Illinois Small Business Development Center
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center
To register for these courses and for more information, call the Center for Entrepreneurship at (630) 942-2600.
Small Business Courses, FALL 2009
Seminars for Pre-Starts or New Businesses
Seminars for Established or Growing BusinessesAll courses held at our Lisle location:
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 201
Lisle, IL 60532These seminars are designed specifically for pre-starts or new businesses.
What Business Should I Start?
Brainstorm opportunities, discuss feasibilities, examine you “Entrepreneurial Quotient”, identify next steps and analyze the opportunity. Course includes textbook What Business Should I Start? by Rhonda Abrams.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6 to 8 p.m., $35, Lisle, CAB-ABusiness Basics
This initial program for pre-starts is a reality check that looks at risks, rewards, ways to get into business, organization structure, business plan, financing and available resources to help start your business.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 to 9 p.m., $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Also available online at www.traineeze.com
Business Plan
Examine the structure, process, strategies and compilation of an effective business plan. Price includes textbook.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., $70, Lisle, CAB-A
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 to 9 p.m., $70, Lisle, CAB-A
Also available online at www.traineeze.comConsulting Success
This seminar provides a 3 hour overview on developing, planning and launching a successful consulting practice. Discussion will include clear identification of services provided, market segments, target markets client engagement and budgeting. Workbook included.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 to 4 p.m., $70, Lisle, CAB-A
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to noon, $70, Lisle, CAB-A
Financing Your Business
Learn different strategies for financing your business. There are various avenues besides a traditional bank loan. Discover the best source for your business.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1 to 4 p.m., $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Also available online at www.traineeze.comQuickBooks Essentials
This course includes basic bookkeeping/record keeping processes, financial statement terminology and construction as well as an introduction to QuickBooks products. Learn how to set up basic accounts and generate reports. Taught by Nilesh Baxi, CPA, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 3 to 9 p.m., $95, Lisle, CAB-L
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $95, Lisle, CAB-L
Refund Policy
A full refund is given up to seven business days before the start of the seminar. No refund is granted after this time. Registration is transferrable to another individual.These seminars are designed specifically for established or growing businesses.
Financing Your Business
Learn different strategies for financing your business. There are various avenues besides a traditional bank loan. Discover the best source for your business.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1 to 4 p.m., $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, $35, Lisle, CAB-A
Also available online at www.traineeze.comQuickBooks – Beyond Essentials
Learn to make QuickBooks work for your business with more advance features including entering sales information, entering and paying bills, track credit card transactions, receiving payments and making deposits. Taught by Nilesh Baxi, CPA, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $95, Lisle, CAB-L
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 3 to 9 p.m., $95, Lisle, CAB-LRefund Policy
A full refund is given up to seven business days before the start of the seminar. No refund is granted after this time. Registration is transferrable to another individual.
Center for Entrepreneurship
2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 201 Lisle, IL 60532
