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SUMMARY:Grow Your Business Using E-mail and Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Business Using E-mail and Social Media \nEvent Fee: Free \nLots of small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies\, tools and tactics to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible\, but between Facebook and Twitter\, email and mobile deals\, and whatever new social network is rolling out that month—there’s a lot to keep up with.  There are only so many hours in each day.  The number of possibilities can feel overwhelming. This session will help make sense of the noise. \nIn this workshop\, you’re going to learn how to make the most of the combination of email and social media for your business.  When the session is done you’ll: \n\nUnderstand some marketing basics like goals and objectives.\nLearn what a “campaign” is and what to write about and offer in that campaign.\nBe given some simple but powerful tips regarding how to get your messages opened and read\, shared and socially visible.\nDiscover some great tools you can use to help engage with your existing customers and supporters as well as expand your reach to new prospects.\n\nBest of all\, during the session you will write the outline of your own “next great campaign” that you can then go and implement. \nSo join us and start to build a plan that will help you grow your business by eliciting the responses you want from your customers or supporters. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/grow-business-using-e-mail-social-media/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160503T130150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T183805Z
UID:533-1464883200-1464888600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101: How to Start a Small Business \nEstrella Mountain Community College\nBusiness Institute located in Estrella Hall\nAvondale\, AZ 85323 \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nClick Here to Regsiter
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160524T231320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T231320Z
UID:766-1464865200-1464872400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Technology Commercialization Workshop - Workshop 4 - TechGrowth
DESCRIPTION:Technology Commercialization Workshops – Workshop 4: TechGrowth \nFEE:  FREE \nDescription: Overwhelmed at the prospect of selling to the Government? Here’s the help you need. Learn about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and federal contracting opportunities through Fed Biz Opps\, as well as selling to city and state purchasing departments. Also\, presented will be information on registering with the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and getting on bidder’s lists for city and state procurement opportunities. \nSpecific objectives include:\n• How to locate funding opportunities within the Federal Government.\n• Registrations necessary to do business with the Federal Government.\n• What the SBIR/STTR programs are and how they work. \nSpeaker(s): Sanjay Dhole is a Technology Program Coordinator for Maricopa SBDC. He works with tech startups by helping them put together business plan\, feasibility analysis\, SBIR/STTR proposal preparation\, investor readiness and other activities. Prior to joining SBDC\, Sanjay founded and operated two Arizona based businesses in the area of IT Software and Finance. \nSanjay holds Masters in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology. He worked for Microchip Technology and Intel Corp. as Product and Design Engineer prior to starting his entrepreneurial career. You may contact Sanjay at sanjay.dhole@domail.maricopa.edu. \n Click here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/technology-commercialization-workshop-workshop-4-techgrowth/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160524T231959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T003322Z
UID:767-1464274800-1464278400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PTAC Federal Contracting Workshop \nFEE:  Free \nGlendale Community College\nMain Conference Rm\, 2nd Floor\nPublic Safety Sciences Building (PSS) \nTopics:\n1. Pre-Solicitation\n2. Sources Sought\n3. Capability Statement \nThis workshop is for small businesses who are ready to pursue Federal Government opportunities. The presenter will discuss how to find and prepare responses to the Pre-Solicitation and Sources Sought notices. Capability Statement will also be discussed. \nRegister with Nora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant\nnora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at 623-845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/federal-contracting-workshop/
LOCATION:Glendale Community College\, 6000 W Olive Avenue\, Glendale\, 85302
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T174455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T183614Z
UID:637-1464271200-1464276600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-30/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T174826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T183018Z
UID:638-1464251400-1464265800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 4 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\nFee: $295.00 (materials included and covers all four classes). Payment must be made by check at first class for $295 to “Maricopa SBDC”. $50.00 each for additional attendees from same company.\n\n\n\nSeries  – May 10\, 12\, 24 and 26\, 2016 \nThe program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of success in today’s difficult economic times. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll cover: \n\nOvercoming common business problems\nUnderstanding your financial position\nMaking effective pricing decisions\nEvaluating cost patterns\nMaking your business bankable\nAvoiding cash crunches\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-4-4/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T174312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T182841Z
UID:636-1464080400-1464091200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nSeries:  May 3\, 10\, 16\, and 24\, 2016 \nMastering QuickBooks – Part 4\nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \n\nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-4-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T182635Z
UID:635-1464078600-1464093000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 3 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\nFee: $295.00 (materials included and covers all four classes). Payment must be made by check at first class for $295 to “Maricopa SBDC”. $50.00 each for additional attendees from same company.\n\n\n\nSeries  – May 10\, 12\, 24 and 26\, 2016 \nThe program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of success in today’s difficult economic times. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll cover: \n\nOvercoming common business problems\nUnderstanding your financial position\nMaking effective pricing decisions\nEvaluating cost patterns\nMaking your business bankable\nAvoiding cash crunches\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-3-4/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T182502Z
