Region 6 MI-SBTDC Fall 2009 Training Schedule
Full Schedule & Registration Online at: www.misbtdc.org
Select “Training”, “Calendar” and “At Location”
Followed by:
1) Location - “At center”
2) Center - “MI-SBTDC, Region 6 Office”
3) Topic - “All”
4) Time Range: “Next 120 days”
To register: Scroll down and select the training event title.
Starting a Business Orientation
Course content: Readiness to be in business, market research and making sure there is market potential for your product or service, detail on the steps and process of starting a business, and will provide information and tools to start writing a business plan.
Designed for persons thinking of starting a business or in or early stages of startup, the new “Starting a Business Orientation” workshop is the first step for many in MI-SBTDC assistance, which may be followed by additional training or no-cost one-on-one counseling.
Flint*
Thursday, September 10, 5-7 p.m. (Flint)
Tuesday, September 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Flint)
Thursday, October 8, 9-11 a.m. (Flint)
Monday, October 19, 9-11 a.m. (Flint)
Thursday, October 29, 5-7 p.m. (Flint)
Monday, November 9, 9-11 a.m. (Flint)
Thursday, November 19, 5-7 p.m. (Flint)
Lapeer**
Friday, September 25, 9-11 a.m. (Lapeer)
Monday, October 12, 9-11 a.m. (Lapeer)
Monday, November 16, 9-11 a.m. (Lapeer)
Fee: No charge.
Registration: Advance registration is required, see below or call the Flint office.
Locations:
*All Flint classes will be held at Kettering University, Room 5-200 of the Campus Center.
**All Lapeer classes will be held at Mott Community College Campus, Room B203.
Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan
Course content: Designed for individuals who want to increase their chances for successful self-employment, or business launch, this course covers business planning in detail. Specifics of marketing, finance, legal, regulatory issues, operations, information based planning and management are key components of this workshop. The first steps for creating a business plan draft will be included.
Tuesday, September 8, 1-4 p.m., Flint -- Kettering University, Campus Center, Room 5-200
Fee: $20.00 Advance registration and payment required.
Registration: Online registration and credit card payment available. Or payment by cash or check/money order payable to Kettering University can be mailed to or dropped off at the above address, Attention: Julie Filary
FastTrac® New Venture™
Course Content: Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. FastTrac® New Venture™, created by the Kaufman Foundation, is a comprehensive 30 hour course designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development. The course covers exploring entrepreneurship, identifying and meeting market needs, evaluating concept and plans for moving forward, develop a working knowledge of business fundamentals such as marketing, product/service development, management, and financials, building operational infrastructure, managing resources, networking and responding to change.
7 Weekly Sessions, Tuesday, September 29 through Tuesday, November 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kettering University, Flint, MI, Campus Center, Room 5-200
Mandatory orientation session: Thursday, September 24, 1-3 p.m. at Michigan Works! Career Alliance, 711 N. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48504
Fee: $700 per person. Scholarship assistance is available for eligible dislocated workers up to 100%, and others up to 50%. Limited number of dislocated worker funding scholarships available, and class size will be limited to 24. Region 6 MI-SBTDC will maintain a list of all interested individuals and fill the class from the top of the list. To be placed on the list, call 810-762-9660. Individuals may move up the list as others ahead withdraw.
Dislocated Worker Scholarship Funding: Persons interested in dislocated worker funding must be pre-screened for eligibility by contacting Valerie McClain at Action Management Corporation, 810-234-2828, Extension 110.
QuickBooks Pro Level I
For beginner and intermediate QuickBooks users to learn the core functions of QuickBooks Pro, from how to set up your company on QuickBooks to getting the information you need to run your business and manage your finances.
Presenter: Nicole Bowman, Certified Intuit QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Sponsored by Region 6 MI-SBTDC.
