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ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT Introduction to Bookkeeping Using Quickbooks Pro This class combines lectures with hands-on computer experience to give students the opportunity to apply the bookkeeping skills learned in the classroom to a computer, as is done in small businesses today. Learn the basics of bookkeeping for sole proprietorships using a popular bookkeeping program. Topics covered include assets, liabilities, capital, debits and credits, journal entries, T-accounts, posting, accounts receivable and payable, inventory processing, adjusting and closing entries, balance sheet and income statement reports. We will use lectures, sample questions from the text and skill exercises in the lab. Some Windows experience is necessary for the computer lab section of the class. Laura Woyach, M.B.A. . . . . . . . . 50200303The Organized Workplace: No More Clutter! If you ever feel as though you are drowning in paper and possessions, help is here. Relieve anxiety and succeed in becoming well-organized by learning simple techniques to eliminate clutter, control paper, create practical systems, conquer space/storage dilemmas, and develop realistic work/life schedules. We’ll discuss setting priorities, time management, procrastination, decisionmaking and other topics related to solving organizational problems at work and at home. Sara Caputo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50610302Small Business Management Seminars: Bilingual These bilingual (Spanish and English) seminars provide current and prospective business owners with a useful, practical approach to the management techniques needed to run a business and reach their business goals. Topics include Financial Management and Taxes; Business Planning and Management; Business and Computers; and Marketing. Learn about making a business plan, the importance of cash flow, dealing with lenders, promoting your business, and about the importance of cash flow, employees relations, legal issues, the new tax laws, the pros and cons of family-owned businesses and much more. Presented mostly in Spanish. Carlos Leal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50616101  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Advertising Your Business This course is designed for small to mediumsize business owners and managers for the development of a marketing plan, i.e. advertising, PR and promotion. How much to spend on marketing? Including, but not limited to ads, collateral, e-commerce, premiums, contests, affiliate programs, and PR. Where to spend marketing dollars? How to evaluate what’s working and what isn’t? When to change your message and why? When to spend money on market research and is it worth it? When to know an outside advertising agency and/or a public relations firm is needed? How to select the right suppliers for your marketing needs? What must be known about your business for marketing suppliers to be effective? How to get the best work from marketing suppliers? Practical advice on creative media, production, target market determination, PR and promotion that you can put to use immediately. Stephen Patchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50902701Sewing for Success Learn how to operate a sewing business out of your home. In this fun class, we will cover:
Claudia Jayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50904001Buying and Selling on the Internet “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Whether you are shopping for or selling some of those “treasures” that have been collecting dust, or want to unload excess inventory from your business, the Internet is the perfect venue. This one-day class, taught by an E-Bay Education Specialist and Power Seller, will teach you how to navigate the Internet securely, while protecting your information and avoiding fraud. You will learn how to locate and price items, make a purchase or sell, create listings, photograph items correctly, secure payment methods, and ship merchandise. For those who own a business, it will also include hints on procuring merchandise and recordkeeping. The same techniques apply to many other internet sites such as Amazon and Yahoo. Lani Wolff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90106401Beyond the Basics of Selling and Marketing on Ebay and the Internet Become a successful seller on the Internet and Ebay by learning how to start a business on the Internet; increase sales with proven marketing techniques; find new sources of merchandise; use listing tools to improve productivity; track your sales with reports and research; use the media wisely; and open an Ebay Store. Students must be registered sellers on Ebay and have some experience selling on the Internet. Lani Wolff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50411901 ENTREPRENEURSHIP So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur Do you have a great idea that you think would make a successful business? Are you energetic, creative and enthusiastic? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come to our Pre-Venture Assessment Session to find out:
F. Michael Kauffman. . . . . . . . . . 50108201Entrepreneur Training Program This 8-week course will provide to the student all of the tools necessary to develop a business plan for starting or expanding a small business. Topics include marketing, financial statements and cash flow, administrative and personnel and strategic planning. A 200-page notebook will be the text for this class. Program includes guest speakers and case studies. David Ryal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50108301 ECONOMICS Economic Issues That Affect Us All Learn why the “dismal science” is not dismal at all! In this class of lectures and lively discussions you will learn how the world’s greatest economic minds have shaped our lives today, and how their insights help us better understand current economic events. You will also learn how Wall Street got its name and how Dow met Jones. Curtis Ridling, M.A., LLD. . . . . . . 50412601 LAW Small Claims Court Proper preparation of your Small Claims Court action can make the difference between writing a claims check and receiving one. Includes an overview of how to bring or defend your case. Issues covered include: Writing a demand letter, how much to sue for, filing and serving papers, preparing evidence and witnesses for court, convincing the judge that you are right-and collecting your money when you win. We’ll also discuss how to participate in small claims mediation effectively. Presenter Kristine McCardle is a small claims legal advisor. Kristine McCardle, J.D. . . . . . . . . 50109901The Divorce Survival Guide This course, taught by a local collaborative family law attorney and mediator, will address the five legal areas of concern in divorce: Community and separate property; Child custody and visitation; Child support; Spousal support; and Attorney fees and costs. We will also explore the emotions which individuals undergoing divorce frequently experience: denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. We’ll also cover differences between litigated and mediated divorces and the advantages and disadvantages of each. This course is open both to couples and individuals contemplating or involved in the divorce process, and to those already divorced and experiencing difficulties with support or custody issues. Sheila O. Snow, J.D. . . . . . . . . . 50109701Death, Marriage and Taxes If you can’t take it with you, how can you best transfer your assets to your loved ones and not the taxman? A fundamental estate planning goal is to pass property from its owner to a spouse and ultimately to the younger generation, and pay the lowest possible taxes. This course, taught by a local estate law and family law attorney/mediator, Sheila O’Brien Snow, will explore the legal and emotional aspects of estate planning, as well as how community property law relates to estate law. Topics include:
