Posts Tagged ‘webinar’
Contracting with the Government Webinar
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
The SBDC is offering a webinar on how to get government contracts.
What You’ll Learn
Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The Small Business Administration can help small businesses work through these challenges. This class provides an in-depth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities available as well as the possible marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to the government.
The Details
Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Time: 11:45 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Get more information.
Tags: free, government contracts, MHCC, SBDC, webinar
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Going into Business: Start Smart Webinar
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
The SBDC is offering a webinar on going into business, taught by Herman Grimes.
What You’ll Learn
Learn the basics of opening a small business in the State of Oregon. How to register your business name, open a business bank account and obtain a tax ID number for your business.
The Details
Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Time: 11:45 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Tags: going into business, MHCC, SBDC, smart start, webinar
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How to Get a Business Loan Webinar
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
The SBDC is offering a webinar on getting a business loan, taught by Rick Stone.
What You’ll Learn
Attend this seminar and get the answers to these questions:
· What is the current Access to Capital?
· What are some Sources of Capital?
· What Banks are Lending?
· What are Lenders really looking for?
· What are the steps to getting a Loan?
· Am I Bankable? What do I need to know?
· What if I’m Not Bankable? How can I get Bankable?
· What if I get Denied?
The Details
Date: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Time: 11:30 AM
Duration: 1 hour
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Tags: get a business lowan, MHCC, SBDC, webinar
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Business Website Essentials Webinar
Monday, October 24th, 2011
The SBDC is offering a webinar on Business Website Essentials. The webinar will be taught by SACC member Kelly Allen from Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better.
What You’ll Learn
In this Webinar you will learn the basics of creating a successful website for your small business. The instructor will present tools to build your website, as well web hosting options to publish your site on the Internet.
The Details
Date: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Time: 11:45 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Tags: Alphabetix, business website essentials, kelly allen, MHCC, SBDC, webinar
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Buying a Business Webinar
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
The SBDC will be hosting a webinar on Buying a Business, taught by SACC member Jay McCrostie of Young, Twedt, and McCrostie.
What You’ll Learn
This Webinar will guide you through the process of buying an existing business. Learn strategies for the valuation of the business, tax implications and your financing options as the potential owner of the business. Learn about the importance and elements of a business plan. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt McRostie LLP.
The Details
Date: Wed, Oct 19, 2011; Wed Dec 7, 2011
Time: 11:45 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Tags: buying a business, jay mccrostie, MHCC, SBDC, webinar
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Getting Ready for Tax Season Webinar
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
The SBDC will be hosting a webinar on Getting Ready for Tax Season, taught by SACC member Marilyn Peterson from Mtn Quail Business Services.
What You’ll Learn
Want to save on tax reporting costs? Find out how to take charge of closing your company’s financial records fiscal year end. Checklists with tips and strategies will insure your full general ledger is reconciled and adjusted for your tax preparer to process returns quickly and efficiently. Bonus benefit: You will have a good perspective on your company’s financial position in time to make judicious pre-year end decisions on such things as capital investments in equipment, bonuses, IRAs and more.
The Details
Date: Tue, Oct 18, 2011; Tue Nov 29th, 2011
Time: 11:45 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Get more information about the webinar.
Tags: getting ready for tax season, MHCC, SBDC, webinar
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Hiring New Employees Webinar
Friday, October 7th, 2011
The Small Business Development Center is offering a free webinar on hiring new employees. Webinars are free and a great way to get valuable information without leaving your home or office.
What You’ll Learn
Look at how to attract and hire quality employees. How to begin the Employee/Employer relationship off on the right foot Including proper job postings, applications, job descriptions and hiring paperwork. Learn about the differences between an Employee and Independent Contractor.
The Details
Date: Thu, Oct 13, 2011; Thu Nov 10, 2011
Time: 11:45 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Find out more about the hiring new employees webinar.
Tags: hiring new employees, MHCC, SBDC, webinar
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SBDC Weekly Connections
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Weekly Connections
September 6 – 10, 2010
Webinar: Marketing & Promoting your Business
Learn how to identify and locate your target customers and define your marketing message.
Date: 9/7
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fee: $45, Class limited to 20 participants.
Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/h061esxzdp5u
Business Plan BootcampTM
Three hands-on sessions covering a basic structure for writing a business plan including financial projections and marketing.
Date: 9/8 & 9/15 & 9/22
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Fee: $135, Class limited to 20 participants
Business Growth Program
This program offers professional training and business counseling to new and existing business. the program will cover planning, marketing, finance and management.
Date: 9/8 – 12/15
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Fee: $395 per business, two participants per business.
Lunch & Learn: Mercy Corps
Small businesses often need loans to start and grow. Mercy Corps has micro loans & matching grants for moderate to low income small business owners.
Date: 9/9
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Fee: No Charge, class limited to 20 participants.
Building a Successful Web Site for
your Business
Learn the basics of creating and managing your Web site. Know the key elements of a user friendly Web site and how to direct customers to your site to promote your products and services.
Date: 9/10
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $45, class limited to 20 participants
Upcoming Trainings:
9/14 QuickBooks Bootcamp 1
9/16 Going into Business: Start Smart
9/21 QuickBooks Bootcamp 2
9/22 Webinar: Daily Operations Management Made Easy
9/25 Bookkeeping for Small Business
Registration:
Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 503-491-7658.
Tags: Business classes, promoting your business, small business loan, webinar, website for success
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Marketing and Promoting Your Business
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Marketing and Promoting Your Business
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Meeting Description:
This session will concentrate on defining your market message and using the various media to deliver your unique message to your targeted audience. We will discuss the pros, cons and costs of: print (newspaper, magazine, direct mail, yellow pages), electronic (TV and radio), interactive (Internet, e-mail, social media)
Webinar Fee: $45
Register today!
You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration with information on how to participate in both the phone and web portions of the Webinar.
Date & Time
Date: Tue, Sep 7, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM PDT
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Host(s): Mt. Hood Community College
Presenter Information
Jim Smith
Jim Smith has over thirty years of experience mentoring entrepreneurial start-ups and counseling small to mid-sized companies that are looking to expand or are under performing or under- capitalized. In 1993 he founded and remains the managing partner of YCHANGE International, a turnaround consultancy specializing in small to medium sized new businesses and existing companies looking to expand or needing a turnaround strategy.
Tags: business, marketing, Promoting, SBDC, webinar
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SBDC Weekly Connections
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Weekly Connections
Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2010
Effective Online Marketing
Learn about your target market and how to convey your marketing message to them using the power of social media.
Date: 8/31
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants.
Lunch & Learn: Promote Your Business in 30 Seconds or Less.
You’ll learn how to confidently and persuasively talk to prospects about what you can do for them. Being prepared with a professional and persuasive reply will give you the best chance of converting this chance meeting into a customer. Remember, you never get a second chance to create a good first impression.
Date: 8/11
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants
Upcoming Trainings:
9/7 Webinar: Marketing & Promoting Your Business
9/8 Business Plan Bootcamp
9/8 Business Growth Program
9/9 Lunch & Learn: Mercy Corps
9/10 Building a Success Web Site for your Business
Registration:
Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 503-491-7658.
Tags: boost your business, classes, marketing, SBDC, webinar
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2011 Businesses of the Year
Read about the wonderful businesses that have been honored as 2011 Business of the Year recipients.
