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SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 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! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-12/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160727T021608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160817T212548Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding HUBZones 101
DESCRIPTION:Understanding HUBZones 101 \nTuesday\, August 23\, 2016\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nCost:  FREE \nLocation:\nMaricopa Small Business Development Center\nGateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nAre you in a HUBZone? And what does it mean if you are?\n Learn about the basics of federal contracting\n Learn about HUBZones and if you are eligible\n What are next steps to getting certified \nNoted by census tracks\, HUBZones are federally designated areas that are deemed “underutilized” – meaning they face economic challenges or have little economic development. Small businesses in these areas may be able to compete for HUBZones set aside contracts\, providing them an avenue for growth and expansion. \nPTAC will be offering HUBZone related workshops throughout the fall of 2016 geared toward small businesses in HUBZones. Our workshops will help the small business owner in a HUBZone understand the program as well as how to get certified and how to prepare for government contracting. \nTo check if your business is in a HUBZone\, click on this SBA link http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/. \nBe prepared to ask questions\, network and learn the basics of how government contracting works as well as what services your Arizona PTAC offers. \nPresenter:\nKate Hoy is a Procurement Specialist for AZPTAC.  Kate spent 4 years as a proposal writer and another 4 years working for the Arizona Department of Health Services before joining PTAC in 2015. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/understanding-hubzones-101/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160818T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T143301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T233057Z
UID:569-1471536000-1471541400@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-11/
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:20160816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160615T211313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T165035Z
UID:808-1471338000-1471348800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:B2B Social Media:  Why You Need More than Just LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:B2B Social Media:  Why You Need More than Just LinkedIn \nTuesday\, August 16\, 2016\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nFREE \nIn the B2B world\, most executives and managers think LinkedIn is all they need to be concerned with.  They may be missing the bigger picture. \nIf you’re a B2B marketing executive and are only using LinkedIn\, come to this class to learn the basics of how the most popular platforms are being successfully used by B2B companies and how you can model what they’re doing . . . even if you’re a small business. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nWhy B2B companies should use social media\nWhat platforms are right for you and why.\nHow to drive traffic to your B2B website using social media\nWe’ll look at the most popular platforms and learn how other B2B companies are using them successfully.\nTogether\, we’ll strategize on your next best step with social media.\n\nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/b2b-social-media-need-just-linkedin/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160811T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T142758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T202224Z
UID:567-1470924000-1470929400@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-10/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T142501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T201924Z
UID:566-1470747600-1470754800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Laying the Groundwork 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-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160804T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T201801Z
UID:564-1470326400-1470331800@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-9/
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:20160802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160615T205721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T164939Z
UID:806-1470128400-1470139200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The “Nitty Gritty How To’s” of Grabbing Attention and Looking Good on Mobile\, on Video and in Email
DESCRIPTION:The “Nitty Gritty How To’s” of Grabbing Attention and Looking Good on Mobile\, on Video and in Email \nTuesday\, August 2\, 2016\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nFREE \nTo get attention for your products and services you need to use video\, look good on mobile devices and connect with prospects via email marketing.  How do you get all this done with a minimum of time and frustration? \nIn this fast paced\, interactive session we’re going to cover the nitty gritty how-to’s of video\, mobile marketing and email marketing: \n\n5 Easy Steps to Creating and Marketing Basic Video for the Beginner\nThe 5 Essentials to Looking Good on Mobile Devices\nThe New 3 Step Magic Formula of Email Marketing\n\nNo fluff.  No fancy stuff.  Come ready to take notes and return to the office ready to take action. \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/nitty-gritty-tos-grabbing-attention-looking-good-mobile-video-email/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T141637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T201416Z
UID:563-1469714400-1469719800@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-8/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T141354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T201302Z
UID:562-1469694600-1469709000@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  – July 12\, 14\, 26\, and 28\, 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/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T140540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T201129Z
UID:560-1469523600-1469534400@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 – July 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 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/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160504T141015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T200834Z
UID:561-1469521800-1469536200@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  – July 12\, 14\, 26\, and 28\, 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/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T231744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T200649Z
UID:559-1469116800-1469122200@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-7/
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:20160719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T231123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T200516Z
UID:558-1468918800-1468929600@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 – July 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 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/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160719T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160615T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T164846Z
