Workshops
Education and life long learning is a part of any small business. We provide training so that over time you need us less if we are doing our jobs. Our specialized workshops and seminars are hands on - an in-depth and thorough examination of the solutions for problems most business owners face.
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Course Summary
This introduction to business finance is a must for any new business owner, non-financial business owner/operator, and finance managers new to the small business industry. In this course you will learn fundamental accounting concepts including how your financial transactions end up on your reports. Participants will exit this intense 3-hour program knowing the 5-number formula for business management, and most importantly having a clear picture of what they don't know.
Course Outline:
• The Basics, understanding your Chart of Accounts (COA)
• Understanding how to use your Profit & Loss report
• Reading your Balance Sheet
• Cash vs. Accrual
• Cut-off dates, accurate reporting
• Non-cash expenses, the hidden deductions!
• The Structure: tracking and documentation
• "The Magic Five" formula for success
• Creating a five year financial plan
Instructor:
"I have a passion for addressing the challenges of the small business owner, and a belief that education provides the foundation for small business success" Terry uses her 30+ years of experience to provide services, through Freetrac. With proven financial and education expertise, she can lead the course AND answer the questions! Terry has worked in the small business sector, as well as providing finacial & project management for varios government & non-profit agencies.
Use our secure online payment system and it will guide you through the process allowing you to enter your personal information for course registration. You will recieve a call within 24 hours of registering for the course to introduce you to the instructor and ensure you have any questions you may have answered. Please also feel free to call our office before registration, we will be glad to speak with you.
Next Class:
September 19, 2009
Course Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Questions/Networking 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
3 Hours
Old Strokers or Seattle
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With multiple instructors from Freetrac and our Small Business Resource Group, this 12-month program is a hands-on workshop for business planning. You will meet once monthly with 12-15 other business owners and managers, as well as the instructor of your choice for one and one half hours each month. Your SBFC group remains constant throughout the year, providing support and networking not always available with shorter venues. The four major areas of business are covered in depth. Please contact us for more information apon registering for the year membership
This course is provided twice yearly. January and September are major planning months for the business owner. This course is a hands-on workshop for an annual personal plan-just as important as your business plan. Business needs will be included, though the course material is intended to provide balance in the life of the business owner/manager. This course provides the basic evaluation/planning template for personal and professional success.
