11/7/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300
This Greater Phoenix SCORE seminar is designed for those just starting or thinking about starting a small business.

Presenters – Marty Robbins & Dr. Roger Robinson

Fee

$20.00

11/7/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington Corporate Center, 3rd Floor
Presented By, Marty Robbins, SCORE Counselor, and,

Dr. Roger Robinson, SCORE Counselor. This Greater Phoenix SCORE® Seminar is designed for those just starting or thinking about starting a small business. Greater Phoenix SCORE® Counselors will present an overview of what it takes to start a business in Arizona from conception to successful execution.

Fee -- $20.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website -- $15.00

11/10/2009 @ 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
The Buttes, a Marriott Resort
Attended by civic, business and political leaders of the Valley, the State of the City Address features Mayor Hallman’s update on Tempe's business, educational and social climate. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a breakfast and exciting presentation by the Mayor while attendees network with other community leaders.

11/10/2009 @ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Washington Corporate Center, 3rd Floor
Presented By, Aaron Blau, Vice President, Aaron Blau and Associates Ltd., and, Denise Fisk, Advanced Certified ProAdvisor. This is a free-form seminar designed for both new and advanced users of QuickBooks® covering Chart of Accounts, Bank and Credit Card Accounts, Invoicing/Accounts Receivable and Reports - Basic Financial and transaction Reports and an opportunity to learn some of the more advanced features of the software such as Entering Sales Information, Accounts Payable, Sales Tax, Payroll, Forms & Letters - Customizing Invoices, Statements and Letters.

Bringing your laptop and a notebook to follow along during this seminar is recommended. Fee -- $50.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website -- $45.00

11/11/2009 @ 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Arizona Department of Commerce
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 1-301, The Arizona Department of Commerce will be closed in observance of the holiday.

11/11/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

11/11/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University, Suite 120
Presented By, A "Panel of Experts" from the International Community. The term global shift has been used to describe the world economy. No longer can businesses depend on one geographic area to sell their products. Understanding business in the international arena is vital for a successful import/export business. You will benefit from this information whether you are just starting out or have some experience with the international market. While addressing the technical aspects of working outside the U.S., this seminar also focuses on the practical aspects of buying and selling products to or from another country. Experts in global trade will be present to provide all of the essential details.

Fee -- $35.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website -- $30.00

11/12/2009 @ 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Desert Willow Conference Center
Find the bright spots in the recession. Get the help you need to make it through the downturn and find out where the opportunities are for entrepreneurs in and out of Arizona. Includes 3 hot segments: Sustainability, Health Care, and Digital Media.

11/12/2009 @ 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Hoffman E-Commerce Lab, Helen Street on the U of A Campus, Room 218
This two session workshop starts with a hands on business plan development session on Day 1. It provides an introduction to Business Plan basis, step by step development of your plan with coaching and software guidance, and prepration of preliminary financial information. Day 2 focuses on the financials. Why financial projections are important, how they can make or break your plan and business, and hands on financial statement development using "Ultlimate Business Plan" software that is included in the seminar fee. It is co-sponsored by the University of Arizona, Eller Business College, E-Commerce Lab and SCORE's Tucson Chapter. The fee, including software, is $90.00. Payment may be made at the workshop in cash or by check made payable to SCORE. For more information, visit the SCORE website at www.scoretucson.org or call 520-670-5008.

Both sessions frun from 8:30AM to Noon and are held at the Hoffman E-Commerce Lab, McClelland Hall, Room 218, Helen Street on the U of A campus.

11/12/2009 @ 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Fiesta Resort Conference Center
This event is sponsored by the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. A half day education conference and tradeshow/reception geared towards meeting and hospitality industry professionals. The EdCon is $25.00 and the tradeshow is complimentary. More information and registration at www.azmpi.org.

11/12/2009 @ 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Fiesta Resort Conference Center
This event is sponsored by the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. A half day education conference and tradeshow/reception geared towards meeting and hospitality industry professionals. The EdCon is $25.00 and the tradeshow is complimentary. More information and registration at www.azmpi.org.

11/12/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

11/13/2009 @ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sentinel Building
Women in Business: Unleash Your Potential and Enrich Your Life

Dr. Larsen in dedicated to helping others unleash their potential through identifying their abilities and gifts. Join her to hear how we can manage the transitions we face in career and life with enthusiasm and confidence.

