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"You Asked For It" Business Series
Website Workshop
8:30 - 10:30 am
Trying to decide 1) if you should develop a website for your business or organization or 2) how to make your website more productive?
In this workshop you'll put your thinking cap on and use our time-tested Website Worksheet to figure out how to best meet the needs of your target market online, how to keep the lines of communication open with your clients, and how to increase your efficiency to reduce strain on your staff. Bring a number two pencil with a big eraser and be ready to do some serious thinking about your business!
Presented by Paula Pierce of Hosting Connecticut LLC
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Putting Your Business Plan on Paper
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN I: FIRST STEPS
Developing a business plan is one of the most important challenges you will face as an entrepreneur. The process of developing a good business plan requires an understanding and appreciation for the tools required to do it right. You have a business idea, but now you need a business plan--maybe for financing, or to help you manage day-to-day operations. A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner develops and owns. How should you begin? This course will help you determine the elements for your plan and provide insights for putting your plan on paper.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
----Understand the elements that comprise a business plan.
----Know why a business plan is important.
----Determine if they are ready to write a plan.
----Explore the avenues available to gather proper information.
----Get started on developing a business plan.
Content:
1. The Purpose of a Business Plan
----Being an entrepreneur
----Why a business plan is important
2. How a Business Plan is Used
3. When to Prepare a Business Plan
4. Components of a Business Plan
----Introduction
----Business Description
----Operations
----Marketing
----Financial Management
----Supporting Documents
----Summary
5. Your Business Plan Audience
6. Tailoring Your Plan
Presented by Gary Roman of Windsor Federal Savings
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Quickbooks Tips & Tricks
1:30 - 3:30
Whether you are new to QuickBooks or have been using it for years, this class is for you. We'll be discussing some of the basic functions like proper use of accounts receivable and accounts payable, recording of unusual transactions, credit cards and sales tax. We will also cover more advanced topics like recording fixed assets, tracking business mileage and online banking. There will be ample time for questions as well. Free copies of QuickBooks Simple Start 2008 will be available for those not currently using the product.
Presented by Kristin Ingram CPA/MSAT
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