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Preparing to Finance Your Small Business |
5/12/2008 |
Williamstown |
Grant County Public Library
201 Barnes Road |
$0.00 |
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Do you dream of being your own boss but don't know where you'll find the money? Learn about the lending process and the planning required as well as various loan programs for small businesses and start-ups.
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| Starts: | 5/12/2008 |
Ends: |
5/12/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
5:30 to 7:30 PM |
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| Center: |
Northern KY SBDC |
| Contact: |
Carol Cornell |
| Phone: |
(859) 442-4281 |
| E-mail: |
cornellc1@nku.edu |
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State Government Small Business Issues |
5/12/2008 |
Owensboro |
3860 Us Highway 60 W. |
$0.00 |
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State Representative Tommy Thompson will speak to the Green River Entrepreneur Club on Moday, May 12. Thompson, who represnets Kentucky's 14th District in Frankfort, will discuss government and small business, including incentive programs for entrepreneurs. He will also share his personal experiences as a long time Daviess County entrepreneur.
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| Starts: | 5/12/2008 |
Ends: |
5/12/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Murray State SBDC |
| Contact: |
Tricia Hudson |
| Phone: |
(270) 926-8085 |
| E-mail: |
tricia.hudson@murraystate.edu |
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Starting Your Business Right 1-2-3 |
5/12/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
KinSafe, 10280 Shelbyville Rd. |
$25.00 |
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Learn the basics of starting a business including registration, legal entities, and financing options.
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| Starts: | 5/12/2008 |
Ends: |
5/12/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
6:00pm-8:00pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Intro to QuickBooks Pro |
5/13/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
Lincoln Elementary, 930 E. Main St. |
$60.00 |
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This three hour, computer based interactive seminar covers the basics of QuickBooks Pro Bookkeeping software.
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| Starts: | 5/13/2008 |
Ends: |
5/13/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
5:30pm-8:30pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Developing Your Business Plan |
5/19/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
First Capital Bank, 2735 Bardstown Rd. |
$25.00 |
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This class will take you through the complex process of writing a business plan
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| Starts: | 5/19/2008 |
Ends: |
5/19/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
5:30pm-8:30pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Starting Your Business Right 1-2-3 |
6/10/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
First Capital, 2735 Bardstown Rd. |
$25.00 |
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Learn the basics of starting a business including registration, legal entities, and financing options.
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| Starts: | 6/10/2008 |
Ends: |
6/10/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
6:00pm-8:00pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Accounting 101 |
6/17/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
KinSafe, 10280 Shelbyville Rd. |
$25.00 |
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This seminar covers the basic principles of accounting and bookkeeping.
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| Starts: | 6/17/2008 |
Ends: |
6/17/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
6:00pm-8:00pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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HR Basics |
6/19/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
10280 Shelbyville Rd. |
$25.00 |
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This seminar discusses the essentials of developing and implementing an effective Human Resource program for a business of any size.
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| Starts: | 6/19/2008 |
Ends: |
6/19/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
6:00pm-8:00pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Developing Your Business Plan |
6/30/2008 |
LOUISVILLE |
First Capital Bank, 2735 Bardstown Rd. |
$25.00 |
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This class will take you through the complex process of writing a business plan
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| Starts: | 6/30/2008 |
Ends: |
6/30/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
5:30pm-8:30pm |
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| Center: |
Greater Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 625-0123 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business |
5/15/2008 |
Lexington |
330 E. Main St., Commerce lexington Bldg. |
$30.00 |
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Are you interested in opening your own business and aren't sure where to start? This workshop is the place for you! It provides you with all the basic information needed to start a business. Attendees will learn legal entity options, feasibility considerations, business plan overview and financing options. Participants attending this workshop are eligible for a 30- minute consultation with an attorney at no cost and will recieve a resource packet that will guide you through the start up phase. Instructors: Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Andrew Friedman, Attorney, Rosenwasser & Goldbaum, P.A.
