Classes & Workshops



"Promoting the entrepreneurial spirit and creating economic wealth and diversity."

	3rd Quarter Workshop Schedule	*Class and Workshop Registration*
			Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: E-mail: I am Registering to attend the following Class/Workshop: Virginia class location: Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, 8355 Unity Drive Duluth class location: Sellwood Building, 202 W Superior Street Grand Rapids class location: Itasca Economic Development, 12 NW 3rd Street Ely class location: Ely Economic & Technology Ctr., 102 East Sheridan Street Brainerd class location: Central Lakes Community College, 501 West College Drive International Falls class location: Rainy River Community College, 1501 Hwy 71 Build a Business… Here’s How! Do you want to determine if your business idea is feasible? Feel more confident about your business skills? Transform your idea into a viable business? Build a Business...Here’s How! is a business planning class series packed with practical information and skills. You’ll learn how to: Explore your role as business owner, design your business to meet the needs of the marketplace, structure your business to make a profit, and operate an effective, legally compliant business. At the end of the class, you will be prepared to begin writing your business plan. As you learn by doing, you will see your business idea evolve as you build the details. You will save time and money by making mistakes up front and on paper. Plus, Build a Business...Here’s How! is a great opportunity for networking with other aspiring business owners. (Fee: $149 - 5 One-on-One Consulting Sessions Included) Cracking the Code: Bookkeeping Basics Is the process of bookkeeping a mystery to you? Are you a new entrepreneur sorting out your options for bookkeeping methods? Are you an existing business owner who needs a better grasp of your financial picture? In this two-hour workshop, you will learn key differences between bookkeeping and accounting, the fundamentals of every bookkeeping system, and how to understand the flow of financial paperwork. (Fee: $49) Connected: Establishing your Business Online The question is no longer whether or not you should have a website. The question is now, how do I get online and what is the best way to use my website. This workshop focuses on the use of the internet for a business, how to get the most out of your website, setting up e-commerce, and how to market your company online. You will leave this workshop ready to effectively establish your business online. (Fee: $49.00) Logged In: Social Media for your Business The use of social media in marketing is no longer revolutionary. It’s crucial. Social media has positioned itself into our daily lives and has given business owners and marketing teams an effective and interactive way to communicate with their audiences. This workshop focuses on practical guidelines for understanding social media, developing a social media marketing strategy, and implementing social media trends into your marketing campaigns. You will leave this workshop with a strategic plan on how you will use social media to position your business. (Fee: $49.00)