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Higher Education Procurement Expo
8/5/2009 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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8/5/2009 at 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FREE!
Higher Education Procurement Expo
Hosted By The:
Texas Universities HUB Coordinators Alliance
(TUHCA)
FREE
Wednesday, August 5,, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Edison’s - Dallas
1724 Cockrell Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75215
The economy may have effected private sector procurement opportunities, but public sector procurement remains consistent.
This is your opportunity to network with more than thirty (30) state universities about procurement opportunities.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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Tarrant County Annual Vendor Information Forum - Velina Willis
7/9/2009 - 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
FREE!
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7/9/2009 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE!
MAKE YOUR BID COUNT AT TARRANT COUNTY
Tarrant County Annual Vendor Information Forum
July 9, 2009 at 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tarrant County Resource Connection Conference, Center Gym
2300 Circle Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76119
Do not miss this opportunity to learn how to do business with Tarrant County.
If additional
information is needed, please contact:
Velina G. Willis - HUB Program Coordinator
vgwillis@tarrantcounty.com
817-884-1948/office
or 817-850-2932/fax
Velina Willis 817-884-1948
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UNT Health Science Center 2009 Annual HUB Vendor Fair - Brittany R Hatcher
7/15/2009 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/15/2009 at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FREE!
UNT Health Science Center 2009 Annual HUB Vendor Fair
FREE
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Atrium of the Education and Administration Bldg (1st and 2nd Floors)
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your goods and services to our buyers and department personnel as well as strengthen relationships already created.
Registration deadline is Monday, June 15th, 2009
Please call for more information
If additional
information is needed, please contact:
Velina G. Willis - HUB Program Coordinator
vgwillis@tarrantcounty.com
817-884-1948/office
or 817-850-2932/fax
Brittany R Hatcher 817-735-2634
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Business Plan I: The 12-Step Process - BAC
7/14/2009 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. |
$40.00
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7/14/2009 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Held the second Tuesday of each month.
This workshop explains how to organize and write your business plan and recommends helpful resources. The instructor will take you step-by-step through several basic components of writing this important document to help get your business off to the right start.
Topics will include:
- Research sources
- Business description
- Market research
- Industry analysis
- Marketing Plan
- Operating Plan
- Management Plan
- Financial Plan
- Risk Management
- Exit Strategy
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Business Plan II: Market Research - BAC
7/16/2009 - Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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7/16/2009 at Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Held the third Thursday of each month.
This workshop will help you take the next step in refining and focusing on your business as well as the specific industry.
In this class you will learn how to:
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Business Plan III: Realistic Financial Projections - BAC
7/28/2009 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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7/28/2009 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Held the fourth Tuesday of each month.
This workshop continues exploring the financial and budgeting components of a solid business plan covered in Business Plans I and II.
BP III encompasses all critical elements to help you get your business off to the right start. This in-depth class will review important topics such as:
- General Financial Terms
- Introduction to Financial Statements (what they are and what they do)
- Importance of Forecasting
- Tips for Business Forecasting
You will be provided with templates to help with your financial forecasting. The workshop will have a hands-on exercise. Bring a pencil and calculator.
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Business Plan Series: Parts I, II and III - Special Pricing - BAC
7/14/2009 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$100.00
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7/14/2009 at 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $100.00
Take ALL THREE CLASSES in the three-part Business Plan Series for $100.
Earn .9 countinuing education units from Tarrant County College.
This three-part business plan series will be offered monthly.
Business Plan I: The 12 Step Process, explains how to organize and write your business plan and recommend helpful resources.
Business Plan II: Market research, helps you decided what kind of business your new business will be.
Business Plan III: Realistic Financial Projection, delivers the financial documents your business needs and lenders expect.
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Understanding Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Certifications - BAC
7/9/2009 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
$20.00
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7/9/2009 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00
Held the second Thursday of each month.
There are 8 different certifications for minority, women-owned, disadvantaged, veteran-owned and/or historically under-utilized businesses. If your target market is to sell to federal, state or local government institutions, corporations or construction prime contractors, you should consider one or more of these certifications.
This workshop helps take the mystery out of the certification process:
- Learn about the different types of certification
- Which type of certification is right for your business
- Understanding the application process
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Financial Series - Part I - BAC
9/2/2009 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$35.00
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9/2/2009 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00
This new four-part financial series will be offered three times each year, every Wednesday in March, June and September 2009.