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| Starts: | 5/15/2008 |
Ends: |
5/15/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Bluegrass SBDC |
| Contact: |
Brenda Jones |
| Phone: |
(859) 257-7666 |
| E-mail: |
bmjone2@uky.edu |
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business |
5/27/2008 |
Lexington |
330 E. Main St. |
$30.00 |
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Are you interested in opening your own business and aren't sure where to start? This workshop is the place for you! It provides you with all the basic information needed to start a business. Attendees will learn legal entity options, feasibility considerations, business plan overview and financing options. Participants attending this workshop are eligible for a 30- minute consultation with an attorney at no cost and will recieve a resource packet that will guide you through the start up phase. Instructors: Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Reginald L. Thomas, Attorney
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| Starts: | 5/27/2008 |
Ends: |
5/27/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Bluegrass SBDC |
| Contact: |
Brenda Jones |
| Phone: |
(859) 257-7666 |
| E-mail: |
bmjone2@uky.edu |
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business |
6/12/2008 |
Lexington |
330 E. Main St., Commerce Lexington Bldg. |
$30.00 |
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Are you interested in opening your own business and aren't sure where to start? This workshop is the place for you! It provides you with all the basic information needed to start a business. Attendees will learn legal entity options, feasibility considerations, business plan overview and financing options. Participants attending this workshop are eligible for a 30- minute consultation with an attorney at no cost and will recieve a resource packet that will guide you through the start up phase. Instructors: Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Andrew Friedman, Attorney, Rosenwasser & Goldbaum, P.A.
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| Starts: | 6/12/2008 |
Ends: |
6/12/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Bluegrass SBDC |
| Contact: |
Brenda Jones |
| Phone: |
(859) 257-7666 |
| E-mail: |
bmjone2@uky.edu |
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The Seven Habits for Small Business Managers |
6/23/2008 |
Lexington |
330 E. Main St., 1st Floor Conference Room |
$395.00 |
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Whether you supervise a few people or run the whole organization, you can become a "highly effective manager" by attending The 7 habits for Small Business Managers, an exciting workshop designed specifically with small business in mind. This two-day workshop is an intensive application-oriented learning experience that will help you unleash the limitless potential of your team. New and experienced managers and employees will receive a set of tools that will help them meet all of today's challenges including conflict resolution, prioritization, performance management, accountability and collaboration. This course offers continuing education credits. Tuition includes a two-day (June 23 & June 30) facilitator-led workshop; a comprehensive participant guide book; a Management Essentials book with insights on the role of the manager; an audio CD with Stephen R. Covey explaining how The 7 Habits apply to small business managers; and, paper and electronic versions of the tools introduced in the workshop. Lunch will be provided.
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| Starts: | 6/23/2008 |
Ends: |
6/23/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Bluegrass SBDC |
| Contact: |
Brenda Jones |
| Phone: |
(859) 257-7666 |
| E-mail: |
bmjone2@uky.edu |
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business |
6/24/2008 |
Lexington |
330 E. Main St., Commerce Lexington Bldg. |
$30.00 |
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Are you interested in opening your own business and aren't sure where to start? This workshop is the place for you! It provides you with all the basic information needed to start a business. Attendees will learn legal entity options, feasibility considerations, business plan overview and financing options. Participants attending this workshop are eligible for a 30- minute consultation with an attorney at no cost and will recieve a resource packet that will guide you through the start up phase. Instructors: Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Tricia A. Shackelford, Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, LLP
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| Starts: | 6/24/2008 |
Ends: |
6/24/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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| Center: |
Bluegrass SBDC |
| Contact: |
Brenda Jones |
| Phone: |
(859) 257-7666 |
| E-mail: |
bmjone2@uky.edu |
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Basic Record Keeping |
6/26/2008 |
Lexington |
330 E. Main St., Commerce Lexington Bldg. |
$30.00 |
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Keeping accurate records and maintaining an audit trail are essential to operating a business. This seminar will explain the necessary records to maintain, systems for storing records and the responsibility and liability of the record keeper. This seminar is a must for new business owners or those looking for a refresher course in accurate record keeping and accounting. Instructor: John Zink, CPA
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| Starts: | 6/26/2008 |
Ends: |
6/26/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Bluegrass SBDC |
| Contact: |
Brenda Jones |
| Phone: |
(859) 257-7666 |
| E-mail: |
bmjone2@uky.edu |
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Starting Your Own Business |
5/22/2008 |
Jackson |
Breathitt County Life Skills Center, 1127 Main Street |
$0.00 |
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This workshop will introduce the basic concepts of opening your own business. Topics to be covered will include: business types, financing options, business plans, and taxes and licenses.
