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Your Business Launch Pad

BUSINESS

PLAN 2017

TAKE FLIGHT IN 2017! Get the support you need at the Lane Small Business Development Center

Call: 541.463.6200 Online: LaneSBDC.com Email: [email protected]

Getting Started

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Register Today • Space Is Limited

Call, email or go online to register for the classes you want to take. Pre-register at least two business days in advance. You will be given instructions by email on how to pay your balance. A $10 LCC fee is added to your account once per term.

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Facebook.com/LaneSBDC Training Location: Lane Community College Downtown Academic Campus 101 West 10th Avenue, Eugene, unless otherwise noted.

To request this information in an alternate format, please contact the Center for Accessible Resources at 541.463.5150 or email to [email protected]. The Oregon Small Business Development Centers are partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oregon Business Development Department. Primary funding for the Lane SBDC is provided by Lane Community College. Lane is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabilities Employer. All material is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. ©2016–present Lane Community College Small Business Development Center.

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LAUNCH A NEW BUSINESS Ready, Set, Start Your Business Begin your business the right way! You have the idea, now it’s time to get started! Cover the basics in two hours and decide if running a business is right for you. We recommend attending this class before scheduling your first advising appointment. DCA 312 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $20) 10-12 pm, Th, Jan 19 - CRN 33068 9-11 am, F, Feb 24 - CRN 33070 5-7 pm, Tu, Feb 7 - CRN 33069 12-2 pm, W, Mar 15 - CRN 33071 How to Start & Sustain a Successful Restaurant Business If you have ever dreamed about owning a food/beverage business, ever wondered whether it was right for you, this workshop was designed for you. Come and learn the critical points to consider while you turn that dream into a reality. 5-7 pm, W, Feb 1, DCA 312 • Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33133 5-7 pm, Th, Mar 9, DCA 312 • Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33071 Organizing Your Business To succeed in business you need a solid foundation. Understand how to make your business legal. Learn to develop and organize a well written business plan. Gain knowledge about insurance, government regulations and building a support system. 6-8 pm, Tu, Jan 31, DCA 312 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33098 6-8 pm, W, Mar 1, DCA 312 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33099 Writing a Business Plan Your business plan is the DNA of your business and the single most important tool for successfully starting and operating your business. It is necessary for bank financing and acts as your “road map.” Whether you are starting the planning process, stuck in the middle or just to be sure you are headed in the right direction, this workshop can bring your business to life! 3-5 pm, W, Jan 18, DCA 312 • Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33137 3-5 pm, W, Mar 15, DCA 312 • Roger Wong (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33138

FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING All Businesses Need Capital Whether you will be starting from scratch and that initial “scratch” comes from your own pocket, or you need $1M to expand your production line, you will need to know how to fund your business. This is a short, practical, beginning course in business capital. 5:30-7 pm, Tu, Jan 24, DCA 312 • Larry Reed (1.5 hrs $25) - CRN 33062 5:30-7 pm, F, Mar 17, DCA 312 • Larry Reed (1.5 hrs $25) - CRN 33063 Financial Information Critical to Success Zero in on bookkeeping and financial tracking. Learn to apply the valuable information that financial statements and reports provide while your business success grows. 6-8 pm, W, Jan 18, DCA 303 • Larry Reed (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33090 6-8 pm, W, Mar 8, DCA 303 • Larry Reed (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33089

Fundamentals of Business Bookkeeping Understand the difference between an asset and revenue. Learn where bank deposits go, what the different forms are and why they are used. Can’t I just hire someone who knows this stuff? Get answers to your business questions. 6-8 pm, Th, Jan 26, DCA 312 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33091 6-8 pm, Tu, Mar 7, DCA 312 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33092 Small Business Administration Loan Briefing Are you looking for funding to start or grow your small business? Learn your financing options from a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan specialist. 5:15-6:45 pm, Th, Jan 19, DCA 312 • Scott Bossom (1.5hrs FREE) - CRN 33139 5:15-6:45 pm, Th, Mar 16, DCA 312 • Scott Bossom (1.5hrs FREE) - CRN 33140 QuickBooks ® for Business-Concepts Learn how to use QuickBooks software to better manage your business. Our certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor will answer your questions and provide an overview of all basic and advanced functions. The class uses QuickBooks Premier, but is applicable to other versions. Instructor Jodi Reilly has more than 15 years of QuickBooks experience and over 20 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience. TOPICS INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Documenting & paying bills Recording transactions & reconciling bank accounts Job costing & taxes Backing up data Managing chart of accounts Purchase orders Customizing forms & reports