Session I: Understanding and Analyzing Financial Statements
- What are the basic statements telling me?
- Why are they required?
- How is the information collected and managed?
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Financial Series - Part II - BAC
9/9/2009 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$35.00
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9/9/2009 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00
This new four-part financial series will be offered three times each year, every Wednesday in March, June and September 2009.
Session II: Cash Flow Management
- How to generate and maximize cash flow
- Monitoring, analyzing and adjusting cash flow
- Warning signs of cash flow problems
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Financial Series - Part III - BAC
9/16/2009 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$35.00
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9/16/2009 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00
This new four-part financial series will be offered three times each year, every Wednesday in March, June and September 2009.
Session III: Credit/Scoring/Reports & Requirements
Loan Products & Choosing a Lender
- Whats an acceptable credit score, how to improve your score
- Preparing for financing, getting the right loan
- Getting to the right financing source
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Financial Series - Part IV - BAC
9/23/2009 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$35.00
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9/23/2009 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00
This new four-part financial series will be offered three times each year, every Wednesday in March, June and September 2009.
Session IV: Lenders Panel - Ask the Experts
- What the lender is looking for
- What are my chances of obtaining financing?
- How is the current economy effecting small business financing?
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Financial Series: Parts I, II, III and IV - Special Pricing - BAC
9/2/2009 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$120.00
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9/2/2009 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $120.00
Take ALL FOUR CLASSES in the four-part Financial Series for $120.
This new four-part financial series will be offered three times each year. Held every Wednesday in March, June and September 2009.
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Money Smart - BAC
10/1/2009 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
FREE!
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10/1/2009 at 6:00 - 9:00 pm
FREE!
Money Smart
This course will lay a foundation for wise and mature personal financial decisions that will in turn help you to manage your business finances. Learn how to create a budget, open checking and savings accounts and understand the importance of credit.
Attend all sessions of this 5-week class and earn 1.5 continuing education units from Tarrant County College.
Based on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Money Smart curriculum, the course features guest speakers from the financial community and additional resources, including a recommended reading list.
The training modules include:
- An introduction to bank services
- How to choose and keep a checking account
- An introduction to credit
- How to make a credit card work for you
- How to keep track of your money
- Why you should save, save, save!
- Your rights as a consumer
- How your credit history will affect your credit future
This class presented at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center 1150 South Freeway (I-35S @ Rosedale)
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QuickBooksPro - Part I - BAC
7/9/2009 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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7/9/2009 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
QB 1 is held on the second Thursday each month except April and December.
May - Thursday
June - Tuesday
July - Thursday
August - Tuesday
September - Thursday
October - Tuesday
November - Thursday
December - no classes
Why Quickbooks Pro 2007 for small business? Quickbooks Pro 2007 has advanced financial management tools for customization options to help boost efficiency and accuracy in your bookkeeping operations and its user friendly. Get training in the basic functions of Quickbooks Pro 2007!
Session 1: Beginning QuickBooks - covers set-up of QuickBooks and walks students through adding, editing, deleting and merging information.
- Setting up QuickBooks using the interview process
- Preferences
- Tool bar icons
- Customer and vendor database information
- Chart of accounts
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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QuickBooksPro - Part II - BAC
7/16/2009 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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7/16/2009 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Session II: Intermediate QuickBooks - hands-on creation of day-to-day documents and bank reconciliation, including:
- Estimates, invoices, bills, checks
- Credit card charges, bill payments, payments received
- Deposits, credit memos, customer statements
- Debit/check card purchases
- Paying sales tax, printing documents
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Classes are held the third Tuesday or Thursday of the month. See below for schedule
May - Thursday
June - Tuesday
July - Thursday
August - Tuesday
September - Thursday
October - Tuesday
November - Thursday
December - no classes
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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QuickBooksPro - Part III - BAC
7/23/2009 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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7/23/2009 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Session III: Advanced QuickBooks - information available on standard QuickBooks reports, including:
- Profit and loss
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow
- Open invoices
- Sales by item
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
QB III is held on the fourth Tuesday or Thursday each month except April and December.
