2010 Seminar Schedule

The 2010 seminar schedule is available:
As an on-line calendar

3rd Quarter Schedule PDF
2nd Quarter Schedule PDF
1st Quarter Schedule PDF

Seminar Descriptions

JULY and AUGUST seminars and REGISTRATION details are listed below.

Staying competitive in today's market place requires that you continually assess your strategy and skill sets. The Aurora Business Development Center (Aurora BDC) will strategize with you through training and one-on-one counseling. Why wait? Call now, 303-326-8690, to register for one of our seminars listed below.

Seminars will take place at the Aurora Municipal Center (AMC),
located at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
(just east of I-225 at Chambers Road).
Free parking is available to the east and south of the building, or in the garage on the north end of the building.
Please confirm conference room assignments upon registration.
Pre-registration is required. Call (303) 326-8690. Seating is limited, so call today!

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July-AUGUST 2010 SEMINARS
More information below this schedule.

Descriptions (and as a printable PDF)

Take THREE $25 business seminars for just $60/person!
Take FOUR $25 business seminars for just $75/person!

Basics of Starting Your Business
Wed., July 7th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
Excellent information to get your business underway - - the proper way!
Offered again: Wed., Aug. 4th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Writing a Business & Financial Plan
Tues., July 13th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Develop the elements of a good business plan, including your financial strategy. Several helpful resources and spreadsheets.
Offered again: Thurs., Aug. 5th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

QuickBooks, Parts I & II
Tues., Aug. 3rd & 10th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
$45/person - a two-session seminar (3 hrs. each)
Good bookkeeping practices are essential to the success of your business, and the tools of a computerized system are a must. Knowledge of Windows operating system required.
Offered again: Tues., Sept. 14th & 21st, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Sales & Use Tax 101
Thurs., Aug. 12th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
Avoid the common sales and use tax mistakes that plague small businesses. Presented by tax professionals from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue and the City of Aurora.

Plan Your Web Site
Tues., Aug. 17th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $25/person
Before developing a web site, consider the development stages, best practices, internet demographics and optimizing your business' on-line presence.

Smart Marketing
Wed., Aug. 18th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Need more customers and sales? Let us help you with your marketing plan!

Starting a Restaurant
Thurs., Aug. 19th, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, $25/person
Opening a profitable restaurant is not quite as easy as
baking a pie!  But there is a step-by-step process to help the process go smoothly.

Health Care Reform and How It Will Affect Your Business
NEW OCTOBER DATE: Thurs., Oct. 7th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, FREE
Topics: New Federal Hire Act; employer tools for HR and small business owners; timelines for reform;
affordable options for benefits - - a cost-containment model; and more. Various speakers.  Read more...

Habla español?
Llame Santos Blan, (303) 326-8693;  sblan@auroragov.org

GRATIS - Fundamentos de un negocio
con Doña Inéz de ¡Arriba Mi Negocio!
jueves, 23 de septiembre, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, gratis

QuickBooks para Principiantes, Parte I y II
martes, 12 y 19 de octubre, 9AM - 12PM, $45/persona

Favor de llame Santos Blan, (303) 326-8693, para más informes.

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On-line Calendar | 1st Quarter PDF | 2nd Quarter PDF | 3rd Quarter PDF

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REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required.
Call (303) 326-8690 or register by e-mail: info@aurorabdc.com.

* PAYMENT: Seminars are payable at the door, by cash or check only (credit cards not accepted), to the Aurora BDC. Discounts (above) apply only if paid in advance.

* Note that QuickBooks is already offered at a significant discount; no other discounts apply.

NEW LOCATION: Unless otherwise indicated, seminars will take place at the:
Aurora Municipal Center (AMC)
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.
Aurora, CO 80012
East of I-225 at Chambers Rd.

Free parking to the east and south of the AMC and in the parking garage to the north of the AMC.

On occasion, a class will be held at the Martin Luther King Library:
1st Floor, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO  80010
(between Elmira and Emporia Streets in Original Aurora; across the street from the Aurora BDC)

Please confirm location upon registering.

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Habla español?
Llame Santos Blan, (303) 326-8693;  sblan@auroragov.org

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Remember to pre-register with the Aurora BDC to ensure a seat and to confirm location, (303) 326-8690.

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