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| Starts: | 5/22/2008 |
Ends: |
5/22/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
2-4pm |
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| Center: |
Pikeville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Michael A. Rodriguez |
| Phone: |
(606) 743-4005 |
| E-mail: |
m.rodriguez@moreheadstate.edu |
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Overcoming Management Communication Challenges |
6/25/2008 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - corner of 17th Street & Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland, KY |
$0.00 |
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This session introduces Patrick Lencioni's "Five Dysfunctions of a Team". Award winning business coach Dave Beam will teach you and your company managers how to work together to produce synergistic results. You will learn how to overcome the fundamental communication challenge - "lack of trust". Then you'll discover how to stimulate full participation in effective open and honest communication by establishing your "rules of the game" for dealing with conflict and confrontation. This foundation will facilitate a high level of commitment, a culture of accountability, and massive results! Learn how to overcome and triumph over office politics, personal agendas, negativity, and high drama to create a positive, energetic working environment that produces results. There will be time for questions and answers. Workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 6/25/2008 |
Ends: |
6/25/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kimberly Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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Attracting and Retaining Employees |
7/23/2008 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - corner of 17th Street & Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland, KY |
$0.00 |
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Award winning Action Coach Dave Beam will show you a 4-step hiring process that will attract, motivate, and retain the best employees based on "de-selection". Learn how to attract employees based on “heart and spirit”, as well as, experience and education. This leveraged hiring process will show you how to find and keep the best people. There will be time for questions and answers. Workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 7/23/2008 |
Ends: |
7/23/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kimberly Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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How to Establish a Merchant Account & Accept Credit Cards |
8/26/2008 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - corner of 17th Street & Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland, KY |
$0.00 |
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According to the American Marketing Association, over 85% of all consumers use credit cards to make purchases. As a small business owner, you should really consider accepting credit cards as a form of payment. This workshop will explain how to establish a merchant account, equipment leasing issues, start-up and on-going merchant account fees, contractual obligations for setting up a merchant account, and much more. There will be time for questions and answers. Workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 8/26/2008 |
Ends: |
8/26/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kimberly Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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The Basics of Grant Writing |
8/27/2008 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - corner of 17th Street & Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland, KY |
$0.00 |
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Ideally suited for non-profit organizations. Learn the skills necessary to identify, research, write, and submit grant proposals. Topics include identifying a problem or need, researching and selecting project solutions, organizing the project, locating potential grant funding, analyzing the RFP, developing a project budget, writing the grant proposal, and much more. There will be time for questions and answers. Workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 8/27/2008 |
Ends: |
8/27/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kimberly Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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Maintaining a Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace |
9/23/2008 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - corner of 17th Street & Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland, KY |
$0.00 |
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We all know the effect of drugs and alcohol in the workplace -- employee tardiness, denial that a problem exists, hostility/aggressive behavior, etc... Supervisors, managers, human resource professionals, and business owners need resources and skills to make effective and legal decisions and maintain a healthy and productive workforce. During this workshop, participants will learn how to establish a drug and alcohol free workplace, types of drugs, types of testing (drug panels/drug testing), breath alcohol testing, and policies to keep your company legal and your employees safe. There will be time for questions and answers. Workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 9/23/2008 |
Ends: |
9/23/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kimberly Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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Market Research & Analysis |
9/24/2008 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - corner of 17th Street & Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland, KY |
$0.00 |
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Do you have a business idea? Is it a viable and feasible idea? If you need these questions answered, this workshop is for you. Learn how to determine if there is a demand for your product/service, the size of your potential market, how to analyze your competition, how to develop effective promotional materials about your product/service, and how to identify opportunities and overcome threats. Accurate market assessment and development of an effective plan is critical to the success of both new and existing businesses. The market impacts and directs all aspects of the company's activities and ultimately will lead to success or failure of the business. There will be time for questions and answers. Workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 9/24/2008 |
Ends: |
9/24/2008 |
Scheduled Time: |
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kimberly Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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