Small Business Services

Training & Seminars

An informed owner or manager is a better one and the
Roanoke Regional SBDC offers resources that can expand
your business knowledge.

Upcoming Training & Seminars.

7/14/2009 - 5:30 to 9:00 PM (changed to 4:00-5:30)
First Steps to Starting a Business (changed to Business Basics)
Cost: $25/person (changed to $10)
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
A quick introduction to owning your own business. Discover business planning, forms of organization, and how to market your new business. To register call 983-0717 ext 223
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8/11/2009 - 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Business Basics
Cost: $10/person
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
A quick introduction to owning your own business. Discover business planning, forms of organization, and how to market your new business. To register CLICK HERE.
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8/11/2009 - 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Business Survival Series: Sales for the Non-Salesperson
Cost: $25/person (Register by 7/28/2009 and receive 20% off!)
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
Discover how to increase sales and grow your business using basic sales techniques and strategies. Presented by Mike Garrison, president of The Garrison Group & New York Times Bestselling author. To register CLICK HERE.
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9/22/2009 - 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Business Survival Series: Web Site on the Cheap
Cost: $25/person (Register by 9/1/2009 and receive 20% off!)
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
DO you need a Web site, but don't have the budget or know how? Using Homestead.com tools. learn how to get your business up and running online in less than 30 minutes. Presented by Tom Tanner and Taryn Anderson, RRSBDC representatives.
To register CLICK HERE.
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9/22/2009 - 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Business Basics
Cost: $10/person
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
A quick introduction to owning your own business. Discover business planning, forms of organization, and how to market your new business. To register CLICK HERE.
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10/6/2009 - 8:30 to 10:00 AM
What's in a Brand?
Cost: $25/person (Register by 9/22/2009 and receive 20% off!)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
Discover the components of successful brand development and marketing for your small business. Includes the three things you can do this week to being building your own brand. Presented by Karen Chase, president of 224 Designs.To register CLICK HERE.
Sponsor: 224 Designs



10/20/2009 - 5:30 to 9:00 PM
First Steps to Starting a Business
Cost: $25/person
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
Discover the difference in legal forms of organizations, record keeping, and taxes along with the basics of writing a business and marketing plan. To register CLICK HERE.
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10/27/2009 - 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Business Survival Series: Make Every Second Count
Cost: $25/person (Register by 10/13/2009 and receive 20% off!)
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
Are you getting a full days work? Learn to achieve maximum success and productivity in the work place by identifying ways you waste time. Presented by Charlotte Mason, president of The Advantage Resource Group, Inc. To register CLICK HERE.
Sponsors:
The Advantage Resource Group, Inc.



11/10/2009 - 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Business Basics
Cost: $10/person
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
A quick introduction to owning your own business. Discover business planning, forms of organization, and how to market your new business. To register CLICK HERE.
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11/17/2009 - 8:00 to 10:00 AM
QuickBooks Made Easy
Cost: $25/person (Register by 11/3/2009 and receive 20% off!)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
Learn how to get more out of your QuickBooks program. This session will provide current users of the software with shortcuts and assistance with running reports. Presented by Kim White, owner of Accounting Outside the Box and Tom Tanner, QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor. To register CLICK HERE.
Sponsor: Accounting Outside the Box


12/8/2009 - 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Business Basics
Cost: $10/person
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Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom
A quick introduction to owning your own business. Discover business planning, forms of organization, and how to market your new business. To register CLICK HERE.
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