Steps to Starting a Small Business
CED 0180, $15
Your first step in getting started. Topics include discussion on organizational requirements and licensing for a small business in Florida, personal financial assessments, credit checks, defining your customer, location considerations, and employee requirements. (3 hours)
Business Plan Development, Part I & II
CED 0326, $30
This is a two-part course. Part I topics include reasons for writing a business plan. Plan elements and attendees' ideas will be discussed. At the end of the session, participants will be given worksheets and outlines to begin developing their own business plan. Part II will focus on the progress of the individual plan development. Individual concerns will be directly addressed. (6 hours)
QuickBooks 2008
CEO 0213, $99
Experience the latest version of QuickBooks accounting software in this hands-on course. Topics include: payroll & taxes, accounts receivable, accounts payable, creating estimates, job cost reports, bank accounts and reconciliation, and many other useful tips. Prerequisite: “MS Windows Basic”, or equivalent. No textbook required. (15 hours)
Small Business Basics: Taxes & Accounting
CET 0193, $15
Prospective entrepreneurs and existing business owners will learn about the basic requirement and appropriate methods of record keeping in a small business. Topics include monthly income statements, S Corporations, tax reporting requirements, and payroll. Taught by a CPA, this class is a must to have all your accounting and tax questions answered. (3 hours)
Tax Planning & Record Keeping
CET 0392, $15
Taught by a tax specialist, this class will cover the basic proactive steps business owners can take to simplify their tax return filing and minimize their tax liability. (3 hours)
SBA Loan Packaging
CED 0327, $15
The purpose of this seminar is to help small business applicants prepare the necessary forms for the SBA Loan Program. The program is available to women, veterans, minorities, exporters and residents of rural areas. (3 hours)
SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program
CET 0816, $10
This course is designed to assist small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals with various forms of business assistance in management, technical, financial areas, and government contract support to foster the growth and development of their businesses. The workshop will include information on 8(a) eligibility requirements and the new on-line application process. (2 hours)
Intro to Government Contracting Opportunities
CED 0458, $15
This workshop helps business owners identify government agencies which you can market, and discuss the use of effective marketing through available marketing tools. (3 hours)
