2010 Saturday Small Business Workshops
... How to Start and Manage a Small Business
... Writing Effective and Useful Business Plans
... Credit, Collections and Accounts Receivable
... Quick Books for Start-Ups
... Three Keys of Internet Marketing
REGISTER HERE on-line, on the very secure ACTEVA system ... CLICK HERE... or call 707-571-8342 .. for any of the workshops below.
Credit, Collections and Accounts Receivable
Presented by Mark Garner, President of California Collection Services LLC, and also a valued SCORE® volunteer counselor presents this
3-hour workshop on credit, collections and accounts receivable.
Mark will present insight into:
The importance of knowing your customer
Researching what policies and procedures can be put into place to avoid future losses/problems
Evaluating the risk of a sale/job/service and granting credit
Overview of Accounts Receivable Management
Effective, customer-retaining collection ideas
Questions and Answers
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Conference Room, Johnston | Thomas, an Association of Attorneys, 1400 North Dutton Ave., Suite 21, Santa Rosa
Fees: $35 Advance Registration; $40 at door.
Quick Books for Start-Ups -
Learn hands-on the things you need to know to get started; how to set up a chart of accounts for a fictitious small business, pay bills, enter accounts payable and receivable and analyze your money. Are you making money or just moving it around?
Individual computer stations provided for all attendees, limited to 10.
Location: Compower, 1160 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Advance Registration is required
Fees: $65 (instead of the regular $35 because of computer lab costs)
Dates: September 11
How to Start and Manage a Small Business
Just starting out with your venture? Struggling through your first year of operation? Nothing is more helpful—and encouraging—than this 3-hour workshop. You will receive expert advice on all aspects of starting and operating your business: getting into the right mind set, differentiating your product or service in a competitive environment, promoting them with skillful (and cheap) guerilla marketing. Other topics: Legal business formation, financing, taxes.
Dates: October 16.
Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Emeritus Hall, Rm. 1597 Elliott Ave. off Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa
Parking: 1st lot on the right; fees in effect ..map
Registration: 8:30—9:00 am Class: 9:00 am—Noon
Fees: $35 Advance Registration; $40 at door....
Writing Effective and Useful Business Plans Part 1
Writing your business plan can be fun and exciting rather than tedious. Learn a simple process for "telling your business story"; the main components of a good business plan; positioning your product or service within your industry; reaching target customers with guerilla marketing methods; and how operations, marketing, and sales work together. You’ll hear about the choices available for legally forming your business: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, S or C Corporation. Workshop ends with completion of a draft outline of your business plan.
Dates: November 6.
Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Emeritus Hall, Rm. 1597 Elliott Ave. off Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa
Parking: 1st lot on the right; fees in effect ..map
Registration: 8:30—9:00 am Class: 9:00 am—Noon
Fees: $35 Advance Registration; $40 at door ....
Writing Effective and Useful Business Plans, Part 2 - (Pre-requisite Part 1)
Students return with first draft of business plan. Instructor and student interaction will stimulate further creativity to help you complete a second draft of your business plan. Spend time listening to other crucial topics: How to apply for a loan; how to convince a bank underwriter to fund your business, and how to manage the loan prudently.
Dates: November 20.
Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Emeritus Hall, Rm. 1597 Elliott Ave. off Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa
Parking: 1st lot on the right; fees in effect ..map
Registration: 8:30—9:00 am Class: 9:00 am—Noon
Fees: $25 (Section II of Business Plans is reduced to $25) ...
The Three Keys of Internet Marketing
Learn about advertising, social marketing and entrepreneurial opportunities and how to use them to your advantage. Find out which type of advertising tool is best for you; how to design your site for maximum response and how to use social marketing to serve your interests. This is an important workshop for anyone interested in selling products, services and ideas.
Dates: Not scheduled presently
Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Emeritus Hall, Rm. 1597 Elliott Ave. off Mendocino Ave.,
Parking: 1st lot on the right; fees in effect ..map
Registration: 8:30—9:00 am Class: 9:00 am—Noon
Fees: $35 Advance Registration; $40 at door.
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