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"Shining STAR" Hospitality Customer Service Training |
7/20/2009 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - on the corner of 17th Street & Winchester Avenue in downtown Ashland, KY,, Ashland, KY 41101 |
$5.00 |
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STAR stands for: Service, Training, Achievement, and Recognition. Those who attend the "Shining STAR" Hospitality Customer Service Training learn how to choose their attitude, provide great service, be consistent, and the importance of teamwork. Other topics include: knowing your community, verbal and non-verbal communication, telephone etiquette, and excellent customer service. The program equips employers and employees with the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality customer service. The workshop is ideally suited for businesses with frontline employees including attractions, restaurants, lodging facilities, all types of businesses, government agencies, schools, etc...
Workshop fee is $5.00/person. Make check payable to: SEKTDA
NOTE: Parking lot is for employees only. Training attendees should park at coin-operated parking meters in downtown Ashland.
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| Starts: | 7/20/2009 |
Ends: | 7/20/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kim Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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Patents & Trademarks |
7/22/2009 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - on the corner of 17th Street & Winchester Avenue in downtown Ashland, KY, Ashland, KY 41101 |
$0.00 |
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Do you have an idea for an invention but not sure how to proceed? Then this workshop is for you! Patenting and trademarking requires planning and knowledge. Participants will learn government regulations, expenses involved, product uniqueness, and patent & trademark procedures. There will be time for questions/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: | 7/22/2009 |
Ends: | 7/22/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kim Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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Direct Mail Gets Direct Results! |
7/27/2009 |
Ashland |
Jesse Stuart Foundation - on the corner of 17th Street & Winchester Avenue in downtown Ashland, KY, Ashland, KY 41101 |
$0.00 |
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In this session, participants will learn the "basics" of Direct Mail and how to use Direct Mail to acquire and retain customers. You will learn Direct Mail Association's statistics on the value of Direct Mail as well as the various formats available to marketers using Direct Mail. Learn how to use the USPS.com website to design and mail a professional Direct Mail campaign. Learn how to create and mail a Direct Mail campaign from your desktop without ever stepping foot in the Post Office! This session will cover the basics of creating a Direct Mail campaign that provides an optimal return on investment. Learn how to target your Direct Mail campaign to the right audience, deliver a relevant message to that audience, and measure the response you receive from your campaign. Whether you are an experienced mailer or have never used Direct Mail in the past, you will benefit from this seminar. Postage payment methods, discounts, and mail piece design will also be covered. 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: | 7/27/2009 |
Ends: | 7/27/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| Center: |
Ashland SBDC |
| Contact: |
Kim Jenkins |
| Phone: |
(606) 329-8011 |
| E-mail: |
k.jenkins@moreheadstate.edu |
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The ABC's of Starting a Business |
7/16/2009 |
Bowling Green |
247 Double Springs Rd., The Learning Center, Bowling Green, KY 42101 |
$0.00 |
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This seminar will explain the necessary steps to start a business,.
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| Starts: | 7/16/2009 |
Ends: | 7/16/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 6:00-8:00pm |
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| Center: |
Bowling Green SBDC |
| Contact: |
Chris Bixler |
| Phone: |
(270) 467-7154 |
| E-mail: |
chris.bixler@wku.edu |
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The Small Business Startup |
7/28/2009 |
Lexington |
Beaumont Branch Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513-1717 |
$0.00 |
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The economic climate has changed dramatically in the last six months. As a result, many people are now considering small business ownership. This workshop is designed to assist individuals who are exploring starting a business. Topics covered will include: Is small business ownership for you; legal entity options; steps to creating a business and business financing basics. Instructor; Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Andrew Friedman, Attorney-at- Law, Friedman, Rosenwasser, & Goldbaum, P.A.
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| Starts: | 7/28/2009 |
Ends: | 7/28/2009 |
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 Small Business Startup |
8/12/2009 |
Lexington |
Northside Branch Library, 1733 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington, KY 40505-1600 |
$0.00 |
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The economic climate has changed dramatically in the last six months. As a result, many people are now considering small business ownership. This workshop is designed to assist individuals who are exploring starting a business. Topics covered will include: Is small business ownership for you; legal entity options; steps to creating a business and business financing basics. Instructor; Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Reginald Thomas, Attorney-at-Law
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| Starts: | 8/12/2009 |
Ends: | 8/12/2009 |
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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Business Plan Basics |
8/27/2009 |
Lexington |
Commerce Lexington Bldg., 330 E. Main St., 1st Floor Conference Room, Lexington, KY 40507-1525 |
$25.00 |
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Does the thought of writing a business plan leave you feeling overwhelmed? This workshop is designed to demystify the business planning process. Participants will learn how to develop a business plan from the narrative to financials. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the marketing plan section using market research resources along with the development of financials. Participants will be provided with a resource packet. Instructor: Shawn Rogers, Management Consultant/Asst. Center Dir., Bluegrass SBDC.
