| 1:00 AM |
Intro to the Internet (Session 1 of 1)
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| Description: |
Look at tools available for searching the web and setting up book-marks. Look into various searches on the internet. 3-hour class. |
| Location: |
Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
1200 W. Rolla Road
Salem |
| Begins: |
1:00 AM |
| Ends: |
3:00 PM |
| Registration Info: |
To register please call (573) 729-8163 or e-mail: leas@missouri.edu |
| Preregistration Required: |
Yes |
| Class Size: |
10 |
| Fee Info: |
$40.00 |
| Alternate Fee Info: |
20% Discount For Taking Two or More Classes!! |
| Primary Contact Name: |
Everett Walden |
| Primary Contact Email: |
rwalden@missouri.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
5737298163 |
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| 8:00 AM |
Small Business Academy (Session 9 of 11)
- This Event Has Been Cancelled.
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| Description: |
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” – Will Rogers.
Want to grow your business but not sure how to do it? Or, is your business growing so fast you can’t keep up with it?
If creating or managing growth is a challenge for you and your business, then the Jefferson City Small Business Academy is for you.
A partnership between the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Extension’s Small Business Technology & Development Center (SBTDC), the Academy provides you the opportunity to work on your business rather than working in your business.
What is in it for you?
The academy focuses on growth and preparing for that growth through a structured curriculum that provides practical advice, real-world techniques, & opportunities for coaching and access to new resources.
The Small Business Academy uses a world-class curriculum developed by the Kaufman Foundation of Kansas City. The 32 hour curriculum is provided in easy to digest 10 3-hour events plus a 2 hour introductory session. You will be with fellow entrepreneurs facing the same challenges. The curriculum is a mix of lecture, exercises, guest speakers and networking. At the conclusion of the Academy you will have created a growth plan for your business. You will also have access to the full range of SBTDC services, which includes market research, business plan assistance, financial reviews, access to government contracting help to name a few.
Fee is for all 11 sessions.
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| Location: |
Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce
213 Adams Street
Jefferson City |
| Begins: |
8:00 AM |
| Ends: |
11:00 AM |
| Registration Info: |
You must apply for acceptance to the Academy. For an application or more information contact the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce at 573-634-3616 or the SBTDC in Cole County at 573-634-2824.
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| Preregistration Required: |
Yes |
| Registration Deadline: |
7/7/2009 |
| Fee Info: |
$250.00 |
| Primary Contact Name: |
Chris Thompson |
| Primary Contact Email: |
ThompsonCV@missouri.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
5736342824 |
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| 1:00 PM |
Pricing for Success (Session 1 of 1)
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| Description: |
Did you identify ALL of your costs? Find out for sure! This is the final course in the financial management series. Understand how to consider all your costs when setting your price. Understanding your competition, your customers and your costs will help you make the right pricing decisions. Learn pricing terminology, pricing strategies and how to estimate and use overhead percentages to ensure your price has covered your costs. Bring your pencil and leave with a greater understanding of how to determine your price and how that will impact the success of your business. $60 for each individual program, sign up for all four for $200, a $40 savings. You bring a pencil; we’ll provide the calculator |
| Location: |
Cole County Extension Center
2436 Tanner Bridge Road
Jefferson City |
| Begins: |
1:00 PM |
| Ends: |
4:00 PM |
| Registration Info: |
Contact the Cole County Extension Center |
| Fee Info: |
$60.00 |
| Primary Contact Name: |
Chris Thompson |
| Primary Contact Email: |
ThompsonCV@missouri.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
5736342824 |
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| 1:30 PM |
Professional Development Workshop: Module 1 Working Smarter, Not Harder (Session 1 of 1)
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| Description: |
Payment in advance: $55, (Entire series: $135)
Avoid professional burnout by emphasizing optimum performance rather than maximum effort. Material includes practical tools for assessing whether you are prone to burnout and steps to take to move toward a lifestyle that is more sustainable over the long term. Workshop explores ways to deal with perfectionism and procrastination. Learn the relationship between control and effort in managing stress. Develop effective means of setting appropriate boundaries in professional and personal arenas. Paula Hartzell, M.D., P.C. will teach this workshop. |
| Location: |
Plaster Hall Room 102, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd.
Joplin |
| Begins: |
1:30 PM |
| Ends: |
4:00 PM |
| Registration Link: |
Click Here for additional registration information |
| Fee Info: |
$55.00 |
| Alternate Fee Info: |
Entire Series of 3 Workshops: $135 |
| Primary Contact Name: |
Lisa Robinson |
| Primary Contact Email: |
robinson-l@mssu.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
(417) 625-9575 |
| Event Link: |
Click here for more information about this event |
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| 5:30 PM |
Exploring Entrepreneurship Start-Up Class (Session 1 of 1)
- This Event Has Been Cancelled.
