Fall 2009 Series
Before You Start Your Business
- Fee: $40 each class
- Location: T-Building Conference Center
- For more information or to register, call (815) 280-1400
| Workshop |
Time |
Date |
Course Number |
| Before You Start Your Business |
6pm - 8pm |
Sept 8, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T1 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
9am - 11am |
Sept 10, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T2 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
9am - 11am |
Oct 6, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T3 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
6pm - 8 pm |
Oct 8, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T4 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
6pm - 8pm |
Nov 3, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T5 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
9am - 11am |
Nov 5, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T6 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
9am - 11 am |
Dec 8, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T7 |
| Before You Start Your Business |
6pm - 8 pm |
Dec 10, 2009 |
SBDC 805 T8 |
Managing Your Business for Success
- Fee: $60 each class
- Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: T-Building Conference Center
- For more information or to register, call (815) 280-1400.
| Workshop |
Date |
Course Number |
| Your Business Plan |
September 23, 2009 |
SBDC 820 T2 |
| Basics of Franchising |
September 29, 2009 |
SBDC 3541 T2 |
| Understanding Basic Financial Statements |
September 30, 2009 |
SBDC 057 T2 |
| Developing an Overall Marketing Strategy |
October 07, 2009 |
SBDC 051, T2 |
| Recordkeeping Basics for the Small Business |
October 14, 2009 |
SBDC 030 T2 |
| Identify Your Customers and Competition |
October 21, 2009 |
SBDC 131 T2 |
| Business Succession Planning |
October 28, 2009 |
SBDC 3501 T2 |
| Technology and the Small Business |
November 04, 2009 |
SBDC 076 T2 |
| Publicity and Promotion |
November 11, 2009 |
SBDC 060 T2 |
| Using Your Local Resources |
November 17, 2009 |
SBDC 061 T1 |
| Financing Your New/Existing Business |
November 18, 2009 |
SBDC 110 T2 |
| Protecting the Business and It's Owner |
December 02, 2009 |
SBDC 120 T2 |
| Starting a Consulting Business |
December 08, 2009 |
SBDC 085 T2 |
| Small Business Tax Workshop |
December 09, 2009 |
SBDC 055 T2 |
Entrepreneurial Training Certificate Program
Starting a new business or sustaining an existing business through the early years can be a difficult and confusing task at best; often overwhelming and impossible.
This ten-week program is designed to provide the practical skills, techniques and "can do" attitude that are essential for successful business start-up or to strengthen an existing business.
The program represents a $995 value for only $495 and includes 3 Workbooks:
- Your First Business Plan
- Small Business Survival Guide
- Small Business Start-up Guide
and 10 Workshops:
| Workshop |
Date |
| Your Business Plan: Your Best Chance for Success |
September 23 |
| Understanding Basic Financial Statements |
September 30 |
| Developing an Overall Marketing Strategy |
October 7 |
| Recordkeeping Basics for the Small Business |
October 14 |
| Identify Your Customers and Competition |
October 21 |
| Technology and the Small Business |
November 4 |
| Publicity & Promotion |
November 11 |
| Financing Your New/Existing Business |
November 18 |
| Protecting the Business and Its Owner |
December 2 |
| Tax Strategies for Small Business |
December 9 |