Description: Learn basic accounting practices used by professional bookkeepers and accountants. Become familiar with the tools to develop a bookkeeping systems that works for your business. Business Counseling available free of charge upon completion of the series.

Description: Learn basic accounting practices used by professional bookkeepers and accountants. Become familiar with the tools to develop a bookkeeping systems that works for your business. Business Counseling available free of charge upon completion of the series.

Description: Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (two 3 hour sessions $115) After an introduction to basic accounting principles used by all editions of QuickBooks, you will use the software to create a company file, customize it, manage its movement between computers and generate reports essential to your business. Learning Outcomes: 1. Choose the right QuickBooks edition for your business. 2. Plan, create & customize a QuickBooks company file tailored to your business needs. 3. Correct QuickBooks posting errors w/ an understanding of basic accounting principles. 4. Manage multiple copies of a QuickBooks company file between multiple computers. 5. Generate & utilize invaluable financial reports essential to business.

Description: Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (Two 3 hour sessions $115) Working with real-life customer, vendor and banking transactions, you will use the software to process money coming into and going out of a business as part of a 30-day bookkeeping cycle vital to your business. Learning Outcomes: 1. Set up & manage listings of customers, vendors and Items. 2. Post to the software & manage: a. customer invoices b. sales receipts c. customer payments d. deposits e. vendor bills f. bill payments g. checks h. credit card transactions 3. Manage the movement of money between bank accounts. 4. As part of a well planned 30-day bookkeeping cycle: a. Reconcile bank statements b. Manage paper flow c. Generate & file essential financial reports Textbook not included

Description: One-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (6 hours session for $115) one-hour lunch on your own After an introduction to basic accounting principles used by all editions of QuickBooks, you will use the software to create a company file, customize it, manage its movement between computers and generate reports essential to your business. Learning Outcomes: 1. Choose the right QuickBooks edition for your business. 2. Plan, create & customize a QuickBooks company file tailored to your business needs. 3. Correct QuickBooks posting errors w/ an understanding of basic accounting principles. 4. Manage multiple copies of a QuickBooks company file between multiple computers. 5. Generate & utilize invaluable financial reports essential to business.

Description: One - Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (6 hour session for $115) one-hour lunch on your own Working with real-life customer, vendor and banking transactions, you will use the software to process money coming into and going out of a business as part of a 30-day bookkeeping cycle vital to your business. Learning Outcomes: 1. Set up & manage listings of customers, vendors and Items. 2. Post to the software & manage: a. customer invoices b. sales receipts c. customer payments d. deposits e. vendor bills f. bill payments g. checks h. credit card transactions 3. Manage the movement of money between bank accounts. 4. As part of a well planned 30-day bookkeeping cycle: a. Reconcile bank statements b. Manage paper flow c. Generate & file essential financial reports

Description: Have an expert Web Designer guide you through the steps of creating a website for your business. Through six online classes and individual mentor sessions, WebMentor will guide you through the process of creating an effective professional business website: Session 1: How to plan for your website Session 2: Competitive analysis Session 3: 10 essential pages Session 4: Keywords and copy writing Session 5: Marketing with social media Session 6: Analyzing your traffic Available online at: www.mhccbizcenter.org

Description: Have an expert Web Designer guide you through the steps of creating a website for your business. Through six online classes and individual mentor sessions, WebMentor will guide you through the process of creating an effective professional business website: Session 1: How to plan for your website Session 2: Competitive analysis Session 3: 10 essential pages Session 4: Keywords and copy writing Session 5: Marketing with social media Session 6: Analyzing your traffic

Description: Session 1: Arrive with an Idea, Leave with an Outline You'll learn all of the key aspects of a business plan: how to describe your company, the problem you solve and the solution you bring, the types of potential customers you intend to focus on and the group that represents your primary market, who your competition is, what goes into your financial projections, how to set milestones and how to build a management team. Session 2: Building the Business Plan A hands-on session using LivePlan to begin building a detailed business plan and projecting financials one to three years out. You'll get complementary online access to LivePlan for 6 months. Session 3: Adding the Financial Projections & Marketing Spreadsheet Final assembly of a business plan including financial projections. You'll also build a pitch that you can use to sell your idea to potential investors, associates or employees. Your instructor/advisor will be able to review your plan and meet with you for counseling online. Individual business counseling available free of charge to participants in this training.

Description: In this seminar you will learn how to protect your small business and deal with some of the legal issues involved when owning and running a business. You will discover how to avoid common mistakes that while dealing with contracts, hiring employees, the structure of your business. In addition, it covers different licensing requirements and regulations, as well as tax implications for you and your business. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt McRostie LLP.

