Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
Upcoming Small Business Training
August 2009
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to helping our local small businesses thrive and offers low cost and no cost training on a variety of business topics; this training is offered in conjunction with our confidential one-on-one Business Consulting. SBDC Consultants, as well as various experts in each field, have designed these workshops to help business owners, managers and employees successfully operate their businesses. We encourage you to take advantage of these workshops to strengthen your business and improve your profitability.
Registration for and additional information on each workshop is available at www.iesmallbusiness.com.
Marketing Your Small Business
Presented by: Robert Usher, Inland Empire SBDC Consultant
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Carolyn Owens Community Center
13201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor in Chino
Sponsored by the City of Chino: there will be no charge to attend this event.
Managing Difficult People
Presented by: Fredericks Benefits
Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
1201 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 in Riverside
Sponsored by Fredericks Benefits; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Doing Business with the Government
Presented by: Alan Elgendy, Inland Empire SBDC Consultant
Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
High Desert Small Business Development Center
15490 Civic Drive, Suite 102 in Victorville
There will be no charge to attend this event.
To register, call Kristen Gerke at 760.951.1592.
Business Boot Camp: From Concept to Concrete
Presented by: Al Gohary, Inland Empire SBDC Consultant
Guest Presenter: Vic Scimo, FranNet Franchise Consultant
Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
1201 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 in Riverside
There will be a $30 charge to attend this event if pre-registered; $40 at the door.
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service: Guiding the Customer's Conversation
Presented by: Fredericks Benefits
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
1201 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 in Riverside
There will be a $30 charge to attend this event.
Success on the Web
Presented by: Joe Martinico, Personaweb
Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
1201 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 in Riverside
There will be no charge to attend this event.
Preventing Violence in the Workplace
Presented by: Fredericks Benefits
Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
County of San Bernardino Business Resource Center
9650 9th Street, Suite A in Rancho Cucamonga
Sponsored by the County of San Bernardino; there will be a $30 charge to attend this event.
To register, visit www.sbcountybusiness.com or call Jennifer at 951.781.2345 ext 246.
Loans to Expand Your Business
Presented by: Al Gohary, Inland Empire SBDC Consultant and Guests
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Moreno Valley Conference Center
14075 Frederick St. in Moreno Valley
Sponsored by the City of Moreno Valley; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Federal and State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Presented by: State of California Employment Development Department
Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
High Desert Small Business Development Center
15490 Civic Drive, Suite 102 in Victorville
There will be no charge to attend this event.
To register, call Kristen Gerke at 760.951.1592.
How to Incorporate Your Business
Presented by: Gary Foltz, Gary A. Foltz Professional Law Corporation
Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
7945 Vineyard Ave, Suite D-5 in Rancho Cucamonga
Sponsored by the City of Rancho Cucamonga; there will be no charge to attend this event.
QuickBooks for Beginners
Presented by: Al Gohary, Inland Empire SBDC Consultant
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
26790 Ynez Blvd. in Temecula
Sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; there will be no charge to attend this event.
QuickBooks for Beginners
Presented by: Vincent McCoy, Inland Empire SBDC Consultant
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
High Desert Business Resource Center
15555 Main St, Suite G-4 in Hesperia
Sponsored by the County of San Bernardino; there will be a $40 charge to attend this event.
To register, call Kristen Gerke at 760.951.1592.
Silk Ties & Tattoos: The Workplace Culture Clash
Presented by: Dan Logue, Logue & Associates
Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
County of San Bernardino Business Resource Center
9650 9th Street, Suite A in Rancho Cucamonga
Sponsored by the County of San Bernardino; there will be a $30 charge to attend this event.
To register, visit www.sbcountybusiness.com or call Jennifer at 951.781.2345 ext 246.
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER!
Advance registration is recommended for all workshops as seating is limited! Classes are subject to cancellation.
Phone - In
For workshops in the High Desert call
(760) 951-1592
For workshops in the Coachella Valley call (760) 864-1311
For all other workshops call the
Inland Empire SBDC at (951) 781-2345
Online
You can find a listing of our current workshops and register online at www.iesmallbusiness.com
Walk - In
Walk-ins are welcome if class size permits; walk-ins are advised to call for possible changes.
