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How to Write a Business Plan for Self-Employment

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:39:47 -0600

Start: 08/02/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/02/2010 - 8:00pm

Whether you need a business plan for a loan, the IDA Program, or simply because you know that most experts recommend every business owner have a business plan, this class will guide you through putting together your best business plan. Time is set aside in class to work on your business plan. You are welcome to attend this class just to learn what goes in a business plan but homework is expected if you would like a finished business plan by the end. Jennifer has been teaching the business plan class for more than two years and has helped clients successfully write business plans for loans and other monies.

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date:(8) Mondays, Aug 2 - Sept 20
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

First of eight sessions.

Using the 3-Bucket Approach to Effective Marketing

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:54:23 -0600

Start: 08/04/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/04/2010 - 8:00pm

This workshop will help microentrepreneurs get the most out of their marketing efforts. Attendees will learn a simple system to develop their marketing skills be "experimenting" with marketing techniques and measuring results (ROI). The results from each experiment will be put into one of three categories (ineffective, helpful and profit-maker) which can be used to decide where to invest marketing dollars in the future.

Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date:Wednesday, August 4
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

eDev/BDC Cottage Grove Business Series: Technology

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:17 -0700

Start: 08/04/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/04/2010 - 6:00pm

Instructor: Chris Nystrom
Location: Community Center Room, Cottage Grove

Junction City - Free & Low-Cost Marketing & Advertising, Part 1

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:52:23 -0600

Start: 08/04/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 08/04/2010 - 8:30pm

Learn the basics of "guerrilla marketing."

creative, free, cheap marketing ideas toget more customers
apply these techniques in Junction City and beyond
this class gives you examples you can use for your business

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: Community Services Center, 175 W. 7th Ave.
Date:Wednesday, August 4
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Cost for this class is $20.00 or free to those who are eligible.
See eligibility requirements.

Orientation to eDev

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:51:46 -0600

Start: 08/06/2010 - 1:00pm

End: 08/06/2010 - 2:00pm

“Learning is the master skill in starting and growing a business.”

A primer for everyone, and the key to getting the most from
eDev. This workshop will teach basic and intermediate learning skills
to enhance your understanding what you’ll need, when...
and the day-to-day and severe problems to prepare for!!

Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room117
Date: Friday, August 6
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

How to Write a Business Plan for Self-Employment

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:40:50 -0600

Start: 08/09/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/09/2010 - 8:00pm

Whether you need a business plan for a loan, the IDA Program, or simply
because you know that most experts recommend every business owner have a
business plan, this class will guide you through putting together your
best business plan. Time is set aside in class to work on your business
plan. You are welcome to attend this class just to learn what goes in
a business plan but homework is expected if you would like a finished
business plan by the end. Jennifer has been teaching the business plan
class for more than two years and has helped clients successfully write
business plans for loans and other monies.

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 213
Date:(8) Mondays, Aug 2 - Sept 20
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Second of eight sessions.

ABC's of RecordKeeping for the Self-Employed

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:08:22 -0600

Start: 08/10/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/10/2010 - 8:00pm

course description pending

Instructor: Martin Desmond
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 106
Date: Tuesday, August 10
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Researching Your Market

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:54:28 -0600

Start: 08/11/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/11/2010 - 8:00pm

A “kicking the tires” approach to market research that’s so easy your seven year old could probably do it ...but these methods hold the potential to greatly impact the success of your business.

Intrigued? Whether you have been in business for years or are just getting started, make these market research techniques a habit and you are on your way to a thriving business.
Instructor will include where to look for sources for research.

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 213
Date:Wednesday, August 11
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

How to Manage Your Self-Employment

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:15:14 -0600

Start: 08/12/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/12/2010 - 8:00pm

course description pending

Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 213
Date:Thursday, August 12
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Guerrilla Marketing I

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:28:24 -0600

Start: 08/13/2010 - 10:00am

End: 08/13/2010 - 12:00pm

Learn the basics of a good guerrilla marketing campaign as well as creative free and low-cost marketing ideas to grow your business! The term “guerrilla marketing” was coined by Jay Levinson and Seth Godin, authors of several highly recommended books on the topic, but has since entered everyday language. This class presents examples of guerrilla marketing that you can adapt for your business.

Free and low-cost marketing tools to empower your business
How to rely on tactics, not budget
Where to focus your publicity efforts

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 213
Date:Wednesday, August 18
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

How to Sell: the Art & Science of Salesmanship

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:17:39 -0600

Start: 08/13/2010 - 1:00pm

End: 08/13/2010 - 3:00pm

You figured out who you customers are. You have their attention.They seem interested. Then, they don’t buy your product or service. In this class you will learn basic, easy to implement, “sales” techniques so that your customer can be happy going home with a product or service he/she loves and you can be happy because you are selling your product or service and in return have money to survive and even grow your business. If the thought of “sales” makes you cringe, don’t worry, this is not your typical sales class!

Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date:Friday, August 13
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Orientation to eDev's IDA Grants & Business Loans

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:40:12 -0600

Start: 08/16/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/16/2010 - 7:30pm

eDev, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
will be holding a FREE business grant /
microloan session for start ups and existing
small businesses needing capital to
expand their business. We will be
discussing our Individual Development Account (IDA) grant for
individuals, our small business grant
program and our new SBA microloan fund.