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| Starts: | 8/27/2009 |
Ends: | 8/27/2009 |
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 Small Business Startup |
9/23/2009 |
Lexington |
Beaumont Branch Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513-1717 |
$0.00 |
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The economic climate has changed dramatically in the last six months. As a result, many people are now considering small business ownership. This workshop is designed to assist individuals who are exploring starting a business. Topics covered will include: Is small business ownership for you; legal entity options; steps to creating a business and business financing basics. Instructor; Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director, Bluegrass SBDC and Reginald Thomas, Attorney-at-Law
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| Starts: | 9/23/2009 |
Ends: | 9/23/2009 |
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 Small Business Roundtable Forum |
9/30/2009 |
Lexington |
Commerce Lexington Bldg., 330 E. Main St., 1st Floor Conference Room, Lexington, KY 40507-1525 |
$25.00 |
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This forum will give advice on startup issues pertaining to legal, accounting and insurance from industry professionals. An overview of legal entity options such as Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Regular or "C" Corporation and Subchapter "S" Corporation. Accounting: Why work with an Accountant? How to establish effective business operations and plan for profitability, setting short and long term strategies tailored to your business. Insurance: Regardless of what type of business you plan to start every business owner has one thing in common: without the right kind of insurance you are vulnerable to lawsuits as well as disasters. Discussion of the four basic types of Insurance: Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, Business Vehicle Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance. Instructors: Shawn Rogers, Assistant Director; Bluegrass SBDC, Andrew Friedman; Friedman Rosenwasser & Goldbaum, P.A., Lynn Johnson; Alliance Assurance and Natalie A. Barrett, CPA
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| Starts: | 9/30/2009 |
Ends: | 9/30/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 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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Understanding Cash Flow |
7/20/2009 |
LOUISVILLE |
First Capital Bank, 2735 Bardstown Road, LOUISVILLE, KY 40205-2674 |
$25.00 |
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Learn to understand a cash flow statement, predict future cash flow and how that helps in budgeting, and how to use it as an analysis for the company.
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| Starts: | 7/20/2009 |
Ends: | 7/20/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
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| Center: |
Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 574-1378 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmaillbiz.org |
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Using eBay to Start or Expand a Small Business |
8/20/2009 |
LOUISVILLE |
NIA Center, 2900 W. Broadway, 3rd Floor Conf Rm, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211-1251 |
$25.00 |
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Offered in partnership with the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet, this class introduces the basics of selling merchandise on eBay with a step-by-step breakdown of how to list, ship, and receive payments.
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| Starts: | 8/20/2009 |
Ends: | 8/20/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
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| Center: |
Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 574-1378 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Developing Your Business Plan |
8/31/2009 |
LOUISVILLE |
NIA Center, 2900 W Broadway, 3rd Floor Conf Rm, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211-1251 |
$25.00 |
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This workshop covers the components and layout of a business plan including gathering information for solid financial statements.
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| Starts: | 8/31/2009 |
Ends: | 8/31/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
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| Center: |
Louisville SBDC |
| Contact: |
Janet Sorg |
| Phone: |
(502) 574-1378 |
| E-mail: |
sbdcinfo@louisvillesmallbiz.org |
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Business Plans |
7/9/2009 |
Middlesboro |
1300 Chichester Ave., Middlesboro, KY 40965-2261 |
$0.00 |
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An introduction to the basic concepts of starting a business using a business plan as a guide. This class will review the basic components of the plan and how to develop a framework for your business plan.
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| Starts: | 7/9/2009 |
Ends: | 7/9/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
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| Center: |
Southeast SBDC |
| Contact: |
Rick Maynard |
| Phone: |
(606) 248-0564 |
| E-mail: |
rmaynard0016@kctcs.edu |
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Basic Computer |
7/13/2009 |
Middlesboro |
1300 Chichester Ave., Middlesboro, KY 40965-2261 |
$20.00 |
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An introduction to the basic concepts of using a personal computer. The ideal class for a business owner or employee without prior computer experience. E-mail, files, and windows all will be explained and practiced.
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| Starts: | 7/13/2009 |
Ends: | 7/13/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
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| Center: |
Southeast SBDC |
| Contact: |
Rick Maynard |
| Phone: |
(606) 248-0564 |
| E-mail: |
rmaynard0016@kctcs.edu |
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Websites for $14.95 Per Year |
7/18/2009 |
MIDDLESBORO |
1300 Chichester Ave., MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965-2261 |
$125.00 |
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Build and maintain a website for your Business. Save hundreds of dollars the very first year. You must call and pre-register by 7/10/09 to be accepted for this class. Call 606-248-0564
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| Starts: | 7/18/2009 |
Ends: | 7/18/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
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| Center: |
Southeast SBDC |
| Contact: |
Rick Maynard |
| Phone: |
(606) 248-0564 |
| E-mail: |
rmaynard0016@kctcs.edu |
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Talk with an Attorney |
7/20/2009 |
MIDDLESBORO |
1300 Chichester Ave., MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965-2261 |
$20.00 |
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A session with an attorney who will explain what you need to know from a legal stand point about starting a business. A question and answer session will follow.
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| Starts: | 7/20/2009 |
Ends: | 7/20/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
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| Center: |
Southeast SBDC |
| Contact: |
Rick Maynard |
| Phone: |
(606) 248-0564 |
| E-mail: |
rmaynard0016@kctcs.edu |
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Talk with a Insurance Agent |
7/22/2009 |
MIDDLESBORO |
1300 Chichester Ave., MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965-2261 |
$20.00 |
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A seminar with a professional agent who will share the things you need to know about what types of insurance are necessary and advisable for the new and established business owner
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| Starts: | 7/22/2009 |
Ends: | 7/22/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.- |
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| Center: |
Southeast SBDC |
| Contact: |
Rick Maynard |
| Phone: |
(606) 248-0564 |
| E-mail: |
rmaynard0016@2kctcs.edu |
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Quick Books |
7/25/2009 |
MIDDLESBORO |
1300 Chichester Ave., MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965-2261 |
$100.00 |
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Judy Kerr, a Business Owner, certified to teach Quick Books conducts this computer based seminar with this highly popular and widely used accounting system. Students are encouraged to bring their own accounting work to class for real life examples.
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| Starts: | 7/25/2009 |
Ends: | 7/25/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
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| Center: |
Southeast SBDC |
| Contact: |
Rick Maynard |
| Phone: |
(606) 248-0564 |
| E-mail: |
rmaynard0016@kctcs.edu |
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