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Monday, September 08, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The seminar discussion includes the forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options.
Speaker: Mr. Bruce Hayes
Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. PLEASE LOOK FOR FUTURE DATES...Join us for a fun evening of networking, wine and discussions celebrating Women and Business! This Speaker Series will feature influential women in businesses in Middle Tennessee.
The Speaker Series will be held at Reliant Bank 1736 Carothers Parkway, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN 37027 Seating is limited so RSVP today to Marion Ingram 615.221.2001 or smallbusiness@reliantbank.com
Speaker: Pam Wright, President and CEO of Wright Travel
Start-up Assistance
Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The event location is the Blount Chamber Partnership, 201 South Washington Street, Maryville, phone: 983-2241
Topics of discussion include: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options. Jacqueline Merritt will discuss SBA Lending.
Speaker: Bruce Hayes, Sr. Business Specialist, TSBDC & Jacqueline Merritt, Business Development Specialist, Tennessee District SBA
Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location: 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Cost: FREE.
Call 423-756-8668 to register or for more information.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Through this workshop you will learn
1. to evaluate yourself as a potential business owner.
2. to examine the potential market for your business idea.
3. the basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The workshop is a two-hour session starting at 4:00 p.m. lasting until 6:00 p.m. It will introduce you to the TSBDC, the services available and how it can assist you in the development and start of your business venture. Personal considerations and what will be expected of you will be discussed as well as the business plan and its various parts. Financing requirements and other considerations will be discussed to include credit, risk equity, collateral, structure, licensing, permits, taxes, zoning, codes and other governmental requirements. Sources for information gathering and research and data bases available are also discussed. This seminar is required for persons who have never been in business who wish to meet with a counselor. There is no charge to attend the seminar. To register, please call 615-898-2745 or registration may be made online. Accommodations are available for the handicapped.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Through this workshop you will learn
1. to evaluate yourself as a potential business owner.
2. to examine the potential market for your business idea.
3. the basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.
Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
You'll learn how to tap into the services of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. You'll also understand the components of the business plan and practice creating a start-up budget.
Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Event Location: 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Location; TN Small Business Development Center, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Cost: FREE.
Call 423-756-8668 to register or for more information.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
This workshop provides basic information on starting a small business. It will also discuss services provided by the TSBDC. Reservations are required.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop discussion includes: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options.
Thursday, September 11, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Green County Partnership, Greeneville
Through this workshop you will learn
1. to evaluate yourself as a potential business owner.
2. to examine the potential market for your business idea.
3. the basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.
Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Through this workshop you will learn
1. to evaluate yourself as a potential business owner.
2. to examine the potential market for your business idea.
3. the basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop discussion includes: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bristol Chamber of Commerce Conference Center.
Through this workshop you will learn
1. to evaluate yourself as a potential business owner.
2. to examine the potential market for your business idea.
3. the basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop discussion includes: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location: 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Cost: FREE.
Call 423-756-8668 to register or for more information.
Business Basics
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Exercises in class to help you get started writing your business plan:
1. You will be able to concisely and clearly describe your business to potential customers and other stakeholders.
2. You will be able to identify your target market, identify gaps in your knowledge of customer and competitor information and plan to close those gaps.
3. You will identify information needed to fill in financial statements which examine the feasibility of your business venture.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Basic business plan development using "The Plan" workbook.
Speaker: Vicki Henley
Co-Sponsor: TTU College of Business
Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Exercises in class to help you get started writing your business plan:
1. You will be able to concisely and clearly describe your business to potential customers and other stakeholders.
2. You will be able to identify your target market, identify gaps in your knowledge of customer and competitor information and plan to close those gaps.
3. You will identify information needed to fill in financial statements which examine the feasibility of your business venture.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE LOOK FOR FUTURE DATES....Join us for a fun evening of networking, wine and discussions celebrating Women and Business! This Speaker Series will feature influential women in businesses in Middle Tennessee.
