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Business Plan I: The 12-Step Process - BAC
9/14/2010 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. |
$40.00
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9/14/2010 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Held the second Tuesday of each month.
This workshop explains how to organize and write your business plan and recommends helpful resources. The instructor will take you step-by-step through several basic components of writing this important document to help get your business off to the right start.
Topics will include:
- Research sources
- Business description
- Market research
- Industry analysis
- Marketing Plan
- Operating Plan
- Management Plan
- Financial Plan
- Risk Management
- Exit Strategy
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Business Plan II: Market Research - BAC
9/21/2010 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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9/21/2010 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Held the third Tuesday of each month.
This workshop will help you take the next step in refining and focusing on your business as well as the specific industry.
In this class you will learn how to:
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Business Plan III: Realistic Financial Projections - BAC
9/28/2010 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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9/28/2010 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Held the fourth Tuesday of each month.
This workshop continues exploring the financial and budgeting components of a solid business plan covered in Business Plans I and II.
BP III encompasses all critical elements to help you get your business off to the right start. This in-depth class will review important topics such as:
- General Financial Terms
- Introduction to Financial Statements (what they are and what they do)
- Importance of Forecasting
- Tips for Business Forecasting
You will be provided with templates to help with your financial forecasting. The workshop will have a hands-on exercise. Bring a pencil and calculator.
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Business Plan Series: Parts I, II and III - Special Pricing - BAC
9/14/2010 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$100.00
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9/14/2010 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $100.00
Take ALL THREE CLASSES in the three-part Business Plan Series for $100.
Earn .9 countinuing education units from Tarrant County College.
This three-part business plan series will be offered monthly.
Business Plan I: The 12 Step Process, explains how to organize and write your business plan and recommend helpful resources.
Business Plan II: Market research, helps you decided what kind of business your new business will be.
Business Plan III: Realistic Financial Projection, delivers the financial documents your business needs and lenders expect.
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Understanding Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Certifications - BAC
9/7/2010 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
$25.00
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9/7/2010 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Held the first Tuesday of each month.
There are 8 different certifications for minority, women-owned, disadvantaged, veteran-owned and/or historically under-utilized businesses. If your target market is to sell to federal, state or local government institutions, corporations or construction prime contractors, you should consider one or more of these certifications.
This workshop helps take the mystery out of the certification process:
- Learn about the different types of certification
- Which type of certification is right for your business
- Understanding the application process
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Loans, Grants and Alternate Financing - BAC
9/22/2010 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$25.00
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9/22/2010 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Need a Loan for Your Small Business?
This workshop will introduce you to the world of lending. Cheryl Jones will put her 20 years of banking experience to work for you! Even if your business has been turned down by oher loan programs, this workshop offers other available options.
Topics will include:
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The 5 C’s of lending
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The truth about grants
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Financial Alternatives for the bankable and un-bankable
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How to prepare yourself and your business for financing: loans from $5,000 to $25,000
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
BAC 817-871-6025 registration@fwbac.com
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Money Smart - BAC
9/2/2010 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
FREE!
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9/2/2010 at 6:00 - 9:00 pm
FREE!
Money Smart ...Helping Build Financial Literacy
This three-week, once a week program offers continuing education units
(CEU’s) from Tarrant County College.
Session I: September 2, 2010
Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
Money Smart will teach you the financial basics
of budgeting, saving, investing, and using credit wisely.
It’s for all of us who need to learn to manage our money wisely!
This three-week course lays a foundation for wise and mature personal financial decisions that will help you manage your business finances and build positive banking relationships. Learn how to create a budget, open checking and savings accounts and understand the importance of credit.
The course is structured primarily using the FDIC Money Smart curriculum but will also feature guest speakers and additional resources that relate specifically to the course materials.
Money Smart includes the following training:
• An introduction to bank services
• How to choose and keep a checking account
• An introduction to credit
• How to make a credit card work for you
• How to keep track of your money
• Why you should save, save, save!
