Business Related Courses
Business Start-up: Fundamentals of Starting a Business
This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. The basics of business ownership are introduced, along with resources available to help launch new ventures in Michigan. Free
Speaker: Kellie Hanford, Certified Business Consultant
| LOCATION | COURSE NAME | DAY | TIME | DATES | REGISTER |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 02/05/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 2/19/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 03/12/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 03/26/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 04/09/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 04/23/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 05/07/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS | T | 9:00 - 11:00AM | 05/21/2013 | Register |
Venture Plan
Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship as you get
your small business up and running! Venture Plan is a
6-week training program for starting your business,
recognizing that you need a plan to chart your course.
From the initial steps of clarifying your goals and
business concept to setting up your operations,
marketing and financial planning, this workshop-based
course guides you through the business planning process.
If you are considering starting a business, Venture Plan
can help you shape your company for growth. Dates are:
10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 & 11/12.
Call 517.483.1921 for more information
Call 517.483.1921 to register
Fee: $ 90.00
| LOCATION | COURSE NAME | DAY | TIME | DATES | REGISTER |
| WEST CAMPUS | VENTURE PLAN | M | 6:00 - 9:00PM | 04/08/2013 | Register |
Business Plan: Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan
Designed for individuals who want to increase their chances for successful self-employment, or business launch, this course covers business planning in detail. Specifics of marketing, finance, legal, regulatory issues, operations, information-based planning and management are key components of this workshop. The first steps for creating a business plan draft will be included. Live examples of effective business plans are used as course material. FREE
Speaker: Kellie Hanford, Certified Business Consultant
| LOCATION | COURSE NAME | DAY | TIME | DATES | REGISTER |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN | T | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | 02/12/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN | T | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | 03/05/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN | T | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | 04/16/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN | T | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | 05/14/2013 | Register |
Marketing and Sales: Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business
This course presents practical applications of marketing concepts designed to grow small business. It covers basic marketing tools including market analysis and research, target marketing, assessing competitors, and key marketing implementation tools. A strategic, well-planned approach to marketing is demonstrated, with several examples of effective hands-on marketing techniques. Focus is on the business's customers - creating and keeping them.
Speaker: Laurie Lonsdorf, Senior Business Consultant
| LOCATION | COURSE NAME | DAY | TIME | DATES | REGISTER |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS | W | 9:30AM-12:00PM | 02/13/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS | T | 2:00PM - 4:30PM | 03/05/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS | W | 6:00PM - 8:30PM | 04/17/2013 | Register |
| MI-SBTDC | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS | W | 9:30AM -12:00PM | 05/22/2013 | Register |
Technology: NCIT 111 Social Media in the Workplace
Participants will be introduced to the many interesting and useful facets of social media and how these apply to the workplace, including using Facebook to creating a profile on LinkedIn. An expert instructor will help you learn to leverage social media to support your professional needs. Cost of this seminar is $59
(Click on a CRN from the table below for additional registration information.)
| LOCATION | COURSE NAME | DAY | TIME | DATES | CRN |
| EAST 205 | SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE WORKPLACE | F | 6:10 - 10:00PM | 02/15/2013 | 53364 |
Extended Learning and Professional Studies
LCC Administration Bldg Room 201
Phone: (517) 483-1415
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