding of which method is best suitable for a particular type of business without spending big bucks for complicated software. An in depth discussion will be conducted on what records are critical for Tax purposes and how to best plan for effective record keeping.

October 22, 2009: Merchant Accounts for Small Businesses

Merchant Accounts are extremely beneficial to small businesses. They are a tremendous tool for maintaining accurate records for expenditures of all types. The process of choosing the best merchant account for each unique business is the challenge. What type of equipment is necessary, the costs of the service fees and how much can be added to the bottom line is a critical factor for selecting a merchant account. Learn what equipment and plan is the most beneficial for your specific business.

October 29, 2009: Risk Management/Legal Issues in Business

Risk Management / Legal Issues for Business covers potential liabilities in business with regards to hiring, firing, business practices, and workers compensation. An in depth discussion will review different types and minimum requirements for Business Insurance. Also discussed will be information on how to secure bonding for State and Federal contracts.

November 5, 2009: E-commerce as a Secondary Market

Marketing on the Internet can expand your existing market beyond expectations. Discover how to easy it is to have an ongoing Marketing program available 24/7 "WorldWide" for less cost than normal local media. An in depth review of effective and ineffective web designs. The Presenter is a professional Web Designer with a strong marketing background.

November 12, 2009: E-bay: Buying and Selling

Hands on workshop to learn skills for buying and selling on E-bay. Gain an understanding of the terminology and procedure for on line auctions. Expand current markets to National and International levels. Seating limited so enroll early.