Contact Oxnard College at (805) 986-5896 for Workshop reservations. 

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STARTING & MANAGING YOUR OWN SMALL BUSINESS

Feb 21, 2009 - May 16, 2009 (Alternate Saturdays) / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Oxnard College (4000 South Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033) Room JCC-3B 

Workshop 1 - Feb 21, 2009
STARTING A NEW BUSINESS
We will show you how to get to get started; permits and licensing from DBA’s to EIN’s; business structure and planning; and help you research your options and your personality to find the right business for you…a must workshop for anyone going into business today.

Workshop 2 - Mar 7, 2009
MARKETING, THE HEART OF ALL BUSINESS (NO CUSTOMERS = NO BUSINESS)
Marketing is the heart of any business. Gain the skills to acquire & retain customers. Proven research techniques and resources. A “how to” approach no matter what kind of business you have or are going into. Our work book session will get your marketing plan started.

Workshop 3 - Mar 21, 2009
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (SHOW ME THE MONEY)
Financial management has key tools to keep your business & profits growing. Learn about cash flow, how to read financial statements and use information to manage your money. Our work book session will actually have you preparing a P&L statement and do a cash flow analysis.

Workshop 4 - Apr 4, 2009
MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS FOR FUN & PROFIT
Business management and administration is another of those skills that spells the difference between successful business and just a job. We will cover building your team, obtaining professional help and purchasing insurance; finding and working with suppliers; contingency planning and more.

Workshop 5 - Apr 18, 2009
PREPARING A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
Business planning is a must to succeed in a small business and if you’re seeking financing. This class will show you how to develop a powerful business plan to guide your team and secure financial backing. You will actually start your business plan at this workshop.

Workshop 6 - May 2, 2009
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND HOW TO MARKET YOUR INTERNET BUSINESS
Starting your own internet business or maximizing your existing site; The ins and outs of a successful site; What to do and not to-do; SEO, SEM and all the techniques and marketing tools to help you succeed.

Workshop 7 - May 16, 2009
HOW TO START AND MANAGE A CONSULTING BUSINESS/BUY OR SELL A BUSINESS
Everything you ever wanted to know about a consulting business; start-up; business opportunities; how to market and price your services; where to get leads; how to grow profitably and more. Learn how to buy or sell a business; how to determine the value of a business and more.

Each workshop: $30. Complete series: $100 / $110 (in-class) or $60 / $70 (in-class) for current full-time community college students.  Certificate provided for complete series.  To register or get more information: (805) 986-5896 or citd@vcccd.edu.  http://www.citd.org/

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