XBE 0212

How to Start and Manage a Home-Based Business

Thinking about starting a business out of your home to save on start-up and overhead costs? Learn the marketing and management skills necessary to succeed and identify resources to assist you as you begin your business. You will learn how to address issues such as licenses, regulations, legal structure, taxes and insurance; set up a record-keeping system; and develop a business plan.

$40.00

XBE 0214

Starting a Business: Success Right from the Start

Thinking about starting your own business? This seminar provides an overview of useful business information including government requirements and forms of business organization. You will learn how to objectively evaluate your business concept, products and services; define and analyze the market potential for your business; and begin work on a business plan for managing your business and obtaining financing. A banker and an attorney who specialize in working with small businesses also participate in this seminar as guest speakers.

$30.00

XBE 0225

Introduction to QuickBooks Pro/Premier

Learn how to set up your business in this popular computerized accounting program-the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers, vendors, and employees; generate invoices and receive payments; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile bank accounts; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business.

$189.00

XBE 0250

Opportunity Analysis

This workshop is designed to overcome the barrier that keeps many individuals from starting a business- the lack of a workable idea. Using a three-step approach for identifying and evaluating business ideas, participants will learn to identify a business opportunity that fits their own unique needs and goals. This 8 or 16 week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program.Textbook available at JCCC Bookstore.

$318.00

XBE 0252

FastTrac Business Plan

In this course you will learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a business concept and write a sound business plan. You will collect, analyze and organize market research data into a marketing plan; and prepare the financial projections for your business concept. Textbook available at JCCC bookstore.

$477.00

XBE 0257

Meet the Tax Man: Your Tax Responsibility to the State of Kansas

This presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue focuses on withholding and sales tax, record keeping, filing requirements and preparing forms.

$15.00

XBE 0258

Financial Management for Small Business

You will learn to identify and evaluate the various sources available for funding a small business, how to determine borrowing needs and how to work with financial statements. Additionally, you will learn about capital and cash management, how to establish credit policies and prepare sales forecasts. Some accounting knowledge is recommended. This eight week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program.Textbook available at JCCC bookstore.

$318.00

XBE 0259

Legal Issues for Small Business

You will learn about forms of business ownership, contracts, business owner's liability, agency, bankruptcies, business crimes, intellectual property, labor and employment laws and the regulation of business, civil court procedures and alternate dispute resolution.This eight week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program.The textbook is available at the JCCC bookstore.

$318.00

XBE 0260

Sales and Use Tax Information for Construction Contractors

This presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and focuses on estimated taxes, preparing forms, filing requirements, record keeping and withholding and sales taxes.

$15.00

XBE 0262

Strategic Business Planning for Profitable Growth

Too often entrepreneurs get caught up in their own company's daily operations and do not take time to plan for the future, spending more time working IN the business than ON the business. Through this interactive and enlightening workshop, entrepreneurs develop a strategic direction for the future. First entrepreneurs create a three-year vision for their companies. Then by analyzing their current position, entrepreneurs create strategic action plans. Tools and resources are available to help entrepreneurs take the necessary steps toward achieving their visions.

$79.00

XBE 0264

Marketing and Selling Your Products and/or Services to Governmental Entities

U.S. government agencies represent the world's largest market and contract to purchase a variety of products and services. Learn about and how to target local, state, and federal government contracting opportunities. Learn where to find these offices through the services of a procurement assistance center. Find out where to locate information about government contracting on the Internet, and find resources that can assist you throughout the contracting process.

$25.00

XBE 0266

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

You will learn the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economy. You will analyze the skills, commitment, challenges and rewards necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture, as well as entrance strategies to accomplish such a choice. This eight week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program. Textbook available at the JCCC bookstore.

$318.00

XBE 0267

Entrepreneurial Marketing

In this class you will gain insights essential for marketing your entrepreneurial venture utilizing innovative and financially responsible marketing strategies. You will analyze marketing philosophies and prepare a marketing plan to launch your business venture and to implement during the first two years of business operation.This eight week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program. Textbook available at the JCCC bookstore.

$318.00

XBE 0268

Franchising

Participants will learn how to research the franchising methods of doing business from the perspective of both the franchisor and the franchisee. You will learn how to analyze independent management efforts necessary for a successful franchise business venture as well as understand the interdependent contractual obligations.This 16 week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program. Textbook available at the JCCC bookstore.

$477.00

XBE 0271

QuickBooks Pro/Premier for Contractors

This intro course is tailored to the specialized needs of contractors. Learn how to set up job costing, vendors and sub-contractors; generate estimates and invoices; progress billing; retainage; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile bank accounts; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and job-profitability reports that will help you manage your business.