• Your rights as a consumer
• How your credit history will affect your credit futures
Financial education fosters financial stability for individuals and for entire communities. The more people know about credit and banking services, the more likely they are to increase savings, buy homes, and improve their financial health and well being.
Classes are held from 6-9 p.m. at the Business Assistance Center at 1150 South Freeway (corner of
I-35W at Rosedale on the campus of the historical James E. Guinn School) Fort Worth, Texas 76104
For information on upcoming classes contact:
817-871-6025
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QuickBooks Contractors Edition - BAC
10/21/2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
$40.00
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10/21/2010 at 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Attention Contractors: QuickBooks has a
Special Edition just for you!
QuickBooks Contractor Edition can save you time, here’s how:
Estimates
- Create job estimates and email to customers right out of QuickBooks.
- Easily find old estimates when you need them, just a click of the mouse!
- Track active estimates for easy customer follow up.
- Create estimate templates for common jobs, saving hours of time.
- Create customer change orders that print with the estimates.
- Turn estimates into invoices with just one click. No double entry!
Invoicing and Collections
- Track which customers have been invoiced and who needs to pay.
- Email invoices to your customers and allow them to pay your invoices online!
- Email collection letters right out of QuickBooks. Templates are included!
Track Profit and Costs By Job
- Easily create reports showing labor and material and all other costs by job.
- Job profit reports help you learn which jobs are most profitable and which ones are not!
Other Time Savers
- Run a monthly sales tax report in just minutes and pay the State online!
- Track payments to your vendors and always know who you owe and what’s been paid.
- Keep your bank and credit card balances up to date and download daily transactions!
- Print monthly business reports such as: profit and loss, material and labor costs and more!
- Run payroll in QuickBooks and all quarterly reports for filing (extra cost for this service).
QuickBooks Contractor Edition is suitable for plumbers, electricians, HVAC service, carpenters, roofers, and any other contractor who bills customers by the job. Works on any home PC!
When: October 21, 2010 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Where: Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
1150 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76104
For more info or to register contact: 817-871-6025
or www.fwbac.com
Sign Up Today !
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QuickBooksPro - Part I - BAC
9/14/2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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9/14/2010 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Why Quickbooks Pro 2010 for small business? Quickbooks Pro 2010 has advanced financial management tools for customization options to help boost efficiency and accuracy in your bookkeeping operations and its user friendly. Get training in the basic functions of Quickbooks Pro 2010!
Session 1: Beginning QuickBooks - covers set-up of QuickBooks and walks students through adding, editing, deleting and merging information.
- Setting up QuickBooks using the interview process
- Preferences
- Tool bar icons
- Customer and vendor database information
- Chart of accounts
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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QuickBooksPro - Part II - BAC
9/21/2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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9/21/2010 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Session II: Intermediate QuickBooks - hands-on creation of day-to-day documents and bank reconciliation, including:
- Estimates, invoices, bills, checks
- Credit card charges, bill payments, payments received
- Deposits, credit memos, customer statements
- Debit/check card purchases
- Paying sales tax, printing documents
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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QuickBooksPro - Part III - BAC
9/28/2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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9/28/2010 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Session III: Advanced QuickBooks - information available on standard QuickBooks reports, including:
- Profit and loss
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow
- Open invoices
- Sales by item
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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QuickBooksPro - Parts I, II and III - Special Pricing - BAC
9/14/2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$125.00
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9/14/2010 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $125.00
Take all 3 QuickBooks classes for $125
Earn .6 continuing credit units from Tarrant County College.
Why Quickbooks Pro 2010 for small business? Quickbooks Pro 2010 has advanced financial management tools for customization options to help boost efficiency and accuracy in your bookkeeping operations and its user friendly. Get training in the basic functions of Quickbooks Pro 2010!
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Working with customer, vendor and item lists
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Working with estimates, invoices, receive payments and deposits
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Overview of inventory
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Entering and paying purchase orders and bills
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Working with reports, memorizing and customizing
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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SBA Financing - TCC-SBDC
9/7/2010 - Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
$30.00
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9/7/2010 at Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
The class is held the first Tuesday of each month.
