Events/Workshops

Speaker: George Pimentel

Speaker: George Pimentel

Speaker: George Pimentel

Small Business Basics is a free, two-hour seminar that answers your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business, Wednesday, February 8th., Tiffin Area Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room, 19 W. Market Street, Tiffin. To register, contact Bill Auxter, Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll-free 800-826-2431, direct 419-559-2210, or email bauxter@tera.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

Learn what you need to do to write an effective business plan and why taking the time to write your business plan is so important to the success of your business. Pre-registration is required. Call 440-357-2290 x235.

Speaker: Jim Gray

If starting a business is your personal passion, this 10-week business plan course, Live Your Dream, is for you. Turn your talent into an income and create the workplace you’ve always dreamed of! What you will learn: • Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business ownership • Understand how to analyze the feasibility of a new business • Learn how to successfully become an entrepreneur and manage the many different facets of your own business

Speaker: John Voorhies and Lynn Abrams

Small Business Basics is a free, two-hour seminar that answers your questions about starting, buying, or expanding, a small business, Wednesday, February 15th., 9:30 a.m. - 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, direct 419-559-2210, or email bauxter@terra.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

Succession planning is as much about bringing into being a professional management staff as it is financial succession planning. This session is about why it is important to plan for the professional succession of management as much, if not more, than just financial planning. Come and learn why management succession planning needs to be a part of your business philosophy and business plan. Begin management succession planning early in the business’s life by joining others of like mind in a sharing, candid discussion about early succession planning. Learn how it benefits business growth and your personal and financial growth. Cost of this program is $165 and payable at the time of registration. If you have any questions, or need assistance, call Mona Zink at 330-244-3509. You can also contact the Canton Small Business Development Center at the number listed below.

Speaker: Scott Tackett, SPHR

Learn the step by step approach to creating the business plan that will become the guide to running your business.

Speaker: Sheila A. Mixon and David Riggs, SBDC

Small Business Basics is a free, two-hour seminar that answers your questions about starting, buying, or expanding a small business, Wednesday, February 22nd., 4:30 p.m. - 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, direct 419-559-2210, or email bauxter@terra.edu.

Speaker: Bill Auxter

Do you have it all figured out? The idea is rock solid, the funding is ready and the sales plan is poised to be launched... Really? If you are in business or looking to start a business, you have to have a plan. Without it, you significantly reduce your chance of success. Whether you need a business plan to find funding or just get your company organized, you will find this two-day workshop invaluable to your planning process. Apply yourself in this two day program and have a completed plan when you are finished. Sessions are held 1:00-3:00 PM on February 29th and March 7th.

Speaker: Earl Gregorich, CBA

The “Smart Start Boot Camp” is an intense introduction to entrepreneurship. A collection of four main topics, the boot camp condenses the “need to know” information so that a results driven entrepreneur can get off to a “Smart Start”; The four topics covered are: The Path to Entrepreneurship The Plan for Your Business Start Up Cost The Importance of Marketing The Boot Camp takes place from 9:30am to 3:30 pm with a 60 minute lunch break. **Lunch is the attendee responsibility. Lunch is NOT provided**

Interested in a New Career? Investigate a New Career as an Entrepreneur! If you have ever considered owning your own business or are in the early stages of starting a business, register for this free information session. New Business Start-Up is an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business such as business and financial planning, market demand and financing. New Business Start-Up sessions have a $20 materials fee, and you must register! Call 330.308.7434 to register at least 2 business days in advance.

Speaker: Joe Belinsky, CBA

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

Interested in a New Carerr? Thinking of starting our 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. Topics: -Starting a Business -Banking Expectations -Name Registration -Licensing -Taxes -Zoning -Business Entities -Employees -Insurance Included will be information on all the resources that are available for your 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. During this workshop you will be given a free packet of information just for attending. This 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.

