| |  | | Upcoming Workshops October is full of valuable workshops, don't miss out!
Get high-quality workshops by seasoned small business owners and consultants covering the following topics: - Business Formation
- Business Plans and How to Make Them Work for You!
- Marketing
- Home-Based Business
- Quickbooks
- Time Management
We are also very excited to be partnering with Mill Cities Community Investments and the Operational Services Division (OSD) of the Massachusetts state government to bring a workshop about the procurement process of the Commonwealth. Increase your consumer base by selling to the government!
AND the next Right Start Entrepreneurial Training series starts Oct 12th!
Read below to learn more about each workshop.
Please remember to RSVP 2 days before each workshop.
|  | | | | | | Right Start Entrepreneurial Training
Next class series starts October 12th.
Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Right Start Entrepreneurship Training Program provides a solid educational foundation on which to build a small business. Practical, flexible, and taught by small business professionals, this six-class series will help you learn the difference between success and failure. Starting August 31st, this series runs continuously throughout the year so that you can either take all six classes in a row or once a month, as needed to fit your schedule. Training provides a firm foundation of practical knowledge to build your business and covers these topics: Intro to Business, Marketing, Sales, Bookkeeping and Taxes, Financing, and Business Law. Get the tools you need for success!
COST: $90 for all 6 classes
LOCATION: Community Teamwork Inc., 155 Merrimack St., (Bon March Building) 3rd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
How To Protect Your Business
Thursday, October 13, 2011 / 6:00 -8:00 pm
This workshop will first focus on different business formations, and their advantages/disadvantages, as well as rights and liabilities of business owners in different business forms: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs. Then, the instructor will focus on the strategies and techniques to protect small businesses through a variety of liability insurances and business succession planning.
This workshop is taught by Attorney Ye Huang, who specializes in business law and estate planning law, with 14 years experience in financial protection and business succession planning. Besides practicing law, he also manages MetLife New England Agency Lowell Branch in Lowell, MA. Active in his communities, Attorney Ye Huang also serves as Chairman and President of Asian American Association of Quincy.
COST: $10
LOCATION: The Center, 88 Middle St., 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
The Living Business Plan
Monday, October 17, 2011 / 6:00 – 8:00 pm
This 2-hour interactive workshop will focus on developing and using a business plan as a living document to not only breathe new life into your business, but also as a tool to grow in a concerted effort. Participants will:
- Revisit their vision, core values, and core purpose to make sure they are on track;
- Learn simple methods to analyze and measure how their business is progressing so you can make course corrections before it’s too late;
- Fine tune their current goals and map out steps so they stay focused on what their customers really want and stop wasting time;
During the workshop, participants will draw from their own business to develop a written version of their living business plan.
This workshop is taught by Ellen St. George Godfrey, an entrepreneurial coach in the Merrimack Valley who tackles strategic planning, goal setting, finding and developing employees, and managing the stress which often overwhelm small to mid-size business owners and executives.
COST: $10
LOCATION: The Center, 88 Middle St., 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
Marketing Your Business
Monday, October, 24, 2011 / 8:00 -10:00 am
Understanding and applying strategic marketing can help grow your business in any industry, market or economy. This workshop will teach you the four basic functions of marketing and how they impact your business operations. You will learn the five strategies to grow your business in any environment. At the end of the workshop, you will have a clear set of effective marketing plans that you can implement immediately.
This workshop is taught by Jim “Pouli” Pouliopoulos, The Growth Coach®, a certified Strategic Mindset® business coach with over 25 years experience in a variety of industries including high-tech, medical, government and professional services. He has contributed to the success of large companies including General Electric and IBM as well as a number of successful small businesses as a marketing consultant, product manager, director of marketing and sales, spokesperson, public speaker, trainer, facilitator, market researcher and engineer. Additionally, Jim is an adjunct faculty member at Bentley University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he teaches business and marketing courses.
COST: $10
LOCATION: The Center, 88 Middle St., 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
Start A Home-Based Business
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 / 3:00 -5:00 pm
What does it take to start a home-based business? Attend this workshop to learn more about how you can turn your interests and hobbies into a money making endeavor. This workshop is taught by Terry Williams, Assistant Director of the Center.
COST: $10
LOCATION: The Center, 88 Middle St., 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
Quickbooks
Comprehensive 2-night Workshop
Offered the following dates:
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 & Thursday, October 27, 2011 / 6:00 -8:00 pm
Is your accounting system really just a box full of receipts and scribbled notes? Feel like you're flying by the seat of your pants? Not doing as well as you should and unsure how to fix it? WAIT NO LONGER...HELP IS AT HAND! Quickbooks is the easy-to-use accounting program millions of small businesses use to organize their finances and provide the information they need to increase profits and grow their businesses. This class will cover basic accounting principles and is designed for beginning Quickbooks users. Learn to:
- Post Transactions
- Generate Financial Reports
- Generate Invoices
- Pay Bills
- Print Checks...and much more!
COST: $125 for both nights
LOCATION: Community Teamwork Inc. Computer Lab, 3rd Floor, 155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Thursday, October 27, 2011 / 10:00 am -12:00 pm
This workshop is offered in partnership with Mill Cities Community Investments and the Operational Services Division (OSD) of the Massachusetts state government. OSD administers the procurement process of the Commonwealth.This OSD workshop is designed for businesses who are interested in learning how to do business with the State. This workshop includes: Where to find bidding opportunities, Bidding process for Statewide Contracts, Comm-PASS Overview, Marketing to public entities and OSD programs and services that support the business community.
COST: no fee
LOCATION: Mill Cities Community Investments at Lawrence CommunityWorks, Our House Campus, 168 Newbury Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
The Importance of Time Management In Your Business
TBD, please call to find out date if interested.
Effective time management is a fundamental key to success for business owners and busy professionals. This workshop will teach you how to develop goals and how to prioritize your activities to achieve those goals. You will learn to identify and eliminate time wasters and how to focus on your highest value tasks. Using technology as a time enhancer will also be discussed. At the end of the session, you will walk away with a specific plan to use your time most effectively, helping you to grow your business.
This workshop is taught by Jim “Pouli” Pouliopoulos, The Growth Coach®, a certified Strategic Mindset® business coach with over 25 years experience in a variety of industries including high-tech, medical, government and professional services. He has contributed to the success of large companies including General Electric and IBM as well as a number of successful small businesses as a marketing consultant, product manager, director of marketing and sales, spokesperson, public speaker, trainer, facilitator, market researcher and engineer. Additionally, Jim is an adjunct faculty member at Bentley University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he teaches business and marketing courses.
COST: $10
LOCATION: The Center, 88 Middle St., 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org, 978-322-8400
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