Resources
Practical Workshops and Seminars
Spring 2008
The Lee College SBDC provides courses and seminars that teach you practical,
hands-on skills and techniques for managing a business. Our courses
keep you informed about current practices and the changing needs of today's
business world. Advanced seminars for experienced small business owners
include topics on financing, marketing, business and strategic planning,
cash management, and budgeting.
Time Management - You Do Have Time to Do All the Things You Really Want to Do?
Would you like to have an extra hour per day? This course will show you how to get at least an extra hour per day (and more sleep!) This course utilizes the Management Model (Organization, Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control) and covers creating and analyzing a time log, elimination of time wasting activites, simplification of your life, scheduling activities (and holding to schedules), lists vs. schedules, leaving some slack time in your schedule for unexpected events and delegating to others. We'll talk about maintenance vs. goal achieving activities and doing small things consistently vs. attempting to accomplish big things; we'll also discuss breaking those big goals into small steps which can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Personal Strategic Planning will also be covered as will available time scheduling programs.
Course Information:
•3040-CENC-SBC4031-001 Thurs. April 3 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 227
Instructor: David Way
FIRST STEPS - Business Start-up Workshop
This workshop will guide you through planning exercises to help you define your idea and determine its potential, understand key business concepts and financial terminology, increase the probability of success by avoiding common pitfalls and access available resources for small businesses. For more information, please call (281)425-6309.
Course Information:
•3041-CENC-SBC4033-001 Thurs. Feb. 14 - March 6 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 222 Instructor: David Way
Lunch & Learn: FREE! Business Funding
Have lunch with a professional business counselor and discuss conventional and creative financing sources for your business. Bring your lunch, drinks will be provided.
Location: Lee College SBDC Office 312 W. Sterling
Instructor: Steve McCorquodale
Course Information:
•3042-CENC-SBC4003-001 Tues. Feb. 19 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
•3043-CENC-SBC4003-002 Tues. April 22 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Business Plan
Recieve quick and easy tips for writing your business plan and recommendations from an expert on how to use your plan to obtain financing, focus ideas, identify specific business objectives, and chart and manage growth. Attend and find out how to analyze market conditions, allocate your marketing dollars to increase profits, gauge your start-up and/or expansion expenses, and identify financing sources. You will receive a disk with templates to create your business plan. Templates are created in Microsoft Word for PC of MAC.
To register please call Continuing Education at 281-425-6311.
Course Information:
•3044-CENC-SBC4022-001 Thurs. Feb. 7 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
•3045-CENC-SBC4022-002 Thurs. April 17 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 220 Instructor: David Way
Customer Satisfaction/Esteem Building
Do you know how long it takes for a new customer to make a decision about your business? What causes bad customer service and how can it be improved? What causes low self-esteem and how can I improve myself? These questions and more will be answered during this workshop. Customer service is a dying art and yet the majority of people go to places where they are treated well. The places that treat customers well will employ individuals with high esteem. Learn how you can build customer service in your business and high self-esteem in yourself and your employees. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Location: Lee College SBDC Office 312 W. Sterling
Instructor: Valerie Coleman
Course Inforation:
•3048-CENC-SBC4087-001 Tues. Feb. 19 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
•3049-CENC-SBC4087-002 Tues. April 22 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Introduction to Federal Contracting - Or Everything You Wanted to Know About Federal Contracting, But Were Afraid to Ask!
