Tuesday, April 9, 2013

COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (4-9-2013)
































How to Successfully Start Your New Business

This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs achieve success.


Date:  Wednesday, April 10


Time:  5 pm - 7 pm


Cost:  $30 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222    


                 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355



































































HR Law for Supervisors & Managers


Supervisors and managers are the first line of defense in complying with Human Resources laws.  Adequate knowledge of and training in this area is essential to legal compliance and in preventing complaints, charges, and lawsuits.  Topics covered include how to legally and effectively:


  • Interview and hire

  • Performance manage

  • Coach, counsel, discipline, and terminate

Also covers federal and California laws and regulations in the following areas:


  • Discrimination and harassment

  • Wrongful termination and discrimination

  • Leaves of absence

  • Wage hour laws

  • Labor relations


Date:  Thursday, April 11

Time:  9 am - 1 pm


Cost:  $35 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223   


                 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355



































































New Client Orientation

This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business.  You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.  Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-Orientation-41213

 


Date:  Friday, April 12



Time:  10 am – 11 am


Cost:  FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222


                 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355



































































QuickBooks Boot Camp




In this day long workshop, participants will learn how to set up their company file from scratch; how to create a quality chart of accounts; how to create new vendors, customer, items and accounts. You will also learn how to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and bookkeepers who are brand new to QuickBooks, as well as, existing users who would like some formal education in one of these QuickBooks features. Training held in a computer lab with limited seating. Please note that there will be a one-hour lunch break, lunch not provided.


 



Date:  Tuesday, April 16


Time:  10 am – 4:30 pm


Cost:  $99


Location: ITT Technical Institute


12669 Encinitas Ave., Sylmar  91342 – 5 freeway at Roxford exit



































































Access to Capital – Finding Funding for Your Business




If you want/need a loan to start or build your business, or if you need some financial help to survive this recession, this workshop is for you.  Learn the 5 C’s of credit so you will know what lenders are looking for when considering lending you money.  You will receive information about available small business loan programs designed to assist businesses during a recession.  Lastly, you will learn about the importance of having a well thought out business plan when asking for credit loan consideration from a bank or other lenders.


 



Date:  Tuesday, April 16


Time:  9 am – 11 am


Cost:  $30 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222


26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 



































































10 Ways to Effective Marketing




Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss how Marketing is like washing dishes!  This energetic workshop will help you review what you have been doing; analyze what is working and what has not and what to do about it.  Learn proven ways to grow your business with low cost, targeted advertising and marketing that works from a marketing and sales expert with more than 35 years of successful business experience.  We begin with a presentation of how to create and execute a marketing and selling program and then it is your turn – you ask the questions about your business situation and get answers that are customized to your business situation.  Ideal for both existing business owners and those just getting started.


 



Date:  Tuesday, April 16


Time:  10 am – 12 pm


Cost:  $35


Location: Premier America Credit Union, 1st Floor Training Room


19867 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA  91311



































































Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan




A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training.


 



Date:  Wednesday, April 17


Time:  4:30 pm – 7:30 pm


Cost:  $35 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222


26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 



































































Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors & Managers





This two hour course is designed to meet all AB1825 training requirements and will include:  Definition of Sexual Haassment; Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation Law, Prohibited Conduct;  Remedies; Strategies to Prevent Harassment; Practical Examples;  Limited Confidentiality; Resouces; Effective Investigation; Other Forms of Harassment.  Participants will be provided a Certificate of Completion.  The instructor is a human resource professional with over 20 years of experience as a Director of Human Resources.


 



Date:  Thursday, April 18


Time:  9 am – 11 am


Cost:  $35 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223


26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 

































































Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan – FREE – Citi Sponsored



A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training.  Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-042313 



 


Date:  Tuesday, April 23


Time:  9 am – 12 pm


Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)


Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222


26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355


 



































COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (4-9-2013)