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Small Business Administration Business Classes - Entrepreneur Center
The Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes for business owners in their Entrepreneur Center , located at 455 Market St. , 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.
To register for classes, go to http://www.acteva.com/go/sba
Classes scheduled for the next two weeks:
Greater Efficiency = Greater Profits
6/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Not sure where to focus your time and energy? Does your to-do list leave you feeling overwhelmed and the piles on your desk leave you depressed? Would you like to learn how to work smarter, not harder? Whether it is your first year in business or your fifth, efficiency is critical. Success in business depends on your ability to focus on those activities with the biggest payoff, and on organizing your work life for maximum effectiveness. In this interactive workshop, you will learn a transformative goal setting process; how organizational techniques can increase your productivity; how to pinpoint your strengths and challenge areas; and innovative ways to make the most of your time, your space and your resources.
Build a Fearless Brand
6/27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn what "brand" really means. Apply principles used by top companies to leverage brand to connect with consumers and beat the competition. Find out how to create a more effective message for your business.
Cultural Rules in China 101: A Key to Business Success
6/27
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Are you interested in benefiting from the tremendous growth of the China market? Learn how to develop business successfully with your clients, suppliers and partners in China , who go by rules and customs distinct from those in the U.S. Learn the specifics to increase success and avoid making costly mistakes in your China trade development.
Employee or Independent Contractor
6/28
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDD representative will explain how to determine if someone providing services to your company should be treated as an employee or independent contractor for tax purposes.
How to Build a Trunk Show Business
6/28
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
If you have a business that specializes in unique, high end or one-of-a-kind designs then Trunk Shows may be the perfect vehicle to build a successful business. Buyers all over the country conduct successful Trunk Shows that bring designer collections to their stores from which their invited customers can make their purchases. This seminar will help you identify if Trunk Shows are right for your business, how to plan them, conduct them and make them highly profitable. $30 registration fee. Cosponsored by the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center , Women's Business Center.
Teleconference Class - Three Secrets for Effective Networking
6/28
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Are you networking actively and not getting results? Get the most from your networking efforts. Learn how to evaluate and leverage the strength of your professional and personal network, make clear and powerful requests, and get results.
Intermediate QuickBooks
6/29
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This class will discuss intermediate QuickBooks techniques and processes. Exercises include working with purchasing and inventory, customizing reports, identifying and correcting errors, setting up and customizing users, forensic accounting and more. This class is recommended for those who are already familiar with QuickBooks or have taken Basic Bookkeeping-Part 1. $50 registration fee; Sponsored by SF Small Business Development Center.
Restaurant Series: Menus That Sell!
6/29
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
No matter how nice the ambiance or how good the service and location, if you don't have a winning menu, your business loses customers. We will focus on identity and graphics, establishing a reputation through house specialties, creating a menu format to hook diners via the internet, seasonal menu changes, how to format, price, sell menus for group dining and things to consider in catering and takeout. $25 registration fee. Presented by the SF Small Business Development Center.
Taxes and Your Business, How to Prepare Schedule C Forms
7/10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Review what the IRS wants to know from you and how to report it on the Schedule C for your business. This is a class for business owners who need a basic understanding of their 1040 Schedule C tax forms. We'll also talk about what to do with the numbers once you have them. We don't guarantee you won't get audited, but this class will make it less likely.
SBA Basic CEO/Executive Development and Cost and Pricing
7/11- 13
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Basic executive training presented in two parts. Part I - Doing Business with the Federal Government: planning, marketing, writing a winning proposal, mentor protégé programs, and other related topics. Part II - Cost and Pricing for employees involved in accounting/administration function. Topics include: Understanding Indirect Cost & Rates, DCAA Accounting System, FAR Part 31 and other related topics. Who is Eligible: small businesses operating in areas of high unemployment and/or owned by low income individuals. Registration available only at http://www.ussmc.com
Music Marketing Magic: Selling Your Brand & Your Products
7/11
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What exactly is a "brand?" How does one brand distinguish itself from another? What's the difference between marketing and branding? How are they similar? This workshop will define and demystify the concept of branding and provide you with the insight and marketing savvy you need to differentiate and position your products, your company, or yourself. A must attend workshop for anyone in the entertainment industry.
Partnership or LLC Agreements: Problems and Pitfalls to Avoid
7/12
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Many small businesses are founded as partnerships or limited liability companies without a written agreement in place to avoid pitfalls and disputes before they arise. This class taught by a practicing business law attorney will cover the essentials of a well-drafted partnership/llc agreement, including the funding of the company, profit/loss allocations, and management duties.
Powerful Goal Setting - Creating a Roadmap for Your Business
7/13
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Are you overwhelmed by your to-do list? Do you feel like you have no idea where to start? Whether you are just thinking about starting your business or are looking to increase customer traffic, goal setting is a must! Come and learn how creating SMARTER goals will help you stay focused, be more productive and achieve greater success.
HIV Positive Entrepreneurs
7/14
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
If you're living with HIV/AIDS and exploring new career directions, you may have thought about starting your own business. This seminar will help you consider that option by breaking down into basic steps the process of a business "startup". Topics covered will include marketing, management, financing and resources.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Business Week reporter looking for leads
A reporter from Business Week magazine is doing a special issue about young entrepreneurs. The story will focus on how young entrepreneurs -- about 30 years old or younger--can identify and cultivate a mentoring relationship with a successful business person.
If you'd like me to pass your name along for the reporter to consider for the story, please email: [email protected] with your name, business name, email address and phone number and specify that you're replying to the Mentoring story.
And
A reporter with Bloomberg News in San Francisco is trying to find out if local businesses are coming under attack from Internet spammers, specifically threats from individuals who say they will shut down the company's Web site unless they pay.
If you'd like me to pass your name along for the reporter to consider for the story, please email: [email protected] with your name, business name, email address and phone number and specify that you're replying to the Internet Spammer story.
Making Good Decisions
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Thursday, July 6th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The quality of the decisions made by business owners is the single most important factor in determining whether a business succeeds or fails. Making good decisions in the face of uncertainty is a skill that can be improved by understanding and applying a consistent approach to decision making. This 90-minute seminar will help small business owners and entrepreneurs improve their ability to make good decisions. Participants will learn how to recognize key decisions and apply a set of fundamental principals to improve the quality of the decisions they make.
Cost is $10. To register, go to www.acteva.com/go/rec
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Winkelstein at 415-348-6220.
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center,
275 5th Street , San Francisco , 94103.
415-541-8580. www.rencenter.org
Skyline College Bay Area Center for International Trade Development -SEMINAR SERIES
The seminar series is designed to educate clients about key issues, opportunities, challenges, and the practice of international trade.
July 12, 2006 - International Laws and Regulations
July 19, 2006 - International Market Challenges
July 26, 2006 - International Trade Communication
August 2, 2006 - Advantages of International Trade Shows and Trade Missions
August 9, 2006 - Getting to the End-User (Agents and Distributors)
August 16, 2006 - International Trade Logistics
August 23, 2006 - CEO Program Review and Export Readiness Assessment
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Skyline College Chestnut Center, 40 Chestnut Ave., South San Francisco
Cost: $40.00 per seminar or $250.00 for all eight seminars
Link to registration form:
http://www.smccd.net/accounts/skyline/bus/citdcal.html.
For more information please call 650.553.9071 or email
[email protected]
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