What does a scuba diver, farmer, rabbi and florist all have in common? They all got federal contracts! Did you know that the federal government is the country's biggest customer and buys almost everything? Learn how you can get a piece of the American pie. This workshop will allow you to gain an overview of the government market, identify resources which can assist you and get started in marketing your business. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Location: Lee College SBDC Office 312 W. Sterling
Instructor: Valerie Coleman
Course Information:
•3055-CENC-SBC4005-001 Thurs. March 13 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: FREE! Business Start-up Workshop
Whether you are ready to start your business or just exploring the idea of opening your own business, this start-up business class will save you time and money. Meet with our consultant for lunch and explore your possibilities! Bring your lunch, drinks will be provided. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Location: Lee College SBDC Office 312 W. Sterling
Instructor: SBDC Consultant
Course Information:
•3056-CENC-SBC4020-001 Tues. Jan. 22 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
•3057-CENC-SBC4020-002 Tues. Feb. 5 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
•3058-CENC-SBC4020-003 Tues. April 15 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
•3059-CENC-SBC4020-004 Tues. May 13 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: FREE! Advertising & Marketing
Spend your lunch hour expanding your knowledge on new creative and innovative marketing ideas. This class will help you spend your marketing/advertising budget wisely. Bring your lunch, drinks will be provided. To register call Continuing Education at (281) 425-6311.
Location: SBDC Office 312 West Sterling Street Baytown, TX 77520
•3060-CENC-SBC4004-001 Tues. Jan. 29 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
•3061-CENC-SBC4004-002 Tues. March 25 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
•3062-CENC-SBC4004-003 Tues. May 20 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Financing a Small Business
Do you wonder about obtaining financing for your new business? Sources of funds are discussed and include accurately assessing your financial needs; internal financing including credit cards; microloans. bank loans; SBA guarantees for bank loans; angles and venture capitalists; credit scores and reporting; getting your credit in shape. Prerequisite: Business plan course.
To register please call Continuing Education at 281-425-6311.
Course Information:
•3064-CENC-SBC4023-001 Thurs. March 27 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 227 Instructor: David Way
Collections
Do you have outstanding debts that you have not been able to collect? This workshop will walk you through the process of how to legally collect your debts. Attend this workshop and you will receive forms along with information needed to collect your debts, information on how debt collection works and your rights as a business owner, peace of mind and the confidence to collect all the money owed to you. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Course Information:
•3065-CENC-SBC4019-001 Tues. March 4 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 222 Instructor: TBA
Credit Education & Restoration
Are you unable to obtain a business loan? Has your credit suffered due to personal injury, loss of employment or divorce? Is your credit report keeping you from purchasing your dream home or car? Has your credit report suffered due to too many pre-approved credit cards? If your answered
yes to one or more of these questions, this course is for you. This course will empower you to take control over your credit and much more! Discover the difference between personal credit and business credit, how to review and dispute your credit, how to settle collection and charge off accounts. Obtain a copy of your credit report and bring it with you to class.
Course Information:
•3066-CENC-SBC4018-001 Tues. April 1 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 229 Instructor: Felicia Sexton
Debt Free & Prosperous Living
This workshop is designed for those who want to live a debt-free lifestyle. How would you like to pay off all of your consumer debt, credit cards, and other monthly payments in one to three years and then pay off your mortgage in three to four years and do it with your current income? This is a linear math, critical path technology to eliminate all your debts and then to operate 100% on cash, never needing credit again. Bring a pencil, a pocket calculator and a list of your debts with balances (principle and interest only for mortgage) and during class develop your own debt elimination plan that can be implemented immediately into your lifestyle. Course fee includes a workbook. Optional textbook available for $39 at class. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Course Information:
•3067-CENC-SBC4038-001 Sat. Feb. 23 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
•3068-CENC-SBC4038-002 Sat. April 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: SJM, 102 Instructor: TBA
Would You Like to Learn How To Speak Spanish?
Have you ever wanted to speak enough Spanish to be able to communicate with a co-worker or employee? Or do you simple want to understand Spanish better? Sign up for the English to Spanish classes to be held at Lee College.
Location: Lee College SBDC Office 312 W. Sterling
Instructor: Mary Hernandez
•3069-CENC-SBC4034-001 Thurs. Feb. 7 - 28 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Primeros Pasos en Comiense de Negocio - Seminario
Este taller lo guiará a través de planear ejercicios para ayudarlo definir su idea y determinar el potencial.
Entender cual es la clave de los conceptos comerciales y la terminología financiera, aumentar la probabilidad de éxito evitando erorres comúnes y tener acceso a los recursos disponibles para iniciarun negocio propio.