UID:634-1463673600-1463679000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nEstrella Mountain Community College\nBusiness Institute located in Estrella Hall\nAvondale\, AZ  85323 \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-29/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160509T182047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T182309Z
UID:651-1463576400-1463587200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Proposal Writing for the Government
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Government Solicitations and the Proposal Process \nFee: $75.00 per attendee. \nEvent contact:\nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Progam Assistant\nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623) 845-4700. \nClick here to register and to pay the event fee \nBasics of Proposal Writing \nThis is a basic introduction to responding to government proposals. Topics to be presented are:\n• Understanding the parts of an RFP\n• Preparing to bid\n• Avoiding common mistakes\n• Q&A\n• Proposal coaching \nEach attendee will learn: \n\nWhat the important parts to federal and state solicitations are\nWhat the appropriate response format\nWhere to go for more informationAttendees are encouraged to bring a current solicitation or an old one that they wish to dissect. Laptops are also highly recommended.Speaker: Stephanie Parrish\, Proposal and Grant Writer\, Owner of Momentum Grant and Proposal Writing Services. Momentum offers opportunity research\, proposal development\, consulting\, and review services.\n\nBackground: Stephanie has worked as a technical writer since 2005. She specializes in grant and proposal writing. She is experienced in responding to international\, federal\, state\, and local government solicitations for for-profit companies\, as well as to private and corporate foundation grant programs for nonprofit organizations.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/understanding-proposal-writing-government/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T173426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T181719Z
UID:633-1463475600-1463481000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Strategies for Social Media Success:  Make it Work For You
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Social Media Success: Make it Work for You \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn the newest trends and techniques for social media success! \nThis seminar will give you a closer look at the popular social media networks – Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Pinterest& Instagram. \nFor each platform\, we’ll show you \n\nHow to use it for business.\nWhat type of content works best.\nHow to access and understand the analytical tool within each platform.\nYour next step on each platform should it be the right one for you.\n\nWe’ll also talk about content: \n\nContent best practices\nHow to find content that’s right for your audience\nHow to find and use images effectively\nStreaming and on-demand video\nTools to save you time\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/strategies-social-media-success-make-work/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T172753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T181558Z
UID:632-1463389200-1463400000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nSeries:  May 3\, 10\, 16\, and 24\, 2016 \nPart Three: \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \n\nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-3-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T172339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T181413Z
UID:631-1463061600-1463067000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-28/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T172101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T181247Z
UID:630-1463041800-1463056200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 2 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\nFee: $295.00 (materials included and covers all four classes). Payment must be made by check at first class for $295 to “Maricopa SBDC”. $50.00 each for additional attendees from same company.\n\n\n\nSeries  – May 10\, 12\, 24 and 26 \nThe program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of success in today’s difficult economic times. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll cover: \n\nOvercoming common business problems\nUnderstanding your financial position\nMaking effective pricing decisions\nEvaluating cost patterns\nMaking your business bankable\nAvoiding cash crunches\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-2-4/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T170300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T180744Z
UID:627-1462870800-1462881600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\nFEE: $50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable by check made out to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nMastering QuickBooks – Part 2 \nSeries:  May 3\, 10\, 16\, and 24\, 2016 \nPart Two: \n\nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales\nLists in QuickBooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-2-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T171511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T180540Z
UID:629-1462869000-1462883400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery \nEvent Fee: Fee: $295.00 (materials included and covers all four weeks.) Payment must be made at the first class by check for $295 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”. $50.00 each for additional attendees from same company. \nProfit Mastery – Part 1\nSeries – May 10\, 12\, 24 and 26 \nThe program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of success in today’s difficult economic times. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll cover: \n\nOvercoming common business problems\nUnderstanding your financial position\nMaking effective pricing decisions\nEvaluating cost patterns\nMaking your business bankable\nAvoiding cash crunches\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-4/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T165936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T180029Z
UID:626-1462802400-1462807800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Cyber Security for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Cyber Security for Small Business\nEvent Fee: Free \nA cyber-attack or data breach can have a major impact on both big and small businesses.  This free workshop will help small businesses learn about the proactive measures they can take to identify the latest threats and protect their business.  Topics include how to recognize threats\, steps to take to prevent an attack\, and steps you can take to protect your business. \nThe presentation will provide: \n\nWhat are today’s most prevalent threats to the small business network\nHow to recognize\nWhat steps to take\nWhen to take action\nWho is your biggest threat\n\nClick Here to Register \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/cyber-security-small-business/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T165729Z
