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Launching your Own Business
Are you considering opening your own business? Are you already in business and need some assistance with your business plan, advertising or have questions on business growth? Whether you are currently in business or considering starting your own business, this workshop is for you! You will learn how to evaluate your idea and understand the local market. Our advisor will discuss resources available to assist you in determining whether you should proceed with your new business idea, along with answering your questions about licensing, permits, record keeping, marketing, planning and more, so join us for this informative session! Participants receive a comprehensive workbook and free one-on-one business consultation upon completion of the course workbook.
You Will Learn how to:
- Identify personal objectives, skills and resources
- Understand entrepreneurial Characteristics
- Evaluate business idea and feasibility
- Obtain Licensing & permits; register your business name; acquire a tax ID number; and the legalities of owning your own business
- Structure of a business plan
Who should attend?
- Entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business
- New businesses
- Businesses that need information on business plans or searching for funding
The workshop fee is $25 per person and covers all materials. Please join us to answer your questions about licensing, permits, record keeping, marketing, planning, and more. There will be time for questions and answers, so bring your sack lunch and join us for this informative session.
For information regarding Program Content, please contact the Hoosier Heartland SBDC at (765) 454-7922 / (866) 961-7232.
Cost is $25.00 per person. Register for the July 7th workshop by Noon on Tuesday, July 6th here. Register for the August 19th workshop by 3PM on Wednesday, August 18th here. Lunch will not be offered but participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch if they wish. Pre-registration and payment are required before the workshop.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2010 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Tipton County EDC/Chamber of Commerce
136 East Jefferson Street
Tipton, IN 46702 |
| Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 East Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
| Thursday, September 9, 2010 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Miami County
13 East Main Street
Peru, IN 46970 |
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Key4Women Roundtable
Key4Women, a unique program launched by KeyBank, helps women business owners by providing them access to capital; customized service; financial tools and relevant networks, and underscores Key's support of cause and activities that matter most to women.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center and KeyBank's Key4Women Program sponsor these monthly round table sessions to assist women business owners and business managers.
On August 26th, the topic is Time Managment. Everyone wants to make the most of their time. Time is a unique and precious resource that you need in order to do your work, accomplish your goals, spend time with your loved ones, and enjoy everything that life has to offer. Perhaps you have a heavy workload and want to find ways to become more effective so you can get more done in less time. Maybe you feel overwhelmed or “stressed out” and want to find ways to do less and enjoy more. Or maybe you simply want to feel more focused and in control of your time, instead of feeling like you rush madly from one activity to the next until you fall into bed exhausted every night. In this seminar, we will discuss different resources, ideas and suggestions to help you improve your time management skills, increase your productivity and make much better use of your time.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. You may pre-register for the July 29th session by calling (866) 961-7232 or by visiting this link. You may also pre-register for the August 26th workshop by calling (866) 961-7232 or by visiting this link.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 E Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
| Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 E Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
| Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 E Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
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A Feasibility & Business Plan Overview
Are you considering starting your own business or have you just started a new small business? Then the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the SCORE office of Lafayette, Indiana, has a workshop for you!
A Feasibility and Business Plan Overview is a hands-on, information-packed workshop that provides sound and proven tools to get you on the road to success. Participants identify their personal objectives, skills, and resources; understand entrepreneurial characteristics; describe business ideas and target groups; and evaluate business feasibility. Other topics include developing a business plan and ways to find funding resources.
You will learn:
- How to Evaluate a Business Idea and it's Feasibility
- About Licensing, Permits, Registering your Business Name, Acquiring a Tax ID Number and the Legalities of Owning your Own Business
- The Structure of a Business Plan
Who should attend?
- Entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business
- New Businesses
- Businesses that need information on Business Plans or who are searching for funding
Deli style lunch will be served. The cost is $35.00 per person. A deli style lunch will be provided and is included in the registration fee. A vegetarian lunch is also available. To register, please go to http://bit.ly/aUfqlB. The Registration deadline is 3PM on Tuesday, July 20th. Pre-registration and payment are required before the workshop. For information regarding program content or problems registering, please contact the Hoosier Heartland SBDC at (765) 454-7922 / (866) 961-7232.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
11:00 AM-2:00 PM |
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
337 Columbia Street
Lafayette, IN |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Payroll and Bookkeeping for the Business Owner
Every business, whether just starting up or in existence for years, must keep good Bookkeeping records and know the secrets to Payroll! This seminar will teach you how to stay current on existing payroll laws and instruct you on Best Practices for your business. This seminar will offer you guidance and help you improve the accuracy and efficiency of your Bookkeeping and Payroll skills for your business.
