May 21, 2008
Financial Management
3-5pm –Redstone Room
Many people starting their own business are very good at what they do, but not so good at determining if they are doing well financially. Experts suggest that a lack of knowledge on how to manage the books of your small business is one of the greatest causes of failure for those businesses. This workshop will include explanations of common accounting terminology, overview of business financial statements, double entry accounting, and LOADS more!
June 11, 2008
The Financial side of Marketing and Business Development 3-5pm –Auditorium
What does your customer really think? Dollars spent on advertising and promotion could be dollars wasted without a true understanding of your customer’s opinions, desires and motivations. This presentation will help you connect with the customers within your target market, provides suggestions of defining your best business development strategies, and provides you the tools measure the impact of your efforts.
July 16, 2008
The Financial benefits of sound Strategic Planning
3-5pm –Redstone Room
Many small business owners mistakenly belief that strategic planning is only for large businesses that can afford the time and personnel to develop a sound plan. However, without strategic planning, you will not be properly prepared to handle business challenges in the future. Without planning, your time will be spent reacting to problems that might have been prevented if following a well thought strategic plan. Let us show you the importance of strategic planning and some great techniques for building your company’s blueprint for success.
To Register please call: 256-372-5608 or visit our website at www.aamu.edu/sbdc to print than fax or email our registration form.