Speaker: Cindy Voorhies

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

The “Smart Start Boot Camp” is an intense introduction to entrepreneurship. A collection of four main topics, the boot camp condenses the “need to know” information so that a results driven entrepreneur can get off to a “Smart Start”; The four topics covered are: The Path to Entrepreneurship The Plan for Your Business Start Up Cost The Importance of Marketing The Boot Camp takes place from 9:30am to 3:30 pm with a 60 minute lunch break. **Lunch is the attendee responsibility. Lunch is NOT provided**

So, you want to start a business! This course will provide 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 are not so clear for the new entrepreneur. By taking this course, you will be able to gain an understanding of the basic steps to start a business and move on to more specific one-on-one counseling sessions. Learn more about the following areas: - Business name registration - Legal business structures (LLC, Inc., etc.) - Vendors licenses - Federal Employer ID number (EIN) - Employer responsibilities - Business Taxes

Speaker: Earl Gregorich, CBA

Interested in a New Career? Investigate a New Career as an Entrepreneur! If you have ever considered owning your own business or are in the early stages of starting a business, register for this free information session. New Business Start-Up is an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business such as business and financial planning, market demand and financing. New Business Start-Up sessions have a $20 materials fee, and you must register! Call 330.308.7434 to register at least 2 business days in advance.

Speaker: Joe Belinsky, CBA

The New Business Information Session is a three 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

Interested in a New Carerr? Thinking of starting our 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. Topics: -Starting a Business -Banking Expectations -Name Registration -Licensing -Taxes -Zoning -Business Entities -Employees -Insurance Included will be information on all the resources that are available for your 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. During this workshop you will be given a free packet of information just for attending. This 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.

Speaker: Cindy Voorhies

Interested in a New Career? Investigate a New Career as an Entrepreneur! If you have ever considered owning your own business or are in the early stages of starting a business, register for this free information session. New Business Start-Up is an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business such as business and financial planning, market demand and financing. New Business Start-Up sessions have a $20 materials fee, and you must register! Call 330.308.7434 to register at least 2 business days in advance.

Speaker: Joe Belinsky, CBA

Interested in a New Carerr? Thinking of starting our 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. Topics: -Starting a Business -Banking Expectations -Name Registration -Licensing -Taxes -Zoning -Business Entities -Employees -Insurance Included will be information on all the resources that are available for your 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. During this workshop you will be given a free packet of information just for attending. This 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.

Speaker: Cindy Voorhies

The “Smart Start Boot Camp” is an intense introduction to entrepreneurship. A collection of four main topics, the boot camp condenses the “need to know” information so that a results driven entrepreneur can get off to a “Smart Start”; The four topics covered are: The Path to Entrepreneurship The Plan for Your Business Start Up Cost The Importance of Marketing The Boot Camp takes place from 9:30am to 3:30 pm with a 60 minute lunch break. **Lunch is the attendee responsibility. Lunch is NOT provided**

Interested in a New Career? Investigate a New Career as an Entrepreneur! If you have ever considered owning your own business or are in the early stages of starting a business, register for this free information session. New Business Start-Up is an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business such as business and financial planning, market demand and financing. New Business Start-Up sessions have a $20 materials fee, and you must register! Call 330.308.7434 to register at least 2 business days in advance.

Speaker: Joe Belinsky, CBA

Development of financial reports, cash management system, and system to estimate jobs

Speaker: Eric Anderson

Development of financial reports, cash management system, and system to estimate jobs

Speaker: Eric Anderson

Development of financial reports, cash management system, and system to estimate jobs

Speaker: Eric Anderson

513-576-5000 to register

Speaker: Mark Sunday, J Melvin

Payroll responsibilities (Federal, State, & Local Taxes) - How to hire employees for the first time - Employees vs. Independent Contractors - Offering employee benefits through your company (Health Insurance, 401K) - Q & A

Speaker: Mr. Ross B. Shahandeh

Start Up Cost Analysis & Pro Forma Statement Development Using the tools presented during the Smart Start Boot Camp, the session will provide individualized attention to the most crucial component of the business plan: The Financials. Financials in a Day focuses on how to complete a Statement of Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Sales Forecast.

