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The Idaho Small Business Development Center Training Division offers a wide array of courses and workshops.
Call today 208.732.6455 for more information or to discuss your training needs. As a comprehensive business education center designed to respond dynamically to the needs of businesses and individuals through a team effort, our Center endorses a customer-focused, entrepreneurial spirit that embraces lifelong learning. In addition to regularly scheduled training classes, we provide
customized courses personalized to your organization, which can be delivered on-site or at another location.
Most of our workshops and courses are offered both Fall and Spring semester
each year. Our goal is to help you raise your level of knowledge and skills, enhancing economic growth through your success! Find out what people are saying about our trainings!
 ve your business time and money by learning:
Classes begin at 9AM and last one hour and are offered the
2nd Tuesday of each month. Class space is limited. Please call the location where you wish to attend to reserve a space. If the class is full, staff will scheduled a second class for the same day. Locations throughout the state are listed below:
NXLEVEL ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS PLANNING COURSES:
The Idaho Small Business
Development Center is offering two NxLeveL™ Business Planning
Courses for Existing Businesses. The Center has offfered a 12-session, 36-hour course hands-on, face-to-face program twice
a year, designed for entrepreneurs who want to expand an existing business and need the skills to make it grow.
It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. For this reason, you will develop your own personalized, comprehensive business plan to act as your road map for future growth. Visit the National NxLevel Website! We are offering a substantial discount on this course because we
feel its so integral to the success of your small business. The
program is regularly
priced at $400. We are offering it to you for a reduced fee of $200.
Register early as seating in the program is limited.
Session 1: Overview and Entrepreneurship Download the NxLevel Registration form in either English or Spanish (Word format), complete and mail with your fee to: Small Business Development Center QUICKBOOKS PRO/PREMIER 2009 Level 1 and 2: Level I - Intro is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of the program. Participants will learn how to set-up a company, navigate through the program, use lists, pay bills, invoice customers, reconcile bank accounts, account for credit cards, and pay employees. Participants will go through a complete accounting cycle and become comfortable with the basics of the program. Level II - Advanced is designed for individuals that have taken Level I or that have a basic understanding of the program. Participants will learn how to go beyond the basics. Topics covered will include: Advanced customer invoicing techniques, handling customer deposits and credit memos, using estimates, collecting and paying sales tax, writing-off bad debts, accounting for NSF checks, memorizing entries, creating and using reports, setting-up budgets, setting-up and using inventory. Participants will also learn how to set-up and become more proficient with payroll.
Pre-requisite: Computer literate and familiar with accounting principles. Class is limited to 15 per session so register early to secure your place. If you register for both Level I & II, you'll receive a $10 discount. ($150 for both) $80 Each. Non-credit.
Instructors: Dennis Tilley or Doug Lincoln, Twin Falls Area CPA 's APPLIED LEADERSHIP: THE ART OF SUPERVISION I, II, III & IV: The Idaho Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Idaho; in partnership with Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development, is offering an exciting program in competency-based learning to you and your employees to enhance leadership skills in the workplace. This series is designed to build the skills supervisors need most in leading employees to greater individual, team, and organizational performance. Formerly called Basic Supervision I, II, III, IV; this program has been revised and improved to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations in Idaho. Instructor is Colin Randolph, CSI's Financial Aid Director. Colin has been facilitating this course for the SBDC since its inception in Magic Valley more than 6 years ago. Mr. Randolph has a Masters in Education from Albertson College and has been a consultant/trainer for the Idaho Small Business Development Center and others from 1990 to present in the areas of Supervision, Human Relationships, and Conflict Mediation. Visit Boise State University's Center for Professional Development for more detail on Applied Leadership: The Art of Supervision.
eBay Millions of people have dreams of making their financial goals come true on the internet. The truth is that building a website to sell products or services is not the easiest way. A lot of knowledge and money are required to be successful with a standard web site. Don’t give up your dream of starting an online business though! We’ll share the ‘basics’ that you’ll need to know to begin selling on eBay from creating your first auction to accepting payments and more! Sign up today! This will be a very small hands-on class so register early. Attendees should set up their eBay seller’s account prior to the class. If you already have a 'user' account set up, adding a seller account is very simple - log in to your user account and click on the SELL button at the very top of the main eBay page, and it will guide you through the process from there. Call if you have questions or need assistance setting up your account. 208.732.6455
** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start **
Time: 9AM - 3PM
MAGIC VALLEY AREA BUSINESS START-UP BOOT CAMPS:
Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include:
Pre-registration Required. Call 208-732-6455 or email Sherry for details.
UNDERSTANDING LABOR LAW AND HOW IT AFFECTS
YOUR BUSINESS: This
program is the perfect way to cover the basics of human
resources and Idaho labor law, as well as provide a chance to get direct
answers to your questions from our expert, CSI’s HR Director, Monty Arrossa.
What You’ll Learn:
Price:
$30 per Person for
Public Training - Call for Prices for 'In-House / Customized Programs' Pre-registration and Pre-payment Required. Call or email Sherry for details. RENTING HOUSING IN OUR COMMUNITY - IDAHO FAIR
HOUSING WORKSHOP - Landlord/Tenant
Rights, Responsibilities, and Remedies:
As a
landlord or tenant in South Central Idaho engaged in renting housing, there are
a myriad of things you need to know to make informed decisions. Learn the
basics to avoid "risky business" as a landlord or property manager and your
rights and obligations as a tenant. This forum will address in depth, the
specific topics of Fair Housing and Landlord and Tenant Law. Come join us and share your questions and concerns with the experts.
** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start **
CONFUSED ABOUT
BUSINESS TAXES? Everything You Wanted (and NEED) to Know about Business Taxes:
This
one-evening workshop is designed to help business owners better understand the taxes they must pay and learn about techniques to reduce them.
