*Essentials for Business Success Mini "Boot Camp" 5-week Series Feb 16, 2012 - 8am-10am $50 - MODESTO

“Essentials for Business Success” will be offered as a series of five 2-hr sessions. Each session gives participants information and tools that prepares them to launch and grow a successful business. Each session builds on previous sessions and is offered as a course rather than stand-alone workshops.  

This 10-hour program will educate and empower entrepreneurs as well as early-stage business owners with knowledge of critical business systems, management strategies, and key information that improves a participant’s chances for operating a sustainable and profitable business. 

Classes Held at the Alliance SBDC 

Kirk Lindsey Center

1020 10th Street, Suite 102

Modesto, CA 95354

(209) 567-4910

*FREE Business Start-Up Workshop Feb 21, 2012 6:30-8:30pm - TURLOCK

Do you want to start a Business? Does Your Idea Have the Potential for Success?

Many people, at one time or another, have had visions of owning or operating a small business.

This workshop is aimed at educating prospective business owners and budding entrepreneurs with the intention of increasing their chances for success. However, many factors ultimately determine the success or failure of any business venture.

Some Things to Consider Before You Start...

Classes Held at the Turlock Chamber of Commerce

115 South Golden State Blvd.

Turlock,CA 95380

(209) 567-4910

*FREE Business Start-Up Workshop Feb 28, 2012 From 8:30-10:30am - OAKDALE

Do you want to start a Business? Does Your Idea Have the Potential for Success?

Many people, at one time or another, have had visions of owning or operating a small business.

This workshop is aimed at educating prospective business owners and budding entrepreneurs with the intention of increasing their chances for success. However, many factors ultimately determine the success or failure of any business venture.

Some Things to Consider Before You Start...

Classes Held at the

Oakdale Chamber of Commerce

590 North Yosemite Ave.

Oakdale, CA 95361

(209) 847-2244 or (209) 567-4910 

*Professional NxLevel Business Course-Mar 6, 2012 6-9pm-MERCED

Description:  Learn cutting edge skills for your business from this 12 week course held ea Tue-Beginning Mar 6, 2012
*Merced County Residents - Register by Mar 13th to receive $200 scholarship (reg cost of this program-$299)  Your cost ONLY $99! Sponsored by Citibank
*Sign up another person for only $50*
Outline:
Intro:Realities of Entrepreneurship, Planning & Research: Entrepreneurial Essentials
Market Analysis: Identifying Opportunities, Prospects, and Competitors
Marketing Strategies: Creating Awareness & Attracting Customers
Organization Structure & Legal Concerns
Financial Overview: Accounting Sys, Records, & Controls
Developing Your Competitive Advantages: Product, Pricing, Service, & other key factors that make you competitive in the marketplace.
Understanding Financial Statements/Importance of Cash Flow
Financing Your Business: Where’s the Money & How to get it!
Creating an Effective E-Commerce Web-site
Reducing Risk & Choosing the Right Insurance for Your Business
Tax Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners
From Business Plan to Business Success: Where do you go from here? CLASS GRADUATION!

Classes Held at the Alliance SBDC 

Merced Office

1810 "K" Street

Merced, CA 95340

(209) 567-4910

*FREE Business Start-Up Workshop Mar 7, 2012 From 8-10am - MODESTO

Do you want to start a Business? Does Your Idea Have the Potential for Success?

Many people, at one time or another, have had visions of owning or operating a small business.

This workshop is aimed at educating prospective business owners and budding entrepreneurs with the intention of increasing their chances for success. However, many factors ultimately determine the success or failure of any business venture.

Some Things to Consider Before You Start...

Classes Held at the Alliance SBDC 

Kirk Lindsey Center

1020 10th Street, Suite 102

Modesto, CA 95354

(209) 567-4910