WORKSHOP SERIES 2008

SMART START... A PRE-VENTURE CLINIC: - This workshop focuses primarily on the mindset of an entrepreneur. It paints a mental picture for aspiring entrepreneurs of the process that successful entrepreneurs go through from idea generation to the actual business formation and all the way to financial independence. Attendees will be provided a business start-up kit “Smart Start.”

Who should attend: Start-up
Speaker: SBDC Team
Workshop fee: FREE
Dates - July 24, August 21, September 16
Time - 5:30 - 8:00pm
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MAP OUT YOUR PLAN: - Learn the basics of developing a business plan. We will discuss each component of the plan and provide a sample plan for you to review.

Who should attend: All
ISpeaker: SBDC Staff
Workshop fee: $15.00
Date - July 10
Time - 5:30 - 7:30pm
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UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: - This part 2 of the business plan workshop teaches in detail how to develop financial statements for your plan that make sense to you and the financial lender. You will learn how to capture information from the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, calculate several useful ratios and learn to make business decisions from this information.

Who should attend: All
ISpeaker: SBDC Staff
Workshop fee: $15.00
Date - July 17
Time - 5:30 - 7:00pm
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CASH REIGNS SUPREME:
Tracking the Financial Results of Your Business
A one-half day course designed for small business owners that teaches the importance of financial statements and how they can be used to make better business decisions. The connection between bookkeeping transactions and financial statements is made using QuickBooks software. Participants learn how third parties, including lenders, evaluate financial statements to make lending decisions. Specific topics include:
      • The importance of maintaining current and accurate financial records
      • Keeping financial records with QuickBooks
      • Accounting terminology
      • Balance sheet
      • Profit & Loss statement
      • The importance of cash
      • Determining your company's cash needs
      • Cash flow statements
      • Cash flow forecasting
      • Selecting an accountant and accounting system
      • Preparing for growth

Who should attend: All
Speaker: National Development Council
Workshop fee: FREE
Date - August 14
Time - 7:30am - 12:00noon
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YOUR CIRCLE: Professionals who need to be on your team
Your accountant, your attorney and your insurance agent should all be a part of your circle when determining your external team.  Learn from this panel of professionals what you should be aware of in business as it relates to their expertise and when it is a good time to introduce these people into your circle.

Who should attend: All
Speaker: Panel
Workshop fee: FREE
Date - September 23
Time - 5:30 - 7:30pm
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CHASE BANK “Minding Your Business Financially” Series: - This series will cover the basics of money, credit, business finance and sources of capital. Weekly topics are: To Your Credit, Pay Yourself First, Show Me the Money, Money Matters, Cash Flow, Understanding and Using Financials, Alternative Sources of Money and Managing Growth.

Who should attend: All
Instructed by: SBDC & Various Financial Institutions
Workshop fee: FEE: $175.00. $150.00 scholarships are available which includes
      Quickbooks New Business Starter Kit and Minding Your Business Financially
      workbook
Date - September 18 - November 6 (every Thursday - total 8 sessions)
Time - 5:30 - 7:30pm
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