August 2011
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to helping our local small businesses thrive and offers low cost and no cost training on a variety of business topics; this training is offered in conjunction with our confidential one-on-one Business Consulting. SBDC Consultants, as well as various experts in each field, have designed these workshops to help business owners, managers and employees successfully operate their businesses. We encourage you to take advantage of these workshops to strengthen your business and improve your profitability. Registration for and additional information on each workshop is available at www.iesmallbusiness.com.
Developing Future Leaders: Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge
Presented by: Fredericks Benefits
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
University of Redlands School of Business
3610 Central Avenue, Suite 101 in Riverside
Sponsored by Fredericks Benefits and the University of Redlands; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Marketing Your Small Business
Presented by: Tim Sunderland, GONZO Marketing
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Carolyn Owens Community Center
13201 Central Avenue, Second Floor in Chino
Sponsored by the City of Chino; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Advanced QuickBooks for Beginners
Presented by: Al Gohary, SBDC Business Consultant and QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
High Desert Small Business Development Center
15490 Civic Drive, Suite 102 in Victorville
There will be a $40 charge to attend this event.
QuickBooks for Beginners
Presented by: Al Gohary, SBDC Business Consultant and QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Thursday, August 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Carolyn Owens Community Center
13201 Central Avenue, Second Floor in Chino
Sponsored by the City of Chino; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Doing Business with the Government
Presented by: Karla Gonzalez, SBDC Business Consultant
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
26790 Ynez Court in Temecula
Sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Effective Time Management and Delegation Techniques
Presented by: PCS Consultants
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Office of Business Development, City of San Bernardino
201-B North E Street, Suite 200 in San Bernardino
Sponsored by the Office of Business Development, City of San Bernardino; there will be no charge to attend this event.
An Introduction to Using Facebook
Presented by: Rosanne Weathers, myMEdiaCharge
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Office of Business Development, City of San Bernardino
201-B North E Street, Suite 200 in San Bernardino
There will be a $25 charge to attend this event.
QuickBooks for Beginners
Presented by: Al Gohary, SBDC Business Consultant and QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
9047 Arrow Route, Suite 180 in Rancho Cucamonga
This free workshop is made possible by the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency.
Understanding Your Financials
Presented by: Al Gohary, SBDC Business Consultant
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Moreno Valley Conference Center
14075 Frederick Street, Alessandro Room in Moreno Valley
Sponsored by the City of Moreno Valley; there will no charge to attend this event.
Family Medical Leave Act
Presented by: Fredericks Benefits
Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
West End Employment Resource Center
9650 9th Street, Suite A in Rancho Cucamonga
Sponsored by the County of San Bernardino Workforce Development Department and Fredericks Benefits; there will be no charge to attend this event.
Employee vs. Independent Contractor (Presented in Spanish)
Presented by: Employment Development Department
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Carolyn Owens Community Center
13201 Central Avenue, Second Floor in Chino
Sponsored by the City of Chino; there will be no charge to attend this event.
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Online registration is available at www.iesmallbusiness.com.
Advance registration is recommended for all workshops as seating is limited! Classes are subject to cancellation.