Brian Barrett from Automated Payroll Services, LLC and Ben Angelo from Angelo and Angelo Accounting will be speaking at this event.
Topics to be discussed:
- Payroll Basics - Time clocks, tip reporting, I-9’s, wage withholdings
- Taxes – Payroll, quarterly, and W-2 Reporting
- Best Practices – Reconciliation of accounts, segregation of duties and internal controls
Who should attend?
- Established Businesses
- New Businesses
- Entrepreneurs anticipating going into business
Please register here. Cost is $35.00 per person. Pre-registration and payment are required before the workshop. Registration fees are refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the date of the workshop; otherwise, fees are non-refundable. For information regarding Program Content, please contact Kathy Rogers at karogers@isbdc.org or (765) 454-7922, (866) 961-7232. Registration Deadline is Noon, Wednesday July 28, 2010. A deli style lunch will be provided and is included in the registration fee. Vegetarian lunch is also available.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
11:00am-1:00pm |
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
337 Columbia Street
Lafayette, IN |
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Echelon Roundtable
The Echelon Program is specifically for entrepreneurs that want to take their business to the next level. The purpose of the program is to put in place a mechanism to cultivate (systematically develop) entrepreneurial talent in a structured environment. This group produces highly skilled entrepreneurs capable of using that assistance effectively to build and/or operate companies.
Educational programs are delivered and discussed in the team environment where the entrepreneur will also be able to share ideas, pool resources, and offer moral support to enhance learning and improving entrepreneurial skills.
An individualized ‘game plan’ is developed for each entrepreneur to help them focus their energy on meeting specific goals. Informational/professional resources, consulting services and/or participating service providers are coordinated and integrated into the program to provide additional assistance to entrepreneurs.
For more information on the Echelon Program, please contact Kathy Rogers at karogers@isbdc.org or call 765-454-7922.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, August 5, 2010 |
Not Yet Available |
Not Yet Available |
| Thursday, September 2, 2010 |
Not Yet Available |
Not Yet Available |
| Thursday, October 7, 2010 |
Not Yet Available |
Not Yet Available |
| Thursday, November 4, 2010 |
Not Yet Available |
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| Thursday, December 2, 2010 |
Not Yet Available |
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CORR41/52 Roundtable meeting
For more information contact Heather Clark Reynolds at hclarkre@isbdc.org
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, August 4, 2010 |
6:30pm-9:00pm |
Farmer’s Table Restaurant
109 S Old US Highway 41
Boswell, IN |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
6:30pm-9:00pm |
TBD |
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How To Start Your Own Business
Listen to an attorney, accountant, banker, insurance representative, and a marketing specialist talk about what you need to do and decisions you need to make to start your business.
You will learn:
- How to Identify Personal Objectives, Skills, and Resources
- How to Understand Entrepreneurial Characteristics
- About Licensing, Permits, Registering your Business Name, Acquiring a Tax ID Number and the Legalities of Owning your Own Business
- About the Structure of a Business Plan
Who should attend?
- Entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business
- New Businesses
- Businesses that need information on Business Plans or who are searching for funding
The cost is $25.00.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
1:00pm-4:30pm |
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Building
337 Columbia Street
Lafayette, IN |
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Funding Options for Your Business
Topics covered in the seminar will be information on SBA loans, cash flow statements, components in writing a business plan and commercial lending information. A representative from SCORE will be present, along with a Local Lender and a Small Business Administration Representative. The lender will be presenting information on what a bank needs from a loan applicant and how lenders fit into the SBA loan process.
You will learn:
- What an SBA guaranteed loan is.
- How much money you can borrow.
- What information is needed.
- If start-up capital is available.
Who should attend?
- Entrepreneurs considering starting their own business.
- New Businesses searching for funding options.
- Established businesses that are searching for funding.
Registration is required and is only $25 per person. To register and pay by credit card, visit this page. If you have problems registering or questions about the seminar, please contact the SBDC by calling 1-866-961-7273. Registration deadline is Wednesday, August 25th at 3PM. Lunch will not be offered, but participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch if they wish.
