Small Business: The First Step
Thinking about going into business? Spend one evening getting a clear picture of what it’s really like to run a small business. Assess your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Learn how to analyze the potential for your business. Discover what you need and where to find it. Find out if starting a business is right for you. Grainger Hall. Tuesday May 3, 2011, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. For a brochure or further information, call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
Having Difficult Conversations Program #5140
Having Difficult Conversations: Models, Tools, and Techniques for Talking with Others When Emotions Run Wild and the Stakes are High
Sooner or later we need to have a conversation with someone that we will find difficult and challenging. If just thinking about this conversation gets your heart racing, this workshop is for you. Thursday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $199;
Call for a brochure or more information; call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Program #5141
Like it or not, all teams are potentially dysfunctional. This is inevitable because they are made up of fallible, imperfect human beings. From the basketball court to the executive suite, politics and confusion are more the rule than the exception. Fortunately, there is hope. Counter to conventional wisdom, the causes of dysfunction are both identifiable and curable. However, they don’t die easily. Making a team functional and cohesive requires levels of courage and discipline that many groups cannot seem to muster. Wednesday May 18, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $199; at Grainger Hall Call for a brochure or more information; call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
QUICKBOOKS™ ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS SERIES
Accounting has never been easier for small business. Using the power of your computer and QuickBooks™ software, you can efficiently manage all your financial data and produce reports to help you make good business decisions. In this series, you will learn how to apply the software to your business accounting. At Grainger Hall
QuickBooks Essentials, Monday & Tuesday, May 2 & May 3, 2011, 8:30am -12 pm
QuickBooks Beyond the Essentials, Wednesday May 4, 2011, 8:30am -12 pm
Call for a brochure or more information; call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
Budgeting & Profit Planning, Wednesday May 4, 8:30 am-12 pm Grainger Hall
For a brochure or information, call the SBDC Business Answer line: 608-263-7680. To register call: 608-262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
Learn the steps in the budgeting process. Develop a simple, effective financial plan for your business and make adjustments to stay profitable. Predict required sales volumes, estimate expenses and assess different business strategies.
Prerequisite: Basics of financial management and Using financial Statements or equivalent experience
Managing Cash Flow, Wednesday May 11, 8:30 am-12 pm Grainger Hall
For a brochure or information, call the SBDC Business Answer line: 608-263-7680. To register call: 608-262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu Forecast and manage cash inflows and outflows to ensure available cash when needed. Identify influences on current asset levels. Develop a cash-flow plan and budget. Understand the difference between short- and long-term growth.
Prerequisite: Basics of financial management and Using financial Statements or equivalent experience.
Supervisory Leadership Series
Supervision is a key factor to the success of any business that has employees. Often, people have not learned how to supervise and lead in an effective manner because they just learned from experience versus having training and skill development in supervision. This series is designed to develop core supervisory leadership skills with a minimum time commitment. Grainger Hall. Series of 3 – May 10 – 24, 2011 Call for a brochure or more information; call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
Essentials of Leadership and Coaching; Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Communication & Delegation Skills; Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Managing Conflict; Tuesday May 24, 2011, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Perspectives for Success Breakfast Series Women’s Breakfast Series
Get rid of the winter blues! Refresh your mind, body and soul with notable presenters who share their perspectives for success in these presentations. Increase your self-confidence and enhance skills that will help you on your path to professional and personal success. Enjoy a great breakfast buffet with hot and cold items while learning and networking.
May 11, 2011: Leadership Plasticity….the biology of change- Christine McMahon Program #4104 Call for a brochure or more information; call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
Covey’s 7 Habits for Small Business Managers
This is an exciting new program in collaboration with the Small Business Development Centers across the U.S., Franklin Covey has customized The 7 Habits for Managers program to fit the needs of small business owners, managers and employees. This two-day seminar is well established as one of the most powerful management development programs in business today and is now available at a special reduced price for small businesses. Thursday, May 19 & 26 2011, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call for a brochure or more information; call the Small Business Answer line at 263-7680. To register call: 262-3909. Visit their Website at: http://www.sbdc.wisc.edu
