Colorado Springs

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

This workshop is designed to teach you the details of each type of business entity. The differences between Sole-Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, & C-Corp will be discussed. If you are not sure how you want your company to be formed, this is the class for you! You can register by calling (719) 255-3844, or by clicking on the link below.

Speaker: Michael Schiller, Paralegal

Intellectual property, better known as patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets, are often thought of as something unneeded or outrageously expensive to obtain. This workshop will explain the importance of intellectual property to your small business, what you should be doing to protect the asset you may not know you already have, and how you can get legal protection for your ideas without spending an arm and a leg. Taught by Terence Doherty, attorney at law, this workshop will give you the basic knowledge and understanding that can help increase the value of your business and set you apart from your competition. You can pre-register by calling (719) 255-3844, or by clicking on the link below.

Speaker: Terence Doherty, Attorney

Designed for businesses looking for money to start or expand their business. Taught by a local banker, topics covered include business loans over $100K, micro loans, and SBA loans. The seminar will also explain the lending process and what lenders are looking for; organizing your loan proposal; how to negotiate a loan; identifying internal and external sources of money; and differentiating between equity & debt financing. Basic topics to include in a business plan to prepare for funding will also be included. You can register by calling (719) 255-3844, or by clicking on the link below.

Speaker: Kim Dean, US Bank

This Leading Edge course using the NxLeveL® curriculum, also referred to as the "Entrepreneur Course", is a 13-session course designed for entrepreneurs who want to start a new business or expand an existing business, and need the skills to make it grow. It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. For this reason, participants develop a comprehensive business plan during the course to act as the road map for future growth. You do not have to be a current business owner to participate! This course will cover all elements in a business plan. Includes planning/research; management/legal structure; marketing analysis & understanding; books, records & controls; financing your business & the deal making process, and much more. The workshop will be held weekly, every Monday evening from September 13 thru December 6, 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Fees include books and materials, dinner during each session, and pre-paid parking passes.,This Leading Edge course using the NxLeveL® curriculum, also referred to as the "Entrepreneur Course", is a 13-session course designed for entrepreneurs who want to start a new business or expand an existing business, and need the skills to make it grow. It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. For this reason, participants develop a comprehensive business plan during the course to act as the road map for future growth. You do not have to be a current business owner to participate! This course will cover all elements in a business plan. Includes planning/research; management/legal structure; marketing analysis & understanding; books, records & controls; financing your business & the deal making process, and much more. The workshop will be held weekly, every Monday evening from September 13 thru December 6, 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Fees include books and materials, dinner during each session, and pre-paid parking passes.

Speaker: Harry Martinez & Matt Barrett,Harry Martinez & Matt Barrett

This session provides business owners with essential information regarding basic insurance coverage necessary for most small to medium sized businesses. Attendees will learn how to assess which coverage they must have, as well as eliminate coverage that is unnecessary or not cost effective. The materials include a description of ways owners can cut insurance costs, while maximizing protection. Attendees will leave: 1. Understanding the types of insurance coverage they must consider for their business; 2. Knowing the pitfalls of being underinsured; and 3. With confidence, knowing they won’t overspend on insurance while protecting the key pieces of their business. This session will also include an interactive discussion from a panel of insurance representatives from local insurance compay, Six & Geving. You can register by calling (719) 255-3844, or by clicking on the link below.

Speaker: Erin Kristofco, attorney

This class is vital for every employer to attend! Attendees will learn the most recent human resource laws and regulations, including FLSA issues, exempt v. non-exempt status, what makes a contract worker, and much more. The workshop will also cover I-9 compliance. To avoid severe penalties, every employer must fully understand their responsibility to verify the identity and work eligibility of every person they hire. EVERY EMPLOYER is required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification for EVERY person they hire – regardless of citizenship or immigration status. For the first time in 24 years, government agents are actively enforcing the law concerning the Form I-9 and most employers are falling well short of what is considered “compliance”. In this information packed workshop you will learn: The Top 5 mistakes employers make on the Form I-9 that costs them BIG when audited by ICE; Who must complete the Form I-9 and when; Rules concerning sub-contractors and independent contractors; Additional steps every Colorado employer must take to avoid fines and penalties; Who can use E-Verify; Special rules for employers using E-Verify; Additional concerns for companies with Federal or State contracts; What businesses are most at risk for government audits; And much more! You can register by calling (719) 255-3844, or by clicking on the link below.

Speaker: Meike Alberts, Paychex; & Camille Griffin, I-9 Okay

Do financial statements seem intimidating? Let us make them easy to understand! This seminar is an advanced continuation of Basics of Bookkeeping, and is taught by a local CPA. The class will cover balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flow, financial projections, and budgeting. (Basics of Bookkeeping is recommended as a prerequisite only if you've no prior experience in bookkeeping). You can register by calling (719) 255-3844, or by clicking on the link below.

Speaker: Patti Asher, CPA (719) 227-1440; cpa@pjasher.com