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SEMINARS & TRAINING
SBDC courses, seminars and conferences provide up-to-date, practical information on a wide variety of business topics and are designed to educate entrepreneurs about management procedures. Programs teach basic business skills as well as more advanced and specific business management. These low cost workshops feature experts and leaders from industry, government, higher education, and professional association.
The SBDC offers The First Step as a required seminar for those who are willing and motivated to start a business venture. The First Step will cover personal issues, financing, marketing, business planning, business structure and licenses and registration. Sessions are offered free of charge for two hours bi-weekly.
For Registration and Information call the SBDC at (570) 408-4340
Upcoming Seminars
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Seminar
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Date
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Time
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Cost
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Location
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| Introduction to QuickBooks |
April 24, 2008 |
9am to 4 pm |
$100 |
SBDC Training Room |
| The First Step |
May 1, 2008 |
Noon to 2pm |
FREE |
Innovation Center Conference Room |
| The First Step |
May 28, 2008 |
6pm to 8pm |
FREE |
To Be Announced |
New seminars are added on a regular basis. Check back periodically for updates.
FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO INC. MAGAZINE WHEN YOU ENROLL IN A SEMINAR WITH A FEE OF $10 OR MORE! Applicable registration fees for courses include a one-year subscription (12 issues) to Inc. Magazine, valued at $10. To activate your subscription or to receive a refund from Inc. Magazine for the value of the subscription, please see the class moderator on the day of the class for full details.
For Online Learning Visit Small Biz U
To access the courses below, click on
the link below:
http://www.smallbizu.org/pawilkes/
Course Choices Include:
- Crafting A Business Plan
- Activeplans Business Plan Software
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Starting a new Business
- Choosing a legal Structure
- Buying a Business
- Hiring and Managing Employees
- The entrepreneurial Strategies
- Small Budget Marketing
- Market Insight and Research
- Positioning
- Pricing Strategy and Tactics
- Advertising and Promotions
- Marketing 101 : the Fundamentals
- Understanding Intellectual Property
- Finding Money to Start a Business
- Creating A Loan Package
- Finding and Attracting Investors
- Creating Financial Projections
- Accounting 101: The Fundamentals
- Tax Seminars and Workshops
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