Cost: $15; $20 after November 6

11/14/2009 to 12:30 PM
Washngton Corporate Center, 3rd Floor
Presented By, Marty Robbins, SCORE Counselor. This program involves a 2 ½ hour power point presentation plus a hands-on workshop that will provide everything a business person needs to know about successful sales.

During the workshop activities, the attendees will be divided into small teams and with the facilitation of a SCORE Counselor, sales presentations will be developed using the material provided during the seminar. The teams of participants will then present their sales presentations before a group of their peers, providing feedback for each other and enabling every person to finish the day with a working presentation in their hand. Lunch will be provided.

Fee -- $90.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website -- $85.00

11/14/2009 @ 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University, Suite 120
Presented By, Patrick Derdenger, Partner with Steptoe & Johnson, LLP. This seminar will provide all of the necessary tax and licensing information and the legal implications concerned in the initiation and conduct of one's business.

Covered in this seminar will be the formation of a business entity - a proprietorship or a partnership - a limited partnership - a corporation - a limited liability company (LLC) - and the state and federal income tax implications of each.

Also the business licenses required for the foregoing plus a full analysis of the Arizona Transaction Privilege (i.e. Sales) Tax.

Fee --

$50.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website -- $45.00

11/18/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

11/18/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University, Suite 120
Presented By, Gelie Akhenblit, NetworkingPhoenix.com. This new seminar offers an understanding of marketing concepts of relationship building in the consumer world. Not a social media building, but rather bringing customer service and satisfaction to their highest and best level. Learn how customers would give referrals and how to build a program to use these referrals effectively.

Fee -- $50.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website -- $45.00

11/18/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University, Suite 120
Presented By, Marty Robbins, SCORE Counselor. This program has been designed to provide you with the tools, tricks of the trade and the mental attitude needed to make the sale and assure repeat business. What separate the successful salesperson from the "almost made the sale" person is preparation, motivation and training and attempting to sell without the proper tools will almost always produce little or no results.

Come learn a better way.

Fee -- $50.00 Per Person at Door

Pre-Register on Website --$45.00

11/18/2009 @ 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Maricopa Community Colleges, SBDC, Suite 102
Wed, Nov 4 -"Stop Selling, Start Solving" Keys to a successful value based selling program - Cynthia Wrasman, President of Winning Worldwide

Wed, Nov 18 - "The Business Killers" Top business killers & how to correct them before they strike - Cecilia Guerrero, Mass Mutual Fin Group

Wed, Dec 2 - "Why Take Credit Cards" How to obtain good merchant services & how to use credit cards to increase your business - Diane Nayer, U S Bank

Wed, Dec 9 - "Doing Green and Cashing In" Tips on success in a green industry - Ginger Mattox & Tina Sanders, Energy Efficient Solutions

11/18/2009 @ 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Suite 102
The Maricopa Small Business Development Center presents a workshop that explores how business owners and managers can enable organizations to operate more effectively.

Learn the more efficient utilization of people, processes, technology and information to enhance customer service while lowering operational costs.

11/19/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

11/25/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

11/26/2009 @ 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Arizona Department of Commerce
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 1-301, The Arizona Department of Commerce will be closed in observance of the holiday.

11/26/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

12/2/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

12/2/2009 @ 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Maricopa Community Colleges, SBDC, Suite 102
Wed, Nov 4 -"Stop Selling, Start Solving" Keys to a successful value based selling program - Cynthia Wrasman, President of Winning Worldwide

Wed, Nov 18 - "The Business Killers" Top business killers & how to correct them before they strike - Cecilia Guerrero, Mass Mutual Fin Group

Wed, Dec 2 - "Why Take Credit Cards" How to obtain good merchant services & how to use credit cards to increase your business - Diane Nayer, U S Bank

Wed, Dec 9 - "Doing Green and Cashing In" Tips on success in a green industry - Ginger Mattox & Tina Sanders, Energy Efficient Solutions

12/2/2009 @ 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Learn how to sell your goods/services to the Federal Government.

This seminar teaches small businesses about federal government contracting programs for small business. Seminar will include discussion about government contracting, 8(a) certification, Hubzone program information, and more!

12/3/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

12/5/2009 @ 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Nanini Library
The SCORE Tucson Chapter offers this free seminar to those just starting or thinking about starting a small business. SCORE Tucson counselors will present an overview of what it takes to start a business in Arizona from conception to successful execution. The SCORE counselors will be able to set-up appointments for one-on-one confidential counseling. For more information, visit the SCORE website at www.scoretucson.org or call 520-670-5008 .