Small Business
Development Center

 1607 Gekeler Lane,  La Grande, OR 97850

Phone and Fax: 541-962-1532
Email: sbdc@eou.edu Website: www.BizCenter.org

SBDC BUSINESS COURSES

AND WORKSHOPS

The SBDC is offering a series of business development courses. For information on when they will be available and registration information, please contact our office at 962-1532.

IRS - 2008 Rendezvous - August 28-29, 2008- Union County

9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  • E-Services
  • Record keeping requirements
  • The audit process
  • Tax law update

IRS - Tax Workshop for Small Business Owners - August 27, 2008

Union County - 1:00-4:00 p.m.

  • Free products & services the IRS has for Small Business Owners
  • Basics of Record Keeping
  • Different business entities and their tax forms
  • Recofeing income and deductible expenses
  • Self Employment taxes and much, much more

Government Contracting Assistance Program - August 26, 2008

Grant County  - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Selling to the Government
  • Obtaining Contracts less than $3000
  • Obtaining Contracts less than $100,000
  • How to publish in the Government Store

Biz Boot Camp - August 15, 2008 - Union County

12:00-1:00 p.m.

  • Learn the basics of starting a biz in Oregon
  • Steps needing to be taken
  • Biz structure
  • Importance of a biz plan

Marketing - July 17, 2008 - Grant County

-6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • The relationships between price, position, the product or service your busiiness provides and promotes
  • Clear customer identification
  • Use of demographyic and psychographic trends to target your advertising dollar effectively
  • Cost effective promotion and advertising:  Reaching YOUR customers

Financial Documentation - June 26, 2008 - Grant County

-6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • The language of business records
  • Keeping track of the important numbers and understanding what makes for a financially healthy business
  • Learning to use profit and loss statements and balance sheets to assess the health of your business
  • Break-even analysis and budgets

Biz Boot Camp - June 5, 2008 - Union County

12:00-1:00 p.m.

  • Learn the basics of starting a biz in Oregon
  • Steps needing to be taken
  • Biz structure
  • Importance of a biz plan

Cash Flow - May 13, 2008 - Grant County

-6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Accounts, receivables, accounts payables, credit management, controlling cash flow
  • Cash Flow Projections
  • Preparing for the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue

Cash Flow Management - April 25, 2008 - Union County

-2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

  • Managing cash
  • The five "C's" of credit
  • Preparing for your visit with your banker
  • Creative financing alternatives

Learning from Small Business Success - April 17, 2008 - Grant County

-6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Lessons from entrepreneurs
  • Management and ownership characteristics
  • Develop a Mission Plan
  • How to Set and Achieve Goals

Understanding Cash Flow - March 18, 2008 - Union County

-3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  • Managing cash
  • The five "C's" of credit
  • Preparing for your visit with your banker
  • Creative financing alternatives

So You Think You Wanna Start Your Own Business? - Grant County

- March 4, 2008

-6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

  • Summarize your idea
  • Test your idea
  • Create a business plan
  • Choose a business structure
  • Focus on Funding

Understanding Cash Flow - November 20, 2007 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  • Managing cash
  • The five "C's" of credit
  • Preparing for your visit with your banker
  • Creative financing alternatives

 

OR-OSHA - November 13, 2007
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Hazard Communication Program

OR-OSHA - November 13, 2007
- 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Safety & Health Management - The Basics

OR-OSHA - November 6, 2007
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Safety and the Supervisor

OR-OSHA - November 6, 2007
- 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Identifying and Controlling Hazards

Understanding Cash Flow - September 25, 2007 -5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Managing cash
  • The five "C's" of credit
  • Preparing for your visit with your banker
  • Creative financing alternatives

IRS - September 25, 2007

-9:00 - 4:00 p.m. - E-IRS Seminar

OR-OSHA - September 20, 2007
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - What to Expect from an OR-OSHA Inspection - Part II

