(The following courtesy of Karl Graham of Alternatives Federal Credit Union)
Workshops and events from Business CENTS are always open to all in the community.“So You Want to Be Your Own Boss?” An Intro to Entrepreneurship…When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Alternatives’ 2nd floor conference room
Cost: $20
Registration required: contact Alison, alison@alternatives.orgWinter “Getting Down to Business” courseWhen: Tuesdays, January 17 through March 13, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Alternatives’ 2nd floor conference room
Cost: sliding scale, $80 - 300
Registration required: contact Alison, alison@alternatives.org�
* Registration will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 13 (or sooner, if class becomes full)The calendar is winding toward the chilly season, and registration for our winter course is now open! “Getting Down to Business” is our comprehensive business planning course, covering all major aspects of business start-up and management. We’ll address bookkeeping and financial feasibility, financial statements, business taxes, marketing strategies and foundations, legal issues for small businesses, banking and financing, and more!Class participants must be able to commit to an intensive, nine-week course with outside research and homework. It takes time and dedication to create a successful enterprise!
Interested in starting a business or working for yourself, but not really sure what that will take? Join us for our special introductory workshop, designed for those who are at the “idea stage” or just generally interested in small business. We’ll address topics including:
– What business owners need to know
– How to research a business idea
– How to learn about the market and competition
– How to determine if your idea is financially feasible
– What resources are available for more help….
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“Getting Down to Business” is designed for people who:
- have a definite business concept that they are committed to, and
- are ready to move forward with their business planning process, and
- expect to get their business off the ground within the next 6-12 months, OR
- have very recently started a business and need help.