Arizona Small Business Development Center Network Upcoming Events

Business Launch-SBDC, Monday, September 13, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:37:17 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Monday, September 13, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Business Launch is a two hour workshop designed to help you evaluate your business idea. Course covers the basic information needed to start a business, how to do a feasibility study to determine if the idea can fly and tips for business success.
Speaker: Lisha Garcia
Please bring either a Check made out to Maricopa SBDC or Cash and nothiing larger than $20 bill. Thank you.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Business Launch-Women's Resource Center, Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Business Training: Women's Resource Center, Phoenix, Phoenix — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:14:35 GMT

Where: Women's Resource Center, Phoenix, Phoenix
When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Business Launch is a two hour workshop designed to help you evaluate your business idea. Course covers the basic information needed to start a business, how to do a feasibility study to determine if the idea can fly and tips for business success.
Speaker: Lisha Garcia
To register please call 602-261-7143 or 602-252-8494 or online at www.wehelpwomen.com
Fee: $ 10.00
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QuickBooks 2010, Thursday, September 16, 2010

Business Training: Phoenix College-Downtown Campus, Phoenix — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:43:57 GMT

Where: Phoenix College-Downtown Campus, Phoenix
When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Friday, September 17
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Get the most from QuickBooks, the best selling small business accounting software. This 16 hour hands-on workshop covers everyday tasks to help you effectively and accurately manage your financial data. Learn the basics of this business acounting package in a two-day trainiing program. Course fee includes textbooks and materials.
Speaker: Michelle Savoy - President of Savoy Bookkeeping and Tax Services
To register contact Admissions and Records at 602-285-7777 or CTE at 602-223-4050 - Course # 71310 room 125
Fee: $ 295.00
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Empezando un Negocio Propio - En espa�ol, Monday, September 20, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:20:33 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Monday, September 20, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Taller para los que piensan empezar un negocio. Hablamas de como hacer un estudio de factibilidad, como estructurar legalmente el negocio y c�mo hacer un estudio de mercado.
Speaker: Lisha Garcia
2400 N. Central Ave., Suite 102, Phoenix AZ 85004
Fee: $ 10.00
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Should I Start a Small Business, Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:50:49 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges Downtown Center, Downtown Center, Mesa
When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Are you prepared to become an entrepreneur? Improve your chances for success with this workshop! Small business professionals of the Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Developement Center will explain the due diligence before starting a business, the process to follow and mistakes to avoid. Areas covered will be the feasibility study, market reserach, break-even analysis, Licensing, Permits, LLC's and steps to set up your business.
Speaker: Luis Reynoso - Business Analyst - Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC
To register call 480-461-7493 or online at www.mesacc.edu/communityed. Class number is 71186.
Fee: $ 25.00
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Business Planning- call 480-312-7321 to register, Thursday, September 23, 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:58:12 GMT

Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, AZ
When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
1st in a series of four business seminars sponsored by the City of Scottsdale - Business Planning
Speaker: Luis Reynoso
To register call 480-312-7321.
Fee: Free
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Creating a Business Plan for an SBA Loan, Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:01:28 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges Downtown Center, Downtown Center, Mesa
When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Business Basics
This class will assist you with developing your business plan for financing. Small Busines professionals of the Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will explain the key elements of a business plan for the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the bank, types of financing qualification requirements for a loan, the 5C's of credit and financial projections.
Speaker: Luis Reynoso - Business Analyst - Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC
To register call 480-461-7493 or online at www.mesacc.edu/communityed. Class number is 71187
Fee: $ 25.00
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Starting & Growing your Business - How to Start a New Business, Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:43:30 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Topic: Business Basics
First in a series of five seminars to help you start and grow your business. This seminar covers issues related to starting a new business, including: Creating a Business Plan; Protectiing your Personal Assets by forming a company; Selecting the right form of entity; how to form a company; start-up funding' basic agreemnets every new business must have and building your advisory team.
Speaker: Brian J. Burt - partner at Snell & Wilmer and Chair of their Emerging Business Group
Co-Sponsor: Snell & Wilmer LLP
To register call 480-784-0590 or online at www.maricopasbdc.com
Fee: Free
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Online Marketing for Small Business, Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Business Training: Phoenix College-Downtown Campus, Phoenix — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:05:59 GMT