This course will introduce clients to loans available and the procedure for getting funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Registration is required; the class is filled on a first come, first-served basis. (Check for associated class fees.)
The SBDC is located at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, James E. Guinn Complex, 1150 South Freeway, Suite 229, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 (I-35 South at Rosedale).
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SBA Financing - Arlington - TCC-SBDC
9/21/2010 - Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
$30.00
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9/21/2010 at Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Held the third Tuesday of each month at:
202 East Border Street
Room 133
Arlington, Texas 76010
Attendees will learn the various SBA loan programs and financing options for your business.
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Intellectual Property Orientation - TCC-SBDC
9/16/2010 - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
$30.00
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9/16/2010 at Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $30.00
Learn the fundamentals of how to apply for a patent, copyright a graphic, book, songs or other compositions, and how to register a trademark or service mark.
Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Check for associated class fees.)
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Intellectual Property Orientation - TCC-SBDC
9/2/2010 - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
$30.00
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9/2/2010 at Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $30.00
Learn the fundamentals of how to apply for a patent, copyright a graphic, book, songs or other compositions, and how to register a trademark or service mark.
Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Check for associated class fees.)
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Free Legal Forum - TCC-SBDC
9/7/2010 - Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/7/2010 at Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
FREE!
Held the first Tuesday of every month.
Talk face-to-face with a local attorney regarding legal business issues.
Please call for reservations (817) 871-6028. This forum is free of charge.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 South Freeway, Suite 229, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
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How to Write a Basic Employee Handbook - TCC-SBDC
9/28/2010 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
$30.00
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9/28/2010 at 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $30.00
Held the fourth Tuesday of each month.
If your employees have begun to ask questions about things like dress codes, holidays and paid sick leave, its time to begin wiring a basic employee handbook.
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Government Contracting - TCC-SBDC
9/21/2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
$30.00
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9/21/2010 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30.00
The TCC/SBDC provides in-depth counseling and training in doing business with the government entities. Counseling introduces the entrepreneur or business owner to the notion of doing business at each level of government from local to Federal. Counseling and orientations are held the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Government Contracting - TCC-SBDC
9/7/2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
$30.00
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9/7/2010 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30.00
The TCC/SBDC provides in-depth counseling and training in doing business with the government entities. Counseling introduces the entrepreneur or business owner to the notion of doing business at each level of government from local to Federal. Counseling and orientations are held the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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How To Get Your Foot In the Door - BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center
9/22/2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
FREE!
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9/22/2010 at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FREE!
The BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center has teamed up to bring you an in-depth series of procurement workshops.
FREE
Instructor: Jim Randle
Jim worked for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for 23 years in supplier diversity and "retired" in December 2004 to form Small Biz Advocate, a veteran-owned company, Jim helps small businesses with "Biz Improvement" strategies, marketing and business development activities as a coach, mentor and advocate. Jim also works for Cross Timbers Procurement Center as a Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Counselor assisting veterans and other small businesses sell to prime contractors. This class will discuss rules, regulations and the law as it relates to government contracting (i.e. Federal, State, and Local Governments) as well as explain those things that are important to know before you start the government contracting process.
"How to Get Your Foot in the Door"....With your toes still attached, is a fast-paced, interactive, hands-on workshop designed to help participants de-mystify and successfully navigate the prime contractors "Procurement Maze".
Participants will be given the right tools and will learn the tactics and strategies necessary to identify, meet with and sell the "Right People" at the "Right Time" and the successful, you must have "The Right Stuff".
Learning Objectives:
- Ensure that you understand the "Rules of Engagement"
- Step-by-step, How to Sell to the Primes - Jim’s "21 Steps to Prime Time"
- How to get on their Radar Screen and stay on it
- How to get "The Right People" at "The Right Place" at "The Right Time" with "The Right Stuff"
"Biggest Mistakes" small businesses make and Jim’s "Best Advice for Success"
Keys to a Sales Presentation that will "Knock their Socks Off"
Tips for developing a "Winning Proposal"
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center 817-871-6025
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Introduction to Government Opportunities on the Internet - BAC
9/29/2010 - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/29/2010 at Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE!
INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE INTERNET
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
9:00am-12:00pm
FREE
A Presentation for small business by the
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DoD PTAC)
Come learn about the many Internet resources avaiable for federal, state and local goverment contracts. You will learn to research past procurement histories, locate potential customers, and search for open bid opportunities.
Where possible, the goverment is using electronic commerce procedures. the use of goverment e-commerce includes advertising the bids, downloading drawings/specifications, online bidding, and electronic awarding of contracts. Information will be provided on GSA contracts, and how to determine if a GSA Contract is right for you. Live demonstrations will teach you how to use these resources.
Attendees will be provided an index to over 100 procurement related Uniform Resource Locator’s (URLs). Attendees will also have the opportunity to make an appointment with counselors who can cover specific methods applicable to your busness.
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Understanding Government Contracting - BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center
9/21/2010 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
FREE!
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9/21/2010 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FREE!
FREE
Understanding Government Contracting - BAC, UTA Cross Timbers Procurement Center, and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association.
Henry Vinson was Chief of Construction Contracting for the Army and Air Force Exchange Services when he retired in 1996. After retiring, Henry spent the next twelve years preparing technical data packages for Construction and Service Contractors. He has extensive experience in government contracting on both sides of the table. This three hour class will provide you with most of the basic information needed to respond to a federal, state or local government solicition. This class is followed a week later by a second class, which teaches a practical excercise in preparing a bid.
Understanding Government Contracting is for anyone wanting to participate in the government contracting process (Commodity, Construction or Services)
This class will discuss rules, regulations and the law as it relates to government contracting (i.e. Federal, State, and Local Governments) as well as explain those things that are important to know before you start the government contracting process.
Seating is limited, so register early to guarantee your seat!
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center 817-871-6025
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Writing and Assembling Construction Technical Proposals - BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center
9/28/2010 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
FREE!
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9/28/2010 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FREE!
Note: You must have attended Understanding Government Contracting workshop prior to attending this class.
FREE
Understanding Government Contracting - BAC, UTA Cross Timbers Procurement Center, and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association.
Henry Vinson was Chief of Construction Contracting for the Army and Air Force Exchange Services when he retired in 1996. After retiring, Henry spent the next twelve years preparing technical data packages for Construction and Service Contractors. He has extensive experience in government contracting on both sides of the table. This class will provide you with most of the basic information needed to respond to a federal, state or local government solicition.
This class will explain how to write and assemble government construction contracting Technical Proposals. The speaker will discuss how to review an actual solicitation and identify those areas that must be addressed in the Technical Proposal. Topics covered include:
- Bonding
- Experience
- Financials
- Past Performance
- Pricing
- Proposal Assembly
- QC Plan
- Qualifications
- Safety Plan
- The Management Plan
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex
1150 South Freeway, Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX 76104
BAC and Cross Timbers Procurement Center 817-871-6025
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Project NEW Advanced - BAC
9/20/2010 - 6:00 - 9:30 pm |
$425.00
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9/20/2010 at 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $425.00
Project NEW Advanced
Formerly known as Project New, Project NEW Advanced has an inspiring new look and updated educational curriculum designed to meet the needs of the 21st century business owner.
If you own a business or dream of becoming an entrepreneur, you need to learn to operate your business the right way. Now’s the time! Turn your dream into reality.
Now accepting registrations for:
September 20th - November 29th
The 10-week Project NEW Advanced will help you develop your entrepreneurial potential.
Experience 30 hours of in-depth training from successful professionals and experts who will help you utilize the tools and information essential to becoming successful.
This course is recommended for business owners who haven’t developed a business plan and those who need to learn how to start out right!
