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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180412T173000
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UID:1852-1523548800-1523554200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20180419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031757
CREATED:20180111T163755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T163755Z
UID:2097-1524128400-1524135600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Payroll\, Payroll Tax and Legislative Updates
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this workshop you will learn about:  \n\nEmployee vs Contractor Rules\nNew Hires\n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecordkeeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n\nExempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly)\nPayroll Taxes\n\nUnderstanding\n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n\nWorkers Compensation\n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n\nWorking with payroll company\n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n\nLegislative Updates\n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees)\nACA Update\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-business-payroll-payroll-tax-legislative-updates-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031757
CREATED:20180425T160747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T160747Z
UID:2222-1525251600-1525255200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Virtual Conference:  Build a Local Search Presence
DESCRIPTION:Livestream: Build a Local Search Presence \nDate: Wednesday\, May 2nd\, 2018 \nTime: 9-10 am PST / 12-1 pm EST \nWhat local businesses can expect from the livestream: \nReal-time guidance from Google experts \nHelpful tips on the latest Google My Business features \nInfo on how to build a local search presence \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-virtual-conference-build-a-local-search-presence/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031757
CREATED:20170921T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T160025Z
UID:1835-1525784400-1525791600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031757
CREATED:20180307T173112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T142829Z
UID:2167-1525941000-1525953600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Raising Capital - Funding Basics and Lender Insights
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 8:30 am. \nThe program will start promptly at 9:00 am. \nAre you looking for capital to fund your growing business?  During this East Valley event\, you will learn about the different types of debt lending options and sources to help you plan your funding strategy. \nSession Agenda: \n\nSession loans\, types\, sources and preparing your loan request\nLender Panel Insights\nMeet and greet panelists and gather information about their products and services\n\nNote:  This session is focused on capital from lenders and does not specifically cover angel investors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/raising-capital-funding-basics-lender-insights-2/
LOCATION:SOHO 63 / Chandler\, 63 Boston Street\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031757
CREATED:20170921T175806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194157Z
UID:1854-1525968000-1525973400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocation:  Ocotillo Building\, Room 104. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20180517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180108T143523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194023Z
UID:2091-1526547600-1526554800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180430T165756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T174714Z
UID:2237-1527757200-1527764400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20170921T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T215645Z
UID:1860-1528185600-1528218000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Workshop \n This workshop focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \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 \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 \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \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 \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payment accepted by check ONLY made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.   \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3-3-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20170921T155411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T155915Z
UID:1837-1528808400-1528815600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20170921T175928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T193727Z
UID:1856-1528992000-1528997400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocation:  Estrella Hall North\, Room 207\, 2nd Floor \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20180626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180104T171005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T183731Z
UID:2084-1530003600-1530010800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180419T210921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T210921Z
UID:2208-1530176400-1530183600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business Income and How It Is Taxed
DESCRIPTION:Business Income and How It Is Taxed \n In this workshop you will: \nLearn about the different types of business entities: \n\nSole-proprietor\nPartnership\nLLC\nS-Corp\nC-Corp\nOthers\n\n Including corporate maintenance\n Avoid comingling of money\n\n\n\nLearn what is business income: \n\nRevenue minuses expenses\nNot cash taken by the owner\nRecordkeeping Requirements\n\nBusiness income tax forms \n\nUnderstand which type\nDefine & discuss flow-through entities\n\nHow business income is taxed \nHow to pay income tax on business income \n\nEFTPS/AZ Taxes\nQuarterly Payments\nUnderpayment penalties & how to avoid them\n\nLegislative Updates (plus changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). \nDate:              June 28\, 2018\nTime:             9:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation:      GateWay Community College\, SBDC\, South Building\n                        108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\nFee:                None \nREGISTER  HERE \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-income-and-how-it-is-taxed/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20171213T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T155050Z
UID:2050-1531227600-1531234800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180712T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20171213T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T200856Z
UID:2060-1531411200-1531416600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRoom Location:  Estrella Hall\, Room EST N 207\, 2nd Floor \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20180719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180510T170459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T170540Z
UID:2262-1532008800-1532016000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nLocation on Campus:  Room 108 \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-5-2/
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:20180725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180725T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180703T171557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T172454Z
UID:2359-1532509200-1532514600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Biz Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Google\, Constant Contact\, LinkedIn and VistaPrint are teaming up to provide insight on how local businesses can leverage technology as this busy time approaches. You’ll hear about marketing strategies\, best practices and more. \nLivestream: Small Biz Summer School\nDate: Wednesday\, July 25th\, 2018\nTime: 9:00 – 10:30am PT \nREGISTER NOW! \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-biz-summer-school/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180501T181921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T181921Z