UID:625-1462464000-1462469400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Room:  Business Institute located in Estrella Hall\nAvondale\, AZ  85323 \nEvent Fee: Free \nBusiness 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nEvent Registration Link: https://clients.azsbdc.net/ic/event.aspx?e=10360153&t=3
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-27/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T165123Z
UID:623-1462348800-1462352400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Ahwatukee Business Development Series
DESCRIPTION:Event Fee: Free \nPresentation on what CRM systems are\, how to use them and which are most  commonly used by small business owners. \nEvent Registration Link: https://clients.azsbdc.net/ic/event.aspx?e=10360099&t=3
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/ahwatukee-business-development-series/
LOCATION:Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce\, 4435 E Chandler Blvd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85048\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T164149Z
UID:622-1462266000-1462276800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Development Center\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable by check made out to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nMastering QuickBooks – Part 1 \nSeries:  May 3\, 10\, 16\, and 24\, 2016 \nPart One: \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup\nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company \nEvent Registration Link: https://clients.azsbdc.net/ic/event.aspx?e=10360089&t=3
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T163647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T163647Z
UID:621-1462266000-1462271400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Automate Your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Development Center\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nAutomate Your Marketing – How to Save and Generate More Sales with Autoresponders \nDo you send the same information over and over? \nDo you forget to follow up with new subscribers\, customer anniversaries and birthdays? \nHow do you share your great case studies\, success stories and customer testimonials or introduce customers to your diverse product or service offerings? \nAre YOU ready to automate your marketing? \nThere is a way to reward new subscribers and inspire them to take action right NOW\, when their interest is HOT. Autoresponder campaigns do what YOU wish you had the time to do! Use them to follow up\, inform\, entertain\, and provide incentives for action and engagement – they work automatically while you focus on your business. \nThis seminar will help you: \n\nLearn the difference between automated messages and autoresponder campaigns.\nDecide where autoresponders can help you do better marketing communications.\nUnderstand key actions that trigger emails to be sent.\nIdentify what steps to take to design effective autoresponder campaigns.\nDesign the “evergreen content” that works best for your audiences.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nSmall business owners and nonprofits who want help with better marketing communications by automating their marketing! \nEvent Registration Link: https://clients.azsbdc.net/ic/event.aspx?e=10360147&t=3
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/automate-your-marketing/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160505T163247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T175452Z
UID:620-1462188600-1462194000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Turned Down for Capital…Wait There’s More!
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Development Center\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nTurned Down for Capital…Wait There’s More! \nNow that you have been declined for a commercial bank loan what do you do? Many small business owners are not aware of how to access capital outside of traditional lending and banking. This workshop will provide information on alternative lending resources in the event of a decline at a traditional lending facility and how to improve loan requests for a better chance at approval.  Topics to be covered in this workshop include: How lending decisions are made\, identifying alternative lending programs\, how to improve your loan request\, and what to do in the event of a decline. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderwriting Criteria (5 C’s of lending)\nHow to make their request stronger resulting in approval\nDifferences between traditional lending and alternative financing\nWhat routes to take in the event of decline\nQuestion and Answer session\n\nEvent Registration Link:
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/turned-capitalwait-theres/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160504T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T183755Z
UID:613-1450188000-1450193400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Development Center\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nEvent Registration: https://clients.azsbdc.net/ic/event.aspx?e=10360038&t=3
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-26/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135933
CREATED:20160504T183544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T183544Z
UID:612-1450083600-1450096200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Building an E-mail from Start to Finish – Constant Contact
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Development Center\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: $129.00 payable by check made out to the Maricopa SBDC. \nThis workshop provides you with the step by step design process in creating and branding your Master Template to follow industry best practices. Learn how to confidently set email marketing goals\, use your email as a vehicle to drive traffic\, and increase engagement by using simple yet powerful best practices. \nDuring this 3 hour course we’ll cover: \nCreating and Branding a Master Template with Company Colors\, Logo & Contact Information\, Social Media Buttons\, and Links \nBest Practices and Ground Rules for Creating Content \nVideos\, Images\, Call to Actions\, Surveys\, and Tables \nGetting Your Emails Noticed in the inbox through your Subject Line\, From Name\, and using Pre-Header Teaser Text \nWho Should Attend? \nThis session is for everyone\, from brand new users\, to those with years of Constant Contact experience. Email Marketing is constantly evolving and this course helps every user stay on top of the current industry best practices. This session will also provide additional best practices and teach techniques to creating engaging content for your email communications. By incorporating more advanced Email Marketing techniques and features\, you’ll be able to effectively communicate with your audience and keep them coming back for more. \nEvent Registration: https://clients.azsbdc.net/ic/event.aspx?e=10360043&t=3#
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/building-e-mail-start-finish-constant-contact/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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