Instructor - Martin Desmond It is not enough to create a website. You must maintain it, refresh it, keep the tech current...and you must learn to market the website itself. We will examine both Incoming and Outgoing traffic and the tricks & tools available to reach your market.
Over 10,000 books on personal finance boil it down to just three principles BUT …telling you this doesn't tell you where to start.We'll show that the basics of personal finance are easy, it's often the discipline that's the problem. During this 4-session class, you will learn and put into practice practical methods to not just survive, but to thrive on any income. You will learn: · How to see the common root of money problems· How to develop and hold yourself accountable to a budget
· The basics of how to plan effectively for your future
This class meets every other Thursday until August 18th.
Based last week’s foundation, attitudes and tactics in hand, you’ll brainstorm and present ideas, build off each other, and leave inspired to develop and implement one of the marketing schemes you arrive at tonight. You are encouraged to bring your ideas and any marketing materials you have!
Have a great business idea but not sure how to make it into a great business? We will walk through the discovery process, from business idea to viable business concept. All participants will be researching their own ideas as class homework. The objective of this class is to completely identify a viable business concept. This class runs for five sessions through August 7th.
Stay on customers’ minds with your own email newsletter. Email marketing is considered an effective, low cost marketing strategy. Service providers give you the means to promote
your products and services, and to establish yourself and your business as an expert. Using providers, such as Constant Contact, simplifies creating, editing, sending, and monitoring email newsletters. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to:
Instructor: Martin Desmond. In this hands-on class that meets on Tuesday and Wednesday, you will be analyzing and journalizing business transactions on ledger sheets. You will learn what is a debit and what is a credit. You will learn how to properly journalize different types of transactions so that you will be able to generate income/expense statements and balance sheets.
Instructor: Leah Murray - Every two weeks Gain an understanding about how to utilize digital networking sites to enhance the marketing strategy of your business.
This workshop is designed to provide basic information about the types of grants that are available, how to find the grants, the elements of a grant, as well as developing a grant. The lead instructor is Martin Desmond. Other presenters include Jennifer Teehan, Juli Brode, Shawn Winkler-Rios, and Leah Murray. (This workshop is filled, but the August 14th workshop still has openings).
Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios
A primer for everyone and the key to getting the most from eDev. This workshop will teach learning skills to enhance your understanding of what you'll need when... and the day to day and severe problems to prepare for.
This workshop is designed to provide basic information about the types of grants that are available, how to find the grants, the elements of a grant, as well as developing a grant. The lead instructor is Martin Desmond. Other presenters include Jennifer Teehan, Juli Brode, Shawn Winkler-Rios, and Leah Murray.
It’s a good idea to write a business plan ...not sure where to start? Started but stuck? This interactive class will tackle a different section of your plan each week. Whether writing to clarify the direction of your business, to obtain capital, or to fulfill the IDA requirement, this class will help you create your best plan. By the end, each person is expected to turn in a solid rough draft. You‘ll master this if you devote time for weekly homework.
Over 10,000 books on personal finance boil it down to just three principles BUT …telling you this doesn't tell you where to start.We'll show that the basics of personal finance are easy, it's often the discipline that's the problem.
We have arranged for computer guru and skilled instructor Roka Walsh to come in to eDev for a whole day!
Roka not only has computer knowledge but she has training skills, so
we are hoping that she can help with your computer questions.
9:00 - 9:55 am Upload & Org Photos
10-10:40am Email Intro
11-11:55am Upload & Org Photos
1:00-1:55 pm Create a Website
2-2:40pm Internet Search
3-3:55 pm Edit Photos
4-4:55pm Create a Website
Are you a microentrepreneur who finds your day-to-day job as the first priority and the role of marketing somewhere down the list? The truth is your whole business is about marketing and to be successful, it must become one of the highest priorities! This workshop will look at the marketing concept and how you can make your whole business a marketing campaign.
It’s a good idea to write a business plan ...not sure where to start? Started but stuck? This interactive class will tackle a different section of your plan each week. Whether writing to clarify the direction of your business, to obtain capital, or to fulfill the IDA requirement, this class will help you create your best plan. By the end, each person is expected to turn in a solid rough draft. You‘ll master this if you devote time for weekly homework.
As a newly SBA designated microloan lender, we have $150,000 to loan
directly to small businesses. This workshop will outline how one could
apply for a loan and the criteria that we would use to review a loan
application. Before a business loan application can be considered, you
will need to have a business plan completed, that effectively describes
the business, its assets and finances, and plans for its development
and growth.
Instructor: Martin Desmond
Location: Oakridge City Hall
48318 E 1st St.
Instructor: Leah Murray
Why did you go into business? For many, the answer might be “ to get out of the rat race!” or “to stop working so hard!” We often realize (too late) that by starting our own businesses, we may merely have traded one exercise wheel for another! The Rich Dad, Poor Dad game is a fun way to learn why it’s better to make your mioney work for you! Come play and learn on a Saturday morning.(Minimum 4 players needed)
with
Guest Instructor, Wintergreen
Now is your opportunity to learn HOW to get your
website to be found where you want it to be found and WHERE people searching
the internet will find your website where they want to find it. SEO ensures that your business comes at (or near!) the top when browsers utilize search engines, such as Yahoo or Google or MSN, for keyword searches.
Major + of marketing online - millions of people are out there.
Major - of marketing online - millions of people are out there!
DATE: (2) Mondays, August 24th and 31st
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ROOM: 117, Wildish Bldg, Eugene
Instructor: Leah Murray - Every two weeks Gain an understanding about how to utilize digital networking sites to enhance the marketing strategy of your business. · Familiarizing yourself with sites· Developing your network· Learning to market· Creating a plan for a viable marketing strategy
-Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios This series will cover the basic management skills needed for your business to achieve maximum profitability. Topics will include: managing cash flow, importance of accurate and timely accounting, managing the marketing cycle, product service/quality improvements, using outside advisors, hiring/managing employees, and reading financial statements. Owner-managers must master these skills to improve your business!Pre-requisite: Businesses must have been established for two years or more!
It’s a good idea to write a business plan ...not sure where to start? Started but stuck? This interactive class will tackle a different section of your plan each week. Whether writing to clarify the direction of your business, to obtain capital, or to fulfill the IDA requirement, this class will help you create your best plan. By the end, each person is expected to turn in a solid rough draft. You‘ll master this if you devote time for weekly homework.
with
Guest Instructor, Wintergreen
DATE: (2) Mondays, August 24th and 31st
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Room 117
