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Upcoming Workshops & Training Events
*The posted duration of the SBDC workshops are approximate. Workshops may be shorter or longer depending on the content and attendee participation.
The SBDC reserves the right to cancel any workshop.*
Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
September 2010 Workshops
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DATE |
TITLE | DESCRIPTION | COST | LOCATION | REGISTRATION CONTACT |
| Mon 9/13/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
MORNING QuickBooks for Beginners: Part 1 - How to Accurately Set Up QuickBooks Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The first class in a series of five. This workshop will be a general overview for setting up QuickBooks for your business. It will cover all the basic steps needed to efficiently use QuickBooks, including data file setup, setting up a chart of accounts, and setting up accounts payable and accounts receivable. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 9/13/10 6:00pm-9:00pm |
EVENING QuickBooks for Beginners: Part 1 - How to Accurately Set Up QuickBooks Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The first class in a series of five. This workshop will be a general overview for setting up QuickBooks for your business. It will cover all the basic steps needed to efficiently use QuickBooks, including data file setup, setting up a chart of accounts, and setting up accounts payable and accounts receivable. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Wed 9/15/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Start-up: Creating a Launch Pad Speaker: Ritu Wackett; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This workshop includes all the basic information an individual will need to start a small business, including a self assessment of strengths and weaknesses, the advantages and disadvantages of the various legal structures, sales and employee tax responsibilities, and sources of financings. This session will also include a Citibank representative to discuss financing a small business, credit scores, etc. |
FREE |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 9/20/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
MORNING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 2 - How to Manage Your Accounts
Payable
Speaker:
Miriam Konigseder |
The second class in a series of five and will begin with a brief recap of class 1. This workshop will cover how to enter Accounts Payables, setting up terms, how to cut a check, how to pay a bill, how to take a credit, how to take a discount, how to pay a bill with credit cards, how to make a part payment, how to run an accounts payable report, how to void a check and setting up 1099 vendors. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 9/20/10 6:00pm-9:00pm |
EVENING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 2 - How to Manage Your Accounts
Payable Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The second class in a series of five and will begin with a brief recap of class 1. This workshop will cover how to enter Accounts Payables, setting up terms, how to cut a check, how to pay a bill, how to take a credit, how to take a discount, how to pay a bill with credit cards, how to make a part payment, how to run an accounts payable report, how to void a check and setting up 1099 vendors. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 9/27/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
MORNING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 3 - How to Manage Your Accounts
Receivables Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The third class in a series of five and will begin with a fast paced recap of class 2. Following the recap it will include the following topics: How to enter accounts receivables, setting up terms, creating items for what you buy/sell, briefly discuss purchasing and managing inventory, tracking sales taxes, how to run a sales tax report, how to do bank reconciliation, how to run an accounts receivables report, and how to use collection letters in QuickBooks. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 9/27/10 6:00pm-9:00pm |
EVENING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 3 - How to Manage Your Accounts
Receivables Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The third class in a series of five and will begin with a fast paced recap of class 2. Following the recap it will include the following topics: How to enter accounts receivables, setting up terms, creating items for what you buy/sell, briefly discuss purchasing and managing inventory, tracking sales taxes, how to run a sales tax report, how to do bank reconciliation, how to run an accounts receivables report, and how to use collection letters in QuickBooks. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu
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| Tues 9/28/10 9:00am-1:00pm |
Business Start-up: Creating a Launch Pad Speaker: Dorothy Harris; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This workshop includes all the basic information an individual will need to start a small business, including a self assessment of strengths and weaknesses, the advantages and disadvantages of the various legal structures, sales and employee tax responsibilities, and sources of financings. This session will also include a Citibank representative to discuss financing a small business, credit scores, etc. |
FREE |
Tri County Youth Agency 809 New York Avenue, Huntington (Big H Shopping Center) |
REGISTER ONLINE
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Wed 9/29/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 1 Speaker: Ritu Wackett; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will cover how to write a business plan, why it’s important, and its potential uses. It will also include in depth instruction on the first chapters of a business plan, to include the Cover Sheet and the Executive Summary. |
FREE |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
October 2010 Workshops
DATE |
TITLE | DESCRIPTION | COST | LOCATION | REGISTRATION CONTACT |
| Mon 10/4/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
MORNING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 4 - How to Navigate QuickBooks
with Ease Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The fourth class in a series of five and will begin with a fast paced recap of classes 2 & 3, followed by instruction on these topics: Job costing, how to run & sort reports, how to run statements, the importance of a cash flow report, keyboard shortcuts, introduction to financial statements, how to use memorized transactions, how to better manage your budget, backing up QuickBooks data, and how to use the reports you get. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 10/4/10 6:00pm-9:00pm |
EVENING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 4 - How to Navigate QuickBooks
with Ease Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The fourth class in a series of five and will begin with a fast paced recap of classes 2 & 3, followed by instruction on these topics: Job costing, how to run & sort reports, how to run statements, the importance of a cash flow report, keyboard shortcuts, introduction to financial statements, how to use memorized transactions, how to better manage your budget, backing up QuickBooks data, and how to use the reports you get. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Tues 10/5/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 1 Speaker: Dorothy Harris; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will cover how to write a business plan, why it’s important, and its potential uses. It will also include in depth instruction on the first chapters of a business plan, to include the Cover Sheet and the Executive Summary. |
