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SUMMARY:Sexier than YouTube:  Live Video!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 6\, 2016\n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nCOST:  FREE \nSexier than YouTube:  Live Video! \nLive video (including Facebook Live) is hotter than hot right now! \nSome people love it.  Some can’t abide it.  But there’s no denying it’s trending power. \nWhy is that?  And how in the world can you use it to promote your business? \nIn this session\, we’ll cover: \n\nWhat Is It About Live Video that People Like So Much?\nHow Not to Look Like a Dork Doing It\nQuick Tips and Best Practices for Going Live\nBottom Line Ideas:\n\nHow to Use Live Video to Promote Your Business\nHow to Use Live Video to Grow Your Email List\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sexier-youtube-live-video/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T183103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T222838Z
UID:610-1480608000-1480613400@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\nRoom:  Business Institute located in Estrella Hall\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \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-25/
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:20161122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T183242Z
UID:606-1479805200-1479816000@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 – November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2016 \nPart Four: Special 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-4-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161122T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T191513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T031204Z
UID:855-1479805200-1479810600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Have 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! \nCOST:  FREE \nLOCATION:  Sun Lakes Center\, Room 108 \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-33/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T180225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T183111Z
UID:605-1479398400-1479403800@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\nRoom:  Business 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-23/
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:20161115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T173424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T182808Z
UID:602-1479200400-1479211200@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 by check made out to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nSeries –  November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2016 \nPart Three: The 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-3-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T025505Z
UID:607-1479196800-1479211200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 3 \nSeries  – November 8\, 10\, 15 and 17\, 2016 \nFee:  $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. \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-3-3/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T173007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T182427Z
UID:601-1478786400-1478791800@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-22/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T172524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T181717Z
UID:600-1478595600-1478606400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2 \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\nSeries –  November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2016 \nPart Two: \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \n\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-2-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160509T235538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T182641Z
UID:707-1478593800-1478622600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Boots to Business: REBOOT
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business: REBOOT \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \nATTENDEES OR THEIR SPOUSE MUST BE A VETERAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. \nBoots to Business: Reboot is an entrepreneurial education program offered to veterans by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). \nThe program provides assistance to veterans exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. \nParticipants are also introduced to SBA resources available to help access start-up capital and additional technical assistance. \nTo register for this event or for more information\, please contact:  James Pipper at James.Pipper@sba.gov or call 602-745-7230.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/boots-business-reboot-5/
LOCATION:AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160509T235942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T182530Z
UID:711-1478507400-1478536200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Boots to Business: REBOOT
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business: REBOOT \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \nATTENDEES OR THEIR SPOUSE MUST BE A VETERAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. \nBoots to Business: Reboot is an entrepreneurial education program offered to veterans by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). \nThe program provides assistance to veterans exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. \nParticipants are also introduced to SBA resources available to help access start-up capital and additional technical assistance. \nTo register for this event or for more information\, please contact:  James Pipper at James.Pipper@sba.gov or call 602-745-7230.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/boots-business-reboot-6/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T170142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T015324Z
UID:595-1478188800-1478194200@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\nRoom:  Business 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-21/
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:20161101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161101T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160927T204518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T204858Z
UID:936-1477990800-1478039400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Facebook For Business:  How to Get Results without "Paying to Play"
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 1\, 2016\n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nCOST:  FREE \nFacebook for Business: How to Get Results without “Paying to Play” \nNow that Facebook wants you to “pay to play”\, what can you do without purchasing Facebook advertising to see results from your Facebook strategy? \nQuite a bit\, but it must be smart\, deliberate and strategic. \nIn this course\, you will learn how to use Facebook to reach your audience\, build your brand and grow your list without purchasing Facebook advertising. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n–  3 things that will never change with Facebook marketing\n–  Your Personal Profile and Your Business Page – Friends or Enemies?\n–  How Important is “Like”?\n–  8 Ways to Create Content that Gets Noticed\n–  4 Things to Never do on Facebook\n–  How and When to Invest in Facebook Advertising\n–  The 4 key Metrics That Tell if Your Facebook Marketing is Working or Not \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/facebook-business-get-results-without-paying-play/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T165848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T015534Z
UID:594-1477990800-1478001600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1 \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\nSeries – November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2016 \nPart One: \n\nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup\nQuickBooks Versions\\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161028T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161028T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20161018T142651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T143208Z
UID:953-1477640700-1477645200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:May The Workforce Be With You
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 28\,\n7:45 am – 9:00 am \nGateWay Community\nIE Building\, Copper Room\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nJoin us for breakfast and hear how GateWay can help you build your empire! \nTo attend this event register at:\nhttps://mcccdf.org/colleges/gwcc/may-the-workforce-be-with-you/ \n  \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/may-the-workforce-be-with-you/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T165505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T234600Z
UID:593-1477576800-1477582200@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-20/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T191156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T031357Z
UID:854-1477386000-1477391400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Have 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! \nCOST: FREE \nLOCATION:  Sun Lakes Center\, Room 108 \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-32/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T164610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T234417Z
UID:591-1476979200-1476984600@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\nRoom:  Business 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-19/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T234250Z
UID:588-1476367200-1476372600@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-18/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161013T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T235304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T221908Z
