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SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - Chandler
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Paula Wittekind\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4-3-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200211T130000
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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: \nDanny Ayala\, Arizona PTAC Program Manager \nDaniel.Ayala@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4703 \nOR \nRegister at:  https://azptac.com/events/
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2019-2-2-2-2-4-2-3-3/
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:20200218T090000
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SUMMARY:Foreign Trade Zone & Incoterms 2020 - Improving Cash Flow in Uncertain Trade Times
DESCRIPTION:What is a foreign trade zone (FTZ)? Why do companies use FTZs? As a small business owner\, do you have these questions in mind? \nForeign Trade ZONE (FTZ) is an area that\, for United States Customs and Border Protection purposes\, is considered to be in international commerce. Any foreign or domestic materials can be moved into an FTZ without being subject to U.S. Customs duties. Local communities benefit from the increased economic development and business development that result from zone projects. Companies use FTZs can improve cash flow\, reduce paperwork and expenses\, and reduce Arizona real and personal property taxes by 72%\, more security\, reduce supply chain times. \nThis program designed to help Arizona small business owners understand the FTZ program. In the same time\, latest incoterm changes will be updated during the event. \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/foreign-trade-zone/
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:20200219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T121523
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SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- GateWay CC
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-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-3-2-5-2-3-3/
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:20200226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T121523
CREATED:20190530T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T152305Z
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SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4-3/
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:20200227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T121523
CREATED:20190530T152433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T163310Z
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SUMMARY:Get a Handle on Financial Projections -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:As a business owner it is challenging to forecast sales and expenses. This program will give you a basic understanding of how to unwrap the mystery of making realistic financial projections. Participants will learn how to easily follow the path to develop real\, beneficial\, and supportable forecasts. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/getting-a-handle-on-financial-projections-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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