Events/Workshops

Learn accounting principles and record keeping for the preparation of essential financial statements. In this age of computerization, we'll work with the basics that do not change whether you use a computer or not. This is excellent preparation for beginning a computerized accounting program. Learn to summarize the activities of a business through journal entries, understand and prepare income statements and balance sheets.

Basic course on industry standards and training requirements for safety and persoannel protective measures.

Event will be located at the Hampton Inn Conference Center in Union City

Speaker: Financial and Business Consultants

This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. Delivered in workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as awell as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services.

1. Evaluate yourself as a potential business owner. 2. Examine the potential market for your business idea. 3. The basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.

The seminar discussion includes the forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options.

This workshop discussion includes: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options. The workshop will be held at US Bank 1816 Madison Street. For More information or to register call (931) 221-7816 between the hours 9 am - 4 pm M-F

This workshop provides basic information on starting a small business. It will also discuss services provided by the TSBDC. Reservations are required.

The purpose of the Child Care Workshop is to expose attendees to the business aspects of running a day care. Topics discussed are: recognizing the need for child care, financial rewards, business planning to include marketing, competition, facility requirements, equipment needs and financial requirements. Information on various web pages will be discussed to assist attendees in gathering necessary information. Useful handouts will be provided for additional reference. To register call DHS @ 615-848-5153 ext. 142

Event Location, Business Development Center, 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. TN Small Business Development Center. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Call 423-756-8668 to register or for more information.

The Small Business Boot Camp is an essential first step for a budding entrepreneur. If you are thinking of starting a business, in the process of writing a business plan, securing financing or in need of a refresher, this is the seminar for you! During this ½ day seminar, participants will discuss practical steps to take in establishing a successful foundation to grow your business. From the business plan to securing financing, topics covered include general business matters, cash flow statements, P&L, financial ratios, marketing and management plans. This seminar is mandatory for 1st time SBDC clients. This free seminar will be held at the TSU Avon Williams Campus located at 330 Tenth Avenue, North. For registration assistance, please call 615.963.7179 and follow the prompts.

Speaker: John Ordung

1. Evaluate yourself as a potential business owner. 2. Examine the potential market for your business idea. 3. The basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.

The purpose of the workshop is to provide individuals interested in starting a business a broad overview of the many things they will be confronted with in doing so. It will introduce attendees to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the services available, and how it can assist in the development of their business venture. Sources for information gathering and research and databases available are also discussed. This seminar is intended for persons who have never been in business who wish to meet with a counselor. There is no charge to attend the seminar or for one-on-one counseling. Reservations are required and available online at www.tsbdc.org or by calling 615-898-2745. Please arrive and sign in 10 minutes prior to the startup of the workshop. Accomodations are available for the handicapped.

Speaker: Bud Klika

The seminar discussion includes the forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options.

1. Evaluate yourself as a potential business owner. 2. Examine the potential market for your business idea. 3. The basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.

This workshop discussion includes: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options. The workshop will be held at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky at the ACAP Center.

Speaker: Alana Gonzales, BB&T Bank, Myra Fisher - SBA, Feleesha Johnson - TSBDC

1. evaluate yourself as a potential business owner. 2. examine the potential market for your business idea. 3. the basics of starting a business including the requirements of the loan process.

This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. Delivered in workshop formati, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as awell as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services.

Come learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007. Learn about the new Ribbon interface and the new toolbars. Learn about the various ways to input information, create formulas, and generate charts and graphs. You’ll also learn tips and tricks to get you up and running fast! South Fulton High School computer lab 1302 John C. Jones Parkway South Fulton, TN 38257

Speaker: Steve Holt, Director, UT Martin Instructional Technology Center

The event location is the Moses Teen Center, 220 Carrick Street, Knoxville, TN 37921. Registration must be made with the TN Department of Human Services, Child Care Services Department. Phone: 594-6060 or www.state.tn.us/humanserv This program is designed for the large day care operators who work in a separate facility away from the home and which can accomodate many children.

Speaker: Bruce Hayes/Larry Rossini

The event location is the Moses Teen Center, 220 Carrick Street, Knoxville, TN 38921. Registration must be made with the TN Department of Human Services, Child Care Services Department. Phone: (865) 594-6060 or www.state.tn.us/humanserv. This program is primarily designed for the new day care provider who intends to operate out of their home.

Speaker: Bruce Hayes/Larry Rossini

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.

Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan: Designed for individuals who want to increase their chances for successful self-employment, the course, covers business planning in detail. Specifics of marketing and finance, legal and regulatory issues, operations, and information based planning and mangement are key components of workshop.

