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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.
Entrepreneur Day Event 2009 - April 24, 2009 - EOU Badgley Hall
8:30 a.m.
- Federal Government Contracting, room 117
- How Do I Start a Small Business, room 142
- Start a Web Based Business, room 144
- How to Advertise in the Newspaper, room 146
- Taxes...Don't Be Afraid, room 148
- Financing Your Small Business, Huber Auditorium
9:30 a.m.
- State Government Contracting, room 117
- Managing Your Business' Cash, room 142
- Hiring Your First Employee, room 144
- How to Advertise on the Radio, room 146
- Limiting Your Liabilities, room 148
- International Business, Huber Auditorium
10:30 a.m.
- Manufacturing: Best Practices, room 117
- Marketing on a Shoestring, room 142
- Energy Efficiency Makes Cents, room 144
- Economic Development Professional...There to Help, room 146
- Real Estate Options/Office Space/Probability, room 148
- Government Loans and Grants, Huber Auditiorium
11:30 a.m.
- Federal Government Contracting, room 117
- How Do I Start a Small Business, room 142
- Navigating Local Regulations, room 144
- Bookkeeping Strategies, room 146
- Taxes...Don't Be Afraid, room 148
- Finding the Right Lender, Huber Auditorium
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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