START BUSINESS

Starting a Small Business in Colorado

David Laverty
Are you thinking of starting? Have recently started a business?   Do you want to avoid the pitfalls that cause so many businesses to fail? Want to make sure that your personal assets are protected? Discover the pre-start up and start up steps to building your business on a firm foundation. Receive a Colorado Business Resource Guide and learn where to find reliable business information.

Tue, Jan 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1024W01-80214      $49, $5 material fee to instructor

Tue, Feb 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m.      Parker Campus
BUSI 1024WP1-80215      $49, $5 material fee to instructor

SMALL BUSINESS FINANCES

 Bookkeeping and Financial Basics

David Laverty
Learn to read an income statement and balance sheet, understand depreciation and cash flow analysis. Discover how to keep track of all the money that is coming and going and prepare basic reports on how your business is doing. Talk about accounting terminology, record keeping, and bank reconciliation. Bring a calculator and a pencil.

Tue, Jan 31-Feb 7, 6-8 p.m., 2 wks      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1043W01-80222      $79, $10 material fee to instructor

Increase Cash Now!  Non Bank Financing Alternatives for Your Business

Scott Jordan
Scott authored the 2011 Official Guide to Business Financing and will help you get money outside the bank or the SBA. Learn:

• 10 sources of where, and how to find the money you need outside the bank or the SBA
• how to plan, prepare and present that information effectively to get the best possible results based on your business or your situation
• whether venture capital, angel financing or other methodsare appropriate for the business model
• he most important 7 numbers you need to have before seeing a lender

Wed, Feb 1, 6:30-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus  Class closed
BUSI 1089W01-80711      $49, $20 book/cd/dvd fee to instructor

QUICKBOOKS

QuickBooks Bootcamp: PC Users

Cynthia Francis
The perfect 2-in-1 course for those new to QuickBooks and business accounting. Learn all the essentials to get started on QuickBooks and the tools to set up good record keeping for your business. Understand the basics of proper accounting, how it works in QuickBooks, and what those financial reports mean to you. Attend the follow-up class and leave with your own customized file ready to go, and gain the confidence to begin entering your company’s transactions. Basic computer skills are necessary for this class and a basic accounting knowledge will be helpful. After this class, signup for the Quick Book hands-on session and receive individualized instruction and get answers to your specific questions.

Thu, Jan 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1082W01-80218      $59

QuickBooks Hands-on: PC Users

Cynthia Francis
During this unique small group session, bring your laptop, paperwork and questions, and our expert instructor will help you set up your very own company file in proper form. Hands-on guidance and individual instruction are provided. Prerequisite is the QuickBooks Bootcamp or permission of instructor.

Thu, Feb 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1083W01-80219      $79

Wed, Feb 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m.      Littleton Campus  Class closed
BUSI 1083W02-80220      $79

QuickBooks PowerSession: PC Users 

Cynthia Francis
Practical, real-world examples of how-to’s, tips, and shortcuts to improve your QuickBooks skills! Topics covered:

• Customizing (templates, reports, and more)
• Efficiency (do it better and faster)
• Best practices and useful shortcuts

Prerequisite: basic working knowledge of QuickBooks or both sessions of QuickBooks classes.

Thu, Feb 9, 6:30-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1084W01-80221      $79

GOOGLE AND WEB SITES

Make Your Web Site Mobile-Friendly

Jennifer Croft
As smart phones and tablets become the devices of choice for searching the Internet, having a website that is mobile-friendly becomes imperative. In this class, you’ll learn how your site is currently performing and how you can make simple changes to better accommodate mobile searches and visitors. Discover the top 10 content and design tips for mobile-friendly websites. Please note: This is an introductory class and is not technical in nature. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Thu, Feb 23, 6-8 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 2005W01-80718      $59, $5 material fee to instructor

Create a Website for Fun, Profit & Business!

Kevin Boyd
No programming required! Discover easy-to-use design tools that can build your personal or business website in 60 minutes. Then get traffic immediately using pay-per-click ads on Google, MSN, Yahoo! and Facebook. Covers how to get ranked by the three major search engines (SEO), plus the dos and don’ts, tips and traps of Web site design. Also discover Internet market research tools to determine what to sell, what to avoid, and how to create a money generating affiliate website with no products required. Optional workbooks available for purchase during class. Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle.

Sat, Mar 31, 9-3 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1079W01-80767      $99

 Get to the Top of Google

Jennifer Croft
As more people turn to the Web to look for the products, services, and information they need, it is vital that you have a Web site that can be easily found in the search engines. There is no need to pay for clicks or banner ads. Come to this fun basic class on search engine optimization (SEO) and learn how to get your Web site to the top of Google, Yahoo, and MSN. Jennifer Croft has more than 25 years of marketing experience and hundreds of hours studying search engine optimization techniques.

Tue, Feb 21, 6-8 p.m.     Littleton Campus
BUSI 1075W01-80229      $59, $5 material fee to instructor

Web Site Savvy

Steve Sande
Do you want your own Web site but don’t know where to begin? Find out how to register a domain name and select an ISP. Learn how to use templates and blogs to design a successful Web site with the least amount of time and money. Confused what software to use to create/manage your Web site? Discuss the advantages (and disadvantages) of the common Web development software programs. Before you upload your site to the Web, be sure you know the most common design mistakes people make when creating a site. If you are going to sell products, make sure you know about shopping carts and SSL. Get pointers on how to effectively promote your Web site, learn what it takes to get the top search engines to see your site, and find out where you can get free stuff for your site.