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| Description: |
A start-up session for those interested in starting a business and wanting answers/information for general business issues. |
| Location: |
W1004 Lafferre Hall, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, Stewart Road and Sixth Street
Columbia |
| Begins: |
5:30 PM |
| Ends: |
7:00 PM |
| Registration Info: |
Register online or contact the University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at 573-882-7096. |
| Preregistration Required: |
Yes |
| Registration Deadline: |
11/2/2009 |
| Registration Link: |
Click Here for additional registration information |
| Fee Info: |
$20.00 |
| Primary Contact Name: |
Virginia Wilson |
| Primary Contact Email: |
WilsonV@missouri.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
573/882-9952 |
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| 6:00 PM |
Pricing for Success (Session 1 of 1)
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| Description: |
Did you identify ALL of your costs? Find out for sure! This is the final course in the financial management series. Understand how to consider all your costs when setting your price. Understanding your competition, your customers and your costs will help you make the right pricing decisions. Learn pricing terminology, pricing strategies and how to estimate and use overhead percentages to ensure your price has covered your costs. Bring your pencil and leave with a greater understanding of how to determine your price and how that will impact the success of your business. $60 for each individual program, sign up for all four for $200, a $40 savings. You bring a pencil; we’ll provide the calculator |
| Location: |
Cole County Extension Center
2436 Tanner Bridge Road
Jefferson City |
| Begins: |
6:00 PM |
| Ends: |
9:00 PM |
| Registration Info: |
Contact the Cole County Extension Center |
| Fee Info: |
$60.00 |
| Primary Contact Name: |
Chris Thompson |
| Primary Contact Email: |
ThompsonCV@missouri.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
5736342824 |
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| 6:00 PM |
Building the Ultimate Business Plan (Session 1 of 2)
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| Description: |
Preparation is key to the success of any business venture. Whether you are starting a new business, growing an established business, or launching a new product or service, a solid business plan will prevent unexpected problems and help pave the way for a successful business venture. Learn how to utilize the “Ultimate Business Planner” software and companion workbook to aid you in the process of developing a solid business plan. This seminar provides an overview of the step-by-step approach to writing your plan and forecasting your financials. With the help of this course instruction and software, simplify the process of putting together your formal business plan with expert advice, tips and hints based on proven business practices.
• Defining the concept
• Understand how to research the feasibility
• Learn how to assess the industry, market and competition
• Focus on assembling a marketing plan/niche
• How to develop basic financial projections from marketing analysis
• Necessary components of the formal plan
• Learn successful writing techniques that appeal to lenders/investors
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| Location: |
Missouri State Universitys Glass Hall (West Entrance)
901 S National
Springfield |
| Begins: |
6:00 PM |
| Ends: |
9:00 PM |
| Registration Info: |
visit www.sbtdc.missouristate.edu or call 417-836-5685 |
| Preregistration Required: |
Yes |
| Registration Link: |
Click Here for additional registration information |
| Fee Info: |
$139.00 |
| Alternate Fee Info: |
and $99 for a second person from the same business |
| Intended Audience: |
Retail, Service, Manufacturing, Adults, Local Government Officials, Non-Profit Organizations, Community Leaders, CommunityOrganizations, Community Developers, Economic Developers, Chamber of Commerce, State Agencies, Organizations, Service Organizations, Health Care Providers , Health Care Organizations
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| Primary Contact Name: |
Tara Horton |
| Primary Contact Email: |
tarahorton@missouristate.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
471/836-5685 |
| Event Link: |
Click here for more information about this event |
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| 6:00 PM |
Increasing Sales With A Website Strategy: For Rural Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Businesses (Session 1 of 1)
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| Description: |
Teaches four types of strategies: Educational, Escapist, Entertaining, Esthetic to identify and communicate value to your customers through your website. Intended for owners or managers of rural retail, hospitality, and tourism businesses. Also of interest for website designers. |
| Location: |
Community Room of Southwest Missouri Bank
2417 S. Grand Ave, Carthage, MO
Carthage |
| Begins: |
6:00 PM |
| Ends: |
8:00 PM |
| Registration Info: |
Register by mail to: Barton County SBTDC, 801 E 12th, Lamar, MO 64759, by phone at 417-682-3579, or by email at macomberk@missouri.edu |
| Registration Deadline: |
11/2/2009 |
| Registration Link: |
Click Here for additional registration information |
| Class Size: |
30 |
| Fee Info: |
$0.00 |
| Alternate Fee Info: |
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| Intended Audience: |
Adults, Citizens and Residents, Chamber of Commerce, Organizations
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| Primary Contact Name: |
Kathryn Macomber |
| Primary Contact Email: |
macomberk@missouri.edu |
| Primary Contact Phone: |
417/682-3579 |
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