Small Business Toolkit Series | 

Series Cost: $175

Cost: $50 (early) / $65 | Duration: 4 days (8 hours per day)

A 4-day training series where you will gain all of the tools needed to successfully start a small business. You will meet qualified professionals who will teach these classes and who specialize in working with small business owners. Classes may be taken in any order.

Class #1 - Business Planning and Financing for Growth
Learn from a business banker how to develop a comprehensive business plan, complete with financial data.

Friday, Oct 10, 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm

Class #2 - Tax Planning & Bookkeeping
Learn from accountants how to set up a small business accounting system and plan for annual tax reporting and filing.

Friday, Oct 31, 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm

Class #3 - Legal & Risk Planning
Learn how to properly manage insurance risk, establish the appropriate entity for your business, choose your business attorney and the secrets to contract negotiations all in one day! Legal and insurance professionals will guide you through the process and help you navigate with ease.

Friday, Nov 14,  2008 from 9am to 4:30pm

This class is being taught by Sonia Ntuk-State Farm Insurance (www.statefarm.com

Class #4 - Creating a Marketing Plan
Find your customers and get their attention on a budget that works! Learn from a marketing expert on how to create a marketing strategy that supports your business goals.

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm

Dates:

Toolkit #1:      Friday, Oct 10, 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm                      

Toolkit #2:      Friday, Oct 31, 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm

Toolkit #3:      Friday, Nov 14,  2008 from 9am to 4:30pm

Toolkit #4:      Friday, Dec 12, 2008 from 9am to 4:30pm