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Business education alliance
This page is updated the first day of each month. We rely on the participating organizations to provide us with their information in a timely manner.
- september -
Title: Develop a World Class Brand on a Small Business Budget
Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fee: $30
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
EVERY business has a brand, good, bad or indifferent. Once defined and fully understood, you can begin capitalizing on it to create and build your unique competitive advantage. LEARN…1. The SECRETS of how your customers REALLY make buying decisions. 2. Why the first 7 seconds of contact with your customers is integral to their buying decision and loyalty to you. 3. Why your employee team holds the secrets to your brand success! 4. How to enhance your brand’s overall customer experience without spending one dollar in marketing! and 5. How do they do it? Follow best in class with these intriguing case study examples. Sign up now for this fun, experiential workshop to ignite your brand into WORLD-CLASS status. Register to win a FREE copy of The 6 Myths of Branding e-book/workbook.
Title: Developing Your Message: The Case for Support
Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs 80906
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $45 CNE Member/ $75 Nonmembers
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
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. Workshop Overview: Overview of the Case for Support, Developing your message, putting it together / tailoring your message, Different ways to use your case statement.
Title: Effective Grant Writing
Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs 80906
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fee: $45 CNE Member/ $75 Nonmembers
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
There’s nothing magical or mystical about successful grant writing. If you are new to grant writing or if you have limited experience, join us as we explore the basics of successfully planning and implementing your grant writing program, including: Articulating your case for support, Nuts and bolts of successful grant writing , General tips for writing successful proposals, Common mistakes (and how to avoid them!) and Identifying appropriate grant sources.
Common Legal Issues When Starting a Small Business
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fee: $20
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
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. This is a great workshop for current small business owners, or for those who are thinking of starting a small business and struggle with the legalities of owning your own business
Title: QuickStart Session 5: Obtaining funding for your business
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Technology Incubator, 3595 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required? Yes, go to web site below.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses the steps in obtaining funding for your business, whether it is based on equity sources or bank financing.
Title: Word 1
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: East Library and Information Center, 5550 N Union Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text.
Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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: http://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 Standards for Excellence
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Pikes Peak United Way, Community Room, 518 N Nevada, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $45 CNE Member/ $75 Nonmembers
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
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: Planning a Winning Website
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Ent Federal Credit Union Corporate Offices (7350 Campus Drive)
Time: 1 PM to 5:30 PM
Fee: FREE Compliments of Ent
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
Workshop Outline:
- How to plan a successful web site – the complete guide
- Is this the first time you’ve needed a website?
- Or maybe your first experience with putting together a website was less than successful?
- Are you overwhelmed with not even understanding the jargon?
- Choices, choices - where to even begin?
Equip yourself with the basic know-how to plan a successful website. This comprehensive guide is the ideal starting point for people who want to learn what their options are and what’s really involved in having a successful web site.
Title: Excel 1
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Old Colorado City Branch, 2418 West Pikes Peak
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: Word II
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: East Library and Information Center, 5550 N Union Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with more advanced formatting features of Microsoft Word to make a professional looking page. Prerequisites: Word I for Office 2007.
Title: Leading Edge: Nx Level for Entrepreneurs
Date: Monday, September 13, 2010 through Monday, December 6, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 5 PM to 8 PM
Fee: $395.00
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This Leading Edge course using the NxLeveL® curriculum, also referred to as the "Entrepreneur Course", is a 13-session course designed for entrepreneurs who want to start a new business or expand an existing business, and need the skills to make it grow. It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. For this reason, participants develop a comprehensive business plan during the course to act as the road map for future growth. You do not have to be a current business owner to participate! This course will cover all elements in a business plan. Includes planning/research; management/legal structure; marketing analysis & understanding; books, records & controls; financing your business & the deal making process and much more!
Title: QuickStart Session 1: Business Basics in Starting your Business
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Technology Incubator, 3595 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Preferred, please go to website below.
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: Strategic Plans
Date:Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sponsor:Chamber of Commerce
Location: Webster University
Time: 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Fee: $5 members, $10 nonmembers
Registration Required? Yes, on website
Website: www.coloradospringschamber.org
Title: Benefits 101
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Location: 25 North Wahsatch Avenue
Time: 12 PM to 1 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, please contact Kelly Clark at 719-636-5076 ext. 128
Website: www.southerncolorado.bbb.org
This is an introduction to the many benefits of being a BBB accredited business. Discover how our newest programs, ShopMyBBB.com and the BBBOnLine seal, can benefit your business and review our other programs to maximize your marketplace exposure. Immediately following Benefits 101 is a step-by-step training to help you edit your ShopMyBBB.com Web page.
Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
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
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text.
Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Understanding Financial Statements to Manage Your Business
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $40
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number or register on our website. Prepayment also required. Amanda or Shawna, Tel 255-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
Do financial statements seem intimidating? Let us make them easy to understand! This seminar is an advanced continuation of Basics of Bookkeeping, and is taught by a local CPA. The class will cover balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flow, financial projections, and budgeting. (Basics of Bookkeeping is recommended as a prerequisite only if you've no prior experience in bookkeeping).
Title: Put Away the Lawnmower, Charlie; Those Are Trees Out There!
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Location: 25 North Wahsatch Avenue
Time: 3 PM to 5 PM
Fee: $65
Registration Required? Yes, www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code CustomerService.
Website: www.southerncolorado.bbb.org
Vicki Hitzges will entertain and enlighten you on the topic of being successful. You will learn: 1. To look for the good in others, 2. To listen, 3. To create strong relationships and 4. Important social skills to attract and keep clients and close sales.
Title: Word 1
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text. Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Excel 1
Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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: http://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: Preparing for Board Service: Board Roles and Responsibilities
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs 80906
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Cost: $45 CNE Member/ $75 Nonmembers
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
Workshop Outline:
Critical Functions of a Successful Nonprofit, Board Roles & Responsibilities
Expectations of a Good Board Member (and of a Good Nonprofit), Finding Your Nonprofit Passion. 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.
Title: Business Insurance Essentials
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 12 PM to 3 PM
Fee: $20
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This session provides business owners with essential information regarding basic insurance coverage necessary for most small to medium sized businesses. Attendees will learn how to assess which coverage they must have, as well as eliminate coverage that is unnecessary or not cost effective. The materials include a description of ways owners can cut insurance costs, while maximizing protection.
Title: Standards for Excellence Clinic – Fall Series
Date: starting Wednesday, September 22, 2010 through Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs 80906
Time: 8 AM to 12 PM
Fee: $495 for CNE members, $695 for non-members. Cost includes 2 seats per organization at the series.
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
This 16-hour clinic series, broken into four four-hour sessions, will cover the 8 guiding principles and 55 standards included in the Standards for Excellence. Our Standards for Excellence clinic series will not only provide a strong foundation from which to develop and carry on a nonprofit organization, but clearly provide a framework within which to sustain an organization, provide training for staff development, and promote public confidence. Topics include: Mission and Program, Fundraising, Human Resources, Financial and Legal, Public Affairs and Public Policy, Governing Board, Conflict of Interest, and Openness.
Title: Job Help Lab
Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
This lab is both an introduction to library resources for job seekers and computer lab time with assistance. Some possible topics include resume and cover letter writing, career and industry research, job searches, etc. Please contact the instructor prior to class with your specific needs.
Title: Word II
Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with more advanced formatting features of Microsoft Word to make a professional looking page. Prerequisites: Word I for Office 2007.
Title: Partners in Philanthropy Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Broadmoor Hotel
Time: 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Cost: $60.00
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
Title: QuickStart Session 2: Your Business Concept and Data Collection
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Technology Incubator, 3595 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required? Yes, go to web site below.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses the steps in developing your business concept, and the data you will need to collect for your business plan.
- october -
Title: Excel II
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn more complex formatting, charts, formulas, and filtering of an Excel worksheet.
Title: QuickStart Session 1: Business Basics in Starting your Business
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Technology Incubator, 3595 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Preferred, please go to website below.
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: Quickbooks Pro: Intro Part 1 (of 2)
Date: Wednesday October 6, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 12 PM to 4 PM
Fee: $125 (total for both part 1 & 2)
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number or register on our website. Prepayment also required. Amanda or Shawna, Tel 255-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This is a great course for the small business owner, or for assistants, who primarily handle the finances! This interactive QuickBooks Pro - Part 1 introductory course will cover: 1. How the software works and how to navigate through the program; 2. How to create a new Company with QuickBooks including settings preferences, setting open balance, and entering customers, vendors, and accounts;3. How to enter vendor information, as well as descriptions & prices for products and services; 4. How to work with registers, including opening registers, making entries, and reconciliation; and 5. How to handle bills in QuickBooks, including how to enter & pay bills; entering discounts from vendors
Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
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: http://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: QuickStart Session 1: Business Basics in Starting your Business
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Air Force Academy. Contact: Mr. Christopher Alfano, Tel 333-3444
Time: 8:30 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: QuickStart Session 3: Your Marketing Plan and Monthly Revenue Projections
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Technology Incubator, 3595 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required? Yes, go to web site below.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses the steps in developing a viable marketing plan, one of the key components in the business plan.
