Are you looking to start your own business and not sure where to begin? Purchasing a franchise may be something you should consider. Come learn from an experienced franchise owner about what you need to know when purchasing a franchise as a means to becoming that entrepreneur that you have always dreamed of. You will also learn some basic skills required to launch and set up that business entity and how it relates to the franchise industry.
Marketing your business goes well beyond putting ads in the local media. We will explore important marketing concepts such as affordable (or even free!) creative marketing, repeat customer recognition programs, making the most of your core competency and unique selling preposition, where and how to reach new customers, tracking your return on your marketing investment, partnership marketing and more!
This class, endorsed by the American Society of Notaries, prepares students to pass the New York State notary exam and provides a comprehensive view of the notary public office. Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures are explained in plain English. Learn about the dayto- day issues one would face in serving as a notary, avoid conflicts of interest, maintain professional ethics, charge proper fees, and know when to defer to an attorney. Find out how to handle special situations, minimize legal liability, and much more.
This workshop will focus on financing that a business needs to startup, survive or expand; understanding that different problems require different solutions; and SBA guaranteed solutions and other types of loans. If your business needs financing to start-up or to survive, this seminar has the answers.
So you've decided to take the plunge and open your own business. Now what? Where do you begin? You have to consider forms of legal entities, taxes, permits, licenses, bookkeeping systems, a business plan and maybe even financing. Get your business headed in the right direction from the beginning. Join a Certified Business Advisor from the Mid-Hudson Region Small Business Development Center for a most informative session. Your business will thank you for it. The instructor is a business counselor for the Small Business Development Center.
The On-Premise TIPS program is designed for servers at restaurants, bars, hotels or any establishment where alcohol is consumed on the premises. Employees learn strategies for serving alcohol responsibly while providing the best possible customer service.
This is a self paced, open entry, online course on mandated reporting of child abuse. As required by law this course is designed to respond to the requirement for a two hour certification course to be conducted for all educational staff in New York State as part of Section 413 of the New York Social Services Law. The course focuses on participants understanding their role as a mandated reporter, identifying the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment, and understanding the immunity from liability and the penalties for failure to report. Certificates will be mailed.
Franchising is more than fast food and retail. The industry today is a trillion dollar business encompassing 3100 different models across 80 + different industries. The workshop will focus on determining if a franchise business is right for you, identifying growth markets, developing a process for doing ?proper? due diligence, reviewing major components of a franchise agreement, exploring benefits of starting vs. purchasing an existing business or franchise, understanding legal obligations of owning a franchise, and examining creative solutions for funding your business. This workshop is an important part of your research if you are considering a franchise business.
First released in 1982, AutoCAD is now the leading program for computer-aided design throughout the world. It is an essential tool in many industries, including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, facilities planning and management. More employers use it, and need workers skilled in it, than any other CAD system. This online course takes a step-by-step approach to learning AutoCAD 2007, starting with a few basic tools to let students create and edit a simple drawing, and then gradually introducing more advanced tools. Examples and practice exercises are taken from a variety of the fields where AutoCAD is used. This program begins by focusing on basic 2D drawing and editing tools, objects on layers, text, and basic dimensions. Once the student masters the basic skills, they will move on to explore efficiency tools, complex objects, using external reference/image files, advanced plotting, enhancing productivity with simple customization. Registration for this course is online. Register at: http://www.gatlineducation.com/sunyulster
This workshop will focus on developing realistic marketing goals, identifying the right marketing ideas for your situation, thinking outside the box and around your budget (however small), new trends in internet marketing, and how to use technology to increase sales. This workshop is for business people looking for specific ideas to find creative answers to marketing issues.
Learn about course offerings leading to certifications in growing fields as well as for personal enrichment and enjoyment at SUNY Ulster’s Continuing and Professional Education Open House, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Business Resource Center (BRC) in Kingston.
SUNY Ulster's Department of Continuing & Professional Education will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the BRC in Kingston.
