Maricopa SBDC

Profit Mastery – Week 2
2016-09-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Profit Mastery – Week 2
The 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
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover:

Overcoming common business problems
Understanding your financial position
Making effective pricing decisions
Evaluating cost patterns
Making your business bankable
Avoiding cash crunches

FEE: $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.
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Profit Mastery – Week 1
2016-09-13 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Profit Mastery – Week 1
Series – September 13, 15, 27 and 29, 2016
The 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.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover:

Overcoming common business problems
Understanding your financial position
Making effective pricing decisions
Evaluating cost patterns
Making your business bankable
Avoiding cash crunches

FEE: $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.
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Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
2016-09-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix), 2016-08-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York), 2016-07-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York), 2016-07-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
Event Fee: Free
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!
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Getting Started with Constant Contact - Part 1
2016-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Getting Started with Constant Contact – Part 1
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
9:00 am – 10:30 am
COST: FREE
New to Email Marketing? Want to learn how to use Constant Contact? We’ll show you!
This is a guided demonstration of the tools and features inside Constant Contact’s email marketing system. In this 90 minute session you will learn the basics so you can get going with your own email marketing including:

Setting up your Constant Contact account
Creating an email campaign and editing a template
Branding your emails with your logo, colors and photos
Creating content that people want to receive and read

It’s a relaxed, friendly educational session so bring your questions!
This seminar is suitable for anyone new to Constant Contact or who just wants to learn how to use our products. Some general knowledge of email marketing practices and concepts may be helpful.
Note: This seminar is a demonstration, not a hands-on workshop. You may bring your laptop to follow along in your own account but it is not required.
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Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
2016-09-01 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix) | Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building, Room 101, 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ, United States
Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
Estrella Mountain Community College
Room: Business Institute located in Estrella Hall
Avondale, AZ 85323
Event Fee: Free
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!
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Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
2016-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
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!
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Understanding HUBZones 101
2016-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Understanding HUBZones 101
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Location:
Maricopa Small Business Development Center
GateWay Community College
108 N 40th Street, South Building
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Are you in a HUBZone? And what does it mean if you are?
 Learn about the basics of federal contracting
 Learn about HUBZones and if you are eligible
 What are next steps to getting certified
Noted 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.
PTAC 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.
To check if your business is in a HUBZone, click on this SBA link http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/.
Be prepared to ask questions, network and learn the basics of how government contracting works as well as what services your Arizona PTAC offers.
Presenter:
Kate 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.
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Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
2016-08-18 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix), 2016-08-04 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York), 2016-07-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York), 2016-06-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building, Room 101, 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ, United States
Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
Estrella Mountain Community College
Business Institute located in Estrella Hall
Avondale, AZ 85323
Event Fee: Free
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!
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B2B Social Media: Why You Need More than Just LinkedIn
2016-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
B2B Social Media: Why You Need More than Just LinkedIn
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
In the B2B world, most executives and managers think LinkedIn is all they need to be concerned with. They may be missing the bigger picture.
If 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.
We’ll cover:

Why B2B companies should use social media
What platforms are right for you and why.
How to drive traffic to your B2B website using social media
We’ll look at the most popular platforms and learn how other B2B companies are using them successfully.
Together, we’ll strategize on your next best step with social media.

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Laying the Groundwork For Government Contracting
2016-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Laying the Groundwork For Government Contracting
Event Fee: Free
Learn the basics of how government contracting works.
Very 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.
To register for this event please contact:
Nora Plonsky, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant
Nora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700

The “Nitty Gritty How To’s” of Grabbing Attention and Looking Good on Mobile, on Video and in Email
2016-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
The “Nitty Gritty How To’s” of Grabbing Attention and Looking Good on Mobile, on Video and in Email
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
To 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?
In this fast paced, interactive session we’re going to cover the nitty gritty how-to’s of video, mobile marketing and email marketing:

5 Easy Steps to Creating and Marketing Basic Video for the Beginner
The 5 Essentials to Looking Good on Mobile Devices
The New 3 Step Magic Formula of Email Marketing

No fluff. No fancy stuff. Come ready to take notes and return to the office ready to take action.
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Profit Mastery – Part 4
2016-07-28 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Profit Mastery – Part 4

Event Fee:
Fee: $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.

Series – July 12, 14, 26, and 28, 2016
The 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.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover:

Overcoming common business problems
Understanding your financial position
Making effective pricing decisions
Evaluating cost patterns
Making your business bankable
Avoiding cash crunches

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Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4
2016-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4

Event Fee:
$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.

