Tired of corporate bureaucracy? Have you been thinking about starting your own business and becoming an entrepreneur, but not sure where to start? In this session we will explore important questions to ask yourself when considering starting a business. We'll take a look at the business structure and the value of developing a business plan. It is recommended that in addition to this training, you also consider taking the session on Creating a Business Plan. 47-102-42011
Rhinelander 23401
9/11 - 9/11
Th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$29.00
Madl
Northern Advantage (1)
($19.29)
Do you own your own business? Then don’t miss this informative session on tax issues for small business. Topics to be discussed include the various types of entities, i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability companies, and "C" and "S" corporations. Also discussed will be basic applications for the formations of each entity, application for ID numbers, fringe benefits allowed for each type of entity, and the importance of good records for banking, taxes, and payroll. 47-102-42015
Rhinelander 23403
10/2 - 10/2
Th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$19.00
Edwards
Northern Advantage (1)
($14.15)
What is a business plan, and who looks at it? In this session we will answer these questions and discuss the purpose and components of a business plan. Topics such as developing a mission and vision statement, identifying your business structure and human resource needs, managing employees, development of an executive summary, and location of your business are just a few of the topics that will be covered. 47-102-42001
Lac du Flambeau 23399
9/9 -9/9
T 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$29.00
Madl
Community Education Center (1)
($19.29)
Rhinelander 23400
10/9 - 10/9
Th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$29.00
Madl
Northern Advantage (1)
($19.29)
Learn to effectively market your small business or service without spending a fortune. Marketing doesn't have to be expensive, but it does take some creative thought and commitment. We'll cover simple marketing plans and budgets, the importance of a distinct identity, public relations, print and electronic communications, advertising, and measuring results. We'll also brainstorm ideas to help class members jump start their marketing goals. 47-102-42010
Rhinelander 23306
10/16 - 10/16
Th 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$24.00
Llanos
Northern Advantage (1)
($14.29)
Do you own a business? Could you use some additional information on what insurance coverage you need for your business? If so, join us for this informative overview of insurance needs for small business. Topics to be covered include property casualty, health, ancillary benefits, retirement plans, and emerging employee benefits such as long term care and disability. 47-102-42014
Rhinelander 23402
10/23 - 10/23
Th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$14.00
Grzesik
Northern Advantage (1)
($9.15)
If you manage a small business, you know that accurate bookkeeping is essential. Learn the basics of bookkeeping for small businesses in this course. You will learn how to set up the books for a small business, as well as how to prepare payroll. Maintaining employee records, recording purchases and sales, as well as handling accounts payable and accounts receivable will also be introduced. Students will purchase a textbook and complete a minimal amount of homework with this course. 47-101-43001
Minocqua 23879
10/28 - 12/2
T 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$59.00
Lobner
Lakeland Campus (6)
($20.18)
This course will teach small business owners the ins and outs of human resource management in a small business. Skills developed include an understanding of legal issues, staffing your business through behavioral based interviewing techniques, identifying what questions are legal to ask during the interview process, and the importance of performance evaluations, and how to use them. This training will also touch on policies and procedures for your business, and why it is important to have an employee handbook in place. 47-102-40901
Manitowish Waters 23397
10/23 - 10/23
Th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$39.00
Madl
Community Building (1)
($29.29)
Rhinelander 23398
10/30 - 10/30
Th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$39.00
Madl
Northern Advantage (1)
($29.29)
Purchasing a computer for use in your small business can be a somewhat confusing task. Should you buy a desktop or notebook? Can you use your home computer or do you really need a separate business computer? What features should you include in a system being purchased for business use? What is file and print sharing and how do you set it up? What is the most critical aspect of business computing? How do you assure that you are not being over (or under) sold when purchasing your system? This four hour session will answer these and many more questions relating to the use of computer systems in a small business environment. 47-106-44500
Rhinelander 23411
11/5 - 11/5
W 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$39.00
Kunkel
Northern Advantage (1)
($29.29)
This course will discuss the restaurant startup process, choosing a menu, costing food, evaluating food products and vendors, restaurant sanitation practice, and hiring wait staff and line cooks. We will also talk about the importance of the customer and how that customer can be your very best advertisement or your worst enemy. Also discussed will be consistency of service and product. 47-318-40100
Rhinelander 23307
10/23 - 10/23
Th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$19.00
Crawford
Northern Advantage (1)
($14.15)