The Speaker Series will be held at Reliant Bank 1736 Carothers Parkway, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN 37027 Seating is limited so RSVP today to Marion Ingram 615.221.2001 or smallbusiness@reliantbank.com
Speaker: Mercedes Jones, Founder of Legacy Project Resources
Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE LOOK FOR UPCOMING DATES...Join us for a fun evening of networking, wine and discussions celebrating Women and Business! This Speaker Series will feature influential women in businesses in Middle Tennessee.
The Speaker Series will be held at Reliant Bank 1736 Carothers Parkway, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN 37027 Seating is limited so RSVP today to Marion Ingram 615.221.2001 or smallbusiness@reliantbank.com
Speaker: Ann Buchanan, President & CEO of United Way Williamson County
Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Start Up business information with concentration on Developing a Business Plan
Speaker: Ron Acree
Co-Sponsor: TSBDC (JSCC)
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Exercises in class to help you get started writing your business plan:
1. You will be able to concisely and clearly describe your business to potential customers and other stakeholders.
2. You will be able to identify your target market, identify gaps in your knowledge of customer and competitor information and plan to close those gaps.
3. You will identify information needed to fill in financial statements which examine the feasibility of your business venture.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM
DHS Child Care Orientation on Developing a Business Plan
Speaker: Ron Acree
Co-Sponsor: TSBDC (JSCC)
Financing
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Event Location: Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. SBIR program awards more than $2.2 Billion to small business with innovative ideas throughout the U.S. You will learn: basics of preparing a competitive Phase I Small Business Innovative Research or Small Business Technology Transfer proposal, how to avoid common mistakes, insights into the award process and an overview of basic government accounting concepts. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, registration at 7:30 am, Fee: $150, includes a continental breakfast, networking lunch, a free critique of a SBIR or STTR proposal from the Greenwoods
(to be scheduled at a later date). Call: 888-763-7439 for more information or contact Kim Arms at kim.arms@tennessee.edu. Register online at www.cis.tennessee.edu
Speaker: Jim and Gail Greenwood
Co-Sponsor: UT Center for Industrial Services
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Event Location: 100 Cherokee Blvd.This course covers Small Business Administration (SBA) loan options including which loan program meets a specific entrepreneurial need. The session begins with the 5 C's of borrowing - character, cash flow, collateral, capitalization and conditions, then transitions to an overview of SBA's actual loan programs. Specific information will be shared about interest rates and repayment terms plus our preferred and certified lenders. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: FREE, Call 423-756-8668 for more information and to register.
Managing a Business
Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The workshop discussion includes: the sections of a business plan, what information should be included in each section, and how to gather and compile the information for your business plan. A workbook is provided to help you through the process.
Monday, August 25, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The workshop location is 17 Market Square, #201, Knoxville,TN 37902. Parking is available in the Market Square Parking Garage located on the corner of Walnut Street and Wall Avenue. The cost is $1 for the first 2 hours and $1 per hour thereafter.
The workshop discussion includes: the sections of a business plan, what information should be included in each section, and how to gather and compile the information for your business plan. A workbook is provided to help you through the process.
Speaker: Bruce Hayes
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 , 12 sessions ending Tuesday, December 16
SMLS courses contain eight weeks of curriculum. SMLS was designed for business owners and managers who have operated a business for at least two years and have three or more employees or plan to hire employees in the next six months. SMLS courses offer personal consultants available to business for the lifetime of the business, live instruction with interaction betweeen instructor and students, step by step instructions with real world examples and customizable worksheets, and complete financial models specific to individual business needs.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Business workshop on topics such as: Planning, Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resource Laws & Business Partnering
Speaker: TBA
Co-Sponsor: Camden/Benton Cty Chamber of Commerce & TN Small Business Development Center, (JSCC)
Managing Employees
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Event Location: First Baptist Church, Maryville Tn.,Time:12:00pm-2:00pm Learn how to communicate effectively to get positive results from your co-workers.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Tennessee Technology Center, Paris,Tn. Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn how to communicate effectively to get positive results from your co-workers.
