MHCC Small Business Development Center (BizCenter)
501 NE Roberts Ave. #240, Gresham OR 97030
(503) 491-7658
bizcenter@mhcc.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9-5 and by appointment
IMAGINE! A successful business that serves your life.
Let us show you the way. ™
The Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center (BizCenter) is part of the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network. We serve new and established businesses by providing:
- Practical, affordable training.
- Free, confidential business counseling.
- Information and referral services.
- Access to small business resources.
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Business Development Fair
in East Multnomah County
SAVE THE DATE!
April 25, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark Street, Town & Gown Room
Gresham, Or 97030
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Business Fair
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Business Plan
Competition
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Business Luncheon*
11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
*$30 Registration Fee
For exhibitor and
sponsorship
opportunities email:
bizcenter@mhcc.edu
or call:
503-491-7658
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Upcoming seminars and workshops: Download registration form
webMentor
Have an expert Web Designer guide you through creating a website for your business. Program includes one-on-one sessions with a Web Developer. Through six classes and six individual mentor sessions, webMentor will guide you through the process of creating a professional website:
Session 1: Writing great content for you website
Session 2: Constructing the architecture of your website
Session 3: Creating user-friendly navigation
Session 4: Designing visual appeal for you website
Session 5: Marketing with social media
Session 6: Building a web presence
webMentor Program Testimonials:
"Best program and value in the Portland Metro Area! My site has already paid dividends!" Steve Abrew, Cascade Business Support, www.cascadebusinesssupport.com
"The webMentor program offered by the Small Business Development Center is fabulous! The program gave me the training and knowledge to help design a professional website as well as the skills needed to update my site as my business grows. “A truly excellent and valuable program for any small business owner." Mary Pierce, Pierce Insurance Service, http://www.pierceinsurance.net
Date: 04/07 – 06/16, class meets every other Saturday
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $395, Class limited to 8 Businesses
Business Development Fair
On April 25, 2012 the Small Business Development Center at MHCC and the City of Gresham will be hosting the fifth annual Business Development Fair in East County. This event includes business seminars and educational forums for business owners.
Date: 04/25
Time: 8:30 – 1 p.m.
Location: Mt. Hood Community College
Social Media Mentor
Creating an online presence for your business is a process that goes beyond a website. Tap into the experience of a professional social media expert who will guide you through the process of creating an extensive online presence Program includes one-on-one sessions with a Mentor. Through six classes and six individual mentor sessions, including:
- Blogs (WordPress, Blogger)
- Microblogs (Twitter, Tumblr)
- Social Networks (Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Photo and Video Sharing (Flickr, YouTube)
- Location-Based Networks (FourSquare, Local)
- Review Sites (Yelp, Merchant Circle)
Location: Available Online
Fee: $395, Class limited to 8 Businesses
For more information please call 503-491-7658
New Business Start-Up Program
Ready to start your own business or become self employed?
The New Business Start-Up Program Online will help you plan and launch your own small business successfully! This 10-week program includes online training and up to 20 hours of individual business coaching.
Selection Criteria:
- New business start-up
- Complete SBA Going Into Business checklist
- Some work or business experience preferred
- College or University graduates encouraged to apply
Application process:
1) Complete Going into Business form.
2) Complete Business Start-up program registration (You will not be registered until accepted into the program)
3) To download packet go to www.mhcc.edu/sbdc
Location: Available Online, for more information please call 503-491-7658
Fee: $295, Includes learning material, training and individual coaching.
Going into Business: Start Smart!
Learn the basics of opening a small business in the State of Oregon. How to register your business name, open a business bank account and obtain a tax ID number for your business.
Date: 04/13
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge, Class limited to 20 participants
Starting Your Own Business Seminar
Get your start-up questions answered here! This seminar is a must if you have a business idea or just opened your doors but still have some questions. What should you know before getting started? Topics to be covered:
- What are the First Steps to getting My Business Started?
- Is this a good time to Start My Business?
- How do I figure how much $$$ it will take?
- Where can I find some Financing?
- What do I need to know about registering my business and with whom?
- What kinds of recordkeeping am I required to keep?
- How do I target my customers?
- Should I Buy or Lease?
Date: 05/02 or 06/07
Time: 6 – 9 p.m
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants
Bookkeeping for Small Business
Review basic accounting principles used by professional bookkeepers and accountants. Explore the benefits of having a bookkeeping system and approaches to implementing one for your business.
Date: 04/09 or 05/07 or 06/04
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 10 participants.
QuickBooks Bootcamp 1: Company Set Up & File Management
Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (Two 3-hour sessions)
After an introduction to basic accounting principles used by all editions of QuickBooks, you will use the software to create a company file, customize it, manage its movement between computers and generate reports essential to your business.
Learning Outcomes:
- Choose the right QuickBooks edition for your business.
- Plan, create & customize a QuickBooks company file tailored to your business needs.
- Correct QuickBooks posting errors w/ an understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Manage multiple copies of a QuickBooks company file between multiple computers.
- Generate & utilize invaluable financial reports essential to business.
Date 04/10 & 04/12 or *05/09 & 05/16
Time: 9 a.m. – noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants. Textbook not included.
