Tuesday, November 19, 2013

COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (11-19-2013)
































biz_logo_sbdcEssential 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. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-112013


Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time:  4:30 pm – 7:30 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  91355




































































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. .  Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/Effective-Marketing-112113


 


Date:  Thursday, November 21

Time:  9:30 am – 12:30 pm


Cost: FREE

Location:  Build WorkSource Center





  9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth  91311




































































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-112113


Date:  Thursday, November 21

Time:  4:30 pm – 5:30 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:  Friday, November 22

Time:  10:00 am – 4:30 pm



Cost: $99 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)





Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 309


  26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355




































































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.  Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/Access-to-Capital-AV-112213

 

Date:  Friday, November 22

Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm




Cost: FREE



Location:  University of Antelope Valley, Room 127





  44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster 93534




































































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. Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-112613


Date: Tuesday, November 26

Time:  8:30 am – 11:30 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




































































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. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Start-New-Business-120313


 


Date: Tuesday, December 3

Time:  8:30 am – 10:30 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 Level 2 – For Current Users

In this class you will learn how to more effectively use this powerful accounting software program. We will provide an in-depth review of the Chart of Accounts, Customer and Vendor Management, Invoice and Billing, and Reconciliations and Reports. We will also cover Journal Entries, General Ledger and Cash Flow. This class is presented hands-on in a computer lab with limited seating.  A continuation of the QuickBooks Boot Camp.


 


Date: Friday, December 6

Time:  10:00 am – 1:00 pm



Cost: $65 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)





Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 309


  26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355


































































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. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Start-New-Business-AV-120613


 


Date: Friday, December 3

Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm


Cost: FREE




Location:  University of Antelope Valley, Room 127

  44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster 93534



































COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (11-19-2013)