HYPERGROW!®
Harnessing
the natural laws of growth to double your business!
Profitable
growth is the objective of nearly every business, and figuring out the best way
to grow is a central challenge to any business owner or manager. Are there natural laws that govern the growth
of a business, much like the laws of science influence our daily living? Yes,
there are! This all-day workshop delves into the 9 unavoidable, always-present
laws that impact the growth of any business. This seminar includes the cost of a Hypergrow!
book and is presented by author Curt Clinkinbeard.
Cost: $60
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Thurs,
Jun 29 |
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Thurs,
Sept 28 |
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The Right Start
A
group learning session for start-ups
Considering starting a company? In this
fast-paced, two-hour session, you will learn the key
items associated with
starting a company and some of the pitfalls to avoid. Provided in an
interactive group
counseling session so individual questions can be addressed.
Includes
extensive resource notebook.
Presented by KU-KSBDC
Staff.
Cost: $20
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Tues, July 25 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
KU-KSBDC Office |
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Wed, Aug 23 |
4:30 -8:30 pm |
KU-KSBDC Office |
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Tues, Sept 5 |
4:00 -6:00 pm |
KU-KSBDC Office |
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Thurs, Nov 30 |
10:00 am -12:00 pm |
KU-KSBDC Office |
Healthcare
Symposium
Healthcare
options for small businesses
This
half-day seminar will feature a panel of local speakers who are professionals
in the field of health insurance. The seminar will focus on educating
small business owners about health insurance options and maximizing
cost-effectiveness for their business health care needs.
Cost: $40
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Tues,
Aug 29 |
11:00
AM – 1:00 PM |
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Making Cent$
of Your Financial Statements
Accounting-based
profit strategies
Gain
a complete understanding of the cash flow statement, income statement, and
balance sheet, and learn how to use these periodic financial statements to
uncover hidden profit opportunities. A "must have" skill for business owners. Presented by Will Katz.
Cost: $40
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Tues,
Sept 18 |
1:00
– 4:30 PM |
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The Small Biz
Tune Up
Bumping up your performance and fuel efficiency
This class is recommended for any
small business owner or potential owner.
Specific areas covered are marketing strategies, money, and management
concerns. An assessment is used in which the participant ranks their business
on each of the 33 key points. This helps the participant assign their
business a score between 1 and 100. The program then seeks to increase the
score for better profitability and overall business health.
Cost:
$40
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Fri,
Nov 17 |
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Meet
the Tax Man
KDOR
Hear it
straight from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Topics include sales tax and
employee tax processing. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! CLE
and CPE approved. Presented by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Cost: $20
Special:
Come to both tax seminars for $30
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Wed,
July 19 |
1:00
– 4:30 pm |
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce |
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Thurs,
Oct 12 |
1:00
– 4:30 pm |
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce |
Special
Meet the Tax Man for Contractors
KDOR special
extended workshop for contractors
This
workshop is designed for contractors, subcontractors, and repairmen. This
includes those who provide plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, heating
and air, landscaping and similar services. It will focus on how sales
and use taxes apply to materials, labor, filing returns, billing, exemptions
and related issues.
Cost: $20
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Wed,
July 19 |
9:00
– 11:30 am |
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce |
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Thurs,
Oct 12 |
9:00
– 11:30 am |
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce |
The Complete
QuickBooks Pro™
Making accounting easy
Learn
this business accounting software program and get organized! This seminar takes you through the process
from setting up your chart of accounts, to bill paying, tracking customers /
receivables, vendors and employees, creating invoices, payroll processing, report
generation and much more. Presented by Janis Stewart of Office Helpline.
Cost: $140 (pre-registration only, please)
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Fri
& Sat Aug
4-5 |
Fri - 9:00 am
– 4:30 pm Sat - 9:00
am – 12:00 pm |
KU |
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Fri
& Sat Oct
20-21 |
Fri - 9:00 am
– 4:30 pm Sat - 9:00
am – 12:00 pm |
KU |
Leadership
and Management Essentials for Entrepreneurs--NEW
From vision to execution
As
an entrepreneur, you have a vision. How do you communicate that vision
to the rest of your team? What kinds of strategies do you have in place
to ensure accountability? Sometimes the very same qualities that made
you an entrepreneur can make it a challenge to lead and manage your team.
This seminar is full of tips to help you approach your role as a leader
and manager and help your team achieve greater success. Presented by Will Katz.
Cost: $50
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Tues,
Oct 17 |
1:00
– 4:30 PM |
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25 Stupid
Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make™
Eliminate problems before they start
Are there common mistakes small
business owners make in their companies?
You bet! We will discuss these mistakes in this half-day seminar
designed as a business "how not to" tool. This interactive workshop will discuss the
25 most common mistakes and engage participants in a dialogue regarding how
these mistakes can impact your business and how to avoid them. Perfect for existing or
start-up business owners.
Cost: $40
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Weds,
Oct 25 |
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Human
Resource Tools: Hiring and Performance
Management
Hire and manage the best team
Building
a great team is critical to the success of your business. How
can you give yourself the best chance to build the best team? This
offering from the KUSBDC will cover all aspects of hiring and managing your
team. You will learn about the interviewing process, including
interview questions and techniques. This seminar also covers many
aspects of Performance Management, including evaluations, documentation, and
how to drive accountability in your business.
Cost:
$40
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Tues,
Nov 14 |
1:00
– 4:30 PM |
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Strategic
Planning for 2007
Make 2007 the best year ever
Interested
in starting a business? New to business ownership and looking for an overview of the
process? This introductory seminar covers a wide range of topics
including registering your business, legal structures, taxes, insurance, business planning, accounting, financing and marketing. A fast-paced introduction to the topics of business ownership. An extensive notebook is included.
Cost:
$25
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Thurs,
Dec 7 |
1:00
– 4:30 PM |
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Please
contact 785-843-8844 to register or email maggie32@ku.edu.
Pre-registration
strongly suggested as seating is limited.
Seminar series
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