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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170307T080000
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SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nProfit Mastery – Part 1 \nDates:  March 7\, 9\, 21 and 23\, 2017 \nFee:  $495.00 (for materials and covers all four weeks.) Payment must be made at the first class by check for $495 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges -SBDC”. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll cover: \n\nOvercoming common business problems\nUnderstanding your financial position\nMaking effective pricing decisions\nEvaluating cost patterns\nMaking your business bankable\nAvoiding cash crunches\n\nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-3/
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:20170307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T181750Z
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SUMMARY:Prop 206 Compliance Presentation - Understanding the New Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Time Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Tuesday\, March 7\, 2017 \nTime:  4:00 – 5:30 pm \nProgram Description: \nProp 206\, the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act\, will take effect July 1st. \nAre you prepared? \nJoin us on Tuesday\, March 7th from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the Maricopa SBDC\, for an informational session presented by Chris Mason and Otto Shill from Jennings\, Strouss & Salmon. \nLearn about the impact the law will have on your small business\, the new minimum wage requirements\, policies and practices to ensure compliance\, and how to handle sick leave requests. \nThis program is intended for small business owners. \nCost:   Free \nSpeakers: \nChris Mason\, Attorney\, and Otto S. Shill\, III\, Attorney\nJennings\, Strouss & Salmon\, PLC \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/prop-206-compliance-presentation-understanding-new-minimum-wage-paid-sick-time-regulations/
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:20170309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20160504T180037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T202524Z
UID:604-1489046400-1489060800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nProfit Mastery – Part 2 \nDates:  March 7\, 9\, 21 and 23\, 2017 \nFee:  $495.00 (for materials).  Payment must be made at the first class with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business problems\n*Understanding your financial position\n*Making effective pricing decisions\n*Evaluating cost patterns\n*Making your business bankable\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170119T211758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T231734Z
UID:1125-1489075200-1489080600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 9\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community College\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 107\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \n  \nAre 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. \n\nIn this interactive session\, you will be introduced to critical questions to ask\, and actions to take\, in order to determine the feasibility of your business idea. \n\nThis session is also a necessary first step to prepare you for an initial counseling session with an SBDC business analyst. \n\nAudience:  This program is intended for entrepreneurs who have not yet opened their doors for business and are in the planning phase. \n  \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3/
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:20170321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170119T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T204306Z
UID:1025-1490083200-1490097600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nProfit Mastery – Part 3 \nDates:  March 7\, 9\, 21 and 23\, 2017 \nFee:  $495.00 (for materials).  Payment must be made at the first class with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business\n*Understanding your financial\n*Making effective pricing\n*Evaluating cost\n*Making your business\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nRegister for this Class \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-3-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170321T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170221T222929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T223316Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cybersecurity for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Tuesday\, March 21\, 2017 \nTime:  8:30 – 9:30 am \nLocation:  Microsoft Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square \nProgram Description: \nThe goal of the Cybersecurity for Business workshop is to inform small and midsized business (SMB) owners about potential threats and how to identify and avoid them. Cybercrime is at epidemic levels\, and small businesses usually have fewer resources and safeguards in place to protect themselves. This workshop will address risks\, causes of data breaches\, how to spot red flags and identify threats and steps participants can take to better protect their companies. The workshop will also introduce the security benefits of Office 365 for Business and Windows 10 and highlight Microsoft Store services like Answer Desk that can help support security needs. \nNinety-five percent of cyber risk is preventable by modernizing your company’s technology and educating your employees. With cyber-crime at epidemic levels\, it’s important for small and medium sized businesses to get cyber-savvy. \nSponsored by SBDC (Small Business Development Center)\nHosted by the Microsoft Store-Scottsdale Fashion Square \n Audience – This program is intended for small and medium sized businesses. \nYou will Learn: \n\n10 Tips to safeguard your business from online security threats.\nEducate yourself about online fraud\, the steps you can take to help guard against it\, and what you can do if you fall victim to it.\nSee how other small businesses are taking advantage of the latest technology to guard against malicious attacks.\nLearn about Microsoft’s commitment to cybersecurity\nDiscover free tools that teach your employees how to work more securely on the Internet.\n\nCost:  Free \nRegister for This Event \nSpeakers:  Provided by Microsoft Store
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/introduction-cybersecurity-small-business/
LOCATION:Microsoft Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square\, 7014 E Camelback Road\, Ste 1288\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20160504T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T205031Z
UID:608-1490256000-1490270400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nProfit Mastery – Part 4 \nDates:  March 7\, 9\, 21 and 23\, 2017 \nFee:  $495.00 (for materials).  Payment must be made at the first class with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common\n*Understanding your financial\n*Making effective pricing\n*Evaluating cost\n*Making your business\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-4-3/
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:20170323T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170223T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T205722Z