May - Thursday
June - Tuesday
July - Thursday
August - Tuesday
September - Thursday
October - Tuesday
November - Thursday
December - no classes
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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QuickBooksPro - Parts I, II and III - Special Pricing - BAC
7/9/2009 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$125.00
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7/9/2009 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $125.00
Take all 3 QuickBooks classes for $125
Earn .6 continuing credit units from Tarrant County College.
Why Quickbooks Pro 2007 for small business? Quickbooks Pro 2007 has advanced financial management tools for customization options to help boost efficiency and accuracy in your bookkeeping operations and its user friendly. Get training in the basic functions of Quickbooks Pro 2007!
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Working with customer, vendor and item lists
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Working with estimates, invoices, receive payments and deposits
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Overview of inventory
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Entering and paying purchase orders and bills
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Working with reports, memorizing and customizing
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
QB 1 is held on the second Tuesday or Thursday each month except April and December.
May - Thursday
June - Tuesday
July - Thursday
August - Tuesday
September - Thursday
October - Tuesday
November - Thursday
December - no classes
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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SBA Financing - TCC-SBDC
7/7/2009 - Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/7/2009 at Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
The class is held the first Tuesday of each month.
This course will introduce clients to loans available and the procedure for getting funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Registration is required; the class is filled on a first come, first-served basis. (Check for associated class fees.)
The SBDC is located at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, James E. Guinn Complex, 1150 South Freeway, Suite 229, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 (I-35 South at Rosedale).
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SBA Financing - Arlington - TCC-SBDC
7/21/2009 - Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/21/2009 at Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
Held the third Tuesday of each month at:
202 East Border Street
Room 133
Arlington, Texas 76010
Attendees will learn the various SBA loan programs and financing options for your business.
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Intellectual Property Orientation - TCC-SBDC
7/2/2009 - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
$26.00
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7/2/2009 at Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $26.00
Learn the fundamentals of how to apply for a patent, copyright a graphic, book, songs or other compositions, and how to register a trademark or service mark.
Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Check for associated class fees.)
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Intellectual Property Orientation - TCC-SBDC
7/17/2009 - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
$26.00
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7/17/2009 at Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $26.00
Learn the fundamentals of how to apply for a patent, copyright a graphic, book, songs or other compositions, and how to register a trademark or service mark.
Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Check for associated class fees.)
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Free Legal Forum - TCC-SBDC
7/7/2009 - Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/7/2009 at Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
FREE!
Held the first Tuesday of every month.
Talk face-to-face with a local attorney regarding legal business issues.
Please call for reservations (817) 871-6028. This forum is free of charge.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 South Freeway, Suite 229, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
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Marketing Month - All 4 Sessions
8/4/2009 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
$120.00
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8/4/2009 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $120.00
Increasing Sales through Effective Marketing Strategies
4 Sessions: Every Tuesday in May, August & November
Buy all 4 for $120.00 Includes box lunch
Session 1: Advertising: What’s right for you
Session 2: The image and the message
Session 3: Guerilla Marketing-- Are you armed?
Session 4: Internet surfers have caught the next wave-- have you?
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Marketing Month - Session 1
8/4/2009 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
$35.00
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8/4/2009 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Increasing Sales through Effective Marketing Strategies
Session 1: Advertising: What’s right for you
Advertising can cost you $Thousands or make you $Thousands
Presented by Jeff Crilley &
Errol Henry, ADP Media Group(print sponsor of BAC Newsletter)
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop. Fee includes box lunch.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Marketing Month - Session 2
8/11/2009 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
$35.00
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8/11/2009 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Increasing Sales through Effective Marketing Strategies
Session 2: The image and the message
Marketing materials & sales tools
Presented by Banks Dishmon, Publisher, Fort Worth Business Press &
Shelly Iversen, The Ignite It Group
- Your image & branding
- The Do’s and Don’ts for business cards
- Creating effective sales letters and flyers
- The cost of free artwork
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop. Fee includes box lunch.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Marketing Month - Session 3
8/18/2009 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
$35.00
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8/18/2009 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Increasing Sales through Effective Marketing Strategies
Session 3: Guerilla marketing-- Are you armed?
Maximum results with minimum resources
Presented by Ramona Logan, Image Advantage &
Rose Matthews, Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
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What are you really trying to say?
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How do you plan to say it?
