Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership

SBTDC Business Seminar Schedule

March 1 – May 20, 2008
 

For classes at the Chamber, register at customerservice@shiawasseechamber.org or by calling 989-723-5149.  For classes at the Baker Bentley Campus, register at the link provided in the course description.

March

1     QuickBooks - Do-It-Yourself Payroll     Cost $59

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Baker Bentley Campus
This second session of the QuickBooks series covers how to setup to run payroll and payroll reports, track employee time, print paychecks, run W-2’s and W-3’s, and make direct deposits for your small business. Participants should already know the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including basic accounting terminology.
Offered in partnership with Baker College of Owosso. To register for this class please visit https://www.baker.edu/buscorp/courseofferings.cfm or call (989) 729-3310

11     Credit Score Improvement     Cost: FREE

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce 215 N. Water St., Owosso
This session will help you understand how your credit score is determined and what you can do to make improvements. Facilitated by Jerry Meyer, John Bielfus and George Ramos, SBTDC Consultant

15     Intermediate QuickBooks 2006     Cost $79

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Baker Bentley Campus
This third session of the series continues with budget setup and reporting, customizing reports and invoices, security, setup for 1099’s, and verifying, condensing and archiving data. Participants should already know the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including basic accounting terminology and how to set up a company, a chart of accounts and run basic reports in QuickBooks.
Offered in partnership with Baker College of Owosso. To register for this class please visit https://www.baker.edu/buscorp/courseofferings.cfm or call (989) 729-3310

18     Using Small Claims Court for Collections     Cost: FREE

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce 215 N. Water St., Owosso
Small Claims Court is a user-friendly, less intimidating and faster route to getting a money judgment on your accounts receivables. There is pending legislation in Lansing to raise the jurisdictional limit of Small Claims Court from $3,000 to $5,000. 66th District Court Attorney Magistrate Kevin McKay will give a presentation and answer questions on the procedures in Small Claims Court cases. Sometimes collection cases have complex legal issues require hiring an attorney, but most of the time you can represent yourself or your company in Small Claims Court to pursue collections of your accounts receivables. Come learn how to utilize Small Claims Court as a tool to increase your collections rate.

19     PIP: Expanding Your Business Through the World Wide Web     Cost $39

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Baker Bentley Campus
Are you ready to put your business on the World Wide Web? Who is on the web and what kind of successes are they having? Explore four main ways, including an introduction to eBay, to take your business national and even international! The growth rate of businesses on the web has been phenomenal!
Offered in partnership with Baker College of Owosso. To register for this class please visit https://www.baker.edu/buscorp/courseofferings.cfm or call (989) 729-3310

25     Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS2     Cost: $109

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Baker Tech Center 1623
Desktop publishing is big business! Though you can create flyers, brochures and newsletters with a variety of software programs, Adobe InDesign is the industry standard for creating files in the proper format for professional printing! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about layout programs and the setup of InDesign; what typography is and how InDesign handles it; how InDesign handles graphics and images; and how Adobe InDesign puts it all together for a complete, professional document. Presenter Frank J. Abnet has an extensive background in graphic communications, and has taught art, photography and a variety of computer applications. In addition to being a school media specialist, he has been a freelance graphic designer and operated his own craft business.


26     Legal Issues for Human Resource Managers     Cost: $59

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bentley Room, Baker Bentley Campus
Examine the legal issues involved with hiring, retaining, training and terminating employees. This workshop will emphasize the necessary documentation to help prevent discrimination and harassment lawsuits, as well as include issues with the Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA and the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991.
Ms. Angela Barone, Core Faculty for Management and Marketing at Baker College of Owosso, has extensive work experience in human resources and employee relations and has facilitated courses such as management supervision, small business management, and human resource management. She has holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Administration from Central Michigan University.
Offered in partnership with Baker College of Owosso. To register for this class please visit https://www.baker.edu/buscorp/courseofferings.cfm or call (989) 729-3310

April

12     e-Bay Basics – Starting Your Business    Cost: $79

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 P.M. Baker Bentley Campus
Ready to put your business on the Internet? The new Profitability Improvement Programs (PIP) series offers this workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Set up a store on eBay for only 11 cents per listing. This hands-on class will show you hoe to set up your eBay store, post listings, and develop and manage your store. Perfect for home-based businesses and entrepreneurs.
Offered in partnership with Baker College of Owosso. To register for this class please visit https://www.baker.edu/buscorp/courseofferings.cfm or call (989) 729-3310

17     How to Write a Business Plan     Cost: FREE

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce 215 N. Water St., Owosso
This workshop will answer basic questions regarding starting a business and writing a business plan. Resource materials will be provided. Facilitated by George Ramos, SBTDC Business Consultant

May

3     Advanced e-Bay – Increasing Your Sales    Cost: $79

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Baker Bentley Campus
The Profitability Improvement Programs (PIP) series continues with this workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn the inside secrets for developing niche markets and increasing traffic to your eBAy store. Learn how customizing your store and services can improve efficiency, make your store customer-friendly, and increase sales.
Offered in partnership with Baker College of Owosso. To register for this class please visit https://www.baker.edu/buscorp/courseofferings.cfm or call (989) 729-3310

15     How to Get a Business Loan     Cost: FREE

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce 215 N Water St., Owosso
Learn what you’ll need in order to apply for a small business loan.
Facilitated by Don Levi, Chemical Bank and George Ramos, SBTDC Business Consultant

20     Customer Service     Cost: FREE

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce 215 N. Water St., Owosso
Good customer service is one of the foundations of business success.
Facilitated by Baker College of Owosso Staff and George Ramos, SBTDC Business Consultant




Notice to those who may attend: The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/seminar upon 72 hours notice to the Shiawassee Regional Chamber. Individuals with disabilities requiring services should contact the Chamber by writing or calling Customer Service, 215 N. Water Street, Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 723-5149 or email at customerservice@shiawasseechamber.org.