Title: Sole Prop, LLC or S-Corp? Choosing the Right Business Structure
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fee: $20
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This workshop is designed to teach you the details of each type of business entity. The differences between Sole-Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, & C-Corp will be discussed. If you are not sure how you want your company to be formed, this is the class for you!
Title: Word 1
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: East Library and Information Center, 5550 N Union Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text.
Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Funding Your Business
Date: Friday, October 8, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Fee: $20
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
Designed for businesses looking for money to start or expand their business. Taught by a local banker, topics covered include business loans over $100K, micro loans, and SBA loans. The seminar will also explain the lending process and what lenders are looking for; organizing your loan proposal; how to negotiate a loan; identifying internal and external sources of money; and differentiating between equity & debt financing. Basic topics to include in a business plan to prepare for funding will also be included.
Title: Mini MBA
Date: Friday & Saturday, October 8-9, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Pikes Peak United Way, 518 N Nevada Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Cost: $180 CNE Member/ $300 Nonmembers
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
Title: Word II
Date: Friday, October 8, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: East Library and Information Center, 5550 N Union Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with more advanced formatting features of Microsoft Word to make a professional looking page. Prerequisites: Word I for Office 2007.
Title: Excel 1
Date: Monday, October 11, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: How to Build a Marketing Plan
Date:Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sponsor:Chamber of Commerce
Location: Regis University
Time: 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Fee: $5 members, $10 nonmembers
Registration Required? Yes, on website
Website: www.coloradospringschamber.org
Title: Job Help Lab
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
This lab is both an introduction to library resources for job seekers and computer lab time with assistance. Some possible topics include resume and cover letter writing, career and industry research, job searches, etc. Please contact the instructor prior to class with your specific needs.
Title: Basics of Bookkeeping
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 9 AM to 12:30 PM
Fee: $40
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
This workshop is designed for the entrepreneur with little or no experience in business accounting, and is taught by a local CPA. The workshop will cover functions of record keeping; cash versus accrual systems; recording transactions; revenue, expenses, and depreciations; and accounts payable and receivable. This seminar is great for both small business owners, or business assistants in charge of financial transactions and record-keeping.
Title: DOVIA, Handling the Avalanche
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Pikes Peak United Way, 518 N Nevada
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
Registration required: info@cnecoloradosprings.org
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
Title: Excel 1
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Old Colorado City Branch, 2418 West Pikes Peak
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: QuickStart Session 4: Your Financial Projections
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: SBDC, 1420 Austin Bluffs, UCCS, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required? Yes, go to web site below.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses the steps in developing a financial projection as a part of your business plan, which are central in developing a viable business.
Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text.
Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: The Steward Leader
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Registration Required: To register please call 575-4341
Cost: $45 CNE Member/ $75 Nonmembers
Website: http://www.cnecoloradosprings.org
Title: EICS 2011 Introduction
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Location: 25 North Wahsatch Avenue
Time: 8 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code EICS.
Website: http://www.southerncolorado.bbb.org
Do you want to increase your customer base, increase your profits and raise your employee morale? Then find out about the most effective tool for your toolkit, the BBB’s Excellence in Customer Service Award program. Applying for this award can strengthen your bottom line.
Title: Payroll 101 & Employee VS. Independent Contractor
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 1PM to 4 PM
Fee: $20
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
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. CPAs would receive 2 CPE credits for attending this seminar.
Title: Word 1
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Ruth Holley Library, 685 N Murray Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text. Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Benefits 101
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Location: 25 North Wahsatch Avenue
Time: 12 PM to 1 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, please contact Kelly Clark at 719-636-5076 ext. 128
Website: www.southerncolorado.bbb.org
This is an introduction to the many benefits of being a BBB accredited business. Discover how our newest programs, ShopMyBBB.com and the BBBOnLine seal, can benefit your business and review our other programs to maximize your marketplace exposure. Immediately following Benefits 101 is a step-by-step training to help you edit your ShopMyBBB.com Web page.
Title: Nonprofit Workshop - Grantseeking
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 8 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to identify foundation and corporate giving programs using free online databases accessible through Pikes Peak Library District's website. Successfully search the Foundation Directory Online, the Colorado Grants Guide, and other online databases.