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How to write an effective press release
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How to tell the difference between an "event" and a "special event"
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop. Fee includes box lunch.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Marketing Month - Session 4
8/25/2009 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
$35.00
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8/25/2009 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Increasing Sales through Effective Marketing Strategies
Session 4: Internet surfers have caught the next wave-- Have you?
Understanding social media and its affect on your bottom line
Presented by Jon Perry, 888QuikRate &
Paula Hill, Virtual Assistant
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Blogging
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Facebook
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YouTube
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MySpace
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LinkedIn
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop. Fee includes box lunch.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Tarrant County Business Breakfast
7/7/2009 - Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
$8.00
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7/7/2009 at Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $8.00
To observe the precautions that the City of Fort Worth has announced, canceling large gatherings; such Mayfest and Cinco De Mayo Celebrations, and the closing of the schools, we are cancelling the Tarrant County Business Breakfast for the month of May. Since the Tarrant County Business Breakfast is the largest networking group north Texas it only makes sense to comply with the City’s request.
Those of you whose names were drawn to speak in May will now speak in June. The Sponsored TCBB will be the month of July…sponsorships are still available!
Please pass this information along to all you know attend. Thanks for understanding!
Come make a few great connections.
Celebrate 20 years of networking at the one and only Tarrant County Business Breakfast.
For small, minority and women-owned businesses.
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Place:
Radisson HotelFW South
100 Alta Mesa Blvd., (I-35W South & Alta Mesa Blvd.)
Fort Worth, TX 76134.
Call 817-293-3088, for directions only.
NO RSVP or online registration. Payment will ONLY be accepted at the Radisson Hotel during the monthly Tarrant County Business Breakfast.
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Women's Roundtable
7/14/2009 - Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
$2.00
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7/14/2009 at Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $2.00
Held the second Tuesday of each month.
There is NO online registration. Payment must be made at the monthly roundtable.
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How to Write a Basic Employee Handbook - TCC-SBDC
7/28/2009 - Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
FREE!
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7/28/2009 at Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
FREE!
Held the fourth Tuesday of each month.
If your employees have begun to ask questions about things like dress codes, holidays and paid sick leave, its time to begin wiring a basic employee handbook.
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Are You Ready for Prime Time? - BAC
7/23/2009 - Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm |
FREE!
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7/23/2009 at Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
FREE!
In this class, you will assess your company’s readiness to do business in ’Prime Time’ with large corporations, prime contractors and government entities. The workshop instructor is Robert Griffin, a succcessful business owner and director of Project Contract.
With your assessment in hand, you will be equipped to move forward to Project Contract, a seven-week program designed to assist you to:
- Identify specific contract opportunities
- Cultivate relationships with buyers
- Develop competitive bids
- Build your business capacity
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Are You Ready for Prime Time? - BAC
7/18/2009 - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
FREE!
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7/18/2009 at Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE!
In this class, you will assess your company’s readiness to do business in ’Prime Time’ with large corporations, prime contractors and government entities. The workshop instructor is Robert Griffin, a succcessful business owner and director of Project Contract.
With your assessment in hand, you will be equipped to move forward to Project Contract, a seven-week program designed to assist you to:
- Identify specific contract opportunities
- Cultivate relationships with buyers
- Develop competitive bids
- Build your business capacity
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Government Contracting - TCC-SBDC
7/7/2009 - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
$26.00
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7/7/2009 at Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $26.00
The TCC/SBDC provides in-depth counseling and training in doing business with the government entities. Counseling introduces the entrepreneur or business owner to the notion of doing business at each level of government from local to Federal. Counseling and orientations are held the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Government Contracting - TCC-SBDC
7/21/2009 - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
$26.00
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7/21/2009 at Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $26.00
The TCC/SBDC provides in-depth counseling and training in doing business with the government entities. Counseling introduces the entrepreneur or business owner to the notion of doing business at each level of government from local to Federal. Counseling and orientations are held the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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How To Get Your Foot In The Door... with your toes still attached - BAC
7/16/2009 - Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/16/2009 at Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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"HOW TO GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR"....with your toes still attached!
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
11:30am-1:00pm
FREE
How to Get Your Foot in the Door" is a fast-paced, interactive, hands-on
workshop designed to help participants de-mystify and successfully navigate
the prime contractors "Procurement Maze".