Sheila O. Snow, J.D. . . . . . . . . . 50202501 PERSONAL FINANCE Estate Planning Basics An integrated estate plan consists of many elements. This course will introduce students to these elements, including different kinds of wills and trusts, an overview of the probate process, conservatorship and guardianship requirements and powers of attorney for health care and finances. Samples of the wills and trusts of well-known decedents will be used for illustration. Students will leave the course with a basic understanding of the estate planning elements and how they may or may not relate to their own particular circumstances. Bruce McIver, J.D. . . . . . . . . . . . 50201201Screening and Selecting Stocks Older adults will learn the basics about selecting investments in common stock. In this intensive series, we’ll circulate relevant news articles and discuss today’s market at the beginning of each class. We’ll introduce the fundamentals of measuring the cost of current stock price and develop and test a forecast for a target price in a “follow the leader” workshop portion of the class. We’ll discuss and demonstrate safeguards to limit risk and identify sources of market information useful to students and helpful in classroom discussions. The Value Line publication, available in the local library, is the source of most data used in measuring cost and target pricing. Students will learn how to identify the Value Line data and apply it in determining cost and calculating a stock’s likely target price. Students are encouraged to apply to investors.com for the free 10-day trial of Investor’s Business Daily in preparation for the classes. An outline designed for note-taking is provided to each student. John A. Handley, CFP. . . . . . . . . 50406901Investing for Income Series for Older Adults Investors who want all income producing options will appreciate this class introducing the older adult to the key considerations necessary to an investor intent on converting financial resources into income-producing investments. Classes begin with an evaluation of the risk and rewards of Funds and other collections of debt instruments. The class workshop devoted to building an incomeproducing portfolio follows. In the final class, students learn how individual bonds may be used to minimize risks common to the other debt instruments. John A. Handley, CFP. . . . . . . . . 50414701Understanding Long-Term Care This class is designed for people concerned about how to plan and provide for long-term care for themselves or a spouse, parent or loved one. The class focuses on some of the most important long-term care issues: for example, what is long-term care? Who needs it and how is it paid for? We review alternatives such as home health care and adult day care as well as the different types of facilities available for long-term care. Finally we evaluate the costs involved and the different programs used to pay for long-term care such as Medicare, MediCal and private insurance. Diane Doiron, CLU. . . . . . . . . . . 50410901Financial Fitness for Baby Boomers Less than 2/3 of the 78 million Baby Boomers are prepared for retirement according to a recent CBS News study. Many will need to work longer, reduce their desired lifestyle or both. Learn the insider techniques for addressing longevity and market risk, managing Social Security benefits, staying ahead of inflation and strategies for generating lifetime income. Learn how different investments work and how best to select and utilize them and when. Specific topics will include:
Steve Kally, CFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50413102Financial Planning for Baby Boomers Come ready to tackle three major issues facing baby boomers: retirement health care and estate planning. In the first of two sessions, you’ll learn how to plan for your retirement while also learning safe ways to spend down your money once you’ve retired. In the second session, we will discuss what health care expenses to expect as you age and how you can properly protect yourself using medical and long-term care insurance. We will also cover important estate planning issues that need to be addressed but are often overlooked. Nate Cultice, CFP, FSA . . . . . . . . 50403501Estate Planning Fundamentals This four-hour seminar will assist you with the estate planning process and offers a variety of methods you can use to reduce estate taxes while increasing earnings and assets. Specific topics include:
Includes generous time for questions and answers and provides helpful materials. Len Jarrott, MBA, CCIM . . . . . . . 50414301Can You Afford to Retire? Successful retirement takes planning-planning that can take you from where you are to where you want to go. Learn the questions you need to ask yourself now. Master tools that you can use to identify potential problems and promising solutions. Review options that can optimize your funds within the parameters of risk you choose. Bring a calculator and writing materials to class. E. David Yossem, CFP, ChFC. . . . 50414101Manage Your Portfolio In three hours, you can learn how to effectively manage your own investment portfolio. Most investors make the same mistakes over and over again. Hot tips, market timing, last year’s winners all lead to disappointing results over the long term. Learn a simple, easy to understand approach that can put you in the upper 20 percent. Pencil and paper is all that is required. E. David Yossem, CFP, ChFC. . . . 50410701 REAL ESTATE CONSUMER INFORMATION 110 Ways to Put a Real Estate Transaction Together – Where Only One is All Cash In this fast-paced class, we’ll analyze proven creative techniques for buying and selling real property, with special emphasis on solving student’s actual real estate problems in the classroom – with input from classmates. Open to beginning and advanced students of real estate. Len Jarrott, MBA, CCIM . . . . . . . 51109401 Top | Home | Classes | Services | Events | News | FAQ | Contact | SBCC |