UID:2255-1533027600-1533034800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180807T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180625T154821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T011101Z
UID:2344-1533632400-1533637800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:If You Want a Loan\, You Need to Think Like a Lender
DESCRIPTION:Capital is critical to small businesses that are scaling up for growth and working to sustain their success. But asking for money can be intimidating – especially if you don’t know how a lender thinks. \nHow can you build your confidence before talking to lenders? By knowing what your numbers tell you about your business and what lenders expect to see\, so you’re prepared before you ask. \nIn this program\, you will expand your understanding of your business financials\, gain insights into how lending decisions are made\, identify specific issues your business may face and develop an action plan to be lender-ready to fund your growth. \nAfter completing this program\, you will: \n• Know why your numbers are an essential part of your loan application\n• Know how lenders think and what story your numbers tell them\n• Know what financial projections can tell you about your funding options\n• Know next steps to take in order to close the gap and improve your chances of getting approved for a loan \n**Fee includes cost of participant materials and a copy of the book\, “Fund Your Business without Selling Your Soul” \nWORKSHOP FEE:  $20.00 per person payable by CHECK ONLY made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”. \nOur guest speaker will be Stephanie Sims\, author and champion of small business owners.  Stephanie believes that every business owner can grow their dreams and their profits\, but have to know their worth. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/if-you-want-a-loan-you-need-to-think-like-a-lender/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, South Building\, Room 1330\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180710T151921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T151921Z
UID:2363-1534237200-1534248000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Raising Capital - Funding Basics and Lender Insights
DESCRIPTION:The SBDC and SBA are sponsoring this West Valley event to bring knowledge\, resources and expertise to small businesses. \nOften times\, knowing the options for developing a funding strategy and then understanding and sorting through the lending options available can be overwhelming for a small business owner.   \nThis informative and interactive program opens with an education portion that covers basic information about commercial loans\, types\, sources and how to prepare for lending requests.   A panel of lenders will provide insight and information related to the types of business they service\, loans offered\, and suggestions for how to prepare for a meeting with a lender.  The session concludes with open time to meet and greet each panelist and gather information about their products and services. \nNote:  This session is focused on capital sources from lenders and does not cover angel investors. \nSession Agenda: \nWelcome (9:00 am – 9:15 am) \nFunding Basics (9:15 am – 10:00 am) \n\nLending Sources and Types of Capital\nLoan Evaluation Criteria\nLending Options\nThe Loan Request\n\nPanel Questions\, Q and A\, Conclusion (10:00 am – 11:15 am) \nMeet and Greet the Lenders  (11:15 am – 12:00 pm) \nLogistics \nDate:  Tuesday\, August 14\, 2018\nTime:  9:00 – 12:00 pm (Doors open at 8:30)\nLocation:  Estrella Mountain Community College\, 3000 N Dysart Rd\, Avondale\, AZ  85392\nRoom:  Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) inside Montezuma Hall\, First Floor\nParking:  Lot B (along Dysart Road) \nAudience \nThis program is for small businesses that are currently seeking funds to grow their existing business. \n REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/raising-capital-funding-basics-and-lender-insights/
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:20180814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20171213T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T155524Z
UID:2052-1534251600-1534258800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180221T214136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194444Z
UID:2139-1534496400-1534503600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-4/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180717T172931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T180848Z
UID:2388-1534780800-1534788000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:This 7-week program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \nDates: August 20 and 27\, September 10\, 17 and 24 and October 1 and 8\, 2018 Event Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180419T212500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T174102Z
UID:2215-1534842000-1534849200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Payroll
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this workshop you will learn about:  \n\nEmployee vs Contractor Rules\nNew Hires\n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecordkeeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n\nExempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly)\nPayroll Taxes\n\nUnderstanding\n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n\nWorkers Compensation\n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n\nWorking with payroll company\n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n\nLegislative Updates\n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees)\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-business-payroll-payroll-tax-legislative-updates-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180823T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20171213T173757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194529Z
UID:2063-1535040000-1535045400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocation:  Ocotillo Building\, Room 104 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20180827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20170808T174654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T180727Z
UID:1689-1535385600-1535392800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:This 7-week program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \nDates: August 20 and 27\, September 10\, 17 and 24 and October 1 and 8\, 2018 Event Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180501T182117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T182117Z
UID:2257-1535446800-1535454000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20180717T173141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T180528Z
UID:2390-1536595200-1536602400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:This 7-week program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \nDates: August 20 and 27\, September 10\, 17 and 24 and October 1 and 8\, 2018 Event Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2-4/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20170921T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T215604Z
UID:1862-1536652800-1536685200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Workshop \n This workshop focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \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 \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 \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \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 \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payment accepted by check ONLY made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.   \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3-3-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031758
CREATED:20171213T174226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194614Z
UID:2065-1536854400-1536859800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocation:  Ocotillo Building\, Room 104 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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