 Upcoming Guam SBDC Workshop's January - February 2013
Upcoming Guam SBDC Workshop's
January - February 2013
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JANUARY
Friday, January 11th **Registration & payment deadline Thursday, 1/10/2013
“How to Start a Business”
Presented by Fred Granillo, Business Counselor
Time: (8:30am - 11:30am)
Fee: $20 per person
Location: UOG Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Guam SBDC Room #148
SYNOPSIS: This workshop will help individuals learn everything they will need to get started, including an introduction to business plans and the importance of preparing one; exploring the legal forms of business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability partnership / company) and which one is right for your business needs; local or federal licensing requirements for the business. Participants will be able to obtain vital information and resources to start and own a business. This training will take the mystery out of starting a business and help participants better evaluate their business idea!
Friday, January 18th **Registration and payment deadline Thursday 1/17/2013
"How to Write a Business Plan"
Presented by Denise Mendiola-Hertslet, Senior Business Counselor/Bank of Guam WIB Program Coordinator
Time: (8:30am - 11:30am)
Fee: $20 per person
Location: UOG Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Guam SBDC Room #148
SYNOPSIS: This seminar will cover all of the elements to be included in a business plan, & explain with examples what is required in each section. The focus of the seminar will be the three M’s – Money, Management & Marketing. Participants will also be provided with a sample business plan, sources of industry research information, and introduced to online business planning tools that are accessible at any time through an Internet-enabled PC.
Thursday, January 31st **Registration and payment deadline Wednesday 1/30/2013
"WIB: Growth Venture- Sizing Up Your Business"
Presented by Denise Mendiola-Hertslet, Senior Business Counselor/Bank of Guam WIB Program Coordinator
Time: (12noon - 2pm)
Fee: $20 per person
Location: Bank of Guam Headquarters 2nd floor Conference Room Hagatna, Guam
SYNOPSIS: If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re constantly barraged with information, decisions, and opportunities, and when you have time to think about it, you may wonder whether your business is achieving its potential. This workshop will help guide you through some key questions about your business and help you sharpen your strategic thinking and decision making abilities to grow your business.
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 1st **Registration and payment deadline Thursday 1/31/2013
"QuickBooks: Getting Started and Setting Up"
Presented by Fred Granillo, Business Counselor
Time: (8:30am - 11:30am)
Fee: $50 per person
Location: UOG Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Guam SBDC Room #148
SYNOPSIS: This course is an introduction and hands on approach to establish an entity in Quickbooks. Its main objective is to introduce you to the basic features in QuickBooks and give you an opportunity for hands-on practice in the basic set up of a business. You’ll learn about the types of information you need to track in your business, and you’ll see how to enter that information and track it in QuickBooks. By the time you complete the course, you’ll have a good idea of all that QuickBooks offers, you’ll be familiar with the most common tasks, know how to set up a new business, and you’ll know where to find information about more advanced features
Friday, February 8th ** Registration and payment deadline Thursday 2/7/2013
"How to Prepare a Marketing Plan"
Presented by Denise Mendiola-Hertslet, Senior Business Counselor/Bank of Guam WIB Program Coordinator
Time: (8:30am - 11:30am)
Fee: $20 per person
Location: UOG Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Guam SBDC Room #148
SYNOPSIS: If you have attended other SBDC marketing courses, you will have learned the importance of market research, target markets, positioning, and your marketing message. You may also be considering implementing elements of the guerilla marketing approach into your marketing program. This workshop builds on these approaches, and provides you with a step-by-step guide to preparing a formal marketing plan. Depending on the nature and size of your business, your marketing plan could be complex and detailed, or very simple and straightforward. But unless you have a formal marketing plan of some kind, it will be very difficult for you to implement a marketing strategy that is both consistent and focused.
February 20th & 21st **Registration and payment deadline Tuesday 2/19/2013
"PROFIT MASTERY"
Presented by Denise Mendiola-Hertslet, Senior Business Counselor/Bank of Guam WIB Program Coordinator
& Fred Granillo, Business Counselor
Time: (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Fee: $50 per person
Location: UOG Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Guam SBDC Room #148
SYNOPSIS: Driving financial performance in your business — for many business owners it’s their Achilles heel. Business Resource Services (BRS), a Seattle-based financial performance company, has been successfully providing business owners, key managers, and those who advise them with the information and tools that can move attendees from Profit Mystery to Profit Mastery.Using case studies and a down-to-earth style — with just a bit of humor and a touch of motivation — this DVD-based program includes all the material from their internationally-acclaimed two-day program. This two day training will be facilitated by Denise Mendiola-Hertslet & Fred Granillo, who have been trained by BRS to shepherd you through this remarkably powerful program. You will never look at your financial statements in the same way! Be sure to register early for this important workshop. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover: · Overcoming common business problems · Understanding your financial position · Using tools to take active control · Making effective pricing decisions · Evaluating cost patterns · Making your business bankable · Avoiding cash crunches · Planning for transition AND · Putting it all together
Thursday, Friday 28th **Registration and payment deadline 2/27/2013
"WIB: Growth Venture Series-How To Make Strategic Decisions"
Presented by Denise Mendiola-Hertslet, Senior Business Counselor/Bank of Guam WIB Program Coordinator
Time: (12noon - 2pm)
Fee: $20 per person
Location: Bank of Guam Headquarters 2nd floor Conference Room Hagatna, Guam
SYNOPSIS: One common denominator among successful entrepreneurs is their ability to think strategically and make critical decisions about the future direction of their business. This workshop will help you work on your business strategy: how you plan to accomplish your goals and achieve your vision.
For more information, please call the Guam SBDC at 735-2590.
DISCLAIMER: The Pacific Islands SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For arrangements, please contact Laurine Sablan, P.O. Box 5014 Mangilao, Guam 96923,Tel: (671)735-2590, or Email laurine@pacificsbdc.com, Services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. |
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