6 Sessions starting Wednesday, September 9th and ending Wednesday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Kettering University, Corner of Chevrolet and W. University Avenues, Campus Center, Room 5-200, Flint, MI
Fee: $179.00 includes workbook. Advance registration and payment required. Online registration and credit card payment available. Or payment by cash or check/money order payable to
Kettering University can be mailed to or dropped off at the above address, Attention: Julie Filary.
QuickBooks Pro Level II
For advanced users, includes setting up inventory, tracking and paying sales tax, setting up and processing payroll, setting up estimates and tracking job time and cost.
Presenter: Nicole Bowman, Certified Intuit QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Sponsored by Region 6 MI-SBTDC.
4 Sessions starting Wednesday, October 21st and ending Wednesday, November 11th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Kettering University, Corner of Chevrolet and W. University Avenues, Campus Center, Room 5-200, Flint, MI
Fee: $129.00 for those who have the workbook from Level I training, $179.00 for those without a book. Advance registration and payment required. Online registration and credit card payment available. Or payment by cash or check/money order payable to Kettering University can be mailed to or dropped off at the above address, Attention: Julie Filary.
Fundamentals of Marketing a Business
Course content: This course presents practical applications of marketing concepts designed to grow small businesses. It covers basic marketing tools, market analysis and research, target marketing, competition, and key marketing implementation tools. A strategic, well planned approach to marketing is demonstrated, with several examples of effective hands-on marketing techniques. Focus is on the business’s customers – creating and keeping them.
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Kettering University, Corner of Chevrolet and W.
University Avenues, Campus Center, Room 5-200, Flint, MI
Fee: $20.00 Advance registration and payment required.
Registration: Online registration and credit card payment available. Or payment by cash or check/money order payable to Kettering University can be mailed to or dropped off at the address, Attention: Julie Filary
FastTrac® Tech Venture™
In today's marketplace, it's not enough to know just the technology or science. To be successful, you need to understand the business behind it. How do you generate interest? How much is it worth? How do you profit from it? How do you sustain ongoing growth? How do you get the needed financing?
Course content: That's where FastTrac® TechVenture™ makes a difference. Beyond theories and conjecture, FastTrac TechVenture takes an analytical look at your business. Discover what you need to consider in starting, operating, funding, or growing a technology or life sciences-based business.
Course Dates: 5 sessions, Wednesday evenings, 5:30-9:30 p.m..
October 7 through December 2, 2009
January 13, 2010 through February 24, 2010
April 7, 2010 through May 12, 2010
Location: Kettering University Campus Center, Room 5-200,
Corner of Chevrolet and University Avenues, Flint, MI 48504
Cost: $750 per participant (includes dinner). Advanced registration required. Scholarships up to full tuition are available for eligible participants. Contact Neil Sheridan, TechWorks Director: 810-762-9728 or e-mail techworks@kettering.edu.
Registration: Online (see above) or phone TechWorks, 810-762-9728.
Michigan Department of Treasury presents Tax Seminars for Small Business
The Michigan Department of Treasury is offering FREE seminars for new business owners regarding their rights and responsibilities relative to Michigan Sales, Use and Withholding taxes.
Course content: Designed for new businesses but useful for expanding knowledge of sales, use and withholding taxes. The technical aspects of the taxes as well as tax audits, assessments, collection procedures, appeal options, penalty waivers, and protection of your confidential tax information will be discussed.
Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. (Lunch on own—break provided.)
Location: Sponsored by Region 6 MI-SBTDC at Kettering University, Campus Center Room A, corner of Chevrolet and University Avenues, Flint, MI.
Registration: Contact Michigan Dept. of Treasury (517) 636-4230
or go to http://www.michigan.gov/taxes
Region 6 MI-SBTDC Fall 2009 Training Schedule
Full Schedule & Registration Online at: www.misbtdc.org
Select “Training”, “Calendar” and “At Location”
Followed by:
1) Location - “At center”
2) Center - “MI-SBTDC, Region 6 Office”
3) Topic - “All”
4) Time Range: “Next 120 days”
To register: Scroll down and select the training event title
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