Series – July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016
Part Four: Special Topics in QuickBooks

Job Costing and Payroll
Reporting
Sales Tax
QB for Restaurants
QB for Real Estate and Property Management
Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Top 10 QB Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

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Profit Mastery – Part 3
2016-07-26 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Profit Mastery – Part 3

Event Fee:
Fee: $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.

Series – July 12, 14, 26, and 28, 2016
The 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.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover:

Overcoming common business problems
Understanding your financial position
Making effective pricing decisions
Evaluating cost patterns
Making your business bankable
Avoiding cash crunches

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Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3
2016-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3

Event Fee:
$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.

Series – July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016
Part Three: The Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills

Creating Vendors
Purchase Orders
Entering Bills
Paying Bills
Writing Checks
The Checking Account
Reconciling the Bank Account
Credit Card Transaction

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What to Say and How to Say It: How to Create Engaging Content for Your Email and Social Media Audience
2016-07-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
What to Say and How to Say It: How to Create Engaging Content for Your Email and Social Media Audience
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
9:00 am – 10:30 am
FREE
Ever heard of “location, location, location”?
For online marketing, it’s “Content, Content, Content!”
What you say, and the way you say it (tone, date & time, frequency) is how you will attract, engage and be shareworthy to your audiences.
What are the Keys to Great Content?
This 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!
You’ll learn how to:
Create, Curate and Extend the content that will help you achieve your goals.
We’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.
And, we’ll give you the structure and tools to make creating your content fast, easy and effective.
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Profit Mastery – Part 2
2016-07-14 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Profit Mastery – Part 2

Event Fee:
$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.

Series – July 12, 14, 26, and 28, 2016
The 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.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover:

Overcoming common business problems
Understanding your financial position
Making effective pricing decisions
Evaluating cost patterns
Making your business bankable
Avoiding cash crunches

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Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2
2016-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2

Event Fee:
$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable by check made out to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.

Series – July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016
Part Two:
The Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales

Lists in QuickBooks
Customers
The Items List
Invoices from Estimates
Invoicing for Time & Material
Invoicing from Scratch
Money: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits
Troubleshooting

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Profit Mastery – Part 1
2016-07-12 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Profit Mastery – Part 1

Event Fee:
$295.00 (materials included and covers all four weeks.) Payment must be made at the first class by check for $295 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”. $50.00 each for additional attendees from same company.

Series – July 12, 14, 26, and 28, 2016
The 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.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover:

Overcoming common business problems
Understanding your financial position
Making effective pricing decisions
Evaluating cost patterns
Making your business bankable
Avoiding cash crunches

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Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1
2016-07-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1

Event Fee:
$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable by check made out to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.

Series – July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016
Part One:

QuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup
QuickBooks Versions
Accounting 101
QuickBooks Accounting 101
Mastery of Basic Navigation
Setting up a New Company
Setting and Modifying Preferences
Introduction to Reporting

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60 Ways to Grow Your List
2016-07-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
60 Ways to Grow Your List
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
9:00 am to 10:30 am
GateWay Community College
108 N 40th Street, South Building
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Having 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.
In this workshop, we will show you 60 easy ways to grow your contact list today!
We will cover:

Why someone should join your contact list and what’s in it for them
How to ask people to join your list “face-to-face”
How to use social media to grow your list
How to grow your list on your website or blog
How to use print material to get people to sign up
How to use events to help grow your list
How to use incentives and giveaways to grow your list
Plus, you’ll have a chance to network with other attendees and grow your contact list, live during the workshop!

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Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
2016-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Business 101: How to Start a Small Business
Fee: Free
GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th Street, South Building
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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!
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Understanding Government Solicitations and the Proposal Process
2016-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | ASU SkySong, ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
Understanding Government Solicitations and the Proposal Process
GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Room: Small Business Development Center Training Room in the South Building
Fee: $75.00 per attendee.
Event contact:
Nora Plonsky, Arizona PTAC Progam Assistant
Nora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623) 845-4700.
To register and pay for this event, go to Eventbrite.com.
Basics of Proposal Writing
This is a basic introduction to responding to government proposals. Topics to be presented are:
• Understanding the parts of an RFP
• Preparing to bid
• Avoiding common mistakes
• Q&A
• Proposal coaching
Each attendee will learn:
* What the important parts to federal and state solicitations are.
* What the appropriate response format is.
* Where to go for more information.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a current solicitation or an old one that they wish to dissect. Laptops are also highly recommended.
