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Retail
Strategies for Northern Michigan
Retail has changed dramatically in the past few years. Gone are the days
of simply opening a store, buying merchandise wholesale, and hoping
enough people come through your doors to make you successful. Look at
new approaches to inventory management and product margins along with
strategies that the smaller independent retailer can implement to
attract customers and contend against big box rivals while thriving in a
seasonal retail economy. Jumpstart your business by exploring up-to-date
essentials for growing your retail enterprise. This course is partially
underwritten by SBTDC.
Provided by:
Northwestern Michigan College
Date/Time: Thurs., Feb. 21; 8:30-10:30 A.M.
Location: Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce
Instructor: Chris Wendel
Cost: $25
Code: 9116
Starting
a Business in Northern Michigan
Are you starting a
new business? This course helps you to determine if business ownership
is right for you. You will learn essential strategies for starting and
managing a successful business, including how to develop a business
plan, reach your market potential, and access start-up capital. Find out
about local, state, and federal financing programs, hear guest business
owners, and discover resources available to help you start and grow a
successful business. This course is partially underwritten by SBTDC.
Provided by:
Northwestern Michigan College
Date/Time: 3 Tues., March 4, 11, 18; 6-8 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, North Conference Room
Instructor: Chris Wendel
Cost: $59
Code: 9117
Grants:
Going for the Green
Foundations, state, and federal entities are ready to give money for
appropriate purposes. In Grant Writing Basics (session one), you’ll
learn to identify your needs, clarify your purpose, and look at the
grant development process, its components, and terminology. Then explore
ways to locate grant funders potentially interested in your project or
program in Grant Resources (session two). Learn how to search a variety
of resources including the web and publications (basic computer skills
are helpful, but not required). Leave with a sense of direction,
practical tips, and resources. Although designed with two sessions, you
may attend either session individually.
Provided by:
Northwestern Michigan College
Grant Writing Basics—
Date/Time: Mon., April 14; 6-8:30 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference
Room
Instructor: Heidi Yaple
Code: 9118
Grant Resources—
Date/Time: Wed., April 16; 6-8:30 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference
Room
Instructor: Heidi Yaple
Code: 9119
Cost: $89 for
both Grant Writing & Grant Resources; or $48 each if taken individually
Customer
Service and Communication:
Workplace Essentials for
Employers, Employees, and Job Seekers
It’s not just about being nice! Of course you need to treat customers
well, but to be effective, the whole team has to mesh. For those who
haven’t had a lot of experience with other employees and customers, you
will find that today’s service-oriented world requires a special set of
skills. In fun and interactive ways, you will explore the essentials for
effectively communicating with customers and co-workers. Discover
valuable customer service techniques that you can use immediately. The
results can lead to personal confidence, increased return business,
improved efficiency, and a work environment that is enjoyable and
fulfilling. This course is partially underwritten by SBTDC.
Provided by:
Northwestern Michigan College
Date/Time: Mon., April 21; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce
Instructor: Chris Wendel
Cost: $35
Code: 9115
Bookkeeping for Small Business
Learn accounting principles and record keeping for the preparation of
essential financial statements. In this age of computerization, we’ll
work with the basics that do not change—whether you use a computer or
not (yet it is excellent preparation for beginning a computer accounting
program). You will learn to summarize the activities of a business
through journal entries and understand and prepare income statements and
balance sheets. This course is partially underwritten by SBTDC.
Provided by:
Northwestern Michigan College
Date/Time: 2 Tues. & 2 Thurs., April 29, May 1, 6, 8; 6-8 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, North Conference Room
Instructor: Jim Bertoldi
Cost: $79 ($14 for the required text is due at registration)
Code: 9114
Interpreting Financial Statements for Small Business
Financial statements can answer many questions—if you know what to ask.
In simple language and using real-life examples, we’ll explain the
information different financial reports contain, what basic analyses you
can use to bring it out, and how to relate the information to the
overall health of your business. Learn to view financial statements in
the context of external economic conditions; and read and interpret
balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow from a
management perspective. Use this nuts and bolts class to leverage your
ability to read and interpret financial statements. For those who have
taken the Bookkeeping for Small Business course.
Provided by:
Northwestern Michigan College
Date/Time: Tues. & Thurs., June 3 & 5; 6-8:30 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, North Conference Room
Instructor: Jim Bertoldi
Cost: $79 (includes text)
Code: 9120
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