This workshop is for anyone who is thinking about starting a business.

Instructor: Graham Irwin or SBDC Advisor, Cost: FREE

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Butler Tech- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Butler Tech- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Butler Tech- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - Butler Tech- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - Butler Tech- 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - Butler Tech - 6pm - 9:30pm

Marketing Fundamentals

This courses discusses the fundamentals of marketing including an overview of the basic disciplines and theory with interactive discussion to ensure you have a good grasp of how to significantly improve your business.

Instructor: Denise Reier, ADAGO Marketing; Cost: FREE

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - BizTech Center - 6pm - 8:00pm

Website and Online Marketing

This course describes the fundamentals of establishing and promoting your business on the internet including website development considerations and cost effective ways to market online.

Instructor: Denise Reier, ADAGO Marketing; Cost: FREE

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - BizTech Center - 6pm - 8:00pm

Social Media Marketing

This course discusses the fundamentals of various social networking websites along with establishing and promoting your business through this medium.

Instructor: Denise Reier, ADAGO Marketing; Cost: FREE

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - BizTech Center - 6pm - 8:00pm

Small Business Tax Workshop

This workshop covers tax strategies and planning advice for proper IRS documentation and filing and is a great orientation for new business owners and a welcome refresher for veterans.

Instructor: CPA and State of Ohio Department of Taxation; Cost: FREE

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - BizTech Center - 9am - 4pm
Wednesday, October 24, 2012- BizTech Center - 9am - 4pm

Small Business Loan Options

This session is an open discussion forum with commercial loan representatives, where we explore how banks evaluate small business loans, review information required by lending institutions and discuss recommended procedures for startup companies.

Instructor: Lending Institution Partner; Cost: FREE

Wednesday, March 28, 2012- BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm

Effective Risk Management: What Small Business Owners Should Know About Insurance

This course provides an overview of various insurance options available to small businesses and will review common insurance questions. It will also provide direction of how to protect your business in the most cost effective way.

Light lunch is provided.

Instructor: Sherry Hoskins, Buckeye Insurance Associates; Cost: FREE

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - BizTech Center - 12pm - 1:30pm

Business Management Training Course: Self Employment: From Dream to Reality!

(Cost: $ 475) Tuition assistance available for qualified applicants;
Instructor: Graham Irwin-educator, author, consultant An (8) eight week entrepreneurship course designed to help individuals develop a plan to be a successful entrepreneur and provide an opportunity to learn a variety of skills needed to own and operate a small business. Qualified individuals who complete the course, have a viable business concept and develop a business plan could be eligible for free office space and business services at BizTech and be able to apply for a microloan based on available funds.

Key topics include:

Dates to be announced.