Participants will be given the right tools and will learn the tactics and
strategies necessary to identify, meet with and sell the "Right People" at the
"Right Time" and to be successful, you must have "The Right Stuff"
Learning Objective:
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Ensure that you understand the "Rules of Engagement"
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De-mystify the procurement process
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Ensure that you are ready for "Prime Time"
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How to develop a one page Capability Profile
Meet the instructor: Jim Randle
Jim worked for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for 23 years
in supplier diversity and “retired” in December 2004 to form Small Biz Advocate, a veteran-owned company. He also works for Cross Timbers Procurement Center as the Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Counselor assisting veterans and other small businesses sell to prime contractors.
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Project Contract - BAC
7/7/2009 - Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:30 pm |
$300.00
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7/7/2009 at Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost: $300.00
Project Contract is a 7-week series of classes offered every Tuesday afternoon, July 7 - August 18, 2009. Successful completion of Project Contract earns 2.1 hours of continuing education units from Tarrant County College.
Project Contract will assist you in developing one-on-one relationships with government and corporate buyers to gain the skills to submit successful bids.
Through Project Contract, you will receive the tools and resources to:
- Assess your company’s ability to be awarded contracts from the government, corporations and prime contractors
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Research companies’ bid processes and applicant eligibility criteria
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Develop relationships with buyers from targeted companies
You will be provided:
- One-on-one support for applying for certifications
- One-on-one support for the actual bid application process
- Ongoing one-on-one support throughout the contract process
BAC
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LinkedIn® Essentials - BAC
7/10/2009 - Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
$69.00
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7/10/2009 at Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $69.00
LinkedIn -Business Online Networking Workshop Series
Presented by Integrated Alliances
Sponsored by The Alternative Board and the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
This series of two-hour, instructor-led, hands-on workshops will be taught with web access so you can work on your LinkedIn profile in class. When you finish this series, you will be able to strategically use LinkedIn Business Online Networking to find customers and be found by them. Your on-line business presence will be greatly improved.
LinkedIn complete program-- Save with all 4 workshops, $199.
The first workshop in the series brings the basics of LinkedIn® into clear focus for the average user. You’ll get started applying LinkedIn® in your business operations. This class ensures that you know what you need to know and don’t make any mistakes along the way to getting started. You’ll learn:
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How social networks like LinkedIn® work
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How to develop a highly refined LinkedIn® profile
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How to build your LinkedIn® connections network by inviting others
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Communications methods and strategies
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Searching techniques and strategies for identifying and contacting high value individuals.
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Combining your face-to-face event networking with your LinkedIn® on-line networking.
Pre-registration is required. To register, go to http://www.linkedforroi-inonelocation.com
Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale)
BAC 817-871-6025
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LinkedIn® Advanced Sales & Marketing - BAC
7/31/2009 - Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
$69.00
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7/31/2009 at Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $69.00
LinkedIn Business Online Networking Workshop Series
Presented by Integrated Alliances
Sponsored by The Alternative Board and the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
This workshop is full of advanced topics, including:
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Ethical strategies to build a wide and diverse network
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In-system and off system resources to grow the RIGHT networks
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Power strategies for using Q&A
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Using LinkedIn to position yourself in your markets
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Tips and tips and tips
This series of two-hour, instructor-led, hands-on workshops will be taught with web access so you can work on your LinkedIn® profile in class. When you finish this series you will be able to strategically use LinkedIn® Business Online Networking to find customers and be found by them. Your on-line business presence with be greatly improved.
LinkedIn complete program-- Save with all 4 workshops, $199.
Pre-registration is required. Go to http://www.linkedforroi-inonelocation.com.
Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale)
BAC 817-871-6025
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LinkedIn® Profiles PLUS - BAC
7/17/2009 - Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
$69.00
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7/17/2009 at Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $69.00
LinkedIn Business Online Networking Workshop Series
Presented by Integrated Alliances
Sponsored by The Alternative Board and the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
The IA Profile PLUS Development Workshop is for new or experienced LinkedIn users and/or graduates of the LinkedIn® JumpStart training. A strong LinkedIn® profile builds your professional brand, increases your credibility, positions you higher in Google® searches, and makes you more attractive to do business with and a more desirable candidate. This nuts and bolts program will help you to create a professional, eye catching profile that will put you ahead of your competition.