Thu, Feb 16, 6-9 p.m.     Littleton Campus
BUSI 1023W01-80230      $59, $10 material fee to instructor

BLOGS 

Blogging for Dollars! How to Create Blogs to Make $ for Your Business

Steve Sande
Blogs are a hot trend and are a quick, easy and inexpensive way to get your business on the Web making money. Figure out what a blog is and learn the 5 reasons you should have one as part of your business marketing plan. Pick apart a blog and discover what makes it work (i.e. header/masthead, date design, body copy, links, modules, footer). Learn to add PayPal and affiliate advertising to your blog. Get to know the most common blog service providers. Search engines absolutely love blogs, which is great for getting your company noticed. Get tips for promoting your blog to Google and Yahoo. Discover where you can find lots of easy ways to use blog goodies for free or almost free.

Tue, Feb 28, 6-9 p.m    . Littleton Campus
BUSI 1031W01-80228      $59, $10 material fee to instructor

More Blogging Workshop: A Hands-on Approach to Making Money with Your Blog

Lori Osterberg
Now that you know how to create a blog, learn the nuances of running a successful blog and keep it going. Create a domain name, determine hosting, and create a blogging platform and theme. Learn to create the perfect post, choose a title, create the proper tags for search engine optimization (SEO) purposes, and how to incorporate other social media into your posts as well. Discuss advanced strategies that can help you use your blog to make money for your business. Your blog will be up and running in no time.

Wed, Feb 29-Mar 14. 6:30-9 p.m., 3 wks      Littleton Campus
BUSI 2010W01-80775      $119, $10 material fee to instructor

FACEBOOK

Facebook Your Way to Business Success

Lori Osterberg
Thousands of people are joining Facebook every day not just to find old friends, but to build their businesses too. With over 400 million accounts within the Facebook community, this isn’t an opportunity that can be ignored. Whether you have a local service business, or a business that can have clients anywhere in the world, you’ll find Facebook an attractive tool to add to your marketing plans. In this hands on class, discover:

• The difference between profiles, pages and groups, and which methods are the best way to connect with potential clients
• The right way to set up your Facebook account
• How to build your friends and fan lists
• How to advertise on Facebook

Wed, Feb 8, 6-8:30 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1077W01-80235      $59

WEB MARKETING

20 Ways to Market Your Business on the Internet

Jennifer Croft
Learn how to increase your exposure on the Internet! Discover 20 Internet marketing strategies, most of which are free, and many of which take less than 10 minutes to implement! These effective online tactics include: search engine optimization, pay-per-click ads, affiliate programs, social media (Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter), press releases, blogs, e-newsletters, links building, and more.

Wed, Feb 22, 6-8:30 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1067W01-80226      $59, $5 material fee to instructor

DATA SECURITY

 Keep the Hackers Away: Safe Computing for Home Users

Steve Sande
Did you know that 75% of Americans have an e-mail address and the average Internet user is online 3 hours per day? But 8% of our time online is spent dealing with spam and 88% of home computers have been infected by some kind of unwanted program.

Discover:

• the single biggest mistake home computer users make.
• the 3 steps you should take to make your computer safe.
• how to make your wireless network secure in less than 15 minutes.
• five simple tasks that can protect you from identity theft.
• what to do to keep track of your passwords and keep them away from others.
• how to tell if an e-mail message is authentic or a phishing attack.

Defend your home computer against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spam, and spyware. Discuss what to do if you think you have already been infected.

Thu, Mar 15, 6-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1037W01-80227      $59

MARKETING

Small Business Marketing: 5 Secrets for Unlimited and Explosive Growth

David Laverty
Ever have a great idea for your business success but did not take the next step. Give your ideas wings! Marketing has changed dramatically. Inside the box thinking is dying, along with businesses that stay there. Create and give your marketing plan a boost. Discover marketing that is straightforward, cost effective and relational. Go further than traditional marketing by understanding and implementing a few of these little known jewels. 

Understand and discover:

• Why customers buy elsewhere
• An easy way to jump start your business almost overnight
• ( So simple, yet powerful)
• BRANDING and how it works
• Why customers don’t buy our products and services
• Ways to go from prospect to a SALE overnight

Tue, Feb 28, 6-8 p.m.      Littleton Campus
BUSI 1092W01-80225      $59

NETWORKING

Build Your Own Secure Home or Small Business Network

Bert Paredes
WPA, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, IPv4, DNS, PPPoE, WINS, and many more acronyms make computer networking seem confusing and difficult to understand. In fact, you don’t need to be an expert to design and build an inexpensive and secure wireless or wired network for your home and small business. Modern technology has made it simple if you understand the basic network concepts presented in this class: performance, security, and cost. Learn how to quantify network performance requirements and associated cost considerations. Take a realistic look at network security and key steps to make it effective. Discover the appropriate cost-effective hardware for your network and the process of setting it up. Bert is a computer systems and software professional who has designed and implemented high performance networks for space and defense systems for many years.

Thu, Mar 22, 6-9 p.m.     Littleton Campus
COMP 1026W01-80717      $59, $5 material fee to instructor