Community Education Non-Credit Classes - Summer 2019
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| CRN | Dates | Days | Time | Instructor | Bldg/Rm | Cost | Availability | |||
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| Prepare for the Oregon Contractors Certification Exam | ||||||||||
| 11191 | 09-JUL-2019 | Tu | 08:30a-05:00p | Hines, Dan | DCA/105 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ .00 | Open | |||
| 11193 | 07-AUG-2019 | W | 08:30a-05:00p | Hines, Dan | DCA/105 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ .00 | Open | |||
| 11194 | 04-SEP-2019 | W | 08:30a-05:00p | Hines, Dan | DCA/104 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ .00 | Open | |||
| Prepare for the Oregon Contractors Certification Exam Be among the more than 90 percent of SBDC students to pass their contractor license exam the first time. Review the National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) Contractors Guide, 2nd Edition. Complete the curriculum to prepare to take the NASCLA Construction Contractor's Exam to receive an Oregon Contractor’s license. Testing for the State exam is scheduled separately (additional $60 fee is required) and takes place on an different date. With a wealth of experience, Dan Hines has taught more than 9,000 students since 1999. For more information and to register call Dan at 1.503.722.2894 or dan@moneywiseco.com. Hines | ||||||||||
| SBDC B.E.S.T. in Business & Franchise Ownership | ||||||||||
| 11186 | 23-JUL-2019 | Tu | 11:30a-01:30p | Nicol, Bla | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ .00 | Open | |||
| SBDC B.E.S.T. in Business & Franchise Ownership Business owners wear a lot of hats: business development, managing employees, and managing operations. Which hat fits you B.E.S.T? We’ll access a proprietary personality assessment, the B.E.S.T., to discover what types of businesses and positions “BEST” align with your unique personality and values. Build your ideal business model and gain access to a comprehensive report to review insights and application of your unique profile summary; receive a one-page business model designed for, and by, YOU. Anderson | ||||||||||
| SBDC Build Your Own Wix Website | ||||||||||
| 11190 | 08-JUL-2019 to 22-JUL-2019 | M | 06:30p-08:30p | Bennett, J | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 99.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Build Your Own Wix Website - Introduction to Content Management Creating a website doesn’t have to be expensive or painful. Understand how to build a small business website using Wix Websites. Learn the basics of content creation, file formation, search engine optimization to help customers find you, and techniques to promote small businesses on line. Skills can be applied to other content management systems. Ideal for business owners with minimal existing investment in a web page, or owners considering taking over management of a business web page. Bennett | ||||||||||
| SBDC Find the Money to Fund Your Business | ||||||||||
| 11195 | 10-JUL-2019 | W | 06:00p-08:00p | Bullock, P | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Find the Money to Fund Your Business Lack of adequate funding is the number one reason small businesses fail. Understand financing options including bank loans, government guaranteed loans, and state, regional and local loan programs. Discuss how to select a loan program based on your business type and needs. Learn about the importance of loan terms and how to evaluate if your business can support timely loan repayment. Learn how to minimize the cost of capital. Attend, if you are considering starting a business, need additional funds for your current business, or are struggling with existing business loans. Bullock | ||||||||||
| SBDC Fundamentals of Business Bookkeeping | ||||||||||
| 11196 | 13-AUG-2019 | Tu | 05:00p-07:00p | Penegor, S | DCA/316 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Fundamentals of Business Bookkeeping Business owners who don’t understand the financials of their business don’t stay open long. Whether you choose to hire out or do it yourself, understanding financials is essential. Learn about key documents including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Understand key financial indicators including gross margin, accounts payable, depreciation, assets, and equity. Designed for new or future business owners, or owners struggling to understand their financials. Penegor | ||||||||||
| SBDC Get a Food Cart Up and Running | ||||||||||
| 11197 | 27-JUN-2019 | Th | 03:00p-05:00p | Wong, Roge | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Get a Food Cart Up and Running A food cart may be small, but there are some big requirements to make it run. Review the step-by-step processes of starting, running, and maintaining a food cart. Understand licensing, sanitary, zoning, and other state and local requirements specific to food cart operations in Oregon. Covering pre-start up topics, ideal for those not yet in business. Wong | ||||||||||
| SBDC Getting Started with Facebook for Business | ||||||||||
| 11198 | 29-JUL-2019 | M | 06:00p-08:00p | Brabham, C | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Getting Started with Facebook for Business It’s hard to be in business today without a digital presence. Discover how Facebook can help business owners establish an on-line presence without having to host a web page. Learn how to find customers and share information about specials, events, or announcements. Create your Facebook business page, make a cover photo, and learn how to review analytics to gauge success. Designed for novice Facebook users who have an active Facebook business account. Brabham | ||||||||||
| SBDC Introduction to Selling Handmade, Vintage or Craft Supplies on Etsy | ||||||||||
| 11199 | 27-JUN-2019 | Th | 06:00p-08:00p | Brabham, C | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Introduction to Selling Handmade, Vintage, or Craft Supplies on Etsy A beautiful hand painted chair won’t sell itself. If your business offers goods in art, photography, clothing, jewelry, food, bath and beauty, quilts, knick-knacks, and toys, consider Etsy. Learn the basics of setting up a virtual shop and how to create a successful listing. Etsy can supplement an existing web page, or serve as a business’ sole web shopping portal. Attendees should be in a related business and have a basic understanding of internet shopping. Existing Etsy shop not required. Brabham | ||||||||||