$189.00

XBE 0273

Intermediate QuickBooks Pro/Premier Workshop

Designed for persons with a working knowledge of QuickBooks Pro/Premier, this workshop covers the more advanced features of the program, including customizing invoices, setting up budgets, tracking billable time and expenses, utilizing form letters, memorizing financial statement groups, and defining custom fields. Class size is limited to provide for individualized instruction. Bring your own QB data files and questions. Facilitated by a CPA, who is also a Certified QuickBooks Pro adviser.

$79.00

XBE 0274

Family Business

By exploring a diverse set of family firms, examining the interrelationships among the owners, and studying management practices you will become familiar with methods that ensure success while recognizing the advantages and challenges facing family enterprises. Emphasis is placed on positioning the family enterprise for sustained growth and continuity through generations. This 16 week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program. Textbook availalble at the JCCC bookstore.

$477.00

XBE 0275

Funding Acquisitions

Participants will learn the impact of funding sources for entrepreneurial ventures. This course will focus on venture capital from the business concept phase to an exit strategy, including protecting intellectual capital, identifying funding sources, writing funding agreements, and managing an Initial Public Offering or merger and acquisition. Participants also will develop and present a funding proposal. This eight week course is offered in conjunction with the credit Entrepreneurship Program. Textbook available at the JCCC bookstore.

$298.00

XBE 0276

Strategic Business Planning

Can you afford to take the time to strategically plan your business? You can't afford not to! This fast paced one-day seminar challenges you to look at your business differently. You will come away with a one page blueprint for growing your company. Recommended for business owners and management team members, this valuable session is led by an experienced facilitor and entrepreneur.

$155.00

XBE 0281

Introduction to QuickBooks Point of Sale

For retailers using the QB POS system, this course will cover: setting up a new company, department classifications and vendor lists, entering new merchandise, sales receipts, merchandise returns, layaways, using the print designer, purchase orders, receiving vouchers, and running reports. There will also be discussion of integrating the POS software with QuickBooks Pro/Premier software. This course does not cover the basics of using QB Pro/Premier.

$89.00

XBE 0282

Introduction to QuickBooks Payroll

Learn how to set up payroll items, enter employee information, create a payroll schedule, create paychecks, track and pay payroll tax liabilities, and print payroll tax returns and annual W-2s. Participants should be somewhat familiar with QuickBooks Pro/Premier as this course does not cover any other areas of the software. Participants should also be familiar with payroll laws and filing due dates applicable to their business for federal and state withholdings and unemployment.

$79.00

XBE 0283

IRS Small Business Tax Workshop

Learn the basics of complying with IRS regulations, including business use of the home, self-employment tax, employee versus independent contractor, payroll taxes, and electronic filing (EFTPS). Also learn record keeping requirements for business expenses, including vehicle use. Presented by an experienced CPA and tax accountant.

$25.00

XBE 0284

Financing Options for Your Business

This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the variety of funding sources that are available for their business and where to find them. Topics covered include determining your financing strategy, equity vs debt financing, types of business loans, financing sources, lease financing, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and more. The workshop also covers the advantages and disadvantages of equity versus debt, which financing options are typically available to early stage businesses and issues to consider in selecting a financing option. Fee includes a box lunch.

$50.00

XBE 0285

Business Valuation

Valuation involves estimating the worth of a company. It's at the core of determining how much ownership an investor is entitled to for funding a venture. It's also critical for family businesses for the purpose of succession and estate planning. This workshop covers valuation methods, why business valuation is important, factors that affect valuation and valuation by life stage. The workshop will also provide entrepreneurs assistance in preparing an actual valuation for their business. Fee includes a box lunch.

$50.00

XBE 0286

The Process of Raising Capital

This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the process of raising capital. Topics covered include traits necessary for success; Angel Investors - who are they, what they look for in an investment and how to find and deal with them; Angel Capital vs Venture Capital; securities laws; Regulation D offerings; private placement memorandums, and documentation. Additionally, the workshop covers potential deal-breaker issues, negotiation and post-closing considerations. Fee includes a box lunch.

$50.00

XBE 0287

Bootstrapping Your business Workshop

Bootstrapping - the art of starting a company with little or no money - represents one of the surest routes to success for many entrepreneurs. In fact, there have been many great American businesses launched with less than $20,000. So how does one go about bootstrapping? Does it mean you need to build your desk out of doors and sawhorses? Or, is it something more? This Workshop will provide you with many proven bootstrapping techniques that will allow you to build on your "street smarts" while stretching your dollars. Also, the second half of the workshop includes a panel of successful local entrepreneurs who share their strategies for bootstrapping success. Fee includes a box lunch.

$50.00

XBE 0290

Family Business Strategic Planning

Developing a strategic plan for your family business engages both management and family in the process of thinking about the future. Small and mid-size family businesses need strategic planning because of the mixed roles of family business members. Learn a simplified process to identify both family and business goals and then, develop a step by step plan to satisfy both. Facilitated by experienced family business consultants.

