Small Business Course Listing

103-494 QuickBooks Online

Explore the fundamentals of the QuickBooks Online software to manage your business finances. Learn how to set up a new company, work with lists, process invoices, manage bank accounts, enter and pay bills, process payments, and track accounts receivable and accounts payable. Students should be computer literate and comfortable working in a Windows environment. This course is held in a computer lab; a textbook is required.

Course Credits

.45

Sections this Semester

Offering number: 103-494-001

CRN: 11231
Tuition/fee: $70.29
Seats Open: 12
Instructor: Bue, Kathleen J
Dates: 09/05/23-10/10/23
Days: Tuesday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q382

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145-400 Organize Business Finances

Learn how to set up your business financial system right from the start. Establish a system of checks and balances for your business and organize a proper filing system to keep your business out of trouble. Understand the terms and procedures of computerized bookkeeping systems as well as the basics of bookkeeping without being an accountant.

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Offering number: 145-400-001

CRN: 11233
Tuition/fee: $48.36
Seats Open: 31
Instructor: Bue, Kathleen J
Dates: 10/16/23-10/16/23
Days: Monday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q369

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Dates: 10/23/23-11/06/23
Days: Monday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q369

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145-401 Understanding Business Taxes

Designed for anyone in a small business or anticipating starting a small business. Local, state and federal taxes, including payroll taxes, pertaining to small business will be discussed. Necessary forms and locations of offices for tax information will also be provided.

Course Credits

.15

Sections this Semester

Offering number: 145-401-001

CRN: 11234
Tuition/fee: $26.43
Seats Open: 28
Instructor: Bue, Kathleen J
Dates: 09/07/23-09/14/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q369

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145-404 Business Tax Deductions

Successful entrepreneurs never miss an opportunity to capitalize on business tax deductions they are entitled to. The key to maximizing your net profits is to understand what is a legal deduction and what is not. Learn how to capture every legal business deduction available to your small business entity while avoiding the typical mistakes that are the downfall of many entrepreneurial ventures... and gain the confidence you need to stay compliant with these complex governmental regulations.

Course Credits

.15

Sections this Semester

Offering number: 145-404-001

CRN: 11235
Tuition/fee: $26.43
Seats Open: 30
Instructor: Bue, Kathleen J
Dates: 09/21/23-09/28/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q369

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145-445 FaSTart Workshop

Get the step-by-step guidance needed to launch a new venture in this 4-hour informal workshop. Meet other entrepreneurs who are trying to get their small business off the ground and learn the "ropes" from an expert that can answer: What are the differences between LLC's and Corporations? What licenses and permits are needed? Is a business plan needed? Is financing available? What other resources are available? Every aspiring entrepreneur should attend the basic FaSTart Workshop plus the courses in the Small Business Certificate program.

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Offering number: 145-445-001

CRN: 11236
Tuition/fee: $19.12
Seats Open: 9
Instructor: TBA
Dates: 08/31/23-08/31/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 05:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q387

Offering number: 145-445-002

CRN: 11237
Tuition/fee: $19.12
Seats Open: 9
Instructor: TBA
Dates: 10/05/23-10/05/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 05:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q387

Offering number: 145-445-003

CRN: 11238
Tuition/fee: $19.12
Seats Open: 9
Instructor: TBA
Dates: 11/02/23-11/02/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 05:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q387

Offering number: 145-445-004

CRN: 11239
Tuition/fee: $19.12
Seats Open: 9
Instructor: TBA
Dates: 12/07/23-12/07/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 05:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q387

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145-460 Business Plan Development

A business plan is a comprehensive written document outlining the operational and financial steps critical to every start-up or established small business. Like a roadmap, a well-written plan helps you determine where you are, where you want to go and how you are going to get there. This course will provide you with the tools, techniques and expert guidance you need to write your own plan, access capital and dramatically increase your odds of business success.

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Offering number: 145-460-001

CRN: 11240
Tuition/fee: $62.98
Seats Open: 15
Instructor: TBA
Dates: 08/29/23-09/19/23
Days: Tuesday
Times: 05:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q380

Offering number: 145-460-002

CRN: 11241
Tuition/fee: $62.98
Seats Open: 15
Instructor: TBA
Dates: 10/24/23-11/14/23
Days: Tuesday
Times: 05:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q380

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145-463 Small Business Insurance

Insurance coverage for a small business is often misunderstood or overlooked. Protect your business by making yourself aware of the various types of insurance needed by your business. These coverages will include property, casualty, liability and employee.

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Offering number: 145-463-001

CRN: 11242
Tuition/fee: $19.12
Seats Open: 32
Instructor: Owens, John S
Dates: 11/09/23-11/09/23
Days: Thursday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q369

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145-472 Law for Business Owners

Learn about the wide range of important legal issues that affect small business owners. Topics include business formation, corporations and LLCs, protecting personal assets, relations among business partners, negotiating and drafting contracts, employee relations, government regulations, negotiating leases, security interests and liens, obtaining and collecting judgments, protecting intellectual property, buying and selling businesses and many other critical topics.

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Offering number: 145-472-001

CRN: 11243
Tuition/fee: $48.36
Seats Open: 32
Instructor: Ruer, Elisa Mia
Dates: 09/06/23-09/27/23
Days: Wednesday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q369

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145-482 Marketing Mastermind

As a serious micro entrepreneur, you know success hinges on your ability to develop simple marketing/sales strategies that are easy to implement, immediately effective and designed to help you get clients NOW! Learn how to identify your niche market, attract clients to your business, charge what you are worth, create a website that sells, make compelling offers, craft your sales story, leverage product/service packaging, create a talk that sells, get speaking gigs, build a rock star team and much more. Take action now and commit to mastering the art and science of simple marketing to take your micro business from start-up to explosive growth!

Course Credits

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Offering number: 145-482-001

CRN: 11244
Tuition/fee: $92.22
Seats Open: 32
Instructor: DAmore, Dan David
Dates: 10/04/23-11/15/23
Days: Wednesday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q361

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Dates: 10/18/23-10/18/23
Days: Wednesday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q361

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Dates: 11/29/23-11/29/23
Days: Wednesday
Times: 06:30pm-09:20pm
Room: Q361

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