Presenter: Martin Desmond
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 213
Date: Monday, August 16
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

How to Write a Business Plan for Self-Employment

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:41:55 -0600

Start: 08/16/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/16/2010 - 8:00pm

Whether you need a business plan for a loan, the IDA Program, or simply
because you know that most experts recommend every business owner have a
business plan, this class will guide you through putting together your
best business plan. Time is set aside in class to work on your business
plan. You are welcome to attend this class just to learn what goes in
a business plan but homework is expected if you would like a finished
business plan by the end. Jennifer has been teaching the business plan
class for more than two years and has helped clients successfully write
business plans for loans and other monies.

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date:(8) Mondays, Aug 2 - Sept 20
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Third of eight sessions.

Feasibility 101: How to Evaluate & Refine Your Self-Employment Idea

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:23:26 -0600

Start: 08/17/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/17/2010 - 8:00pm

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. During this class, you will look at the following aspects, through the lens of your business:

Creating a comprehensive product description
Creating a target market customer profile
Creating competition profiles
Determining break even for your product/service
Creating a projected cash flow statement

The instructor will guide you through a foundational research of your business idea, preparing the way for you to write
a great business plan.

Guerrilla Marketing II

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:27:58 -0600

Start: 08/18/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/18/2010 - 8:00pm

In this fun, hands-on class, test your creativity in
producing your own guerrilla marketing materials. Students will be
expected to bring either their own marketing materials or to bring guerrilla
marketing materials gathered in the community. Required:
Guerrilla Marketing I

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date: Wednesday, August 25
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Social Media: How to Evaluate It and Use It

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:56:19 -0600

Start: 08/19/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/19/2010 - 8:00pm

By now, you have heard much about Social Networking but are not sure how to use the ideas effectively. The first question is: Why would YOU be involved? And, of course, quickly followed by: HOW do you do it?
During this class, you will:

Become familiar with sites and the unique character that each may have
Decide if Social Networking is for you, in terms of business viability and personal preference
Create a plan for a viable marketing strategy

This will help you to gain an understanding about why and how to utilize digital networking sites to enhance the marketing strategy of your business.

Instructor: Leah Murray
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date:(4) Thursdays, every other, Aug 19, Sept 2, 16 and 30
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

First of four sessions.

How to Manage Personal Finances

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:57:54 -0600

Start: 08/20/2010 - 1:00pm

End: 08/20/2010 - 3:00pm

Over 10,000 books on personal finance boil it down to just three principles (spend less money than you earn, make the money you have work for you, be prepared for the unexpected) BUT... telling you this doesn't tell you where to start.

In this class, we'll show that the basics of personal finance are easy; it's often the discipline that's the problem. You will learn:

How to see the common root of money problems
How to develop and hold yourself accountable to a budget
How to make a basic, effective plan for your future

During this 4-session class, you will learn and put into practice easy and practical methods to not just survive, but to thrive on any income.

Instructor: Leah Murray
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date:(4) Fridays, Aug 20 - Sept 10
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

How to Write a Business Plan for Self-Employment

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:42:47 -0600

Start: 08/23/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/23/2010 - 8:00pm

Whether you need a business plan for a loan, the IDA Program, or simply
because you know that most experts recommend every business owner have a
business plan, this class will guide you through putting together your
best business plan. Time is set aside in class to work on your business
plan. You are welcome to attend this class just to learn what goes in
a business plan but homework is expected if you would like a finished
business plan by the end. Jennifer has been teaching the business plan
class for more than two years and has helped clients successfully write
business plans for loans and other monies.

Instructor: Jennifer Teehan
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 213

Date:(8) Mondays, Aug 2 - Sept 20
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Fourth of eight sessions.

Feasibility 101: How to Evaluate & Refine Your Self-Employment Idea

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:34:05 -0600

Start: 08/24/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/24/2010 - 8:00pm

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. During this class, you will look at the
following aspects, through the lens of your business:

Creating a comprehensive product description
Creating a target market customer profile
Creating competition profiles
Determining break even for your product/service
Creating a projected cash flow statement

The instructor will guide you through a foundational research of your
business idea, preparing the way for you to write
a great business plan.

Time Management for a MicroBusiness

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:44:56 -0600

Start: 08/26/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 08/26/2010 - 8:00pm

course description pending

Instructor: Shawn Winkler-Rios
Location: 1445 Willamette, Room 117
Date: Thursday, August 26
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

How to Manage Personal Finances

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:58:16 -0600

Start: 08/27/2010 - 1:00pm

End: 08/27/2010 - 3:00pm

Over 10,000 books on personal finance boil it down to just three
principles (spend less money than you earn, make the money you have work
for you, be prepared for the unexpected) BUT... telling you this
doesn't tell you where to start.

In this class, we'll show that the basics of personal finance are
easy; it's often the discipline that's the problem. You will learn:

How to see the common root of money problems
How to develop and hold yourself accountable to a
budget
How to make a basic, effective plan for your
future

During this 4-session class, you will learn and put into practice
easy and practical methods to not just survive, but to thrive on any
income.