Core training sessions include:
- An In-depth Look at Entrepreneurship
- The Business Plan: Your Road Map to Success
- How to Promote Your Business without Going Broke: Marketing & Public Relations
- Using the Internet to Research Your Business Plan
- Record Keeping in a Small Business/Managing Your Cash Flow
- Financing a New Venture
- Networking for Results
- An Entrepreneurship Training Lab
- Personal Empowerment and Leadership for Emerging Entrepreneurs
To learn more and register for the next series call 817-871-6025
Classes are held Monday evenings:
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
1150 South Freeway (I-35 South @ Rosedale)
Fort Worth TX 76104
BAC
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Project NEW Beginnings - BAC
9/2/2010 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
$10.00
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9/2/2010 at 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Project NEW Beginnings
Nuturing Entrepreneurial Winners
Project NEW Beginning, formerly known as the ACORN Project has an inspiring new look and updated educational curriculum designed to meet the needs of the 21st century business owner.
Cultivating Ideas - Growing Success!
Project NEW Beginnings offers business education, training and counseling to individuals who have not had resources that enabled them to be self-sustaining.
The program is specifically offered to individuals who have low-or no income. It’s about self-empowerment, opportunity, confidence and passion.
The 10-week Project NEW Beginnings program covers topics such as:
• How to overcome obstacles
• Time management
• Marketing tips
• Researching your business
• Creating a useful business plan
• Determining cash flow needs
• Identifying financing options
• Also included in the curriculum is the FDIC’s Money Smart program which covers topics to help you make wise and mature personal financial decisions that will in turn help you better manage your business finances.
2010 Schedule:
(Thursdays, 6 - 9pm)
NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS:
The requires an application to be submitted for approval by the committee. Upon acceptance, there is a $10 registration fee due at the first class.
Mentors provide guidance and support following graduation.
Classes are offered in English and Spanish
Childcare is provided - if needed
Networking Opportunities
Tours of Businesses and Resource Centers
For More Information Contact:
817-871-6025
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Microsoft Office 2007, 101: all 3 classes- Special Pricing - BAC
10/4/2010 - 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
$100.00
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10/4/2010 at 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $100.00
October all three classes for $100.00. Microsoft Word, Excel, and powerpoint
Pre-registration and payment are required. Fees are non-refundable, but can be applied to another course or workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
About the instructor: Tim Kormos began working as a corporate trainer in 1993 followed by conducting computer operations trainings. He has worked with industry giants as TRW, Inc (now Experion), Disney, Harley Davidson, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Chase Bank, Bank of America. In 2006 Tim was accepted as a technical trainer by both National Seminars and Fred Pryor Seminars. Today, Tim has been awarded contracts to teach advanced classes at Lockheed Martin while also conducting classes for the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center. Tim has a fun, inclusive style and understands how people learn. He brings experience, energy and enthusiasm to deliver the highest quality educational programs to his attendees.
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Microsoft Office 2007-Excel, 101 - BAC
10/18/2010 - 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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10/18/2010 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
This class will take you through the basics of rows, columns, cells, formulas…then more advanced reports formatting and graphs. Take the mystery out of creating powerful and meaningful spreadsheets, graphs and reports. Save time using Excel’s built in functions and features.
Topics covered
Auto fill-spend less time typing
- Quick ways to generate totals, counts and averages
- Ways to sort, sub-total and organize data
Pre-registration and payment are required. Fees are non-refundable, but can be applied to another course or workshop.
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Microsoft Office 2007-PowerPoint, 101 - BAC
10/25/2010 - 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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10/25/2010 at 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Microsoft Powerpoint
Pre-registration and payment are required. Fees are non-refundable, but can be applied to another course or workshop.
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Microsoft Office 2007-Word 101 - BAC
10/4/2010 - 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
$40.00
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10/4/2010 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Writing a business plan? Need a promotional flyer? You don’t need special tools if you have Microsoft Word 2007. Join us for a practical look at how Word can be used to create flyers, brochures, invitations, mass-emails and more. Topics covered:
Pre-registration and payment are required. Fees are non-refundable, but can be applied to another course or workshop.