Where: Phoenix College-Downtown Campus, Phoenix
When: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 5 sessions ending Tuesday, November 02
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Series of five, 2-hour workshops, followed by five to ten hours of individualized business counseling. Session I: Overview of Social Media for Business Part I - October 5, 2010 Session II: Overview of Social Media for Business Part II - October 12, 2010 Session III: E-mail Marketing - October 19, 2010 Session IV: Build Your Own Blog Part I - October 26, 2010 Session V: Build Your Own Blog Part II - November 2, 2010 Following the sessions each business owner will be eligible for ten or more hours of one-on-one business counseling and instruction to help them complete their accounts, pages and templates and to implement their social media strategy. Workshops will be held at Phoenix College Downtown Campus in room 125 and business counseling will be at the Maricopa SBDC office at 2400 N. Central Ave., Room 104. There is no cost to owners of small and emerging businesses within the City of Phoenix.
Speaker: Susan Beauchamp
Co-Sponsor: Funding for qualifying businesses within the City of Phoenix is provided through a City of Phoenix Community Development Block Grant.
For more information and an application contact SBDC Business Analyst Susan Beauchamp at 480-784-0598 or via email at susanbeauchamp@maricopasbdc.com
Fee: Free
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Basic QuickBooks, Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:39:01 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges Downtown Center, Downtown Center, Mesa
When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Thursday, October 07
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
This class is an introduction to QuickBooks's main features. It will help you understand how to use this powerful tool to properly record all financial transactions of your business and do your bookkeeping. You will learn how to read a Balance Sheet and Income Statement, create a Chart of Accounts, use bank accounts, track credit cards and invoice customers. Understand how to use QuickBooks to save time and organize business finances.
Speaker: Michelle Savoy - President of Savoy Bookkeeping & Tax Services.
To register call 480-461-7493 or online at www.mesacc.edu/communityed. Class number is 71190. Room number will be provided at time of registration. You may bring your laptop with QuickBooks software loaded.
Fee: $ 76.00
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Business Launch PVCC-call 602-787-6800 to register, Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Business Training: Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:29:28 GMT

Where: Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix
When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Pre-Venture Workshop. Learn about how to start a business, market research and feasibility study, business structure options along with the four parts of the business plan.
Speaker: Susan Beauchamp
18401 N. 32nd St. Call 602-787-6800 to register. Cont_ed #300-10009 Course #68540
Fee: $ 10.00
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Management Planning- call 480-312-7321 to register, Thursday, October 07, 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:57:19 GMT

Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, AZ
When: Thursday, October 07, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
2nd in a series of four business seminars sponsored by the City of Scottsdale - Management Planning
Speaker: John Henry Smith
To register call 480-312-7321
Fee: Free
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QuickBooks Complete Training, Friday, October 08, 2010

Business Training: Paiute Neighborhood Center, Scottsdale — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:05:59 GMT

Where: Paiute Neighborhood Center, Scottsdale
When: Friday, October 08, 2010 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Saturday, October 09
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Get the most from QuickBooks, the best selling small business accounting software. This 16 hour hands-on workshop covers everyday tasks to help you effectively and accurately manage your financial data. Learn the basics of this business acounting package in a two-day trainiing program. Course fee includes textbooks and materials.
Speaker: Michelle Savoy - President of Savoy Bookkeeping and Tax Services
Co-Sponsor: Scottsdale Paiute Center
Fee is collected at the door. Check or cash only. Register online or call 480-784-0590
Fee: $ 295.00
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QuickBooks Explained, Friday, October 08, 2010

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:54:34 GMT

Where: Chandler-Gilbert Community College-Sun Lakes Center, Sun Lakes Center, Sun Lakes
When: Friday, October 08, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Two hour program that gives basic information on QuickBooks, the leading selling small business accounting softward. Perfect for new or interested users of QuickBooks, to find out more about the suggested uses and application of computerized accounting for their small business
Speaker: Neal Nelson
To register call 480-857-5500 - Course # 71915
Fee: $ 30.00
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Empezando un Negocio Propio - En espa�ol, Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Business Training: Women's Resource Center, Phoenix, Phoenix — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:15:49 GMT

Where: Women's Resource Center, Phoenix, Phoenix
When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Taller para los que piensan empezar un negocio. Hablamas de como hacer un estudio de factibilidad, como estructurar legalmente el negocio y c�mo hacer un estudio de mercado.
Speaker: Lisha Garcia
PARA REGISTRARSE, por favor llame al 602-261-7143 o 602-252-8494 o en linea en www.wehelpwomen.com
Fee: $ 5.00
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QuickBooks 2010, Thursday, October 14, 2010