Need to protect your business' intellectual property? Find out what it takesto secure key areas of your business from product development and design to service delivery, marketing, exporting and expansion. This seminar will detail how to secure your business' intellectual property with special focus on trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Additional topics include licensing, franchising and knowing when to use ©, TM, SM, and ®. Attend this seminar to learn how to protect your business ideas! This free seminar will be held at the TSU AWC Campus located @ 330 Tenth Avenue North in Nashville, TN. To register for this seminar please call 615.963.7179 and follow the prompts

Speaker: Lewis Laska

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.

Topic is designed for Small Businesses or Veterans Small Businesses interested in obtaining financing.

Speaker: Sue Malone & Ron Acree

Topic is designed for Small Business Owners and Veteran Business Owners interested in Small Business Loans.

Speaker: Sue Malone & Joel Newman

This workshop provides information about sections of a business plan, information needed for each section, how to gather information, and how to compile it for your plan. Participants will complete a rough draft of the narrative portion of their business plan during the workshop. Reservations are required.

Learn the legal issues you encounter as soon as your first employee is hired. Topics include hiring a firing, personnel policies, workers comp, employee vs independent contractor.

Speaker: David Doyle

What are your rights! This workshop conducted by the TN Human Rights Commission, will provide information on a wide variety of issues covering the responsibility of the employer as well as the rights of employees and the best way to handle a matter if a charge has been brought against them. These might include sexual harassment, the maternity leave act, accommodations for special issues and others small business owners may be unfamiliar with. Under TN Law, employers must have eight or more employees to be covered by the TN Human Rights Act, while the threshold is a minimum of 15 employees under federal law. However, the Commission has an agreement with EEOC to conduct investigations for them. One added benefit is that even smaller businesses with less than eight employees can also benefit from the information. At the Commission we strongly believe that protecting equal employment rights leads to a better workplace. We strive to assist employers in providing a fair and diverse environment by offering these training tools as a way to counter bias and exclusion. Do you have questions? Want to know the laws and be prepared in the event you have a charge filed against you or your business? Be informed! Attend this seminar to know your rights! This free seminar will be held at the TSU AWC Campus located @ 330 Tenth Avenue North in Nashville, TN. To register for this seminar please call 615.963.7179 and follow the prompts

Speaker: Frank Guzman-TN Human Rights Commission

THIS CLASS HAS REACHED CAPACITY, PLEASE LOOK FOR UPCOMING DATES Are you getting the most from your QuickBooks software? Attend this hands-on-seminar to learn how to: -Manage money coming in and money going out (sales, invoicing, paying bills, and tracking expenses) -Reconcile accounts -Use reports to understand your business, including profitability and sales trends This free seminar will be held at the TSU Avon Williams Campus located at 330 Tenth Avenue, North. To register for this seminar, please call 615.963.7179 and follow the prompts

Speaker: John Sawyer, AccountNetInc!

Event Location, TN Multicultural Chamber of commerce, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 206. This workshop is a step-by-step workshop to walk you through the process of setting up your business finances in QuickBooks. The class includes such topics as check writing, invoicing and report generation based on information you provide from your own business.

Speaker: Bill Noble

This workshop is conducted by an IRS trained tax professional. Registration begins at 8:30. The workshop begins at 9 a.m. All materials are included. There will be a one hour lunch break. Topics covered in the workshop include: tax deposits, employment taxes, estimated taxes, credits and deductions. Each participant should bring a calculator. Reservations are required.

Speaker: Jean Locke

If you can sell your products in the U.S, you can probably sell them in Central America. All that is required is your willingness to try. Carribean Rim Trading Partners and other representatives of the export community will present this introductory seminar to familiarize business owners with the opportunities that exist for them in their markets. This workshop will focus on the Common Market of Central America and will walk you through the steps of getting your products into the American-friendly marketplace. You may be amazed to find it easier to finance projects beyond our borders than it is to expand your operations here. Exporting may be the best kept secret around. Attend this seminar to evaluate if it is right for you. This free seminar will be held at the TSU AWC Campus located @ 330 Tenth Avenue North in Nashville, TN. To register for this seminar please call 615.963.7179 and follow the prompts.

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.

Certification for obtaining local, state and federal government contracts.

Speaker: Russell Toone, Debbie Barber, Saundra Jackson, Sharon McKinney, Ron Acree

The purpose of the Memphis Area contractor Development Program is to assist small business contractors to overcome barriers that prevent them from growing. By tying business education to contracting opportunities businesses will become "bid ready" viable, reliable and real contractors. Companies that sell products or services that the governement procures are encouraged to participate. Training will be free to registered businesses of the program. Training areas include the following: Contracting, Marketing, Management, Finance and Human Resource. Firms will graduate the program when revenues reach over $1 million in average revenues. Graduate firms will continue to receive bid information from the program and will be encouraged to us MACDP firms as subcontractors, and may continue to use one-on-one assistance from the TSBDC and project management services.