UID:861-1476347400-1476361800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:This is a four week course held on:\nOctober  4\, 6\, 11 and  13\, 2016 \nLocation:\nEstrella Mountain Community College\nSouthwest Skill Center\, Room SWSC 128\n3000 North Dysart Road\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nThis program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover:\n*Overcoming common business problems\n*Understanding your financial position\n*Making effective pricing decisions\n*Evaluating cost patterns\n*Making your business bankable\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nFee: $295.00 (materials included).  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $295.00 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.  $50.00 for each additional attendee from the same company. \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-week-4/
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/Phoenix:20161013T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T164005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T013815Z
UID:589-1476347400-1476360000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Rocket Your Business Workshop - Two Week Series - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:  \nTwo-week Series\nOctober 6 and 13\, 2016\n8:30 am – 12:00 pm \nThe Rocket Your Business Workshop Series provides the essential building blocks for growing your business.  In this two week series participants will address the critical elements such as:  Customer Relations\, Organization\, Marketing\, and Business Strategy. The target audience for this program is small business owners who are currently launching a new business or are in an advanced pre-launch phase.  Course sessions are designed to be highly interactive with participants using GrowthWheel worksheets to capture information specific to their new business. \nOctober 6\, 2016 \nSession 1.  Business Concept = value proposition\, product description\, business description\, business model \nOctober 13\, 2016 \nSession 2.  Customer Relations = target market\, marketing\, sales\, customer service\, PR \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/rocket-business-launch-workshop-series-session-2-customer-relations-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T234125Z
UID:587-1476190800-1476198000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Laying the Ground work For Government Contracting \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623) 845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T235007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T221812Z
UID:859-1476174600-1476189000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:This is a four week course held on:\nOctober  4\, 6\, 11 and  13\, 2016 \nLocation:\nEstrella Mountain Community College\nSouthwest Skill Center\, Room SWSC 128\n3000 North Dysart Road\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nThis program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover:\n*Overcoming common business problems\n*Understanding your financial position\n*Making effective pricing decisions\n*Evaluating cost patterns\n*Making your business bankable\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nFee: $295.00 (materials included).  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $295.00 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.  $50.00 for each additional attendee from the same company. \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-week-3/
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/Phoenix:20161006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161006T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T162403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T234039Z
UID:586-1475769600-1475775000@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\nRoom: Business 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-17/
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/Phoenix:20161006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T233008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T221552Z
UID:858-1475742600-1475757000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:This is a four week course held on:\nOctober  4\, 6\, 11 and  13\, 2016 \nLocation:\nEstrella Mountain Community College\nSouthwest Skill Center\, Room SWSC 128\n3000 North Dysart Road\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nThis program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business problems\n*Understanding your financial position\n*Making effective pricing decisions\n*Evaluating cost patterns\n*Making your business bankable\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nFee: $295.00 (materials included).  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $295.00 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.  $50.00 for each additional attendee from the same company. \nRegister for this Class \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-master-week-2/
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/Phoenix:20161006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T162021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T013405Z
UID:585-1475742600-1475755200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Rocket Your Business Workshop - Two Week Series – Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Two-week Series\nOctober 6 and 13\, 2016\n8:30 am – 12:00 pm \nThe Rocket Your Business Workshop Series provides the essential building blocks for growing your business.  In this two week series participants will address the critical elements such as:  Customer Relations\, Organization\, Marketing\, and Business Strategy. The target audience for this program is small business owners who are currently launching a new business or are in an advanced pre-launch phase.  Course sessions are designed to be highly interactive with participants using GrowthWheel worksheets to capture information specific to their new business. \nOctober 6\, 2016 \nSession 1.  Business Concept = value proposition\, product description\, business description\, business model \nOctober 13\, 2016 \nSession 2.  Customer Relations = target market\, marketing\, sales\, customer service\, PR \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/rocket-business-launch-workshop-series-session-1-business-concept-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161004T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160817T002942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T183646Z
UID:843-1475571600-1475577000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Timesavers:   Find Time to Save Time
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Timesavers:   Find Time to Save Time\n \nCOST:  FREE \nLearn advanced Social Media Tips & Tricks \nSocial media marketing is here to stay and many of your customers are on it daily!  So how do small businesses and non-profits find the time to stand out and compete on social media when you can’t afford (and don’t want) to be on it all day? \nLuckily\, there are tools out there to help manage the daily tasks of participating and managing social media activity for your brand. \nWe’ve put together an advanced social strategy for you in this seminar that will help you save time on social media marketing and also find extra time for you. \nIn this seminar we’ll be covering: \n\nCurating content\nSocial media management tools\nCreating content at events\nWhat apps can help you\nThe art of not over-thinking\nNext steps\n\nWe hope you can join us for this advanced social media seminar! \nRegister for this class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/social-media-timesavers-find-time-save-time/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161004T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T232542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T221329Z
UID:857-1475569800-1475584200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:This is a four week course held on:\nOctober  4\, 6\, 11 and  13\, 2016 \nLocation:\nEstrella Mountain Community College\nSouthwest Skill Center\, Room SWSC 128\n3000 North Dysart Road\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nThis program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business problems\n*Understanding your financial position\n*Making effective pricing decisions\n*Evaluating cost patterns\n*Making your business bankable\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nFee: $295.00 (materials included).  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $295.00 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.  $50.00 for each additional attendee from the same company. \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-week-1/
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/Phoenix:20160929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160504T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T190328Z
UID:584-1475137800-1475152200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – week 4
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Week 4 \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.Series  – September 13\, 15\, 27 and 29\, 2016 \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\nFEE: $295.00 (materials included).  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $295.00 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.  $50.00 for each additional attendee from the same company. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-4-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112813
CREATED:20160818T190739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T190253Z
UID:852-1474966800-1474972200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Have 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! \nCOST:  FREE \nLOCATION:  Sun Lakes Center\, Room 108 \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-24/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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