This two-hour workshop provides expert education; to get the most out of this training experience, you must have a LinkedIn account in place prior to the workshop. Please visit www.LinkedIn.com to register your LinkedIn account if you do not already have one.
This series of two-hour, instructor-led, hands-on workshops will be taught with web access so you can work on your LinkedIn® profile in class. When you finish this series you will be able to strategically use LinkedIn® Business Online Networking to find customers and be found by them. Your on-line business presence with be greatly improved.
LinkedIn complete program-- Save with all 4 workshops, $199.
Pre-registration is required. Go to http://www.linkedforroi-inonelocation.com.
Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale)
BAC 817-871-6025
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LinkedIn® Sales & Marketing - BAC
7/24/2009 - Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
$69.00
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7/24/2009 at Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $69.00
LinkedIn Business Online Networking Workshop Series
Presented by Integrated Alliances
Sponsored by The Alternative Board and the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
The Integrated Alliances LinkedIn Sales and Marketing Workshop teaches those responsible for brining business in the door how to use the LinkedIn tool most effecitvely to make more money for your company and for you.
This two-hour workshop is taught by a Sales and marketing or Business Development Professional. Beyond basic educcation on LinkedIn, it covers specific strategies for the most common selling scenarios-- hunting for business, named/targeted accounts, farming, territories, vertical markets, business partners and sales channaels and then it gets you jump started on the marketing frton with strategies for on-line branding, creating/managing LinkedIn Groups and search engine optimization.
This series of two-hour, instructor-led, hands-on workshops will be taught with web access so you can work on your LinkedIn® profile in class. When you finish this series you will be able to strategically use LinkedIn® Business Online Networking to find customers and be found by them. Your on-line business presence with be greatly improved.
LinkedIn complete program-- Save with all 4 workshops, $199.
Pre-registration is required. Go to http://www.linkedforroi-inonelocation.com.
Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale)
BAC 817-871-6025
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LinkedIn® Special Pricing for All Four - BAC
7/10/2009 - Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
$199.00
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7/10/2009 at Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $199.00
LinkedIn -Business Online Networking Workshop Series
Presented by Integrated Alliances
Sponsored by The Alternative Board and the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
This series of two-hour, instructor-led, hands-on workshops will be taught with web access so you can work on your LinkedIn profile in class. When you finish this series, you will be able to strategically use LinkedIn Business Online Networking to find customers and be found by them. Your on-line business presence will be greatly improved.
LinkedIn complete program-- Save with all 4 workshops, $199.
The first workshop in the series brings the basics of LinkedIn® into clear focus for the average user. You’ll get started applying LinkedIn® in your business operations. This class ensures that you know what you need to know and don’t make any mistakes along the way to getting started. You’ll learn:
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How social networks like LinkedIn® work
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How to develop a highly refined LinkedIn® profile
-
How to build your LinkedIn® connections network by inviting others
-
Communications methods and strategies
-
Searching techniques and strategies for identifying and contacting high value individuals.
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Combining your face-to-face event networking with your LinkedIn® on-line networking.
Pre-registration is required. To register, go to http://www.linkedforroi-inonelocation.com
Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale)
BAC 817-871-6025
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Manage Social Media in Less Than 30 Minutes a Day! - BAC
6/26/2009 - Friday, 9am-4:00pm |
$195.00
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6/26/2009 at Friday, 9am-4:00pm
Cost: $195.00
Social Media Seminar
Learn How to Manage Your Social Media in Less Then 30 Minutes a Day
Presented by Jon Perry, DFW Card Merchant Services
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
Why is this seminar important? In this new economy, social media is available 24/7/365. It’s where your customers are looking for you and learn about you. It’s why Amazon is king and Borders falls way behind. It’s the new way to market. It’s all about growing your business.
It would take hundreds of hours to research and learn what you will take away from this seven hour hands on seminar. You will gain an understanding of the power in each of these online tools. You will learn how to integrate the tools by posting one time, but going to many sites.
This is the first launch at the BAC. July classes will cost $395 for this seminar. This first launch class is only $195. Act now!
Pre-registration is required. To register, click here Social Media Seminar
This seminar will be held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale)
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Is Franchising Right for You? - BAC
9/12/2009 - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
FREE!
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9/12/2009 at Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
FREE!
This free workshop will detail the pros and cons of franchising.