Pre-registration and payment are required BEFORE the workshop. Registration fees are refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the date of the workshop; otherwise, fees are non-refundable.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
11:00am-1:00pm |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 East Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
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Writing Your Business Plan
Are you a new business owner needing to develop a business plan, or have you been in business without the benefit of developing a business plan? This seminar is designed for any potential or current business owner needing the guidance of writing their business plan. Co-sponsored by the HHSBDC and the SCORE office of Greater Lafayette, you will hear from experts in the field on what needs to be included in the business plan, and tips on creating one.
Areas of discussion include describing in detail the various aspects of the business plan, including:
- Executive Summary
- Mission Statement
- Company Overview
- Management
- Marketing
- Operational Plan
Topics to be discussed are:
- What needs to be included in the business plan?
- What are the areas that should be covered in the plan?
- How often should the plan be revised and updated?
- What type of business plan do I need?
Cost is $35 per person. A Deli Style Lunch will be provided and is included in the registration fee (Vegetarian lunch is also available). Register at http://tinyurl.com/2adlfo7
Pre-registration and payment are required BEFORE the workshop. Registration fees are refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the date of the workshop; otherwise, fees are non-refundable. For information regarding Program Content, please contact the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center by calling (765) 454-7922, or toll free at (866) 961-7232. The registration deadline is 3PM, Tuesday, August 17th.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
11:00am-2:00pm |
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Building
337 Columbia Street
Lafayette, IN |
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Writing Your Business Plan in less than 30 days
Careful planning is fundamental to success. Starting and managing a business takes motivation, desire and talent. It also takes research and planning. Like a chess game, success in small business starts with decisive and correct opening moves. And, although initial mistakes are not always fatal, it takes skill, discipline and hard work to regain the advantage. To increase your chance for success, take the time up front to explore and evaluate your business and personal goals. Then use this information to build a comprehensive and well¬ thought¬ out business plan that will help you reach these goals. The process of developing a business plan will help you think through some important issues that you may not have considered yet. Your plan will become a valuable tool as you develop your business and it will provide milestones to gauge your success.
Participants receive a comprehensive workbook and will meet individually with a Small Business Development Advisor to go over the concepts covered and check the progress of your Business Plan.
In these three information packed sessions, we will discuss how long your business plan needs to be and who actually needs to write a business plan. We will also discuss:
- Planning your plan
- Determine your Objectives
- Your Financing Goals
- How will you use your business plan?
- Assess your business potential
- Learning the Elements of a Business Plan
- Executive Summary
- Business Description
- Market Strategies
- Competitive Analysis
- Design and Development Plan
- Operations and Managment Plans
- Financial Components
Who should attend?
- Entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business
- New Businesses
- Established Business that want a refresher course or grow/change direction
- Businesses that need information on Business Plans or searching for funding
Registration is required and is only $59 per person. To register and pay by credit card, click here. If you have problems registering or questions about the seminar,
please contact the SBDC by calling 1-866-961-7273. Registration deadline is Tuesday September 7th at 3PM.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2010 |
8:00am-10:00am |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 East Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
8:00am-10:00am |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 East Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
8:00am-10:00am |
Inventrek Technology Park
700 East Firmin
Kokomo, IN 46902 |
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Start Your Own Business Workshop
Are you considering starting your own business or have you just started a new small business? Then the White County HomeTown Competitiveness (HTC) Entrepreneurship Team and the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) have an important opportunity for you! Start Your Own Business is a hands-on, information-packed workshop that provides sound and proven tools to get you on the road to success. Participants receive a comprehensive workbook and free one-on-one business consultation upon completion of the course workbook.
The instructor helps participants identify their personal objectives, skills, and resources; understand entrepreneurial characteristics; describe business ideas and target groups; and evaluate business feasibility. Other topics include developing a business plan and ways to find funding resources.
Registration is required and is only $10 per person. For information about the program, contact the SBDC by calling 1-866-961-7273.
Please register before July 13th, however walk-ins are welcome.
Dinner will not be offered, but participants are encouraged to bring a snack or drink if they wish. Pre-registration and payment are required before the workshop. Registration fees are refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the date of the workshop; otherwise, fees are non-refundable. For information regarding Program Content or problems registeringplease contact Ruth Sampson at rsampson@isbdc.org or (765) 454-7922, (866) 961-7232. Registration Deadline is 3 PM on Tuesday, July 13th.
To register for the 11 am workshop, please click here. To register for the 4 pm workshop, please click here.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
11:00am-1:00pm |
Ivy Tech Community College
1017 O'Conner Blvd.
Monticello, IN 47960 |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Ivy Tech Community College
1017 O'Conner Blvd.
Monticello, IN 47960 |
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