Business Training: Phoenix College-Downtown Campus, Phoenix — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:29:34 GMT

Where: Phoenix College-Downtown Campus, Phoenix
When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Friday, October 15
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Get the most from QuickBooks, the best selling small business accounting software. This 16 hour hands-on workshop covers everyday tasks to help you effectively and accurately manage your financial data. Learn the basics of this business acounting package in a two-day trainiing program. Course fee include textbooks and materials.
Speaker: Michelle Savoy - President of Savoy Bookkeeping and Tax Services
To register contact Phoenix College Admissions and Records at 602-285-7777 or CTE at 602-223-4050 - Course # 71312 room 125
Fee: $ 295.00
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Marketing Planning- call 480-312-7321 to register, Thursday, October 14, 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:01:46 GMT

Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, AZ
When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
3rd in a series of four business seminars sponsored by the City of Scottsdale - The Marketing Plan
Speaker: Luis Reynoso
To register call 480-312-7321.
Fee: Free
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Starting & Growing your Business - How Small Businesses Can Protect Their Ideas, Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:48:21 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Topic: Business Basics
Secoond in a series of five seminars to help you start and grow your business. This seminar covers basic intellectual property issues that small businesses face and will provide an overview of patents, trade secrest, copyrights and trademarks, as well as some of the common issues arising relating to protecting intellectual property, enforint intellectual property, and defending against intellectual property infringement claims.
Speaker: Damon L. Boyd - partner at Snell & Wilmer intellectual property group
Co-Sponsor: Snell & Wilmer LLP
To register call 480-784-0590 or online at www.maricopasbdc.com
Fee: Free
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Business Launch-Tempe, Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:43:28 GMT

Where: Tempe Transportation Center, Tempe Transportation Center - Don Cassano Community Room, Tempe
When: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Business Launch is a two hour workshop designed to help you evaluate your business idea. Course covers the basic information needed to start a business, how to do a feasibility study to determine if the idea can fly and tips for business success.
Speaker: Luis Reynoso
Seminar is held in the Don Cassano Community Room. Please bring either a check or cash and no bills larger than $20. Thank you.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Social Media for Small Business- PVCC-call 602-787-6800 to register, Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Business Training: Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:31:59 GMT

Where: Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Social media has fundamentlly changed the way we communicate and has revolutionized best practices for small business marketing. Social Media for Small Business will explain what socal media is, and why it is important for small business owners to claim thier place in "the conversation." This class includes an overview of the most popular social media channels
Speaker: Susan Beauchamp
To register call 602-787-6800. Cont_ed 300-10082. Location is 32nd St. and Union Hills.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Financial Planning- call 480-312-7321 to register, Thursday, October 21, 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:03:08 GMT

Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, AZ
When: Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
4th in a series of four business seminars sponsored by the City of Scottsdale - Financial Planning
Speaker: Luis Reynoso
To register call 480-312-7321.
Fee: Free
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Business Launch-SBDC, Monday, October 25, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:40:02 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Monday, October 25, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Business Launch is a two hour workshop designed to help you evaluate your business idea. Course covers the basic information needed to start a business, how to do a feasibility study to determine if the idea can fly and tips for business success.
Speaker: Lisha Garcia
Please bring either a Check made out to Maricopa SBDC or Cash and nothiing larger than $20 bill. Thank you.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Boost your Sales with Social Media, Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:24:04 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges Downtown Center, Downtown Center, Mesa
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
This class will include ideas for marketing using technology to promote sales for your small business. Small business professionals from the Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will cover how to create a great website, how to effectively promote your business using e-mail, facebook and twitter, how to create a newsletter with Constant Contact and understand CRM programs, etc.
Speaker: Susan Beauchamp - Business Analyst - Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC
To register call 480-461-7493 or online at www.mesacc.edu/communityed. Class number is 71189.
Fee: $ 41.00
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Starting & Growing your Business - How to Raise Capital, Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:52:57 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Topic: Financing
Third in a series of five seminars to help you start and grow your business. This seminar covers issues related to raising capital in today's market, including: determining your capital requirements and identifying those who can satisfy them; defining the terms of the equity offering; understanding what it means to have investors; complying with federal and state securities laws; avoiding common pitfalls; and strategies for increasing your chance of success.
Speaker: Brian J. Burt - partner at Snell & Wilmer and Chair of their Emerging Business Group
Co-Sponsor: Snell & Wilmer LLP
To register call 480-784-0590 or online at www.maricopasbdc.com
Fee: Free
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Advanced QuickBooks, Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:43:17 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges Downtown Center, Downtown Center, Mesa
When: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Thursday, November 04
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
This class will introduce you to QuickBooks advanced features including how to create reports and graphs and use forms, examine how to track and pay sales tax and complete your payroll with QuickBooks. You may bring your laptop with QuickBooks software loaded.
Speaker: Michelle Savoy - Presdident, Savoy Bookkeeping and Tax Services.
To register call 480-461-7493 or online at www.mesacc.edu/communityed. Class number is 71192. Room number will be provided at time of registration.
Fee: $ 41.00
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Business Launch PVCC @ Black Mt. call 602-787-6800 to register, Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:29:54 GMT