Sponsored by Department of Human Resources and Northwest Child Care Resource&Referral
Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Roane State, Oakridge,Tn. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn how to communicate effectively to get positive results from your co-workers.
Co-Sponsor: DHS
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: UTM at the Boling University, Martin, Tn. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn how to communicate effectively to get positive results from your co-workers
Sponsored by Department of Human Resources and Northwest Child Care Resource& Referral
Customer Relations
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Event Location: 811 Broad Street, Chatt. Area Chamber of Commerce. This seminar will help executive and human resources managers learn how to help all staffers develop the communications skills to become super salespeople for their company and gain the communications skills they need for advancement. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fee: $30 (includes meal). Complimentary parking: CitiPark Garage, 201 West M.L. King Blvd., Republic Parking, 820 Broad St., Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance. To register: call the Chamber events hotline: 423-763-4366 or e-mail msen@chattanoogachamber.com
Speaker: Barton Burns, Toastmasters
Co-Sponsor: Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and Southeast Women's Business Center
Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location: Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Learn key techniques for effective communication. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fee: $35, includes lunch, and must be paid by September 12th. to register call Chattanooga State, Center for Continuing Education & Workforce Development, 697-3100.
Speaker: Kym Chavez, MBA
Business Accounting and Budget
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Event Location: 535 Chestnut St., Suite 206. A continuation of our popular Basic Level QuickBooks Workshop, this session will assist you with more advanced topics such as payroll, inventory, setting personal preferences, sales taxes, and many other areas that will make your use of QuickBooks more efficient and more enjoyable. A working knowledge of QuickBooks is needed to grasp the topics presented in this class. Class sign-in: 12:15 p.m. Class begins: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $50. Registration and fee are required by September 5th. Call 423-756-8668 for more information and to register.
Co-Sponsor: Southeast Women's Business Center and TN Multicultural Chamber of Commerce
Tax Planning
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Event Location: 100 Cherokee Blvd. Covers business expenses, credits and deductions; withholding of income and social security tax; federal unemployment tax; deposit requirements; self-employment and estimated tax; and business use of the home. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost: $25 (a box lunch is provided). Registration and fee are required by August 18th. Call 423-756-8668 for more information and to register.
Speaker: Bill Noble
Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Marketing and Sales
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This workshop will cover the process that small businesses should use to market their business. The objectives of the workshop are as follows:
* You will be able to apply the basic components of marketing
* You will define the target market for your small business/organization.
* We will explore what works and what doesn't work in marketing small businesses.
This workshop also includes a workbook. Registration is required.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Whether you're working on the marketing section of your business plan or you're ready to create or revise your marketing plans, "Common Sense Marketing" is a three-hour session that will help you define your target markets, teach you the basic components of marketing, and examine what marketing strategies work and don't work for small businesses.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Whether you're working on the marketing section of your business plan or you're ready to create or revise your marketing plans, "Common Sense Marketing" is a three-hour session that will help you define your target markets, teach you the basic components of marketing, and examine what marketing strategies work and don't work for small businesses.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Whether you're working on the marketing section of your business plan or you're ready to create or revise your marketing plans, "Common Sense Marketing" is a three-hour session that will help you define your target markets, teach you the basic components of marketing, and examine what marketing strategies work and don't work for small businesses.
Government Contracting
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop covers the basics of government contracting to include how to market to the Federal government, how to find government business opportunities, information regarding federal codes, how to find information on the Internet related to government contracting, and understanding the government contracting process. The hours of the seminar are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Seating is limited to 40 individuals. Arrangments for the handicapped are available. For further information or to register, call 615-898-2745. May also register online.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:00 AM
Contracting with local, state and federal governments
Speaker: Russell Toone, Saundra Jackson and Sharon Taylor-McKinney
Co-Sponsor: Decatur County Chamber of Commerce & JECD