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Schedule of Classes323 NE Roberts Avenue, Gresham OR 97030 (503) 491-7658 BizCntr@mhcc.edu Services and Seminars for Small Businesses
The Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center (BizCenter) is part of the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network. We serve new and established businesses by providing:
Upcoming seminars and workshops: Going into Business: Start Smart!
Attendees are saying: Date: 9/10 or 10/7* or 11/12 or 12/10 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center Location: *10/7 MHCC Maywood Park Campus, 10100 NE Prescott, Room 125, Portland, OR 97220. Fee: $45, Class limited to 22 participants. Cmo iniciar su negocio? obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas en este seminario. Debe tomar este curso si est pensando en abrir su propio negocio o quiere obtener ms informacin en qu necesita para iniciar su propio negocio. Estos son los temas que se cubrirn en esta presentacin:
Fecha: Septiembre 30, 2009 Bookkeeping Essentials: Tips & Strategies for Simplicity & Success Learn basic bookkeeping structure options and simple data processing strategies that minimize bookkeeping time and maximize information value from reports. Includes a calendar checklist for processing data. Date: 9/8 QuickBooks Bootcamp 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks New to QuickBooks or have little bookkeeping experience? This is the workshop to get you started right using the best selling accounting software. Learn to navigate in QuickBooks, enter your sales, and pay your bills. Date: 9/9 or 9/29 or 11/4 QuickBooks Bootcamp 2: Making QuickBooks Work for You Create and customize a company in QuickBooks. Discover QuickBooks built-in features that help you better understand your financial data to make better management decisions. For people who have completed QuickBooks Bootcamp 1 or have bookkeeping experience. Date: 9/23 or 10/13 or 11/18 QuickBooks Bootcamp 1 & 2 are loaded with bookkeeping tips and techniques. In each workshop, students will use QuickBooks 2009 on our computer. Training is done using a sample company and includes a free, individual follow-up session with the instructor. Small Business Financials Learn how to use your profit & loss statement and balance sheet for information that helps you make better business decisions. Workshop covers a wide range of financial tools to help you measure your business performance. Bring your company's financials for practice analysis. This hands-on class will use our computer. Cash Flow Management Strategies Get control of your companys best asset: CASH! This workshop is packed with checklists and tips to maximize cash inflow and minimize cash outflow. Date: 12/1 Business Plan Bootcamp Prepare a simple business plan for your business. Whether you want a business plan to get a loan, to help you start a business or to help you manage your business, this hands-on workshop will take you through the process of writing a short business plan. You will work on your plan throughout the workshop. Workshop includes textbook, software and individual one-hour follow-up session with the instructor. Date: 9/24 or 10/21* or 11/10 Marketing Strategies for Small Business Most businesses fail because of bad marketing! How effectively and efficiently you reach your potential customers and your ability to convey the virtues of your business mean the difference between success and bankruptcy. You will learn how to analyze your competitive environment, build an enticing brand identity, and squeeze the most out of your advertising budget. Date: 11/17 Contracting with the Government Part II Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The SBA can help small businesses work through these challenges. In addition to the basics covered in Part I, this class provides a more in depth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities available as well as the possible marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to the government. Date: 9/25 or 10/30 Business Franchising 101 Buying a franchise is a major decision that should be made only through careful evaluation and consideration. This class includes information about how to choose the right franchise and how to keep your franchise profitable. Learn the basics of:
Date: 11/6 Building a Successful Website for your Business Learn the basics of creating and managing your website. Know the key elements of a user friendly website and how to direct customers to your site to promote your products and services. Date: 9/18 or 11/13 Guerrilla Marketing Learn how to plan your marketing activities and to monitor the results by learning:
Date: 10/28 or 12/2 Mastering Online Marketing In today's market no business can afford not to have a presence on the web. But having a domain name and a web site is not enough: you have to market your web presence. In this seminar you will learn the basics of how to structure your site, how to increase traffic to your site and increase your e-commerce profits. Explore ways to improve your internet business:
Date: 10/14 or 11/5 Lunch & Learn: Small Business Seminars September 3: Contracting with the Government, Part I: Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state, and local government contracts. The SBA can help small businesses work through these challenges. This presentation provides an overview of the requirements and next steps. Learn the initial steps in preparing yourself to do business with the government. Speaker: Barbara Allen, SBA. This class is noon to 1:30 p.m. September 10: The 5 Ws of Business Insurance What is it? Who needs it? When is it needed? Where is it needed? Why is it needed? This class will address basic questions regarding business personal property, commercial general liability, bonds, and workers compensation insurance. Speaker: Lori Stegmann, Stegmann Insurance Agency. This class is noon to 1:30 p.m. September 17: Mercy Corps Micro Loans & Matching Grants: Small businesses often need loans to start and grow. Mercy Corps has micro loans & matching grants for moderate to low income small business owners. Speaker: Doug Cooper, Mercy Corps NW September 24: Getting A SBA Business Loan: The U.S. Small Business Administration is the largest source of long-term small business financing in the nation? Private lenders make loans and the SBA guarantees a percentage of the loan amount up to $1.5 million. Attend an SBA Loan Briefing to get your questions answered and find out what to do next! Speaker: Russell Hooker, SBA October 1: How the State of Oregon can Help You & Your Employees Pay for Health Insurance: The state of Oregon has a program to help uninsured employees and dependents pay for health insurance. State staff will explain how the program helps employers and employees. Also learn about a program that helps those unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions and about the State of Oregons free Prescription Discount Card for Oregonians. Speaker: Susan Stigers, FLMI. This class is noon to 1:30 p.m. October 8: Basics of Leasing Business and Office Space: This workshop covers the essential components of a commercial lease, definitions of terms, and when to get a commercial real estate broker involved. It will also include the process to find the right property/location for your business. It will explain the purpose and common terms of a commercial lease. Participants will learn the advantages of a lease versus ownership. Speaker: Sue OHalloran, Principal Broker, Kohler-Meyers OHalloran October 15: OFCCP Compliance Guidelines for Contractors: October 22: Contracting with the Government, Part I: Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state, and local government contracts. The SBA can help small businesses work through these challenges. This presentation provides an overview of the requirements and next steps. Learn the initial steps in preparing yourself to do business with the government. Speaker: Barbara Allen, SBA. This Class is Noon to 1:30 pm October 29: GREAT Business Program-Saving Resources and Branding Your Business as Green: More than two thirds of American consumers say they consider a companys business practices when deciding what to buy. Many businesses are realizing the financial and marketplace opportunities associated with resource conservation. The City of Greshams GREAT Business Program is here to help. We offer assistance and resources to enhance your recycling, waste prevention, water and energy conservation, all with the aim of making your business more resource efficient. We then provide certification and recognition for businesses that are dedicated to being green. Come learn about our recognition and resource conservation. Speaker: Tristan Whitehead, City of Greshams GREAT Business Program November 5: OFCCP Compliance Guidelines for Contractors: November 12: Project Enterprise!: MHCC offers employers several free business services as well as student interns and subsidized employees to help your business while helping students learn job skills. Learn how to take advantage of this win-win program. Speaker: Sue Spencer and Molly Dorney, MHCC Steps to Success. November 19: Mercy Corps Micro Loans & Matching Grants: Small businesses often need loans to start and grow. Mercy Corps has micro loans & matching grants for moderate to low income small business owners. Speaker: Doug Cooper, Mercy Corps NW December 3: Getting A SBA Business Loan: The U.S. Small Business Administration is the largest source of long-term small business financing in the nation? Private lenders make loans and the SBA guarantees a percentage of the loan amount up to $1.5 million. Attend an SBA Loan Briefing to get your questions answered and find out what to do next! Speaker: Russell Hooker, SBA The Lunch & Learn classes are from noon - 1 p.m., unless noted. Classes are limited to 22 people, so please register early. To register: Call (503) 491-7658 or e-mail us at BizCntr@mhcc.edu. You must pre-register for the class a minimum of 72 hours before the start date. Cancellations 72 hours or more prior to seminar will be given a 100% refund. No cancellations within 72 hours of seminars. All classes are held at the MHCC SBDC at 323 NE Roberts in downtown Gresham.
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