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| Starting a Business | Accounting with QuickBooks |
| Business Plan Writing | Internet Solutions |
| Financial Matters | Marketing A Small Business |
| Nonprofit Essentials | Business Growth & Development |
New Ventures Entrepreneurship Certificate Program - SBX 7352
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Experience all aspects of planning a new venture from determining your personal vision to conducting market analysis to testing financial feasibility, drawing from the whole spectrum of business and management principles. This course demonstrates why good planning leads to successful business performance. Gain insight on how the various pieces of the business puzzle fit together and why the different aspects need to be managed in harmony for the venture to operate successfully.
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Discover what it takes to operate a successful home-based business, whether it’s a part-time venture stemming from a hobby or a full-fledged home-based operation. This class gives you step-by-step guidance to take you from decision to profitability. Find out which home-based businesses last and which ones fizzle and why.
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Starting a Nonprofit - SBX 7337
Are you considering starting your own nonprofit organization to tackle a community or social issue? Have you been asked to help get a new nonprofit off the ground? Before you leap in, it is critical to understand all the intricacies surrounding this inspiring, rewarding and challenging endeavor. This course carefully details the many aspects of taking a nonprofit start-up from vision to reality and on the road to becoming 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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Writing a Business Plan I: First Steps - SBX 7205
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 has. How should you begin? This course will help you determine the elements for your plan and provide insights for putting your plan on paper.
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Writing a Business Plan II: Doing Your Research - SBX 7206
A business plan can guide you through the various phases of your business, helping you identify and avoid road blocks. It can also help secure loans, and attract investors. But where can you find reliable information that should go into a business plan? This course focuses on the research required to produce a solid business plan.
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Business Plan Financials - SBX 7458
Baffled doing the financial section of your business plan? This class will give beginners step-by-step instructions on how to put together the numbers. Learn what the different terms mean, how to project start-up costs, sales, operating expenses, and more. Find out where to get the information you need to make the most accurate projections possible and leave with a clear understanding of how to do your business plan financials.
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Budgeting and Forecasting - SBX 7466
Lay the groundwork for successful operation by understanding business budgeting and how decisions affect your bottom line. Learn how to develop your own realistic cash forecasts and see how they can be used to anticipate problems. Budgeting and forecasting are key tools that can help grow your business, increase sales, control expenses and improve cash flow.
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Income Taxes: Important Issues For The Small Business Owner - SBX 7450
Thinking about taxes as a small business owner? This course will cover what you need to know about reporting and recordkeeping requirements, payroll taxes, independent contractors, estimated taxes, choice of tax entity and business deductions. You will also gain helpful ideas on how to minimize your tax liability.
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From Grant Seeking to Grant Writing - SBX 7468
Baffled with the thought of grants and not sure where to begin. This class helps you learn how to do the research, weigh the options, build relationships, incorporate what is needed in the proposals, and submit for funding. With step-by-step guidance you will become an effective grant seeker and will be on your way to writing a winning proposal.
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Baffled doing the financial section of your business plan? This class will give beginners step-by-step instructions on how to put together the numbers. Learn what the different terms mean, how to project start-up costs, sales, operating expenses, and more. Find out where to get the information you need to make the most accurate projections possible and leave with a clear understanding of how to do your business plan financials.
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Keys to a Creating a Successful Loan Application - SBX 7470
How much should I borrow? What lenders do I contact? What information does the lender need from me? Learn how to identify, create and organize the elements that make up a successful loan package. If you are interested in applying for a loan or line of credit this course is for you.
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Managing Your Account Receivables - SBX 7469
A good accounts receivable management strategy can turn hard earned uncollected sales dollars in to cash dollars for your company. Learn the key elements (credit, billing, collections) that will help you to maximize the conversion of your uncollected accounts receivable dollars in to actual cash. You will also learn about debt factoring and invoice discounting as a possible strategy to improve your cash flow.
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Completing the Application for 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status - SBX 7471
Do you want your nonprofit to be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization? Designed for potential and new nonprofits this course will provide assistance in completing the IRS Form 1023 (application for recognition of tax-exempt status). Benefit from a guided walk-through of the application process and a discussion of the most important, difficult, and potentially confusing questions.
The course is intended both for groups who want to do their own application for tax exempt status and for those who will receive assistance, but want to understand the key concepts and challenges involved in qualifying for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). The basic do’s and don’ts of the application will be covered to assure everyone is ready to apply.
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Starting a Nonprofit - SBX 7337
Are you considering starting your own nonprofit organization to tackle a community or social issue? Have you been asked to help get a new nonprofit off the ground? Before you leap in, it is critical to understand all the intricacies surrounding this inspiring, rewarding and challenging endeavor. This course carefully details the many aspects of taking a nonprofit start-up from vision to reality and on the road to becoming 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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Completing the Application for 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status - SBX 7471
Do you want your nonprofit to be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization? Designed for potential and new nonprofits this course will provide assistance in completing the IRS Form 1023 (application for recognition of tax-exempt status). Benefit from a guided walk-through of the application process and a discussion of the most important, difficult, and potentially confusing questions.