Where: Paradise Valley Community College, Black Mountain Campus, Scottsdale, AZ
When: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Pre-Venture Workshop. Learn about how to start a business, market research and feasibility study, business structure options along with the four parts of the business plan.
Speaker: Susan Beauchamp
PVCC Black Mountain Campus at 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85266. Call 602-787-6800 to register. cont_ed #300-10009 Course #68539
Fee: $ 10.00
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Empezando un Negocio Propio - En espa�ol, Monday, November 08, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:43:28 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Monday, November 08, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Taller para los que piensan empezar un negocio. Hablamas de como hacer un estudio de factibilidad, como estructurar legalmente el negocio y c�mo hacer un estudio de mercado.
Speaker: Lisha Garcia
2400 N. Central Ave., Suite 102, Phoenix AZ 85004
Fee: $ 10.00
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Marketing: From Product to Profit, Friday, November 12, 2010

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:54:06 GMT

Where: Chandler-Gilbert Community College-Sun Lakes Center, Sun Lakes Center, Sun Lakes
When: Friday, November 12, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
This two hour program takes you through the basic small business marketing. It includes basic marketing principals, including product, place, promotion and pricing, plus more recent phenomenon such as Internet marketing, guerilla tactics and social media. Perfect for new or existing small businesses needing help to create or maintain sales, expand new opportunities or evaluate options for their stratecic plan.
Speaker: John Henry Smith
To register call 480-857-5500 - Course # 71916
Fee: $ 30.00
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Starting & Growing your Business - How to Identify & Avoid Top Employer Mistakes, Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:57:39 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Topic: Managing Employees
Fourth in a series of five seminars to help you start and grow your business. This seminar will help business owners identify and avoid the top mistakes made by employers, including: exempt/non-exempt classifications, iindependent contractor/employee classificatins, failing to recognize and address harassment and discrimination in the workplace, failing to reasonably accommodate employees with disabilities and other timely topics.
Speaker: Joshua R. Woodard - partner at Snell & Wilmer's labor and employement group
Co-Sponsor: Snell & Wilmer LLP
To register call 480-784-0590 or online at www.maricopasbdc.com
Fee: Free
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Social Media for Small Business- PVCC-call 602-787-6800 to register, Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:26:22 GMT

Where: Paradise Valley Community College, Black Mountain Campus, Scottsdale, AZ
When: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Social media has fundamentlly changed the way we communicate and has revolutionized best practices for small business marketing. Social Media for Small Business will explain what socal media is, and why it is important for small business owners to claim thier place in "the conversation." This class includes an overview of the most popular social media channels
Speaker: Susan Beauchamp
To register call 602-787-6800. Cont_ed 300-10082. Location is 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Fee: $ 10.00
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Starting & Growing your Business - How to Motivate Employees, Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Business Training: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:03:04 GMT

Where: Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Central Phoenix
When: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Topic: Managing Employees
Fifth and final in a series of five seminars to help you start and grow your business. This seminar will cover issues related to motivating your employees, including: cost-effective ways to improve life at the office; benefits that improve quality of life; creating job security with employment agreements; use of performance and liquidity bonuses; giving employees "ownership" without giving up equity; making employees owners - stock options and grants; and ownership without the tax bil - the LLC profits interest.
Speaker: Brian J. Burt - partner at Snell & Wilmer and Chair of their Emerging Business Group
Co-Sponsor: Snell & Wilmer LLP
To register call 480-784-0590 or online at www.maricopasbdc.com
Fee: Free
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