Speaker: Eric Anderson: MPG Management

Learn how franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training, and ongoing support.

Speaker: Tracy Rickman | Franchise Consultant | FranNet |

Federal, state, and local governments buy all types of goods and services. Learn exactly what government agencies buy, how they buy it, and what you can do to sell it to them. By the end of this seminar you will understant how your business fits into govenment needs, how to identify which agencies are buying what you are selling, and the basics of getting started.

Speaker: Sharon Hopkins

Are you bogged down with the paperwork? Turning away work? It sounds like the time is ripe to hire that 1st employee. This workshop will help prepare you to expand from being an overworked “me, myself and I” business owner to becoming an employer. Learn to evaluate what your needs are, how much you can afford and how to find and keep the people you need. Topics Include: - Employee vs. Contractor - Job Descriptions - Interviewing - Checking References - Labor Regulations - Payroll and Taxes - Being a good Boss

Speaker: Kim Woodbury, SBDC Advisor

The Making Yourself Legal Clinic is the next step for entrepreneurs who complete the Smart Start Boot Camp. When starting a business, you’ll be faced with several legal questions.The Legal Clinic offers an accelerated tutorial offering guidance on choosing a legal structure, filing required permits, and more. With two sessions with a maximum of 5 people each, this workshop is designed to transition the entrepreneur from exploring to starting a business. Please contact the Cuyahoga SBDC @ The Urban League of Greater Cleveland for more details 216-622-0999 ext 215

The Making Yourself Legal Clinic is the next step for entrepreneurs who complete the Smart Start Boot Camp. When starting a business, you’ll be faced with several legal questions.The Legal Clinic offers an accelerated tutorial offering guidance on choosing a legal structure, filing required permits, and more. With two sessions with a maximum of 5 people each, this workshop is designed to transition the entrepreneur from exploring to starting a business. Please contact the Cuyahoga SBDC @ The Urban League of Greater Cleveland for more details 216-622-0999 ext 215

This is a Take Charge NOW seminar for small business CEO's. Cost is $197. Seminar will help business owners learn how to get back in charge of their business and focused on great results in 2012.

Speaker: Jack Kaser

Learn the responsibilities of the business owner as it relates to payroll and withholding taxes. Topics to be covered include: All aspects of FICA (Social Security & Medicare), Federal Income Tax, State Withholding, FUTA, SUTA, City Withholding, School District Withholding and Workers Compensation. The presenter will also discuss calculations, wage based limits, filing requirements, and the reconciliation process for each.

Speaker: Bryan J. Moore of Employers Choice Plus Payroll Services, Inc.

Need a loan for your small business but not sure about the process? Confused about the paperwork? The Pre Loan Packaging Workshop is the place to turn! This two hour session includes time with lending professionals to help pre-screen your loan proposal and get you real time answers. Come and learn the best way to finance your dreams! A LOAN PROPOSAL is directly aimed at the investor or lender you will be speaking with and include: -How much money you need and exactly what it will be used for -A description of your business -What kind of terms and repayment schedule you want -A list of collateral and other sources of funds -Personal credit and financial statements -Earnings history and -Financial projections for the next 3 years

This is one in a series of SBDC "FREE TOOLBOX SERIES" workshops. This event connects the new or already established business owner with a Business Tax Consultant who will provide useful tips and information on your Business Tax Accounting.

Speaker: To Be Announced

Obtaining certifications may give you an advantage in the government marketplace. This session will educate you on set-aside groups eligible for certifcation to give you a leg up on the competition as you enter the government market. By attending this session, you will gain an understanding of set-aside groups, what certifications fit your situation, which ones require official certification, and how to obtain that certification for both federal agencies and the State of Ohio. Certification information to include: - Minority Business Enterprise - Woman-Owned Small Business - Veteran-Owned Business - Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business - SBA 8 (a) Program - Businesses Located in HUBZone Areas

Speaker: Sharon Hopkins