Description: In this seminar you will learn how to protect your small business and deal with some of the legal issues involved when owning and running a business. You will discover how to avoid common mistakes that while dealing with contracts, hiring employees, the structure of your business. In addition, it covers different licensing requirements and regulations, as well as tax implications for you and your business. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt McRostie LLP.

Description: Attend this Ondemand seminar and get the answers to these questions: •What is the current access to capital? •What are some sources of capital? •What banks are lending? •What are lenders really looking for? •What are the steps to getting a loan? •Am I bankable? What do I need to know? •What if I'm not bankable? How can I become bankable? •What if I get denied?

Description: Look at how to attract and hire quality employees. How to begin the Employee/Employer relationship off on the right foot Including proper job postings, applications, job descriptions and hiring paperwork. Learn about the differences between an Employee and Independent Contractor.

Description: This class will be held at the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce not at the SBDC. Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce 38963 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055 You can register for this as a participant in the classroom or attend from your home or business by attending the live webinar. Look at how to attract and hire quality employees. How to begin the Employee/Employer relationship off on the right foot Including proper job postings, applications, job descriptions and hiring paperwork. Learn about the differences between an Employee and Independent Contractor. This class will be held at the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce not at the SBDC.

Description: Learn how to use social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the key elements of successful social media marketing.

Description: This class will be offered as a Live Webinar or can be attended at the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce 38963 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055 Learn how to use social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the key elements of successful social media marketing.

Description: Learn how to use social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the key elements of successful social media marketing.

Description: The Business Start-Up Program will help you plan and grow your new small business successfully. This three-month program includes business plan software, learning materials, online business training and individual business coaching. Applicants must be in business from 0-12 months. The Business Start-Up program includes: • Planning and evaluating the new business • New business marketing • Financing operations of the new business • Managing the operations of the new business

Description: Learn the basics of opening a small business in the State of Oregon. How to register your business name, open a business bank account and obtain a tax ID number for your business.

Description: Get your start-up questions answered here! This six-week online program is a must if you are opening a new business or have a business idea. Work with individual business counselors during the process of opening your business and get your questions answered.

Description: Get your start-up questions answered here! This six-week online program is a must if you are opening a new business or have a business idea. Work with individual business counselors during the process of opening your business and get your questions answered.

Description: Participe en este seminario (Webinar)por Internet desde su casa o negocio. Descripción: Aprenda los aspectos básicos de cómo iniciar un negocio en el estado de Oregon. Esta presentación cubre los siguientes temas: Cómo Registrar su Negocio, Recursos para los Pequeños Negocios, Acceso a Capital, Cómo Abrir una Cuenta Bancaria para su Negocio, Organizaciones y Programas de Apoyo para Pequeños Negocios.

Description: Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The Small Business Administration can help small businesses work through these challenges. This class provides an in-depth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities as well as the marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to the government. Business Counseling available free of charge upon completion of this webinar

Description: In this seminar you will learn the basics of creating a successful website for your small business. The instructor will present tools to build your website, as well web hosting options to publish your site on the Internet. Live webinar only.

Description: This class will be offered as a Live Webinar or can be attended at the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce 38963 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055 This class will address basic questions regarding business personal property, commercial general liability, bonds, and workers compensation insurance.You can register for this as a participant in the classroom or attend from your home or business by attending the live webinar.

Description: In this seminar you will learn the basics of creating a successful website for your small business. The instructor will present tools to build your website, as well web hosting options to publish your site on the Internet.

Description: This class will be offered as a Live Webinar or can be attended at the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce 38963 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055 In this seminar you will learn the basics of creating a successful website for your small business. The instructor will present tools to build your website, as well web hosting options to publish your site on the Internet.

Description: 20th Annual Oregon Small Business Fair 2013 If you are planning on starting a small business or recently opened your own business, you need to be at the 20th Annual Oregon Small Business Fair. The Oregon Small Business Fair provides information and training opportunities that will help new and existing business owners comply with laws and regulations. This event is sponsored by local, state, and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Attendees will be able to get first hand information and resources for FREE! from exhibitors during the business fair. For a $35 registration fee, participants can attend the business luncheon with a guest speaker and participate in a number of business seminars facilitated by experts in the areas of business planning, insurance, marketing, financing, international trade and health care. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about access to capital resources for micro-businesses and small businesses. For more information about the Oregon Small Business Fair and to register for this event follow the link below. Oregon Small Business Fair Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 9:00 am-4:30 pm Location: PSU Business Accelerator 2828 SW Corbett Ave Portland, OR 97201