UID:803-1468918800-1468924200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:What to Say and How to Say It:  How to Create Engaging Content for Your Email and Social Media Audience
DESCRIPTION:What to Say and How to Say It:  How to Create Engaging Content for Your Email and Social Media Audience \nTuesday\, July 19\, 2016\n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nFREE \nEver heard of “location\, location\, location”? \nFor online marketing\, it’s “Content\, Content\, Content!” \nWhat you say\, and the way you say it (tone\, date & time\, frequency) is how you will attract\, engage and be shareworthy to your audiences. \nWhat are the Keys to Great Content? \nThis seminar will teach you the time-saving tips\, techniques\, and yes\, even apps that will help your content – and the way you share it – succeed! \nYou’ll learn how to: \nCreate\, Curate and Extend the content that will help you achieve your goals. \nWe’ll cover tidbits like how many links create the most engagement\, how to turn questions into high-open subject lines\, tips on using graphics\, pictures and videos\, re-purposing content across multiple platforms\, and more. \nAnd\, we’ll give you the structure and tools to make creating your content fast\, easy and effective. \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/say-say-create-engaging-content-email-social-media-audiences/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T224309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195933Z
UID:556-1468504800-1468510200@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-6/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160714T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T225330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195619Z
UID:557-1468485000-1468499400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 2 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$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 – July 12\, 14\, 26\, and 28\, 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-2/
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:20160712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195345Z
UID:552-1468328400-1468335600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Laying the Groundwork 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/
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:20160712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T222944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T194945Z
UID:554-1468314000-1468324800@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 –  July 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26\, 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/
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:20160712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T223902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T193110Z
UID:555-1468312200-1468326600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 1 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$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.\n\n\n\nSeries – July 12\, 14\, 26\, and 28\, 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-1/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T214515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T190800Z
UID:549-1467709200-1467720000@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 – July 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26\, 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/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160705T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160615T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T164756Z
UID:801-1467709200-1467714600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:60 Ways to Grow Your List
DESCRIPTION:60 Ways to Grow Your List \nTuesday\, July 5\, 2016\n9:00 am to 10:30 am \nGateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nHaving an interested and qualified list of contacts\, which you can stay top of mind with\, is vital to every business. Continuing to grow that list is just as important. \nIn this workshop\, we will show you 60 easy ways to grow your contact list today! \nWe will cover: \n\nWhy someone should join your contact list and what’s in it for them\nHow to ask people to join your list “face-to-face”\nHow to use social media to grow your list\nHow to grow your list on your website or blog\nHow to use print material to get people to sign up\nHow to use events to help grow your list\nHow to use incentives and giveaways to grow your list\nPlus\, you’ll have a chance to network with other attendees and grow your contact list\, live during the workshop!\n\nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/60-ways-grow-list/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160607T232019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T232019Z
UID:799-1466690400-1466695800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101: How to Start a Small Business \nFee: Free \nGateWay Community College\n108 N. 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \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-31/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T212555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T184637Z
UID:546-1466092800-1466098200@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-3/
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:20160615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160525T010723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T010723Z
UID:771-1465995600-1466006400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Government Solicitations and the Proposal Process
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Government Solicitations and the Proposal Process \nGateWay Community College\n108 N. 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \nRoom: Small Business Development Center Training Room in the South Building \nFee: $75.00 per attendee. \nEvent contact:\nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Progam Assistant\nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623) 845-4700. \nTo register and pay for this event\, go to Eventbrite.com. \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* What the important parts to federal and state solicitations are.\n* What the appropriate response format is.\n* Where to go for more information. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring a current solicitation or an old one that they wish to dissect. Laptops are also highly recommended.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/understanding-government-solicitations-proposal-process/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T183158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T184333Z
UID:544-1465909200-1465916400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Laying the Groundwork 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-the-groundwork/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T182540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T184211Z
UID:543-1465480800-1465486200@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-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114341
CREATED:20160503T174546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T183935Z
UID:540-1465290000-1465295400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
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:20260403T114341
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:20260403T114341
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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