$79.00

XBE 0292

The 7 Habits for Small Business Owners: A FrankinCovey Seminar

FranklinCovey's The 7 Habits for small business owners workshop is an intensive application-oriented learning experience that focuses on the fundamentals of great leadership. This two-day workshop gives new and experienced small business owners a set of tools that will help them meet all of today's management challenges, including: Conflict Resolution, Prioritization, Performance Management, Accountability and Trust, Execution, Collaboration, Team and Employee Development. This workshop is open to individuals from organizations with less than 300 employees. Lunch is provided.

$395.00

XBE 0293

Business Book Club

Feed your growth and creativity by connecting with the big ideas driving business today. Each month we read a current business book and discuss concepts that can strengthen your business. A list of books is selected by the group, and the Kansas Small Business Development Center provides summaries of each book. The Business Book Club meets monthly to discuss the book selection and to develop business contacts. The bookclub is free, but registration is necessary.

$0.00

XBE 0294

Understanding Your Credit Report

Attend this FREE seminar and learn how to build your credit scores and maintain them. Discover how lenders can list and report information and keep your credit scores low. Learn how to take control of your future and prevent this from happening.

$0.00

XBE 0295

Maximizing the Internet to Expand Your Business

Are you using the Internet to promote and expand your business? Do you wonder how to get started? Gain an understanding of issues to consider in creating your strategy for promoting and expanding your business on the Internet, including how social networking tools can be used effectively and a discussion of legal issues of Internet Marketing and electronic contracts.

$25.00

XBE 0296

The Road to Success..Creating a Marketing Plan

The Road to Success begins with a targeted marketing plan. In this changing economy a road map to increasing your business visibility will begin with the formation and development of a creative, targeted marketing plan that will include tactics, strategies and stay within your budget. You will leave with the tools you need to develop your own, unique marketing plan.

$25.00

XBE 0297

Understanding Your Financial Statements

Learn to read and interpret basic financial reports, explore three fundamental ways to increase profitability, and identify key financial indicators. Gain a better understanding of how to use financial reports to operate a more profitable business.

$30.00

XBE 0300

CEO Roundtable-Work on Your Business-Not in Your Business

It's lonely at the top! Designed for small business owners who want to learn from other small business owners. Peers help each other address issues, seize opportunities and overcome obstacles. Led by an experienced facilitator and entrepreneur, the collective knowledge and experience of the group provides for lively and effective discussions. Companies must be at least 5 years old. There is an application process for membership in this group. Call 913-469-3878 for additional information fee information and to obtain an application.

$200.00

XBE 0301

FOCUS: Productivity and Time Management for Small Business Owners and Employees

This FranklinCovey workshop teaches you to clarify, focus on, and execute your highest priorities. Learn to spend time on tasks that really matter; define goals and break them down into key tasks; reduce stress; and master information management. This workshop includes: a FranklinCovey Planning System, technological best practices to manage information, a goal-setting process, and a FranklinCovey resource CD-ROM with interactive planning tools. The materials are designed to integrate with PDAs and other productivity tools such as Outlook software.

$199.00

XBE 0303

Family Business Panel Discussion

New leadership, succession, sale?all family businesses transition eventually. Learn how and when to plan for successful transition, prepare your successor, secure your future with estates and wills, and create legal structures for transferring ownership and control. Business valuation and financing considerations will also be discussed.

$35.00

XBE 0307

Working Your Strategic Business Plan

This facilitated workshop is for leaders who have a strategic business plan but want to implement, work and refine it. These four sessions delve into the overall strategic focus as well as the marketing, operations and financial aspects of the business. Peers help each other stay on task, work their plan, and hold each other accountable. The collective knowledge and experience helps leaders make better decisions in their business.

$200.00

XBE 0309

Boomer-preneurs: How Baby Boomers Can Start Their Own Businesses

Learn the types of businesses that fit Baby Boomers' life situations and consider caveats for starting a business at this age. Identify and evaluate business opportunities by following a step-by-step process, learn bootstrapping techniques for getting started and identify next steps to do so.

$50.00

XBE 0310

Developing Your Attention Grabbing 30-second Introduction

Does your 30-second introduction consistently GRAB THE ATTENTION of your best prospects? You need to be prepared to get your message across in a clear, concise and compelling manner! This interactive workshop will show you how.

$25.00

XBE 0311

Business Plan Certificate

The business plan certificate program focuses on evaluation of an idea for a business and concludes with writing a business plan to stert and/or grow a business. The certificate is comprised of three entrepreneurial courses: Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Opportunity Analysis, and FastTrac Business Plan. This course has a substantial portion of the content provided online.

$1,113.00