FREE |
Tri County Youth Agency 809 New York Avenue, Huntington (Big H Shopping Center) |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Tues 10/12/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 2 Speaker: Dorothy Harris; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will include in depth instruction on the Narrative portion of a business plan and cover the Business Description, Products and Services, and how to write an executive summary. |
FREE |
Tri County Youth Agency 809 New York Avenue, Huntington (Big H Shopping Center) |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Wed 10/13/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 2 Ritu Wackett; Busin ess Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will include in depth instruction on the Narrative portion of a business plan and cover the Business Description, Products and Services, and how to write an executive summary. |
FREE | SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 10/18/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
MORNING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 5 - Tricky Transactions, Not Your
Normal Entries Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The last class in a series of five and will begin with a fast paced recap of class 4. Following the recap it will include the following topics: Prepayments, overpayments, applying a credit memo to an invoice, troubleshooting bank reconciliations, how to make journal entries, how to handle bounced checks, editing, voiding and deleting transactions. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Mon 10/18/10 6:00pm-9:00pm |
EVENING QuickBooks
for Beginners: Part 5 - Tricky Transactions, Not Your
Normal Entries Speaker: Miriam Konigseder |
The last class in a series of five and will begin with a fast paced recap of class 4. Following the recap it will include the following topics: Prepayments, overpayments, applying a credit memo to an invoice, troubleshooting bank reconciliations, how to make journal entries, how to handle bounced checks, editing, voiding and deleting transactions. |
$40.00 Pre-register for all five courses by September 1st and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the entire 5 part series. |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Tues 10/19/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 3 Speaker: Dorothy Harris; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will include in depth instructions and writing exercises in Market Analysis, Competition, Marketing Strategy, Management and Operations. This session would also include a discussion by a Citibank representative on the importance of a business plan and what key issues a banker looks for. |
FREE |
Tri County Youth Agency 809 New York Avenue, Huntington (Big H Shopping Center) |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Fri 10/22/10 8:00am-12:00pm | 2nd Annual Small Business Procurement Matchmaker Expo | This conference will provide small businesses with a forum to meet face to face with purchasing representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private companies, to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Purchasing agents will meet with small business owners from Long Island who are interested in doing business with their agency. Attendees will have an opportunity to schedule ten-minute appointments throughout the morning with the purchasing agents they wish to meet. |
$35.00 Late Fee $50 (after 10/8/10) |
Roosevelt Hall, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Tues 10/26/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 4 Speaker: Dorothy Harris; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will include in depth instruction on the Financial Plan portion of a business plan including Start Up Expenses, Cash Flow Projections, Income Statement and Balance Sheet. Attendees will be encouraged in the orientation session to gather start up and operational costs prior to this session. |
FREE |
Tri County Youth Agency 809 New York Avenue, Huntington (Big H Shopping Center) |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Wed 10/27/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 3 Speaker: Ritu Wackett; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will include in depth instructions and writing exercises in Market Analysis, Competition, Marketing Strategy, Management and Operations. This session would also include a discussion by a Citibank representative on the importance of a business plan and what key issues a banker looks for. |
FREE |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Thur 10/28/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
5 Things You MUST Know About Internet Marketing Speaker: Lee Goldberg; PRIME Visibility |
This session will include an introduction to Search Engine Marketing. It will cover the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization and introduce Web Analytics and Key Performance Indicators. |
FREE |
Tri County Youth Agency 809 New York Avenue, Huntington (Big H Shopping Center) |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Wed 11/10/10 9:00am-12:00pm |
Business Planning - 4 Speaker: Ritu Wackett; Business Advisor, Farmingdale SBDC |
This session will include in depth instruction on the Financial Plan portion o f a business plan including Start Up Expenses, Cash Flow Projections, Income Statement and Balance Sheet. Attendees will be encouraged in the orientation session to gather start up and operational costs prior to this session. |
FREE |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
| Wed 11/17/10 9:00am-11:00am |
Get On the Train or Get Left
Behind: How to Use Social Media to Grown Your Business Speaker: Adrian Miller; Adrian Miller Sales Training |
The times have changed. Social media is no longer the playground of the young, but has developed into a mainstay of networking and business. Social media has come of age, and if you haven't gotten on the bandwagon, you're about to be left sorely behind. In this unique seminar we will discuss three prominent business oriented social media sites, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, to give you ideas and best practices on how to utilize these advanced mediums to help you grow your business. In this fast paced and highly entertaining hour be prepared to learn how the new world of social media can help you expand your personal brand. |
FREE |
SBDC Conference Center, Farmingdale State College |
REGISTER ONLINE 631-420-2765 maria.darrow@farmingdale.edu |
Workshops sponsored by the Small Business Development Center are based upon work supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration under cooperative agreement number 02-7620-0033-17. The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the participants’ opinions, products, or services.
Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Small Business Development Center at 631.420.2765 to make arrangements.
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