Colorado Springs Small Business Resource Guide

BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE

A number of local business entities have gotten together to create a one-stop shop for your business education needs. The Business Education Alliance includes:

Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Small Business Development Center
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Pikes Peak Library District
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Office of International Affairs
SCORE

AUGUST

Title: Starting a Small Business - Workshop for Military Personnel
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Ft. Carson. Contact: Leonardo Martinez, Tel 526-1002 or 526-0394
Time: 8 AM to 12 PM.
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider as part of launching a business, with special emphasis on differences between the military and civilian business environments. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Starting a Small Business - Workshop for Military Personnel
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Peterson AFB. Contact: Ms. Beverly Price, Tel 556-6141 or 556-6323
Time: 8 AM to 12 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider as part of launching a business, with special emphasis on differences between the military and civilian business environments. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Choosing the Right Business Structure
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: ENT
Time: 9 AM to 11AM
Fee: $15
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This workshop is designed to teach you the details of each business entity. If you are not sure how you want your company to be formed, this is the class for you!

Title: Intermediate Microsoft Word
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Become familiar with advanced features of Microsoft Word such as: setting margins, inserting tables, columns, borders, footnotes, etc. Prerequisites: Introduction to Microsoft Word and Internet Basics, or have familiarity with the Internet.

Title: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Date: Monday, August 11, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing - learn to write, edit, and save simple documents.

Title: Funding Your Business
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: SBDC
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Fee: $15
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
Designed for businesses looking for money to start or expand their business. Taught by a local banker this workshop covers topics such as business loans over $100,000, micro loans, and SBA loans. This workshop will address what lenders look at, preparing

Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: www.ppld.org
Are you investing for your business and employees or yourself? Learn how to use free resources at the library to track your investments or get started with something new. This class will teach you how to research companies and industries as well as specific types of investments.

Title: State of Colorado Support for “Sustainable” Exports
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sponsor: Office of International Affairs
Location: Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 E Pikes Peak Avenue
Time: 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Please reserve a seat by e-mail to internationalaffairs@cscc.org.
Website: http://coloradospringsinternational.org/default.cfm.html
The State of Colorado International Trade Office (ITO) is actively developing a program to promote exports of products and services from Colorado to China and Mexico in the areas of environmental technologies, clean-tech, renewable energy and related “sustainable” products and processes. ITO representatives will explain their proposed program which will include export counseling, support for trade missions and trade shows, and other elements in support of Colorado exports.

Title: Identity Theft Information for your Business & Workers Comp Fraud
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: United Way Building, 518 N Nevada Avenue
Time: 8 AM to 10 AM
Fee: FREE
Registration Required: Please RSVP to Danielle Hudson at 719-575-4341 or e-mail her at: Danielle@CNEColoradoSprings.org
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org/

Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Starting a Business? Learn how to do research on your competition, vendors and target market. Learn everything you need to know to write a business plan, find financing, marketing, demographics and more.

Title: Introduction to the Standards for Excellence
Date: Friday, August 15, 2008
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: United Way Building, 518 N Nevada Avenue
Time: 8:30AM to 11:30 AM
Fee: FREE for CNE members, $10 for non-members
Registration Required: Please RSVP to Danielle Hudson at 719-575-4341 or e-mail her at: Danielle@CNEColoradoSprings.org
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org/
The focus of this workshop will be an explanation of the Standards for Excellence Program being implemented by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. The workshop will serve as a broad overview of the 55 Standards. At the workshop, attendees will be given a checklist of the Standards to review and assess their organizations to find the areas that need improvement in their nonprofits.

Title: Should You Start Your Own Business?
Date: Monday, August 18, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Penrose Library, Adult Meeting Room. The Penrose Library is located at 20 North Cascade Ave. (On the northwest corner of Cascade and Pikes Peak).
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? No
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider before launching a business. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, attributes of a successful entrepreneur, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Beginning Excel
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and keyboard, Introduction to Microsoft Word.

Title: Understanding Financial Statements to Manage Your Business
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $59, ($40 If you attend Basics of Bookkeeping)
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
(Basics of Bookkeeping is recommend only if you’ve no experience in business accounting.) This session will cover balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flow, financial projections and budget.

Title: Board Roles and Responsibilities Workshop
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue
Time: 9AM to 12 NOON
Fee: $35 for members, $60 for non-members
Registration Required: Please RSVP to Danielle Hudson at 719-575-4341 or e-mail her at: Danielle@CNEColoradoSprings.org
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org/
The focus of this workshop will be expectations for board services, the governance, financial and legal roles and responsibilities of board members, how effective boards operate, finding the right fit, and creating strong board/staff partnerships. Who will benefit from this workshop: Nonprofit Board Members, Prospective Board Members, Corporate Executives, Interested Community Members, Nonprofit Executive Directors and Management Staff.

Title: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing - learn to write, edit, and save simple documents.

