Starting Your Own Business
This workshop is for anyone who is thinking about starting a business.
Instructor: Graham Irwin or SBDC Advisor, Cost: FREE
Thursday, June 10, 2010 -Butler Tech- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - BizTech Center - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - BizTech Center- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Marketing Fundamentals
This courses discusses the fundamentals of marketing including an overview of the basic disciplines and theory with interactive discussion to ensure you have a good grasp of how to significantly improve your business.
Instructor: Denise Reier, ADAGO Marketing; Cost: FREE
Tuesday, October 5, 2010- BizTech Center - 6pm - 8:00pm
Website and Online Marketing
This course describes the fundamentals of establishing and promoting your business on the internet including website development considerations and cost effective ways to market online.
Instructor: Denise Reier, ADAGO Marketing; Cost: FREE
Tuesday, October 12, 2010- BizTech Center - 6pm - 8:00pm
Social Media Marketing
This course discusses the fundamentals of various social networking websites along with establishing and promoting your business through this medium.
Instructor: Denise Reier, ADAGO Marketing; Cost: FREE
Tuesday, October 26, 2010- BizTech Center - 6pm - 8:00pm
Small Business Tax Workshop
This workshop covers tax strategies and planning advice for proper IRS documentation and filing and is a great orientation for new business owners and a welcome refresher for veterans.
Instructor: CPA and State of Ohio Department of Taxation; Cost: FREE
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - BizTech Center - 9am - 4pm
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - BizTech Center - 9am - 4pm
Small Business Loan Options
This session is an open discussion forum with commercial loan representatives, where we explore how banks evaluate small business loans, review information required by lending institutions and discuss recommended procedures for startup companies.
Instructor: Lending Institution Partner; Cost: FREE
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday, October 27, 2010- BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm
Effective Risk Management: What Small Business Owners Should Know About Insurance
This course provides an overview of various insurance options available to small businesses and will review common insurance questions. It will also provide direction of how to protect your business in the most cost effective way.
Light lunch is provided.
Instructor: Sherry Hoskins, Buckeye Insurance Associates; Cost: FREE
Wednesday, November 9, 2010- BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm