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Americans with Disability Act

Marketing Planning

Business Planning

Marketing Planning for Service Based Small Business

Choosing a Business Entity

On-Line Marketing - Growing Your Business with the Internet

Discipline of Employees

Owning a Franchise - Is it Right for You

Doing Business in the 21st Century

QuickBooks, Intermediate

Doing Business with the Federal Government

QuickBooks, Introductory

Family Medical Leave Act

QuickBooks, Payroll

How to Start a Small Business

Sexual Harassment

Laws of Advertising and Sales

Understanding Weld County's Buying Habits

 

Registration:
 Registration Form or call 970.339.6213

See More Aims Continuing Education Classes at the Personal and Professional Development Main Page

 

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Americans with Disability Act

This class will help participants understand who is covered by the Americans with Disability Act.  Get the answers you need about discrimination, disability, what is not considered a disability, undue hardship and learn about current happenings with the ADA.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 2 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 24
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

R

03/06/07

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

71933

SBD-026-G14

GR

ACCEC 133

J.HAGEN

 

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Business Planning

This seminar will offer aspects of how business planning helps lead to a successful business. The course will include business-planning kits, which each student can use to develop a business plan. Topics covered include marketing, management, and financial documents. Whether you are developing a financial proposal or a feasibility study, we show you the process to complete this vital document.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

01/24/07

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71560

SBD-002-G11

GR

ACCEC

J. ESPARZA

W

03/21/07

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71564

SBD-012-D11

GR

ACCEC

J. ESPARZA

 

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Choosing a Business Entity

This class will help participants decide which business entity is best suited to their business objectives. This workshop will provide information on the various forms of business entities including sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability and corporations.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

02/15/07

8:30 AM - 10:00AM

71934

SBD-026-G15

GR

ACCEC 133

M. COUNCIL

 

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Discipline of Employees

This workshop looks at seven areas of employee discipline. These areas are, being fair, document/document/document, performance evaluations, how to take effective disciplinary actions against employees, how employee handbooks and training play into discipline, job related discipline only, and personality differences.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 2 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

T

02/13/07

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

71931

SBD-026-G12

GR

ACCEC 133

J. HAGEN

 

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Doing Business in the 21st Century

Doing business in the 21st century is very different than in the past.  We are living in a diverse world and cultural competence is important and must be addressed with understanding, communication, interactions and sharing.  This class will provide support, ideas and strategies to becoming culturally competent and increasing your bottom line.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

02/21/07

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71560

SBD-002-G11

GR

ACCEC TBA

J. ESPARZA

W 04/04/07

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71561

SBD-002-D11

GR

KRESS

J. ESPARZA

 

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Doing Business with the Federal Government

If you are a minority-owned business, you may qualify for Small or Disadvantage Business certification for extra points when doing federal procurement.  Come to class and find out about the subcontracting opportunities available to you.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

02/28/07

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71562

SBD-012-G12

GR

KRESS

J. ESPARZA

 

 

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Family Medical Leave Act

This course provides an overview of the basic rules and requirements needed to understand and comply with FMLA administration.

Program Cost:  $25; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 2 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

R

04/05/07

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

71930

SBD-026-G11

GR

ACCEC 133

J. HAGEN

 

 

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How to Start a Small Business

This course will answer questions like: What does it take to be an entrepreneur? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a small business? What is the  most important component of a small business? Do you have the right stuff for going into business? Learn about the importance of planning and the causes of business failure. the information gained from this course will start you on your way to fulfilling your dream of a small business. Contact Aims Continuing Education at 339-6213 to register, or the SBDC at 352-3661, ext. 107 for more information.

Program Cost:  $30; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 2 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

03/14/07

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

71558

SBD-002-D12

GR

KRESS

J. ESPARZA

 

 

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Marketing Planning
This seminar will provide the participant with the tools to complete a marketing plan. Marketing covers those areas of a business such as pricing, promotional activities, distribution, and the product or service. If your business is having trouble getting to the next level, or concerned about its image, this seminar could be for you. This seminar will include the tools to complete the marketing plan for small business.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

09/27/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71105

SBD-012-043

GR

ACCEC 133

B. Biggi

W

10/25/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71106

SBD-012-044

GR

TBA

B. Biggi

W

12/06/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71107

SBD-012-045

GR

ACCEC 132

B. Biggi

 

 

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Marketing Planning for Retail Businesses
This seminar will provide the participant with the tools to complete a marketing plan. Marketing covers those areas of a business such as pricing, promotional activities, distribution, and the product or service. If your business is having trouble getting to the next level, or concerned about its image, this seminar could be for you. This seminar will include the tools to complete the marketing plan for small business.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

09/20/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

70492

SBD-012-008

GR

ACCEC 132

B. Biggi

W

10/25/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

70493

SBD-012-044

GR

ACCEC 132

B. Biggi

 

 

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Marketing Planning for Service Based Small Business
If your service based business is having trouble getting to the next level, or just getting off the ground, this seminar could be for you.  It will provide the participant with tools to create a complete marketing plan for a service-based small business.  Covers areas such as pricing, promotion, and distribution

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

T

12/05/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

70491

SBD-012-007

GR

ACCEC 132

B. THILMONT

 

 

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On-Line Marketing: Growing Your Business with the Internet

Learn how to get your web site listed high in the search engines by following 7 important rules.  Discover how to advertise with the pay-per-click ad and find out all about e-mail marketing to build relationships with your customers.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

R

10/26/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71067

SBD-012-032

GR

KRESS

L.. GAMA-WHITE

 

 

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Owning a Franchise... Is It Right for You?

This course gives an overview of the franchising industry by answering the following questions.  Do you want to own your own business but you don’t know where to look?  Do you know your business options?  Do you know the cost?  Come to class and find out the answers to these questions and more.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

W

09/27/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71066

SBD-002-014

GR

ACCEC TBA

J. MILLS

 

 

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QuickBooks, Intermediate

This course covers intermediate skills needed to master the software. By the end of this class, students will have been introduced to useful help screens, to-do notes, reminders, preferences.  Students will also learn to customize sales forms, memorize transactions,  and change inventory prices. Take your Quickbooks skills to the next level.

Prerequisites: Intro. to Quickbooks or equivalent knowledge

Program Cost:  $40

Program Length: 4 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 10
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

F

09/29/06

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

70323

CED-148-051

LV

LCAN 106

 

S

10/28/06

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

70286

CED-148-002

GR

ACCEC 152

 

 

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QuickBooks, Introductory

Learn to navigate the basic features as you set up your company’s books.  Students in this class will learn to create a new company; make daily transactions such as checks, invoices and deposits; use quickbook screens and the inventory feature; as well as discuss the chart of accounts.

Prerequisites: Windows, Level 2 or equivalent knowledge

Program Cost:  $80

Program Length: 8 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 10
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

F

09/22/06

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

70322

CED-147-051

LV

LCAN 106

 

S

10/21/06

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

70287

CED-147-002

GR

ACCEC 152

 

 

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QuickBooks, Payroll

Make your payroll job easier by learning the basics of the Quickbooks Payroll function. By the end of this class, students will have been introduced to additions, deductions, salary and wage functions and employee setup screens.

Prerequisites: Intermediate Quickbooks or equivalent knowledge

Program Cost:  $40

Program Length: 8 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 10
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

F

09/29/06

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

70325

CED-149-051

LV

LCAN 106

 

S

10/28/06

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

70288

CED-149-002

GR

ACCEC 152

 

 

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Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners

TLearn how to setup a retirement plan and what stage is your business cycle is appropriate.  Learn about 401(k), Owner0Only 401(k), Simple IRA, and Roth IRA.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

R

10/19/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71077

SBD-002-015

GR

KRESS

H. HISSRICH

 

 

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Sexual Harassment

This workshop will discuss how to prevent sexual harassment. The other topic’s covered are, hostile environment, how to discipline, how to set-up procedures.

Program Cost:  $25; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 2 hrs

Required number of students:  min 4 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

F

12/08/06

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

70501

SBD-026-008

GR

ACCEC 132

B.LAUE

 

 

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Tired of Turnover and Training Costs?
By matching job requirements with right personality traits you will be able to hire the right people that will stay with your company.  The instructor will assist you to identify key elements of a job experiencing turnover and how to look for the basic characteristics that match the job elements.  These same concepts can be used to hire key management team members.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

T

09/26/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71084

SBD-002-021

GR

KRESS

B. Biggi

W

10/04/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71085

SBD-012-022

GR

ACCEC TBA

B. Biggi

R

11/02/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71086

SBD-012-023

GR

ACCEC TBA

B. Biggi

 

 

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Understanding Weld County's Buying Habits
With the barrage of marketing and the American time crunch, customers still have needs and dollars to spend.  Learn about current trends and how to capitalize on them for your business’ advantage.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 3 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

T

09/19/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71074

SBD-012-039

GR

ACCEC TBA

E. OLSON

T

10/24/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71075

SBD-012-040

GR

KRESS

E. OLSON

T

11/14/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71076

SBD-012-041

GR

KRESS

E. OLSON

 

 

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What Do All Those Numbers On My Financial Statements Mean Anyway?

Learn to read, understand and interpret your financial statements.  Get control of your company’s financial position and control cost to improve your profits.

Program Cost:  $40; Fee includes materials

Program Length: 2 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 20
 

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

R

09/07/06

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

71078

SBD-002-016

GR

ACCEC 132

S. QUINN

R

10/05/06

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

71079

SBD-002-017

GR

ACCEC TBA

S. QUINN

 

 

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