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PLEASE BE ADVISED, EMPLOYEES OF BUSINESS OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A REDUCED FEE FOR
ATTENDING WORKSHOPS FOR UP TO FIVE ATTENDEES.  

PLEASE INQUIRE BY CONTACTING: 916-393-1690.

Business Basics Workshop
This training is designed for individuals interested in starting a business or currently in business for two or less
years. Course includes: business evaluation, market research, licensing and permit requirements, start-up costs,
financing sources, insurance, cash flow analysis, legal structure, self employment analysis, cash management,
customer profile, protecting your business idea, and reality of operating a busines
s.

Business Planning Workshop
This training is designed for individuals interested in writing a viable business plan. The workshop discusses key
components and topic matter, including: purpose of plan, organizational and market objectives, competitive
comparison, financial management, business environment, customer profile, legal structure, marketing strategy
and analysis, business forecasting, traditional financing, personnel, and much more.
Business Basic Workshop - Fee: $25.00





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     2013 Workshop Schedule


05/1/2013 Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

06/5/2013 Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

07/3/2013 Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

08/7/2013 Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

09/4/2013 Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Business Plan Workshop - Fee: $80.00





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    2013 Workshop Schedule


05/3/2013 Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

06/7/2013 Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

07/5/2013 Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

08/2/2013 Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

09/6/2013 Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
NEW - So You Want to Start a Business
FREE IRS Workshop

This training is designed to mentor small business
with fulfilling federal tax responsibilities.  The
workshop will overview such topics as: choice of
business entity, record keeping, business use of
home, hiring employees and new tax incentives and
credits.
 
Pre-registration is required!  

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E-Center.

Fee: FREE

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Marketing For Small Business Workshop - Fee: $30.00

This marketing class will help you develop the processes of
planning and executing the conception, pricing , promotion
and distribution of ideas, goods an services to create
exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational
objectives.




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2013 Workshop Schedule

05/30/2013 Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm  

06/27/2013 Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm  

07/25/2013 Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm

08/29/2013 Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm  

09/27/2013 Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm  
Financing Your Small Business Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm - FREE

This class reviews potential sources of capital to start, operate an expand a small business.  Emphasis will be placed on tasks a
business owner should accomplish in preparation for applying for a small business loan and sources of help with those preparations.  
The class will also include insight into the conditions that are most important to a lender's decision to approve or decline a loan
request.  How banks and other lenders operate, the impact of the current recession on their lending programs and how it affects your
ability to obtaining financing will also be discussed.  The class will include an overview of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Guaranteed Loan Program
s

Government Contracting Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm - FREE

This class will cover Federal Contracting certifications and set-asides for small businesses, how to get registered for federal
contracting, how to locate Recovery funded projects, and which federal agencies are facilitating recovery projects.  This class also
includes a question and answer portion

                                                                                                  
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   Next Class - June 6, 2013
NXLeveL Training Fee- $350




NxLeveL for Entrepreneurs is a twelve week program designed to teach you how to plan for success.  In each three hour session,
Certified Instructors lead you through the Business Plan process of goal-setting, business strategies, financial accountability, and
management techniques.

NxLeveL is presented in an open but structured classroom environment. Comprehensive text, support materials, expert guest
speakers and valuable networking opportunities make NxLeveL the place to realize your future success.  Each week the instructor
will invite guest speakers to share their expertise in specific areas of business operations. The Q & A time with these experts is an
invaluable opportunity for you to get answers to your unique business questions.

  •    Week 1: Introduction, Overview & Entrepreneurship
  •    Week 2: Planning & Research: Entrepreneurial Essentials
  •    Week 3: Organizational Matters: Management & Legal Structure
  •    Week 4: Marketing-"Behind the Scenes": Analysis & Understanding
  •    Week 5: Marketing-"On Stage": Strategies, Tactics & Implementation
  •    Week 6: Financial Overview: Books, Records & Controls
  •    Week 7: Managing Your Money: Financial Planning, Budgets & Assumptions
  •    Week 8: Managing Your Money: Developing & Using Cash Flow Projections
  •    Week 9: Understanding & Using Your Financial Statements
  •    Week 10: Financing Your Business: Alternative Sources of Money
  •    Week 11: The Deal Making Process: Negotiating in the Real World
  •    Week 12: Your Business Future: Managing Growth & Plan Completion
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