Training
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Most of our courses are free. For fee based courses our policies for refunds can be found here: Training Event Refund Policy
Start-up Assistance
Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Call 423.756.8668 for more information and to register.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Event Location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd.. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Call 423.756.8668 to register or for more information.
Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Call 423.756.8668 for more information and to register.
Thursday, October 07, 2010 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Call 423.756.8668 to register or for more information.
Business Basics
Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Your credit is vital when starting a new business. This workshop will help you decipher the credit puzzle and set realistic goals for improving your credit scores and getting your business off the ground.
Call 423.756.8668 for more information and to register.
Financing
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Event Location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd .. This course covers Small Business Administration (SBA) loan options including which loan program meets a specific entrepreneurial need. The session begins with the 5 C‘s of borrowing - character, cash flow, collateral, capitalization and conditions, then transitions to an overview of SBA’s actual loan programs. Specific information will be shared about interest rates and repayment terms plus our preferred and certified lenders. Call 423.756.8668 for more information and to register.
Managing a Business
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Event location: Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Learn the basics of using a computer to conduct business.
Friday, September 17, 2010 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. A basic workshop to set up a social media for your business.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Learn the essentials of Internet tools and e-mail.
Friday, September 24, 2010 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Set up Twitter with the help of social marketing professionals.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Learn some valuable tools to manage your investment portfolio.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. An introductory workshop to set up your company information with QuickBooks.
Business Accounting and Budget
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This workshop is a step-by-step workshop to walk you through the process of setting up your business finances in QuickBooks. The class includes such topics as check writing, invoicing and report generation based on information you provide from your own business. Call 423.756.8668 for more information and to register.
Government Contracting
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event Location: TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd.. PTA 101 covers the basics of government contracting. PTA 102 covers advanced government contracting.Call 423-756-8668 for more information and to register.