Location: Lee College SBDC Office 312 W. Sterling
Instructor: Mary Hernandez
Course Information:
•3070-CENC-SBC4030-001 Mon. March 24 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
•3071-CENC-SBC4030-002 Mon. April 28 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Excel 2007 Beginner
This course introduces you to all in the ins and outs in Excel. Learn to enter data, use formula and functions, create charts and graphs. Also learn how to expand upon the basic knowledge of Excel. To register please call Continuing Education at 281-425-6311.
Course Information:
•3072-CENC-SBC4006-001 Sat. April 5 8:00 - 1111:00 a.m.
Location: ATC, 221 Instructor: TBA
Access 2007 Beginner
Small business owners are constantly faced with large amounts of data to keep updated on a regular basis. Attend this workshop and learn how to create tables, reports, forms and other tools to help organize and professionally present your data. Manual will be provided at class for no additional charge. For beginning and intermediate users. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Course Information:
•3073-CENC-SBC4007-001 Sat. Feb. 16 8:00 - 1111:00 a.m.
Location: ATC, 221 Instructor: TBA
QuickBooks Basic
Are you interested in a QuickBooks Basic class? Take this three hour class and learn company set up with accrual or cash basis and chart of accounts; inventory; enter and pay bills reminder; write checks; payroll and payroll taxes; invoices; deposits; bank reconciliation and reports for profit and loss; balance sheet and budgets. To register, call Continuing Education at (281)425-6311.
Course Information:
•3103-CENC-SBC4099-001 Mon. Feb. 4 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
•3104-CENCSBC4099-002 Mon. Feb. 11 11 11 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
•3105-CENCSBC4099-003 Mon. April 21 1 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 221 Instructor: TBA
QuickBooks Intermediate
The class is unique because it is a “hands-on” class with you working on QuickBook® Pro 2006 under the supervision of a QuickBook® expert. This is an intermediate level class which focuses on some of the more advanced features in QuickBooks® Pro2006. Hands-on QuickBook® training covers the following areas: estimating, progress invoicing, job costing, purchase orders, customizing templates, and modifying reports to meet your specific needs. An overview will be given of the numerous reports available in QuickBook® to help you manage your business. Ample time is provided for question and answer sessions including tips on how to optimize QuickBooks® for your specific business.
Course Information:
•3106-CENC-SBC4021-001 Mon. Feb. 18 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
•3107-CENC-SBC4021-002 Mon. March 3 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
•3108-CENC-SBC4021-002 Mon. April 28 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ATC, 221 Instructor: TBA
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Learn the basics of one of the most popular software used for creating presentations. This 3 hour workshop is designed to teach the basic skills for adding text, graphics, animation, transitions, and adding sound using Power Point. Students will create, save, and take home their presentations. Supplies: Required one 3.5" disk
Course Information:
•3109-CENC-SBC4008-001 Sat. March 29 8:00 - 1111:00 a.m.
Location: ATC, 221 Instructor: TBA
PowerPoint 2007 Intermediate
This workshop is to take you to the next level after the basics class. You will learn more features of the PowerPoint software and be able to create those presentations for your work presentations on your own. Students will be taking home their presentations. Supplies: Required one 3.5” disk.
Course Information:
•311110-CENC-SBC4009-001 Sat. April 12 8:00 - 1111:00 a.m.
Location: ATC, 221 Instructor: TBA
Monthly Business Breakfast Seminar
The Small Business Development Center hosts a Business Breakfast on the second Wednesday of each month. This breakfast is to offer the business people in the Lee College service area an opportunity to network with other business people in the area. The breakfast also provides the attendees an opportunity to learn more about the local businesses and timely business information through the wide variety of speakers each month. To register and obtain location call the S.B.D.C. office at 281-425-6309.
Early registration should be made by 12:00 noon the Monday before the breakfast.
Call: SBDC Office 281-425-6309
Registration Fee:
Early $5
At Door $8
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Dates: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14
Location: Various locations throughout the community. Call for next month’s location
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