Workshops & Training Opportunities
We provide the entrepreneurial learner with various workshops, tools and resources that will create a framework of up-to-date, relevant business information and will meet your short-term and long-term personal and business needs.
Fast Track to Business Start Up |
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This 20 hour workshop will benefit anyone wanting to get their business up and running quickly. This workshop also meets the requirements of the Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) through the Department of Labor.
The class is taught over three days, and includes a variety of presentations by and interactions with 12 - 15 experts in all facets of business start-up. Topics that are covered will include:
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$125.00 TIME 9:00AM-4:30PM DATES August 15, 17, 22, 2017 September 12, 14, 21, 2017 October 17, 19, 24, 2017 November 14, 16, 21, 2017 December 12, 14, 19, 2017 LOCATION John H. Mulroy Hall 4926 Onondaga Road Syracuse, NY 13215 |
Money Smart for Small Business
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Developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), each monthly workshop hosts a new topic that provides a practical guide to starting and managing a small business.
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Free TIME 12:00PM-1:00PM DATES August 16, 2017 (Selling Your Business & Succession Plan) *The August class is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later time. September 20, 2017 (Financial Management) October 18, 2017 (Managing Cash Flow) LOCATION Syracuse Coworks 201 E. Jefferson Street Syracuse, NY 13202 |
Taking the Mystery out of Digital Marketing
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Marketing has changed drastically in the past few years, and continues to do so. This workshop will give you an overview of all the elements of complete digital marketing strategy, and show you how you can increase the visibility of your company on Google, social media platforms, mobile and other top destinations across the internet. In addition, lunch will be provided.
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Instructor Michael Baker is a internet specialist and has spent the past 17 years helping businesses get noticed online. He joined the Syracuse Media Group as the Director of SEO/SEM/SMO and remains committed to providing local businesses with easy to understand answers on digital marketing. This workshop is sponsored by Berkshire Bank. 
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$59.00 TIME 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM DATES September 13, 2017 LOCATION John H. Mulroy Hall 4926 Onondaga Road Syracuse, NY 13215 |
Quickbooks 101
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Learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business with the use of QuickBooks accounting software. It is designed for the small to midsized business and is an excellent tool to track and manage your finances. Everyone will have a computer for hands-on experience.
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The Desktop version will be only taught, not MAC or online versions. Instructor Chris Belna is a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor, and the President and Founder of A La Carte Business Services. With over 25 years of managing various organizations, Chris now shares her experience and passion with her clients in areas of operational management, business planning, growth strategy, staff issues, training, procedures, and financial record-keeping. |
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$75.00 TIME 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM DATES October 10, 2017 LOCATION OCC @ Liverpool 8015 Oswego Road Liverpool, NY 13090 |
Sales 101: Developing a Sales Prospecting Plan
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Do you need to resolve the following for your business to grow:
Why do some businesses prosper and others never quite get off the ground? Learn the three areas where success is determined – Behaviors/Attitude/Technique. This “Sales 101” workshop will share proven theories, hard skills, powerful strategies and techniques that can be used when developing and executing your business development plan. Sandler Training is the world leader in innovative sales and business development, customer service, management and high impact presentation training. For over 28 years in Central New York, we have worked with many business owners, sales teams and individuals who recognized and capitalized on the power of reinforcement. Understanding and implementing a complex set of human attitudes, behaviors and techniques does not happen quickly – It’s a process – It takes a commitment to change. |
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$39.00 TIME 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM DATES October 25, 2017 LOCATION John H. Mulroy Hall 4926 Onondaga Road Syracuse, NY 13215 |
