An explanation of the business plan outline including the executive summary, the marketing, financial and operational plans.
Instructor: John Schneeberger, RCEDA
Learn the basics of creating Profit and Loss, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet statements. Also includes how to create financial projections (forecasted or pro-forma financials).
Instructor: Lisa Glenn, Galusha, Higgins & Galusha
Learn the basics of messaging, positioning and the importance of consistent advertising.
Instructor: Cynthia Rademacher, CMR Marketing Strategies
Learn about different business entities such as C-corps, Sole Proprietorships, LLCs and their tax and financing implications.
Instructors: David Bjornson, PC and Nick Jones, PC of Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, and local attorney Richard A Weber, PC
Frequently asked questions about Human Resources: wage and hour laws, hiring processes, progressive discipline, benefits of contractor vs. employee, tax credits when hiring, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, wrongful termination, required employer posters, and more!
Instructor: Bitterroot Job Service
Learn the basics of applying for a loan from banks and other lending institutions. Also learn about other sources of business financing such as development loans and grants.
Instructor: Julie Foster, ED, RCEDA
Learn the basic principles and elements of graphic design, and how to use them when creating marketing and promotional materials such as brochures, business cards, web sites, and more!
Instructor: KJ Kahnle, Beyond the Image Graphic Design
Management training is a task often over-looked by small businesses focused on sales and operations. Effective management is as important to profitability as the right equipment and hot sales prospects. You may be skilled and knowledgeable in your line of work but still in the dark on how to manage and motivate people. This course will give you a start in obtaining this skill.
Instructor: Karl Jones, Management Consultant, Organizational Insight
Learn the basics of organizing and designing your commercial and professional space for success. Create an atmosphere which works for both clients and employees. From traffic flow and elbow room to colors and waiting rooms, your business space is central to your business image. This seminar focuses on understanding the core principles of office layout and design and avoiding the common interior space errors which hurt your bottom-line.
Instructor: Karol Klakken May, In Form Interior Design
Don't miss this introduction to planning for the future of your company! Are you prepared for the time when you are no longer able or willing to continue operating the business you have devoted your life to? Whether your plan is to sell or transfer to a family member, there is key information you need. This course will help you to start thinking about your business strategically, from evaluating your present position to managing your exit plan.
Instructor: Mike Tobiason, CPA, CVA, Vice President at Anderson Zurmehlen
A complete overview for setting up your business - chart of accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, memorizing reports/transactions. Will be taught on QB 2012, but content applies to earlier versions; instructor can speak on any version. First class will be a primer on essential accounting concepts and terminology. Includes pre-loaded flash drive.Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Jo Gmazel
Learn to properly set up a payroll system in QuickBooks (QB 2012) - create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, and generate payroll forms and reports. Find out how to track employee time, create job cost data, and troubleshoot common problems and mistakes. Includes pre-loaded flash drive. Prerequisites: basic computer knowledge and basic QuickBooks knowledge.
Instructor: Jo Gmazel
Need to type a letter at work, a college paper, or a resume? This course teaches the fundamentals of computer keyboarding by touch. Topics include learning the keyboard and building keyboarding accuracy and speed. The availability of home practice is strongly recommended.
Instructor: Lee Tickell, Certified Microsoft Trainer
What do you need to know about computers for your business, to get a job in today's world or to start college? What can a computer do for you at home? This class is a hands-on, very basic computer operations course covering: using a mouse, navigating through computer screens, creating and managing files, sending and receiving emails, attaching files to emails, and basic internet searching.
Instructor: Lee Tickell, Certified Microsoft Trainer
Learn the basics of how to create professional-looking Word documents. Topics include text and page formatting, bullet and table creation, and understanding the ribbon. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge
Instructor: Lee Tickell, Certified Microsoft Trainer
Explore the basics of spreadsheet functions. Learn short cuts to assist in data entry, how to create formulas and basic formatting. Learn how to print in Excel and how to manage an Excel workbook, cross sheet formulas and viewing multiple sheets. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Lee Tickell, Certified Microsoft Trainer
This course is a hands-on photo editing and "collage" class using Photoshop CS5. Learn how to: make color adjustments and sharpen photos, "clone out" small things that "shouldn't be there," and crop photos. Instruction will also include: the type tool, making selections, an introduction to layers, an introduction to masking, resizing for print and web, and managing your photos files. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: KJ Kahnle, Beyond the Image Graphic Design
Have a new MacBook? Need a tour to get you started? This class is a hands-on, basic Mac operations course covering: desktop, dock, and program navigation, creating and managing files, sending and receiving emails, attaching files to emails, and basic internet searching using Mac software and the Mac operating system (OS). Prerequisite: student must supply his/her own MacBook.
Instructor: KJ Kahnle, Beyond the Image Graphic Design
Learn the basics behind iWork - Pages — Mac's streamlined word processing program. Topics include the essentials of document format and layout.Prerequisite: student must supply his/her own MacBook and must have basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Karol Klakken May, In Form Interior Design
Learn the basics behind iWork - Numbers — Mac's state-of-the-art spreadsheet program. Topics include the essentials of formulas, templates, and charts & tables. Prerequisite: student must supply his/her own MacBook and must have basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Karol Klakken May, In Form Interior Design
Learn the basics behind iWork - Keynote — Mac's crowd-pleasing presentation software. Topics include formatting text and charts, importing graphics, and adding animation and effects. Prerequisite: student must supply his/her own MacBook and must have basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Karol Klakken May, In Form Interior Design
This course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ Certification exam. CompTIA A+ certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC support. It is the starting point for a technical career. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Lee Tickell, CompTIA A+ Certified, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