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• Tracking income & expenses • Creating invoices & generate receipts • Creating customer & vendor accounts • Year end activities • Issuing credits & refunds • Financial Statements • Accepting on-line payments • Processing deposits

9 am-12 pm, T, Jan 10-Feb 28, DCA 220 Jodi Reilly (3 hrs, 8 sessions, $359) - CRN 33251

MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY Marketing 101 for Your Business Budding entrepreneurs searching for effective and low–cost or no–cost marketing ideas will find this workshop a powerful “thought starter” toward reaching their business’ real potential. Learn how to create high–impact and low–cost marketing strategies and attract new customers. 6-8 pm, Th, Feb 9, DCA 303 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33096 6-8 pm, Th, Mar 23, DCA 303 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33097 Know Your Market Learn why market research is vital to the success of your business. Explore various methods to effectively reach your target market and gain valuable brand exposure. Learn what resources are available to help you. 6-8 pm, W, Jan 11, DCA 308 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33093 6-8 pm, Tu, Mar 21, DCA 303 • Suzanne Penegor (2 hrs $40) - CRN 33094

LEGAL Basics of Government Contracting Have you ever wondered if selling to the government marketplace is a good fit for your business? Are you interested in understanding how small businesses can gain competitive advantages and prepare for government contracts? If so, join GCAP for a FREE basics training on getting competitive and find out how to get started in government contracting. 10 am-12 pm, Th, Jan 12, DCA 312 • Marta Clifford (2 hrs FREE) - CRN 33222 Basic Notary Seminar The Notary Advanced Seminar presentation is your chance to get to the bottom of those unusual procedures and situations the experienced notary sometimes comes across. This advanced class covers such areas as employee notary issues, comparing signatures and ID, notary and elder abuse fraud, and journaling witnesses. The classes are only 2 hours long and will include plenty of time for questions and answers. Experienced notaries only, please. Register on-line at: http://notsem.sos.state.or.us/ (Not through Lane SBDC) 9 am-12 pm, W, Feb 15, Lane Main Campus, Bldg 19, Rm 241

CONTRACTORS Contractors Certification Preparation This class focuses on completing the state curriculum necessary to qualify to take the Oregon Construction Contractor’s exam. Testing for the state exam is scheduled separately (additional fee required) and takes place on an alternate date. We offer three different ways to complete your CCB prep class, traditional classroom, online (via Zoom), or self-study; instructor support included with each. To register for class please contact Dan or Sue Hines at MoneyWise Co. at 1.888.458.0846 or [email protected]. Traditional class: 9 am-4:30 pm, Tu, and 9 am-1 pm, W, DCA 308 • Dan Hines (16 hrs $299) Jan 10 & 11 • Feb 7 & 8 • Mar 7 & 8 Online class: 8 am-4:30 pm, Sa, and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm, Su • Dan Hines (16 hrs $299) Jan 21 & 22 • Feb 18 & 19 • Mar 18 & 19 Self-Study Kits:

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING Successful Supervision Good bosses are people who have learned how to communicate effectively, manage projects and resolve conflicts. Participants will leave every session with tangible, practical skills they can immediately apply at work. Course topics are grouped into three categories: self, staff and project management. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the instructor for three hours of one-on-one coaching. 8:30 am-noon, Tu, Jan 17-Feb 28, DCA 107 • Morgan Munro (24.5 hrs $499) - CRN 33168