Learn the five-step method to find the right franchise business. Industry expert Anne Barr of Franchise Opportunity Specialist will be conducting the workshop. Feed your entrepreneurial dream
- Quench your thirst for financial Independence
- Various franchise concepts will be explored
- Learn about the best opportunities that are expanding into Texas
Pre-registration is required.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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SCORE Small Business Workshop - SCORE
7/18/2009 - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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7/18/2009 at Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Who Should Attend?
Those in business and those thinking of starting and/or operating a business. Five dynamic presenters will discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship and factors necessary to prepare a professional business plan.
Workshop topics:
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Business Planning
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Sources of Capital
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Legal Considerations
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Insurance
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Marketing
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Record Keeping
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Taxes
Cost includes lunch and materials.
Location: James E. Guinn School Complex/Fort Worth Business Assistance Center1150 South Freeway (Rosedale & I-35W)
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Sell on eBay the Right Way - BAC
7/25/2009 - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
$60.00
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7/25/2009 at Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $60.00
Have a professional teach you the right way to sell on eBay. Training delivered by Education Specialists uses the most up-to-date training and student materials the same ones used by eBay University. So you know youre learning to make the most of eBay to increase your revenue.
The training will teach you how to:
- Do research and create listings that will attract buyers
- Enhance listings with better descriptions and photography
- Set pricing that will maximize your profits
- Open and use a PayPal account to simplify getting paid
- Monitor sales to know exactly whats working and whats not
Avoid many of the costly mistakes that new eBay sellers may make.
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Should I Incorporate? - TCC-SBDC
7/1/2009 - Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/1/2009 at Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE!
If you are unsure about the difference between an S Corp and an LLC, come learn the difference ASAP. Participants will learn about the different legal entities for businesses and the tax implications of each. Free follow-up counseling is available to help ensure you select the right entity for your business.
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Small Business Mini-Course - TCC-SBDC
7/9/2009 - Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/9/2009 at Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
Participants will learn whether their idea represents a true opportunity worthy of time, effort and money. Topics include getting started, why people go into business, defining your business idea and doing the feasibility study, the business plan and why it is necessary, and loans and sources of financing.
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Small Business Mini-Course - TCC-SBDC
7/23/2009 - Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/23/2009 at Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
Participants will learn whether their idea represents a true opportunity worthy of time, effort and money. Topics include getting started, why people go into business, defining your business idea and doing the feasibility study, the business plan and why it is necessary, and loans and sources of financing.
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Step 1 Starting a Business - BAC
7/11/2009 - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/11/2009 at Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
FREE!
Held the second Saturday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Step 1 Starting a Business - BAC
7/21/2009 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/21/2009 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FREE!
Held the third Tuesday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Step 1 Starting A Business - BAC
7/23/2009 - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/23/2009 at Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FREE!
Held the fourth Thursday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Step 1 Starting A Business - BAC
7/7/2009 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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7/7/2009 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FREE!
Held the first Tuesday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Website Design Made Easy - TCC-SBDC
7/14/2009 - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
FREE!
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7/14/2009 at Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
FREE!
Held the second Tuesday of each month.
Put the Internet to work for your business! This workshop takes the mystery out of Web site development.
You will learn how to choose and register an effective domain name, what is involved in creating your own site or outsourcing its production, and how to write text that is search-engine friendly.
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Small Business Tax Workshop - TCC-SBDC
7/1/2009 - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/1/2009 at Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
The Education Programs Office of the Internal Revenue Service and the SBDC jointly sponsor this half-day seminar to provide an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions and get information on current tax laws and reporting requirements. An IRS agent will teach the class. Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Small Business Tax Workshop - TCC-SBDC
7/17/2009 - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/17/2009 at Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
The Education Programs Office of the Internal Revenue Service and the SBDC jointly sponsor this half-day seminar to provide an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions and get information on current tax laws and reporting requirements. An IRS agent will teach the class. Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Small Business Tax Workshop - Arlington - TCC-SBDC
7/18/2009 - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$26.00
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7/18/2009 at Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $26.00
This class is held the third Saturday of the month.
The Education Programs Office of the Internal Revenue Service and the SBDC jointly sponsor this half-day seminar to provide an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions and get information on current tax laws and reporting requirements. An IRS agent will teach the class. Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The class is held at the
Arlington Innovation Center
202 East Border Street
Room 133
Arlington, Texas 76010
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