UID:1261-1490268600-1490274000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge Series - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Week 1 – March 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – March 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – April 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – April 13\, 2017 \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nThe TechEdge Series includes four\, 1.5 hour sessions\, scheduled over a four week period of time.  Topics include Technology Commercialization\, Lean Startup Methodology\, Intellectual Property Protection\, and Sources of Capital. \nOur TechEdge Series is designed for the entrepreneur developing innovative and disruptive solutions to problems faced today.  The series goal is to educate participants on how to efficiently and effectively move their business venture forward.  The areas of instruction include financial analysis and management\, marketing\, human resources\, capital formation and other business development topics.  As part of the series\, we facilitate resource identification and connection to help tech start-up participants in the commercialization process. \nThis Series is intended for entrepreneurs working to develop innovative and disruptive solutions to current problems.  Ideal participants come from high-tech industries such as renewable energy\, bio-medical\, manufacturing\, aerospace and defense.  Other sectors are encouraged to participate. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-series-week-1/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170119T220212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T231907Z
UID:1127-1490277600-1490284800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 23\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development\n108 N 40th Street\, South\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre 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. \nIn this interactive session\, you will be introduced to critical questions to ask\, and actions to take\, in order to determine the feasibility of your business idea. \nThis session is also a necessary first step to prepare you for an initial counseling session with an SBDC business analyst. \nAudience:  This program is intended for entrepreneurs who have not yet opened their doors for business and are in the planning phase. \n  \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20161221T213854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T135656Z
UID:1078-1490689800-1490718600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Boots to Business: REBOOT
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business: REBOOT \nTuesday\, March 28\, 2017 and Wednesday\, March 29\, 2017\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm \nThis is a 2-Day\, Full Day Event located at: \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \nBoots to Business: Reboot is an entrepreneurial education program offered to veterans by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). \nThe program provides assistance to veterans exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. \nParticipants are also introduced to SBA resources available to help access start-up capital and additional technical assistance. \nWho should attend?  All honorably discharged veterans and their spouses are eligible for the program and can register for the free two-day workshop. \nFor answers or for more information\, please contact:  James Pipper at James.Pipper@sba.gov or call 602-745-7230. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/httpboots2business-orgreboot/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20161221T214548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T135838Z
UID:1081-1490776200-1490805000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Boots to Business: REBOOT
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business: REBOOT \nTuesday\, March 28\, 2017 and Wednesday\, March 29\, 2017\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm \nThis is a 2-Day\, Full Day Event located at: \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \nBoots to Business: Reboot is an entrepreneurial education program offered to veterans by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). \nThe program provides assistance to veterans exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. \nParticipants are also introduced to SBA resources available to help access start-up capital and additional technical assistance. \nWho should attend?  All honorably discharged veterans and their spouses are eligible for the program and can register for the free two-day workshop. \nFor answers or for more information\, please contact:  James Pipper at James.Pipper@sba.gov or call 602-745-7230. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/httpboots2business-orgreboot-2/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170330T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170222T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T211116Z
UID:1246-1490864400-1490869800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property:  How to Protect Yours and Avoid Accidentally Stealing Others
DESCRIPTION:Date:  March 30\, 2017 \nTime:  9:00 – 10:30 am \nCost:  Free \nToo often\, business owners fail to protect their intellectual property and that of others. As a business owner\, have you asked yourself these critical questions: \n\nWhat types of intellectual property exist in my business?\nHow should I protect it?\nWhat is the process and how much should I budget?\nWhat are the opportunities?  What are the risks?\n\nJoin us for this session\, to learn about the value of protecting your intellectual property using Copyrights\, Trade Marks\, Trade Secrets and Patents. \nThis program is intended for small business owners that have been in business for more than one year. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/intellectual-property-protect-avoid-accidentally-stealing-others/
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:20170330T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T112707
CREATED:20170223T210336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T210556Z
UID:1265-1490873400-1490878800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge Series - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Week 1 – March 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – March 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – April 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – April 13\, 2017 \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nThe TechEdge Series includes four\, 1.5 hour sessions\, scheduled over a four week period of time.  Topics include Technology Commercialization\, Lean Startup Methodology\, Intellectual Property Protection\, and Sources of Capital. \nOur TechEdge Series is designed for the entrepreneur developing innovative and disruptive solutions to problems faced today.  The series goal is to educate participants on how to efficiently and effectively move their business venture forward.  The areas of instruction include financial analysis and management\, marketing\, human resources\, capital formation and other business development topics.  As part of the series\, we facilitate resource identification and connection to help tech start-up participants in the commercialization process. \nThis Series is intended for entrepreneurs working to develop innovative and disruptive solutions to current problems.  Ideal participants come from high-tech industries such as renewable energy\, bio-medical\, manufacturing\, aerospace and defense.  Other sectors are encouraged to participate. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-series-week-1-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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