Title: PowerPoint I
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Old Colorado City Branch, 2418 West Pikes Peak
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to create a slide or series of slides, manipulate, and format them for reports, presentations or printouts. Prerequisites: Computer 101 or experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: QuickStart Session 5: Obtaining funding for your business
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: SBDC, 1420 Austin Bluffs, UCCS, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required? Yes, go to web site below.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses the steps in obtaining funding for your business, whether it is based on equity sources or bank financing.
Title: Word 1
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Ruth Holley Library, 685 N Murray Boulevard
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text. Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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: http://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: Quickbooks Pro: Intro Part 2 (of 2)
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: 12 PM to 4 PM
Fee: $125 (should have been paid at part 1)
Registration Required? Yes, please call above number or register on our website. Prepayment also required. Amanda or Shawna, Tel 255-3844
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
Since you've learned the basics of QuickBooks - Pro in Part-1, this class will build on that foundation to teach you more advanced processes within the software. This interactive course will cover: 1. Credit card accounts and transactions; how to create and track asset and liability accounts; and an introduction to equity accounts; 2. Sales and purchase forms; how to create a new invoice; the QuickBooks Item list and how to add new items; how to create invoice letters & sales orders; and how to track backorders; 3. How to record customer payments; how to handle customer discounts, partial payments, overpayments, or down payments; how to record a deposit, including cash back; how to process credit cards 4. Financial data tools: QuickReports, preset reports, and graphs; how to save reports in Excel or PDF format.
Title: QuickStart Session 1: Business Basics in Starting your Business
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: Technology Incubator, 3595 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Preferred, please go to website below.
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: How to Protect Your Ideas: An Overview of Intellectual Property
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center
Location: Small Business Development Center (UCCS Campus)
Time: TBD
Fee: $40
Registration Required: (719) 255-3844 (prepayment also required)
Website: http://www.cssbdc.org
Intellectual property, better known as patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets, are often thought of as something unneeded or outrageously expensive to obtain. This workshop will explain the importance of intellectual property to your small business, what you should be doing to protect the asset you may not know you already have, and how you can get legal protection for your ideas without spending an arm and a leg. Taught by Terence Doherty, attorney at law, this workshop will give you the basic knowledge and understanding that can help increase the value of your business and set you apart from your competition.
Title: Nonprofit Workshop – Researching Individuals
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Penrose Public Library, 20 N Cascade Avenue
Time: 8 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No, but for information call 389-8968.
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn the role individual donors play in your fundraising strategy, methods for identifying potential major gift donors, and the research tools for effective cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Title: Excel 1
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: East Library and Information Center, 5550 N Union Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: QuickStart Session 2: Your Business Concept and Data Collection
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sponsor: SCORE
Location: SBDC, 1420 Austin Bluffs, UCCS, Colorado Springs
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Fee: $25
Registration Required? Yes, go to web site below.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
This workshop addresses the steps in developing your business concept, and the data you will need to collect for your business plan.
Title: Word II
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with more advanced formatting features of Microsoft Word to make a professional looking page. Prerequisites: Word I for Office 2007.
Title: Excel II
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: East Library and Information Center, 5550 N Union Boulevard
Time: 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn more complex formatting, charts, formulas, and filtering of an Excel worksheet.
- November -
Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010
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: http://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: Word 1
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text. Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Excel 1
Date: Monday, November 8, 2010
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: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: Excel 1
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Old Colorado City Branch, 2418 West Pikes Peak
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to set up, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet.
Title: EICS 2011 Application Writing Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Location: 25 North Wahsatch Avenue
Time: 8 AM to 10 AM
Fee: Free
Registration Required? Yes, www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code EICS.
Website: http://www.southerncolorado.bbb.org
This workshop gives you the inside scoop on what it takes to write a winning application for the BBB’s Excellence in Customer Service (EICS) award.
Title: PowerPoint I
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sponsor: Pikes Peak Library District
Location: Old Colorado City Branch, 2418 West Pikes Peak
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
Fee: Free
Registration Required: Yes, Call 389-8968
Website: http://ppld.org
Learn how to create a slide or series of slides, manipulate, and format them for reports, presentations or printouts. Prerequisites: Computer 101 or experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Investment Tools at Your Library
Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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
Become familiar with basic word processing skills necessary to create and save word documents by learning to read the Microsoft Word screen and entering and manipulating basic text.
Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Basics and experience using a mouse and keyboard.
Title: Minding Your Business
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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: http://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.
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