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Recycling-Waste Reduction - BAC
9/16/2010 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/16/2010 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
FREE!
Recycling and Waste Reduction: Bring “Green” to Your Business
Sponsored by Evergreen Paper Recycling
Learn how to implement or enhance your recycling and waste program by attending this workshop. You’ll walk away with creative ideas and tools for implementing sustainable business environmental practices.
Debbie Branch with the City of Fort Worth Environmental Management Department has an interactive presentation. Find out how other Fort Worth organizations are accomplishing this and saving money.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
FREE lunch provided to the first 25 who register!
Who should attend? Businesses, non-profits and schools.
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SCORE Small Business Workshop - SCORE
9/18/2010 - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
$50.00
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9/18/2010 at Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Who Should Attend?
Those in business and those thinking of starting and/or operating a business. Five dynamic presenters will discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship and factors necessary to prepare a professional business plan.
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Business Planning
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Sources of Capital
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Legal Considerations
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Insurance
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Marketing
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Record Keeping
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Taxes
Cost includes lunch and materials.
Location: James E. Guinn School Complex/Fort Worth Business Assistance Center1150 South Freeway (Rosedale & I-35W)
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Should I Incorporate? - TCC-SBDC
9/1/2010 - Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/1/2010 at Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE!
If you are unsure about the difference between an S Corp and an LLC, come learn the difference ASAP. Participants will learn about the different legal entities for businesses and the tax implications of each. Free follow-up counseling is available to help ensure you select the right entity for your business.
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Small Business Mini-Course - TCC-SBDC
9/9/2010 - Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
$30.00
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9/9/2010 at Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Participants will learn whether their idea represents a true opportunity worthy of time, effort and money. Topics include getting started, why people go into business, defining your business idea and doing the feasibility study, the business plan and why it is necessary, and loans and sources of financing.
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Small Business Mini-Course - TCC-SBDC
9/23/2010 - Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
$30.00
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9/23/2010 at Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Participants will learn whether their idea represents a true opportunity worthy of time, effort and money. Topics include getting started, why people go into business, defining your business idea and doing the feasibility study, the business plan and why it is necessary, and loans and sources of financing.
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Step 1 Starting a Business - BAC
9/7/2010 - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/7/2010 at Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FREE!
Held the first Tuesday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Step 1 Starting a Business - BAC
9/11/2010 - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/11/2010 at Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
FREE!
Held the second Saturday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Step 1 Starting a Business - BAC
9/23/2010 - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
FREE!
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9/23/2010 at Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FREE!
Held the fourth Thursday each month.
If you are just starting your business or thinking about starting a business, this is a must attend workshop its your first step.
This class will review such topics as:
- The importance of choosing the name of your business
- Your business banking account
- Choosing your business structure
- Getting the financing you need to get rolling
- Business Insurance
Pre-registration is required. Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received one business day prior to the day of the workshop.
Held at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center located at 1150 South Freeway (I-35W & Rosedale).
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Website Design Made Easy - TCC-SBDC
9/14/2010 - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
$30.00
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9/14/2010 at Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30.00
Held the second Tuesday of each month.
Put the Internet to work for your business! This workshop takes the mystery out of Web site development.
You will learn how to choose and register an effective domain name, what is involved in creating your own site or outsourcing its production, and how to write text that is search-engine friendly.
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Small Business Tax Workshop - TCC-SBDC
9/1/2010 - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$45.00
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9/1/2010 at Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $45.00
The Education Programs Office of the Internal Revenue Service and the SBDC jointly sponsor this half-day seminar to provide an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions and get information on current tax laws and reporting requirements. An IRS agent will teach the class. Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Small Business Tax Workshop - TCC-SBDC
9/15/2010 - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$45.00
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9/15/2010 at Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $45.00
The Education Programs Office of the Internal Revenue Service and the SBDC jointly sponsor this half-day seminar to provide an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions and get information on current tax laws and reporting requirements. An IRS agent will teach the class. Registration is required; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
James E. Guinn Complex (JEGC)
1150 South Freeway, Suite 229
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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