OR-OSHA - September 20, 2007
- 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Conducting an Accident Investigation - Part I

OR-OSHA - September 19, 2007
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - 300 Record Keeping - Part II

OR-OSHA - September 19, 2007
-
8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Identifying and Controlling Hazards - Part I

Oregon Liquor Control & Oregon Lottery Commission

August 29, 2007 - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Licensing procedures
  • Who qualify for a license
  • Different types of licences and requirements for each
  • Application process from start to submission to Salem for processing
  • OLCC, ADA and security process for applicants

OR OSHA - August 29, 2007
- 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Safety Committee Training- Part 1I

OR OSHA - August 20, 2007
- 1:00 p.m. - 106 What ot Expect from an OR-OSHA Inspection

OR OSHA - August 20, 2007
- 8:00 a.m. - 102 Conducting an Accident Investigation

OR OSHA - August 19, 2007
- 1:00 p.m - 300 Record Keeping

OR  OSHA - August 19, 2007
- 8:00 a.m. - 104 Identifying and Controlling Hazards

OR OSHA - July 18, 2007
- 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Safety for Small Business - Part 1

OR OSHA - June 21, 2007
- 1:00 p.m. 206 - Ergonomics of manual Material Handling

OR OSHA - June 21, 2007
-
8:00 a.m. - 205 Hazard Communication Program

OR OSHA - June 20, 2007
- 1:00 p.m.. - Managing Your Vehicle Safety

OR OSHA - June 20, 2007
- 8:00 a.m. - Forklift Safety

Entrepreneur Day Event: March 9, 2007 - Eastern Oregon University
-
8:30-12:30 a.m. - 14 business classes offered

GCAP Workshop: October 18,  2006 - In Union County
· Selling to the Government  1:00-5:00 p.m.

GCAP Workshop: October 17,  2006 - In Union County
· ORPIN - contractors experiencs   9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

OSHA Workshop: September 26, 2006 - In Union County
·
Safety Committee Training   8:00-12:00 p.m.

OSHA Workshop: September 20 and 21, 2006 - In Union County
· TBA

OSHA Workshop: August 30, 2006 - In Union County
· Safety for Small Business Part II    12:00-1:00 p.m.

OSHA Workshop: August 23, 2006 - In Union County
· Back Safety; Personal Protective Equipment; Violence in the Workplace
·  8:30-1:00 p.m.

Workshop: August 22,  2006 - In Union County
· Workmans Compensation and your business

OSHA Workshop: August 16, 2006 - In Union County
· Safety for Small Business Part 1  12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

OSHA Workshop: June 22, 2006 - In Union County
· III - Developing Training Courses 8:00 a.m.
· IV - Conducting On-the-Job Training  1:00 p.m.

OSHA Workshop: June 21, 2006 - In Union County
· I - Managing the Training Program  8:00 a.m.
· II - Conducting Classroom Safety Training  1:00 p.m.

Cash Generation: May 24, 2006 - Grant County

· Determining your true financial needs
· Managing cash
· The five "C's" of credit
· Preparing for your visit with your banker
· Creative financing alternatives

Marketing Your Business: April 19, 2006 - Grant County
· How to Create a Marketing Plan
· Benefits of a Marketing Plan
· Researching Your Market
· The Ingredients of  a Marketing Plan

SBA/OECDD Loan Briefings: April 18, 2006 - Union County
· How to chose a bank or lender
· What does the banker look for
· What financial statements do I need?
· How will my collateral be valued?

How to Start a Business in Oregon: March 23, 2006 - Grant County
· Eight Steps to Start a New Biz in Oregon
· Preparation
· Planning
· Selecting Your Biz Name
· Tax Information for Income & Businesses

Cash Management Made Simple:  January 11, 2006 - In Union County
· Determining your true financial needs
· Managing cash
· The five "C's" of credit
· Preparing for your visit with your banker
· Creative financing alternatives

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