Every business and every business owner is unique. The secret to effective tax planning is first to understand the tax law and then to apply planning strategies that best fit the business and owner’s unique circumstances. Class
will be offered 4 times through Fall 2007 and Srping 2008. This class will cover the following topics and more: ** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start ** WRITING TILL I GET IT RIGHT! How to Become a Published Writer or Author : Do you have a story and/or book bouncing around in our head trying to get out? This workshop will teach you how to get articles published in magazines, e-zines and other formats as well as how to get books published through the other publishing and self-publishing venues. Your trainer for this
full day workshop is Jane Freund, owner of Freundship Press LLC. Jane is both a published writer and author. In addition to being a speaker and communication coach, she has taught Communication at Boise State University for ten years. You'll be entertained, enlightened and educated by one who has 'been there' in the world of publishing your work. Make this your New Years resolution to write and publish that book - come to Jane's class to learn how! ** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start ** CRAFTING AS A HOME-BASED BUSINESS This workshop covers the basics of running a successful business and is designed with the home arts & crafter in mind. At this workshop, you will learn about small business management related to your crafting/hobby business, benefits of using good bookkeeping and record keeping practices, marketing, wholesale buying & selling, pricing, shows, shipping, copyrights, patents and originalities, photographing/digitizing your crafts for show entry, online sales (eBay & E-Commerce) and MORE!
Cost: $35 per person $10 for
spouse (lunch provided)
Time:
9AM to 3PM
Trainer: Wendy Giles,
Business Owner &
eBay
Seller ** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start ** MARKETING SIMULATION: Competition is part of what makes marketing exciting. You will learn by doing in this fun and educational simulation. You’ll plan strategies, select target markets, and blend product, place, promotion, and price (The 4 P’s) to develop a competitive advantage in the market. You’ll be part of a firm that develops and markets computer software programs. Your company will submit a yearly marketing plan decision form. Those decisions will be supported by a strategy summary and budget planning form. Each team’s decisions will be entered into a computer and the results printed telling each firm how successful they have been compared to other firms in the class.
Business people are encouraged to enroll in this class developed by Dennis Heiner, Marketing Professor at CSI. Mr. Heiner offers this program as 'extra credit' for his current marketing students and has graciously invited community members interested in Marketing to participate with the students. ** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start ** BOARD MEMBER LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Turbo-Charge Your Board of Directors
If you
answered YES to any of these questions, then we have solutions for your
concerns.
The
Small Business Development Center is conducting a series of Workshops
that addresses the concerns of Board members in corporations, both large
and small. If you have attended other programs put on by the SBDC, then
you know the value of what you will learn. If you have never attended
one of our programs, sign up now! You won’t be disappointed. Ø How To Evaluate financial reports and trends to improve your understanding of key financial data. Ø How To Create a strategic plan that establishes a climate for the growth of the organization. Ø How To Improve board cohesion and unification that maximizes each member’s participation. Ø How To Conduct meetings that are dynamic and produce results. Ø How To Become the change agent for the future. Ø How To Be confident that you are appropriately trained to serve within your capacity. Ø How To Work effectively and efficiently to maximize your influence and contribution. Ø How To Identify your niche and answer the question; “Why am I on this Board?” After reviewing these program highpoints, doesn’t it make sense to bring your entire board to the seminar? You might also want to invite your senior management team, as well. Use this program as a critical milestone for change. It’s a perfect venue for thinking “outside the box.” Who Should Attend: Board chairs and members, chief executives, governance directors, senior staff, foundation leaders, management consultants, corporate leaders, researchers, and academicians. We offer this two evening training to you and your boards for the very reasonable fee of $94 per person. You’ll walk away feeling much more confident in your duties, with new tools to help you manage this very critical role you play in our community. The dates and times for this event are below and a full agenda is attached on Page 2. Please seriously consider attending. It will be well worth your time. You may enroll by calling 208.732.6455 or register via our website at www.csi.edu/isbdc. Join us!!
Cost:
$94 Per Person ** Registration Deadline: 7 Days Prior to Class Start ** TAME THE CHAOS WITH LEAN OFFICE: Applying Lean principles to your front and back office operations can solve these problems and create empowered and efficient knowledge workers that are a real competitive advantage. Call 732.6455 for details or to schedule a customized event for your company or organization. 5S EFFICIENCY EXCELLENCE WORKSHOP: 5S is a method to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace and using visual cues to achieve more consistent operational results. Five S drives a cleaner environment and organizes the workplace. Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), Sustain (Shitsuke) Call 732.6455 for details or to schedule a customized event for your company or organization CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS
to address specific training issues for your organization is available. We are here to help you design a fine-tuned training program! We are not limited to specific topics, but some examples of programs the SBDC can deliver on-site or at a location on or off-campus to suite your needs include:
REFUND POLICY: If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. If a class is dropped by a student 24 hours prior to the class start date, a full refund may be issued to the registrant or used as credit toward another SBDC training. No refunds or credit will be issued if attendee does not contact Center prior to start of class. A Social Security number is necessary to expedite processing of refund. If you are interested in any of the offerings listed above or other trainings that might be available to you, call the Small Business Development Center at 208.732.6455 or Fax 208.733.9316. You may e-mail the Center Training Coordinator for a list of current trainings at
srust@csi.edu or
download our enrollment form, complete and mail to the
Small Business Development Center with your personal check, money order or credit/debit card information. Please use your credit/debit card mailing address on your enrollment form if you pay in that manner.
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"It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds." NxLevel Training Network 
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Disclaimer:The Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) is partially funded by the US Small
Business Administration (SBA). It operates in a partnership
program with the US Small Business Administration, the College of
Southern Idaho, and other funding sources. The support given by
the US Small Business Administration through such funding does not
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