| SBDC Master Instagram Marketing and Ads | ||||||||||
| 11201 | 10-SEP-2019 | Tu | 04:00p-07:00p | Lambrecht, | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Master Instagram Marketing and Ads Instagram is more than just pretty pictures. Promoting your business on Instagram can be an important tool in your marketing plan. Participants will learn to use Instagram stories for a business page, create a marketing game plan, attract the right followers, convert followers into business leads, create ads, learn about Instagram tools for analytics, and how to schedule to save time. Ideal for business owners looking to grow their business and convert more customers. Lambrecht | ||||||||||
| SBDC Ready, Set, Start Your Business | ||||||||||
| 11206 | 02-JUL-2019 | Tu | 05:30p-07:30p | Penegor, S | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 19.00 | Open | |||
| 11207 | 07-AUG-2019 | W | 11:00a-01:00p | Penegor, S | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 19.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Ready, Set, Start Your Business Having a great business idea is a good start, but before opening the door, be sure and understand what’s ahead. Decide if running a business is right for you. Learn how to evaluate a business idea and understand essential topics including the importance of market analysis, how to create a business plan to analyze your idea, and financial projections. Attendees with business ideas or in the early stages of planning are encouraged to register. Pair this (first) with a free advising appointment at the SBDC. Penegor | ||||||||||
| SBDC Road Map: Build, Buy, or Franchise | ||||||||||
| 11211 | 21-AUG-2019 | W | 11:30a-01:30p | Nicol, Bla | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ .00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Road Map: Build, Buy, or Franchise Join us as business and franchise specialists break down the realities and real opportunities in business and franchise ownership. We'll cover: full-time and manager-run business options; pros and cons of business/franchise ownership; why franchise ownership is for your venture; financing strategies for your venture; and how your personality and values uniquely match certain businesses. Anderson | ||||||||||
| SBDC Small Business Tax Tips | ||||||||||
| 11210 | 24-JUL-2019 | W | 06:00p-08:00p | Bullock, P | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC Small Business Tax Tips Don’t send more of your hard earned money to the government than you have to. Review allowed deductions, understand the business tax structure, learn essential records to avoid challenges to tax filings, and how to make tax-smart business choices. This is applicable to Sole Proprietorships, Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) and Corporations. Ideal for those still considering which business structure to choose. Bullock | ||||||||||
| SBDC The Must Have Business Plan | ||||||||||
| 11213 | 25-JUN-2019 | Tu | 03:00p-05:00p | Wong, Roge | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC The Must Have Business Plan A business plan is the single most important tool for a business. A strong plan is essential for bank financing, and is a "road map" for all decision-making. Find out what goes into a business plan, and how a plan is used for loan decisions. Ideal for those starting the planning process, stuck in the middle without a plan, or looking for guidance on the process. See Your Business Plan Accelerator for in-depth assistance writing a business plan. Wong | ||||||||||
| SBDC What Kind of Business Should I Have - LLC or Corp? | ||||||||||
| 11214 | 17-JUL-2019 | W | 06:00p-08:00p | Bullock, P | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 45.00 | Open | |||
| SBDC What Kind of Business Should I Have - LLC or Corp? What box to check on the Secretary of State’s business registration form may seem inconsequential, but the legal structure of a business impacts personal liability, taxes, and how a business operates. Not fully understanding the rationale behind the choice of business structure can lead to costly mistakes. Understand different business structure options and next steps to form a business. Attendees should be in the beginning stages of forming a business, or be experiencing difficulty with their current choice of structure. Bullock | ||||||||||
| SBDC Your Business Plan Acceleratory (BPA) | ||||||||||
| 11216 | 17-JUL-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | Wong, Roge | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
$ 185.00 | Open | |||
| 31-JUL-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 31-JUL-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 31-JUL-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 14-AUG-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 14-AUG-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 14-AUG-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 28-AUG-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 28-AUG-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 28-AUG-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/220 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 11-SEP-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 11-SEP-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| 11-SEP-2019 | W | 03:00p-05:30p | DCA/312 Mary Spilde Downtown Center 101 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 |
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| Your Business Plan Accelerator (BPA) “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” Yogi Berra wasn’t talking about business planning, but he could have been. In ten weeks, attendees will put ideas into words, forecast sales and expenses, identify a target market, and learn to use the plan to manage forward. Meet for five sessions, and attend one-on-one advising sessions in alternate weeks. Participants get three months of free LivePlan® business planning software. Great for startups or existing businesses. Wong | ||||||||||
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