Events/Workshops

Small Business Basics is a free, two hour seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business, Wednesday, March 10th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tiffin Area Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room, 62 S. Washington Street, Tiffin. To register, contact Bill Auxter, Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll free 800-826-2431 or direct 419-559-2210 or email bauxter@terra.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

If you are going to be in business these days, a website is a must. This seminar will provide you with the basic knowledge you need to: • Find the right website solution for your company • Know what questions to ask your vendors • Determine the various items you will need (or not) to get your business online • Evaluate the costs associated with building and maintaining a website. Join us to learn more about how the Web works and how you can use its power to enhance your business.

Speaker: Earl Gregorich, SBDC Business Advisor

Interested in a New Career? Thinking of starting your own small business and not sure where to start? Or have you always had the dream of owning your own business? Then this workshop is for you. Our Business Start-Up workshop will give you an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business such as: Starting a Business, Banking Expectations, Name Registration, Licensing, Taxes, Zoning, Business Entities, Employees, and Insurance. Included will be information on all the resources that are available for their business needs. Seating is limited so you must register for the sessions. Anyone thinking about starting their own business or expanding an existing business would benefit from this informational session. This session is also good for any Veterans looking to start their own business and looking for resources to do so. There is a $20.00 registration fee. During this workshop you will be given a free packet of information just for attending. This packet is provided free in thanks of The Citizens Bank, who sponsored the materials. It is yours to keep. If you would like to register or have questions please given us a call and we would be happy to assist you in whatever way possible.

Speaker: John Voorhies

This workshop focuses primarily on the mindset of an entrepreneur. It paints a mental picture for aspiring entrepreneurs of the process that successful entrepreneurs go through from idea generation to the actual business formation and all the way to financial independence.

Speaker: SBDC Staff

For further information please contact Robin at 1-614-469-6860 ext. 282 or register online at www.sba.gov/oh/columbus Look under "Spotlight" on the left side, in the white area)

Are you thinking about starting a business but do not know what form to select? Are you thinking of going into business with a partner but do not know how to structure the relationship? The Business Entity Formation workshop will describe the legal process of forming a business, including what designation (LLC, corporation, sole-proprietorship, etc) is most suited to the nature of the business in addition to ownership issues. The workshop will also discuss tax and personal liability implications.

Speaker: Attorney Jorge Pla

Keeping a customer data base is important to your business. Learn how to use the customers database to it's full potential and track your customers invoices. Create estimates and turn them into invoices and more.

Speaker: Lynn Abrams-Spilker

Small Business Basics is a free, two hour seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business, Wednesday, March 17th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Erie County Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room, 225 W. Washington Row, Sandusky. To register, contact Bill Auxter, Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll free 800-826-2431 or direct 419-559-2210 or email bauxter@terra.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

This course provides valuable resources needed to get your business up and running. Getting started in business can be a daunting task and the forms, rules and regulations can be unclear for the new entrepreneur. Topics covered: Business name registration, legal business structures, vendors license, Federal Employer ID Number (EIN), Employer responsibilities and business taxes. There will also be time for your questions.

Speaker: Earl Gregorich

The New Business Information Session is a two-hour, free seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business. Presentation will consist of an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business such as business and financial planning, market demand and financing.

Speaker: Pat Newcomb, Certified Business Advisor

Speaker: John Voorhies

This workshop focuses primarily on the mindset of an entrepreneur and the challenges faced as a new business owner. Attendees will be provided a "Smart Start" business start-up kit.

Speaker: SBDC Staff

Learn the basics of developing a business plan. We will discuss each component of the plan and provide a sample plan for you to review.

Speaker: SBDC Staff

In this advanced class you will learn how to make correct deposits, set up classes for job P&L's, track time on the job and much more.

Speaker: Lynn Abrams-Spilker

Small Business Basics is a free, two hour seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business, Wednesday, March 24th, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Terra Community College, Building B, Room 101, 2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont. To register, contact Bill Auxter, Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll free 800-826-2431 or direct 419-559-2210 or email bauxter@terra.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

What is preventing you from reaching your sales goals? Do you have a marketing plan? Who is your target market? Companies with answers to thease and many other marketing relations questions are better prepared to handle economic down times and take advantage of the good times. Come to this round-table style workshop and share challenges and solutions with other business owners looking to grow and enhance their marketing and sales capabilities.

Speaker: Earl Gregorich, SBDC Business Advisor

This workshop focuses primarily on the mindset of an entrepreneur. It paints a mental picture for aspiring entrepreneurs of the process that successful entrepreneurs go through from idea generation to the actual business formation and all the way to financial independence.

Speaker: SBDC Staff

This course provides valuable resources needed to get your business up and running. Getting started in business can be a daunting task and the forms, rules and regulations can be unclear for the new entrepreneur. Topics covered: Business name registration, legal business structures, vendors license, Federal Employer ID Number (EIN), Employer responsibilities and business taxes. There will also be time for your questions.

Speaker: Earl Gregorich

Preventure seminar covering resources available in northeast Ohio, some of the legal considerations involved in starting a business, general business planning, and some of the financing options available.

Speaker: Holly Bolinger, Small Business Development Center, Kent State University at Stark

Small Business Basics is a free, two hour seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business, Wednesday, April 7th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Ottawa County Improvement Corp., Conference Room, 8043 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor. To register, contact Bill Auxter, Director, Ohio Small Business Developement Center at Terra Community College, toll free 800-826-2431 or direct 419-559-2210 or email bauxter@terra.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

Prebusiness conference covering resources available in Northeast Ohio, some of the legal issues and concerns facing entrepreneurs, business planning, and some of the financing options available.

Speaker: Holly Bolinger Small Business Development Center Kent State University at Stark