Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your business skills at the CEDF Small Business Institute. When you strengthen your skills, you strengthen your business.
West Haven businesses attending any of the Fall courses in Milford or Meriden will receive the discounted CEDF/Partner rate, just register as a partner organization.
“Understanding Business Finances to Maximize Your Profit”- Learn how to keep the necessary records for your small business and how to set up functional record keeping systems. Discussion will include understanding financial statements, making income projections and different accounting methods that work best for your business.
“Introduction to QuickBooks”- Please note that the prerequisite to this class is the successful completion of “Understanding Business Finances”. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in a small group setting. The class fee includes a copy of QuickBooks 2008 software. Please be aware that demand for this workshop is high and registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
“Tax Related Issues for Small Business”- Every business owner needs to know the tax issues associated with owning a small business in Connecticut. Learn about the different kinds of taxes affecting your business and about your filing responsibilities and deadlines. Our certified CPA instructors will help you understand your reporting and compliance responsibilities and answer questions about payroll taxes, sales tax and personal property tax.
“How to Use Marketing to Profitably Generate More Leads for Your Business and Start 2011 with a Full Pipeline”-
At this workshop you will learn:
How to Develop a Strong Hook for Your Products
A Way to Overcome Buyers’ Concerns in Purchasing Your Products
How to Build a Great Marketing Campaign Producing Many Leads
The Simple Steps to Writing Ads That Sell
Common Advertising Errors to Avoid
The Secret to Having Your Own Unlimited Marketing Budget
Ways to Profitably Market Your Products
How to Increase Profits using Marketing Time vs. Service Time
How to Get More Leads from Your Networking
This two-session workshop will be presented:
When: On two Mondays – January 24th and 31st, 2011
Workshop 6:30-9:00 pm
Where: CEDF, 965 Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Presenter: Certified Business Coach Bob Kademian, ActionCOACH Milford
Fee: $20.00 CEDF Clients $30.00 Other CT Businesses
To register for classes or for additional information, please contact Rina Bakalar, Institute Director, at r.bakalar@cedf.com or 203-235-2333 ext. 2040 or visit the CEDF website www.cedf.com to download course information and registration forms.