Sign up for both QuickBooks Bootcamps for $235 (save $35)
QuickBooks Bootcamp 2: Managing Business Transactions
Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (Two 3-hour sessions)
Working with real-life customer, vendor and banking transactions, you will use the software to process money coming into and going out of a business as part of a 30-day bookkeeping cycle vital to your business.
Learning Outcomes:
- Set up & manage listings of customers, vendors and Items.
- Post to the software & manage:
- customer invoices
- sales receipts
- customer payments
- deposits
- vendor bills
- bill payments
- checks
- credit card transactions
- Manage the movement of money between bank accounts.
- As part of a well planned 30-day bookkeeping cycle:
- Reconcile bank statements
- Manage paper flow
- Generate & file essential financial reports
Date: 04/17 & 04/19 or * 05/23 & 05/30
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants. Textbook not included.
Sign up for both QuickBooks Bootcamps for $235 (save $35)
Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp™
Bootcamp 1: Company Set Up & File Management (One 6 hour class):
Date: 05/12
Bootcamp 2 Managing Business Transactions (One 6 hour class):
Date: 06/09
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. one hour lunch on your own
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both, Textbook not included.
Class limited to 8 participants.
How to get a Business Loan
Attend this seminar and get the answers to these questions;
- What is the current Access to Capital?
- What are some Sources of Capital?
- What Banks are Lending?
- What are Lenders really looking for?
- What are the steps to getting a Loan?
- Am I Bankable? What do I need to know?
- What if I'm Not Bankable? How can I get Bankable?
- What if I get Denied?
Date: 05/08
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge, Class limited to 20 participants.
Small Business Legal Basics
In this seminar you will learn how to protect your small business and deal with some of the legal issues involved when owning and running a business. You will discover how to avoid common mistakes that while dealing with contracts, hiring employees, the structure of your business. In addition, it covers different licensing requirements and regulations, as well as tax implications for you and your business. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt McRostie LLP.
Date: 04/24 or 05/29
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge, Class limited to 20 participants.
Small Business Marketing
This seminar covers the aspects of marketing your small business and understanding your customers. Learn how they think and what words they use to refer to your products and services. Craft a marketing message that covers how your product or service will take away their pain and why you have the best solution for them. Use the internet and social networking tools (like Facebook, and Twitter) to stay in contact with your favorite customer.
Date: 05/10 or 06/14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $75, Class limited to 10 participants.
Contracting with the Government
Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The Small Business Administration can help small businesses work through these challenges. This class provides an in-depth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities available as well as the possible marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to the government.
Date: 05/16
Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge! Class limited to 20 participants.
Small Business Webinars:
Participate in these workshops from your business or home.
To register: Call (503) 491-7658 or e-mail us at bizcenter@mhcc.edu. You must register for the class a minimum of 72 hours before the start date.
Small Business Sales
Learn how to prospect, qualify, close sales and post sales servicing. You will be able to use these tools to ensure your business has a predictable revenue stream and profitable long-term customer relationships.
Date: 05/14 or 06/11
Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $25
05/14 Registration link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/g28kv9jfki46
06/11 Registration link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/ciyjnowwt09x
Business Website Essentials
In this Webinar you will learn the basics of creating a successful website for your small business. The instructor will present tools to build your website, as well web hosting options to publish your site on the Internet.
Date: 04/27 or 06/08
Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $25
04/27 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/vvlzyj6rpvci
06/08 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/nh66mlcpa80w
Social Media Marketing For Your Business
Learn how to incorporate social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter & YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the Key elements of successful social media marketing. This seminar presented in partnership with Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better
Date: 04/10 or 05/22
Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $25
04/10 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/fpej3rvsotca
05/22 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/bog9kwj2bq4o
How to get a Business Loan
Attend this seminar and get the answers to these questions;
- What is the current Access to Capital?
- What are some Sources of Capital?
- What Banks are Lending?
- What are Lenders really looking for?
- What are the steps to getting a Loan?
- Am I Bankable? What do I need to know?
- What if I'm Not Bankable? How can I get Bankable?
- What if I get Denied?
Date: 06/05
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
06/05 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/2v6c6yqxzerc
Hiring New Employees
Look at how to attract and hire quality employees. How to begin the Employee/Employer relationship off on the right foot Including proper job postings, applications, job descriptions and hiring paperwork. Learn about the differences between an Employee and Independent Contractor.
Date: 05/03 or 06/07
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
05/03 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/gnfocmy0okwy
06/07 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/rthed6rugvow
Going into Business: Start Smart
Learn the basics of opening a small business in the State of Oregon. How to register your business name, open a business bank account and obtain a tax ID number for your business.
Date: 05/18 or 06/15
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
05/18 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/q9z919xnmrdv
06/15 Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/lc69j8h3zz6j
To register: Call (503) 491-7658 or e-mail us at
bizcenter@mhcc.edu. You must register for the class a minimum of 72 hours before the start date.
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“The BizCenter is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for disabled individuals will be made if requested in advance. Contact Mt. Hood Community College BizCenter, 323 NE Roberts Ave, (503) 491-7658.”
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