Title: NxLevel Business Planning Program
Date: Monday, August 25, 2008 – November 17, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 5 PM to 8 PM
Fee: $450
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
A 12 week comprehensive program (includes an additional one-on-one with the Director) that covers all the elements in a business plan: planning and research; entrepreneurial essentials; organizational matters; management & legal structure; marketing analysis and understanding; financial overview; books, records & controls; managing your money; financing your business & the deal making process. Price includes text, workbook and parking. Workshop meets once a week for 3-hours over 12 weeks.

Title: Starting a Small Business - Workshop for Military Personnel
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Schriever AFB. Contact: Ms. Andrea Hernandez, Tel 567-7340 or 567-7378
Time: 8 AM to 12 PM.
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider as part of launching a business, with special emphasis on differences between the military and civilian business environments. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Date: Monday, August 29, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing - learn to write, edit, and save simple documents.

SEPTEMBER

Title: Choosing the Right Business Structure
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: ENT
Time: 9 AM to 11AM
Fee: $15
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This workshop is designed to teach you the details of each business entity. If you are not sure how you want your company to be formed, this is the class for you!

Title: Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in the Invigorated Post-9/11 Enforcement Environment
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sponsor: Office of International Affairs
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road
Time: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
Fee: $195 - Before August 25th / $225 After August 25th
Registration Required: Register on line at www.buyusa.gov/colorado/itar.html.
Website: http://coloradospringsinternational.org/default.cfm.html

Title: The Power of Email Marketing
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 1 PM to 4 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
According to the Direct Marketing Association's economic impact study released in October 2006, Email returned $57.25 for every dollar spent in 2005. In contrast, print catalogs generated $7.09 and non-email Internet marketing generated $22.52. This workshop is a concise and comprehensive overview of permission-based email marketing strategy and tactics. Participants will learn tips for building a quality list, getting more email opened and read, getting readers to take action, and analyzing click-behavior to improve results.

Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Starting a Business? Learn how to do research on your competition, vendors and target market. Learn everything you need to know to write a business plan, find financing, marketing, demographics and more.

Title: Should You Start Your Own Business?
Date: Monday, September 8, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Penrose Library, Adult Meeting Room. The Penrose Library is located at 20 North Cascade Ave. (On the northwest corner of Cascade and Pikes Peak).
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? No
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider before launching a business. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, attributes of a successful entrepreneur, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Common Legal Issues When Starting a Small Business
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: SBDC
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Fee: $15
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This workshop will cover common legal issues when starting a small business, including legal entities, business licenses and taxes, contracts and leases, marketing and advertising practices, consumer credit and debt collection, employment practices, intellectual property protection and bankruptcy.

Title: Agencies that Can Help Your Export Effort
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sponsor: Office of International Affairs
Location: Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 E Pikes Peak Avenue
Time: 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Please reserve a seat by e-mail to internationalaffairs@cscc.org.
Website: http://coloradospringsinternational.org/default.cfm.html
The United States Export Assistance Center; the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade; and the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center will be here from Denver to describe their programs in support of international business. Want to find a market overseas? Want to know whether your potential business partner in Brazil has a good reputation? Need to know the details about preparing international shipping documents? These agencies can help. Join us to find out how.

Title: Owning a Franchise…Is it right for YOU?
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: SBDC
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fee: $15
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This workshop will help you to understand what owning a franchise really means and how to investigate the best opportunities for you.

Title: Starting a Small Business - Workshop for Military Personnel
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Air Force Academy. Contact: Mr. Christopher Alfano, Tel 333-3444
Time: 8 AM to 12 PM.
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider as part of launching a business, with special emphasis on differences between the military and civilian business environments. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Beginning Excel
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and keyboard, Introduction to Microsoft Word.

Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: www.ppld.org
Are you investing for your business and employees or yourself? Learn how to use free resources at the library to track your investments or get started with something new. This class will teach you how to research companies and industries as well as specific types of investments.

Title: Payroll 101 & Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: SBDC
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This seminar will provide you with the information on how to calculate and complete payroll checks, payroll taxes, payroll tax returns, and make payroll tax deposits. Do not worry, everyone will understand as you will do a mock payroll for the year so you know what is required. This seminar will also discuss, in depth, the issue of whether a worker is considered an Employee or an Independent Contractor and the penalties associated with misclassification.

Title: Developing Your Message and Effective Grantwriting
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue
Time: 9AM to noon and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fee: $35 for members, $60 for non-members for each session
Registration Required: Please RSVP to Danielle Hudson at 719-575-4341 or e-mail her at: Danielle@CNEColoradoSprings.org
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org/
The workshop will be broken down into two sessions: “Developing Your Message: The Case for Support” and “Effective Grantwriting.” “Developing Your Message” will be held from 9 am to noon. A sound and compelling case statement is the backbone for all your organization’s communication and fundraising messages – a single message explaining why your organization exists, what you do, your vision, who benefits, and why they should support your cause. If you’ve ever wondered if your fundraising and marketing materials say what you think they’re saying or if you’ve ever wondered how to make your message more compelling, this workshop is for you.
“Effective Grantwriting” will be held from 1:30-4:30 pm. There’s nothing magical or mystical about successful grantwriting. If you are new to grantwriting or if you have limited experience, join us as we explore the basics of successfully planning and implementing your grantwriting program, including: Articulating your case for support, Nuts and bolts of successful grantwriting, General tips for writing successful proposals, Common mistakes (and how to avoid them!), and Identifying appropriate grant sources.

Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Starting a Business? Learn how to do research on your competition, vendors and target market. Learn everything you need to know to write a business plan, find financing, marketing, demographics and more.

Title: Business Cash Flow Seminar
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: SBDC
Time: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Fee: $49
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
In this seminar you will learn up to 7 different ways you can increase cash flow for your business, ministry, or real estate investments. You can learn the secrets that Fortune 500 companies have been using for years, which are now available to you! Lunch is included and a free parking pass will be provided on the day of the seminar.

Title: 14th annual Excellence in Customer Service awards seminar featuring Dave Horsager
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Location: Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs
Time: 3 PM to 5 PM
Fee: $65 BBB Accredited Businesses, $90 non-Accredited Businesses
Registration Required: RSVP: Debbie Montoya at 719-636-5076 ext. 115 or DebbieM@bbbsc.org
Website: www.bbbsc.org
Learn: The how and why behind building the most foundational element of any real success, How to build morale and boost productivity, The 4 little things that make the BIG difference, How to gain better relationships and a bigger bottom line, The keys that inspire your team to do their best on a daily basis and The simplest most effective goal-setting strategy. Do you want to be effective and efficient? Dave Horsager’s inspiring Trust EDGE™ program helps people do just that! Without trust individuals and organizations lose respect, reputation, relationships, repeat business, and revenue. Dave’s inspiring presentation has proven results that build morale, service, productivity, leadership, and a commitment to integrity.

Title: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Date: Monday, September 29, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing - learn to write, edit, and save simple documents.

Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: www.ppld.org
Are you investing for your business and employees or yourself? Learn how to use free resources at the library to track your investments or get started with something new. This class will teach you how to research companies and industries as well as specific types of investments.

Title: QuickBooks Pro Intro
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Fee: $75
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This course will teach you how to: Manage money coming in & out (sales, invoicing, paying bills, and tracking expenses), Reconcile accounts, and Use reports to understand your business, including profitability and sales trends.

OCTOBER

Title: Should You Start Your Own Business?
Date: Monday, October 1, 2008
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: East Library Community Room. The East Library is located at 5550 North Union Blvd. (West side of Union, South of Vickers and North of Montebello).
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? No
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses many issues you will want to consider before launching a business. We talk about the rewards of starting a small business, attributes of a successful entrepreneur, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more.

Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Starting a Business? Learn how to do research on your competition, vendors and target market. Learn everything you need to know to write a business plan, find financing, marketing, demographics and more.

Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: www.ppld.org
Are you investing for your business and employees or yourself? Learn how to use free resources at the library to track your investments or get started with something new. This class will teach you how to research companies and industries as well as specific types of investments.

Title: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Sponsor: Office of International Affairs
Location: Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 E Pikes Peak Avenue
Time: 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Please reserve a seat by e-mail to internationalaffairs@cscc.org.
Website: http://coloradospringsinternational.org/default.cfm.html
The FCPA prohibits corrupt payments by U.S. business to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. Penalties for violation include fines and disqualification from Federal procurement. Frank Schuchat, an attorney with many years of experience dealing with the FCPA, will explain what you need to know about it.

Title: The Power of Email Marketing
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 1 PM to 4 PM
Fee: $49
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
According to the Direct Marketing Association's economic impact study released in October 2006, Email returned $57.25 for every dollar spent in 2005. In contrast, print catalogs generated $7.09 and non-email Internet marketing generated $22.52. This workshop is a concise and comprehensive overview of permission-based email marketing strategy and tactics. Participants will learn tips for building a quality list, getting more email opened and read, getting readers to take action, and analyzing click-behavior to improve results.

Title: Understanding Financial Statements to Manage Your Business
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $59, ($40 If you attend Basics of Bookkeeping)
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
(Basics of Bookkeeping is recommend only if you’ve no experience in business accounting.) This session will cover balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flow, financial projections and budget.

Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Starting a Business? Learn how to do research on your competition, vendors and target market. Learn everything you need to know to write a business plan, find financing, marketing, demographics and more.

Title: Beginning Excel
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet. Prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and keyboard, Introduction to Microsoft Word.

Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: www.ppld.org
Are you investing for your business and employees or yourself? Learn how to use free resources at the library to track your investments or get started with something new. This class will teach you how to research companies and industries as well as specific types of investments.

Title: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Date: Monday, October 27, 2008
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: www.ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing - learn to write, edit, and save simple documents.

Title: QuickBooks Pro Advanced
Date: Tuesday, 28, 2008
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: CITTI Building on UCCS campus
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Fee: $75
Registration Required: Yes, Please Call 719-262-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This follow-on workshop provides hands-on training in analyzing financial data, setting up inventory, tracking/paying sales tax, payroll, estimation and progress invoicing, tracking time, customizing forms and writing QuickBooks letters. Fee includes all instructional material.

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