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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Through this workshop, learn the basics of business taxes, including forms of different business entities, business use of home and car, record keeping, Schedules C, SE, and ES Form 1040 and more.
Speaker: Fran Coet, CPA, CVA, & CFP Coet & Coet PC
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
In this two-part, interactive seminar, you will learn the basic marketing skills and tools that will create momentum in your business. Learn the difference between the features and the benefits of your product or service. Discover who your customers are, how best to reach them, and with what message and medium. Analyze how you measure up to the competition. Leave this seminar with a basic marketing plan to launch your business.
Speaker: Mischa Danaceau
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This course will teach you how to: Manage money coming in & out (sales, invoicing, paying bills, and tracking expenses), Reconcile accounts, and Use reports to understand your business, including profitability and sales trends.
Speaker: Mark Spangler
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Learn about legal structures, registration, licenses, market research, business planning, obtaining financing, insurance, taxes, employer responsibilities, and sources of assistance.
Speaker: Jesse Esparza
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
This two-part, interactive seminar will take you through the steps of creating a solid sales strategy. You will learn the key elements to successfully sell your product or service. You will develop a prospecting plan, learn how to get an audience with decision makers and how to qualify your prospects and close the deal.
Part 2 will be on August 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Steve Parry
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Monday, August 11, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Speaker: Jim Olp
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning improves the chances for business success. You should be fully aware of the implication of owning you own business success.
Speaker: Beverly Ellis and Joe Keck
Co-Sponsor: Fort Lewis College, SBDC, First National Bank of Durango, Durango Chamber of Commerce, and Region 9
Start-up Assistance
Monday, July 21, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Do you know what it takes to start your business? In this overview seminar, you will learn the proper steps to take to launch your new business venture including: legal structures, required licenses and forms, tax requirements and financing considerations. Bring all of your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same.
Speaker: Jayne Reiter
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A 2 hour start-up class covering business registration forms (with on-line demo), business entity selection and other start-up tips.
Speaker: Geoffery Goudy
Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
This workshop is designed to teach you the details of each business entity. If you are not sure how you want your company to be formed, this is the class for you!
Monday, August 18, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Do you know what it takes to start your business? In this overview seminar, you will learn the proper steps to take to launch your new business venture including: legal structures, required licenses and forms, tax requirements and financing considerations. Bring all of your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same.
Speaker: John Green
Business Basics
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Receive a one hour introduction to the Immersive Virtual Reality known as Second Life. See opportunities for social networking, entertainment, and business creation.
Speaker: Chris Luchs, Director Westminster SBDC
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for this informative seminar that covers all the basics of preparing a successful business plan. We will discuss the purpose of a business plan, what it contains, what financial documents you will need, and how to determine start-up costs.
Speaker: Jayne Reiter
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Will cover verbal and written agreements; the do's and don'ts of extending credit; operating your LLC - beyond the basics.
Speaker: Amanda Pearson, attorney
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Avoid the pitfalls of oral agreements; Landlord list of don'ts; Record retention guidelines.
Speaker: Amanda Pearson, attorney
Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Throw away the boring contract, create dynamic agreements: Taught by Kevin Houchin Attorney
Speaker: Kevin Houchin
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Why write a business plan? The business plan can work out the details of a business before investing your personal resources.
Speaker: Mary Fischer
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for this informative seminar that covers all the basics of preparing a successful business plan. We will discuss the purpose of a business plan, what it contains, what financial documents you will need, and how to determine start-up costs.
Speaker: Jim Olp
Managing a Business
Monday, August 04, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 15 sessions ending Monday, December 08
15 week business planning course
Speaker: Marcia Pessemier
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Choice of Entity is one of the most important decisions to make when starting a business (corporation, S-corp, limited liability company, etc.) The key is to choose the best structure for your particular business. Many factors determine what type of entity is most advantageous, including tax issues, liability protection/exposure, amount of day to day involvement, makeup of present investors, and future growth, just to name a few. Understanding what factors are most important and applicable will enable you to chose the best entity to make your business successful.
Speaker: Rehan Hasan, Fairfield and Woods, P.C.
Business Accounting and Budget
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
This will be conducted by Lyle Hood, CPA from WSB, using SBA material, to help inform business owners about the 2008 bonus depreciation allowance.
Speaker: Lyle Hood
Co-Sponsor: Wall, Smith and Bateman and Associates
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Getting started in QuickBooks
Limited 25, hands on with a coputer for each attendeee and a free QuickBooks starter kit.
Speaker: Brenda Sherman, Intergrity Accounting and Tax Services, P.C.
Cash Flow Management
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn how to forecast sales and revenue, create a cash flow budget and determine timing to secure funding. This class includes Interactive Software that creates budgets and projects financials.
Speaker: Julie Cline
Marketing and Sales
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
For the first time, the same marketing principles and tools that guide major organizations have been stripped down to their essentials. The Marketing for Smarties Challenge, 14 steps to Sustained Growth, is integrated over a three month period:
three workshops over 3 months
a 66 page workbook with 14 steps, three to five pages each
worksheets from the workbook on a CD
tasking
peer exchange
coaching
Speaker: Jasper Welch, Joan Zwisler
Co-Sponsor: San Juan Enterprise Center, Fort Lewis College, Region 9 Economic Development District, and the Small Business Development Center
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In today's hyper-competitive business market, getting and staying close to your customers confers a competitive advantage for your business. By using strategic customer input and satisfaction programs, business owners can stay ahead of changing customer needs and wants, identify product and service innovations, and define new ways to cement customer loyalty. This program will show you how to become a customer-centric organization using informal and formal customer needs' assessment programs for maximum revenue benefit.
Speaker: Dena Wyatt, Marketing Evolutions LLP