The course is intended both for groups who want to do their own application for tax exempt status and for those who will receive assistance, but want to understand the key concepts and challenges involved in qualifying for exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). The basic do’s and don’ts of the application will be covered to assure everyone is ready to apply.
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From Grant Seeking to Grant Writing - SBX 7468
Baffled with the thought of grants and not sure where to begin. This class helps you learn how to do the research, weigh the options, build relationships, incorporate what is needed in the proposals, and submit for funding. With step-by-step guidance you will become an effective grant seeker and will be on your way to writing a winning proposal.
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Basic Accounting With QuickBooks - SBX 7439
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of accounting and how it relates within QuickBooks. Discover the basics of accounting and understand the chart of accounts and what happens when bills, checks and invoices are entered. No accounting knowledge or QuickBooks experienceis needed, but basic computer skills are required.
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QuickBooks Level I - SBX 7440
Discover how to manage and maintain your business finances by automating your accounting and financial reporting functions. Use this computerized program to set your company’s chart of accounts, receive payments, pay bills, create lists, track cash sales, enter bills, create invoices, make deposits, reconcile bank accounts and write checks in order to more easily manage your financial decisions. PRE-REQUISITE: Basic computer skills & some basic accounting are required. Purchase book: “QuickBooks Level 1” in the CPCC bookstore prior to attending the first class.
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QuickBooks Level II - SBX 7460
Already know the basics? This second level course will help you expand your QuickBooks knowledge. Delve into advanced features such as forms creation, report and graph generation, job costing, inventory, and trouble shooting. PRE-REQUISITES: SBX 7440 or 1 year of experience. Purchase book: “QuickBooks Level 2” in the CPCC bookstore prior to attending the first class.
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Put your website to work as a real marketing tool. Learn how a website can be used to achieve a certain positioning, increase exposure, generate revenue, build databases, and bring in leads. Discover the "musts" for every small business website. Move beyond pretty pictures and basic information to a marketing-driven website that gets results.
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Internet Strategies for Small Business Owners - SBX 7472
Would you like to expand your market base and better connect with customers? The Internet is where millions of people go to research products and services, communicate, make purchases, and discover information they did not know before. As a business owner, you cannot afford to ignore the potential of the Internet as a marketing tool, sales driver, and business resource. Not only do you need a website to be competitive in today’s marketplace, you also need a strategy to optimize the use of your website and Internet tools. Discover the key elements of a website, considerations for building or buying a website, and how optimization and social media can increase your exposure. Take steps today to develop a successful Internet strategy so you can maximize your competitive edge tomorrow!
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Design Your First Business Website - Free With Microsoft Live Basics
SBX 7327
If you have always wanted your own business website, it doesn't get any easier than this. This interactive course will guide you through setting up your own website using Microsoft Office Live Basics. Now is your chance to get a free personalized domain name, free web hosting, 500 MB of website storage space, 25 company branded e-mail accounts, website reports, easy-to-use web design tools and personal guided instruction. You'll also learn the key elements of a business website, the fonts that can increase viewing around the world, graphic image do's and don'ts and more.
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Finding your customers and completing the sale are critical to your business. Who will you buy your product or service? Why will they buy from you rather than your competitors? Find out how to determine your competitive advantage and learn how to develop a successful marketing strategy. Discover great tips to increase your market reach, to build credibility with your customers, and to close deals!
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Getting the Word Out About Your Business - SBX 7322
This online course gives you the seven secrets of successful marketers. Find out the tips and tools they use to turn ordinary sales and marketing efforts (even low-cost and no-cost efforts!) into powerful promotion and brand recognition in our over- communicated marketplace.
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Blogging for Business - SBX 7668
Discover the secrets of effective blogging for your business. Come find out how this low-cost, high impact marketing tool can boost your visibility, credibility and profitability.
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BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Getting to the CORE of Business: Strategic Development System - SBX 7353
Surpassed the challenges of startup? Ready to grow your business? Or is your company in the process of expanding and you’re facing new challenges of building processes, hiring people, and creating an effective strategy for growth? Efficio's Getting to the CORE of Business Strategic Development Program is a systematic process that will teach you how to integrate, implement, and execute a focused growth strategy, the 11 CORE systems of a small business, and a strategic blueprint that will drive results in your business.
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Real Estate Investing: Te Business Side - SBX 7328
Develop a strategy for setthing up a real estate investment business. This class delves into various types of real estate investments and helps you discover which type best fits your entrepreneurial vision. Find out how a real estate investment business differs from operating other small businesses. No matter what type of real estate investment interests you, this class helps you create a plan for lasting success.
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How to Buy & Sell A Business - SBX 7459
Thinking about buying or selling a business? Get step-by-step instructions on determining what a business is really worth and how to maximize the value of your business. Find out the best time to sell. Learn the five steps for buying a business and the most common mistakes buyers make. Discover what you need to put deals together and why deals fall apart. Plan now for your future ownership or exit strategy.
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New Product Idea? Go from Concept to Commercialization - SBX 7335
Imagine your name behind a hot new product or service. This class, taught by invention expert Louis Foreman, gives you step-by-step instructions on defining, developing, and protecting your new product idea as well as the how to’s on taking it to the marketplace. Discover how to turn your creativity into a hit with consumers.
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