Bookkeeping Bootcamp

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Thursday, April 19

9am – 2pm

 

•Learn how to set up and track business accounting records and what types of expenses are deductible.
•Gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business.

Instructor, Helen Roe, works with the Loan Fund of Mesa County and has been recognized as an Outstanding Woman Accountant by the American Society of Women Accountants.

Cost: $75-includes lunch

Starting a Business in Western Colorado

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Topic: Start-up Assistance
Tuesday, April 17
Grand Junction SBDC
The Business Incubator Center
Grand Junction

A 2 1/2 hour overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your company including business licensing requirements, the business planning process and business financing options.

Speaker(s): Mariah Zerbe, M.B.A, SBDC Assistant Director

Fee: $ 50.00

Phone: 970-243-5242
Email: Send

 

Starting a Business in Western Colorado

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Topic: Start-up Assistance
Friday, April 13
Grand Junction SBDC
The Business Incubator Center
Grand Junction

A 2 1/2 hour overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your company including business licensing requirements, the business planning process and business financing options.

Speaker(s): Mariah Zerbe, M.B.A, SBDC Assistant Director

Fee: $ 50.00

Phone: 970-243-5242
Email: Send

 

Sales Basics: How to Close the Deal

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Date:
Part 1: May 23, 2012
Part 2: May 30, 2012

Time:
9-11 am on both dates

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Summary:
Learn how to sell your business to the right prospects!

Price:
Gold/Silver Level DMCC Members: FREE
Bronze Level DMCC Members: $50
SBDC Clients/Non-Denver Chamber Members: $60

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
1445 Market St.
Denver CO, 80202

Description:
You know what your business is great at, but how do you sell that to your customers? This two-part, interactive seminar will take you through the steps of creating a solid sales strategy. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to close the deal!

How Will You Benefit:

  • Develop a prospecting plan
  • Learn how to qualify your prospects
  • Gain an audience with the right decision makers
  • Learn how to close the deal!
Part II will be on Wednesday, May 30 from 9am – 11am.

Suggested Audience:
Beginning sales professionals

Click HERE to register

Business Plan Basics

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Date:
May 22, 2012

Time:
6 -9pm

Location:
Denver West Office Park

Summary:
Work towards a goal; create a business plan for success!

Price:
Gold/Silver Level DMCC Members: FREE
Bronze Level DMCC Members: $25
SBDC Clients/Non-Denver Chamber Members: $35

Location:
Denver West Office Park
1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Suite 400
Lakewood CO, 80401

Description:
As a business owner, you may not feel that you have time to make a business plan. Why do you need to? Well, for one, lenders will require a business plan if you’re seeking outside financing. But more importantly, a business plan gives you a goal to aim at and a roadmap for how to get there. In this seminar, you will learn why you need a business plan and what goes in it.

How Will You Benefit:

  • Understand what financial documents you need
  • Learn how to realistically determine your start-up costs
  • Take home a sample business plan of your own

Suggested Audience:
Entrepreneurs needing instruction on proper business plan writing, current business owners looking to revisit their business plan

Click HERE to register

Start-Up Basics

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Date:
May 21, 2012

Time:
6-9 pm

Location:
Denver West Office Park

Summary:
Overwhelmed by launching your business? Master the startup details!

Price:
Gold/Silver Level DMCC Members: FREE, Bronze Level DMCC Members: $25, SBDC Clients/Non-members: $35

Location:
Denver West Office Park
1626 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 7, 4th floor
Lakewood CO, 80401

Description:
Do you understand the nitty gritty of what it takes to start your business? This helpful overview seminar covers the necessary steps to successfully launch your new business venture. Bring your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same!

How will you benefit?

  • Learn about legal structures, licenses and forms, and tax requirements
  • Uncover potential financing considerations

Suggested Audience:
new entrepreneurs

Click HERE to register

Business Brown Bag: Six Winning Negotiating Strategies

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Date:
May 17, 2012

Time:
11:30 am-1 pm

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Summary:
Learn how to attain results through strategic negotiation.

Price:
$15 (includes lunch)

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
1445 Market St.
Denver CO, 80202

Description:
How do you negotiate a fair price for your services without pricing yourself out of a job? In today’s economy, negotiating skills are critical to achieving your personal and business goals. In this seminar, learn key goal setting skills, the process for successful negotiating, and how to attain results through strategic negotiation.

How Will You Benefit?

  • Learn six winning negotiation strategies.
  • Identify three negotiation techniques to avoid.
  • Put your ideas into practice.

Suggested Audience:
entrepreneurs, attorneys, professionals, community leaders

Click HERE to register

Focus on Business: Mike Evans, PlayTime

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Date:
May 10, 2012

Time:
6-7:30 pm

Location:
Johnson & Wales University

Summary:
If you have ever visited Cherry Creek Mall, then you have seen hundreds of children experiencing PlayTime. Come hear how Mike Evans, President and CEO of Playtime, has grown an innovative company that is a leader in creating fun experiences for children around the world! The event is held in the Jared S. Polis Auditorium of the Denver Academic Center at Johnson & Wales University. Networking and hors d’oeuvres follow the conversation.

Price:
$15

Location:
Johnson & Wales University
1900 Olive St.
Denver CO, 80220

Description:
Hosted by Tameka Montgomery, Executive Director of the Denver Metro SBDC, Focus on Business is a candid conversation and Q&A session with the founders of Colorado’s most innovative and successful companies.

If you have ever visited Cherry Creek Mall, then you have seen hundreds of children experiencing PlayTime.  Come hear how Mike Evans, President and CEO of Playtime, has grown an innovative company that is a leader in creating fun experiences for children around the world!

Join us on May 10 as Mike shares the

5:30-6:00 pm Registration
6:00-7:00 pm Program
7:00-7:30 pm Networking and hors d’oeuvres

Suggested Audience:
entrepreneurs

Click HERE to register

 

Breakfast Brown Bag: Top 5 Ways to Build Relationships and Increase Sales for Life-Long Clients

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Date:
May 8, 2012

Time:
7:30-9 am

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Summary:
Top five ways to build relationships that increase life-long clients.

Price:
$15 (includes breakfast)

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
1445 Market St.
Denver CO, 80202

Description:
Every interaction you have with your customers builds your relationship with them, for better or worse. Learn the top five ways to build better relationships that increase sales and how to easily incorporate these techniques into your business. You will gain insight into key sales strategies and how to adjust your own communication style to strengthen your business relationships and sales conversions.

How Will You Benefit?

  • Learn how to discover everything about your client.
  • Offer and demonstrate value at every touch.
  • Understand what it takes to earn your client’s trust.

Suggested Audience:
business owners, sales professionals, entrepreneurs

Click HERE to register

Start-Up Basics

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Date:
May 7, 2012

Time:
9am – 12pm

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Summary:
Overwhelmed by launching your business? Master the startup details!

Price:
Gold/Silver Level DMCC Members: FREE
Bronze Level DMCC Members: $25
SBDC Clients/Non-members: $35

Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
1445 Market St.
Denver CO, 80202

Description:
Do you understand the nitty gritty of what it takes to start your business? This helpful overview seminar covers the necessary steps to successfully launch your new business venture. Bring your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same!

How will you benefit?

  • Learn about legal structures, licenses and forms, and tax requirements
  • Uncover potential financing considerations

Suggested Audience:
new entrepreneurs

Click HERE for registration