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Business Workshop:
 
"Starting & Managing Your Small Business"

What Are These Workshops?

  • These workshops teach the basics of starting or improving a business
    to groups of 10 to 20 persons in a relaxed classroom atmosphere. 
  • Workshop speakers are experienced specialists
  • Questions are welcomed
What topics are covered ?
  • How to write a Business Plan
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Financial Aspects
  • Accounting & Records
  • Business Insurance
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Tax & Employment Guidelines

Who are the Moderators?

  • The Oakland moderator is John Anderson. With a Master of Science in International Finance from Brandeis University, he has spent over 20 years in executive marketing for Digital Equipment Corporation and has served as a senior consultant to Ford Motor Company. He has also owned several small high tech companies and served as an internal auditor for GE.
     
  • The Concord moderator is Max Nassiri. With BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley, he has held senior management positions in the software (high-tech) industry for 38 years.  His experience includes managing technology in highly successful and well known firms as well as start-up/turnaround firms in the industry, including IPO's and private placement. He is assisted by Larry Tessler. With a BS in Banking and Finance, has 34 years in the retail industry, with experience buying, selling and marketing management for 2 department store companies and 1 specialty chain. Also, he founded and operated his own small retail business

Why Attend?

  • to receive an excellent Booklet with 16 Chapters covering key business topics

  • to learn business basics and avoid crippling mistakes

  • to hear many experienced speakers

  • to meet other conferees who are starting businesses

When and Where are they?

In OAKLAND

In  CONCORD

8:15 AM to 3:15 PM 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday Usually Thursday
   
Aug 14, 2008 None in Aug, 2008
Sep 11, 2008 Sep 18, 2008 (was Sep 25, 2008)
Oct 9, 2008 None in Oct, 2008
Nov 13, 2008 None in Nov, 2008
None in Dec, 2008 None in Dec, 2008
   
Cal State Center
1000 Broadway, Suite 109
Oakland, CA, 94067

Enter on 11th Street ground floor.
Parking available under building.
BART 12th St./Oakland City Center Station across the street

 
     

San Ramon Community Center
12501 Alcosta Boulevard
San Ramon, CA, 94583

www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us

Tel: 925-973-3290

Directions: From Highway 680, go East on Bollinger Canyon, turn left on Alcosta and left again into the parking lot of the Community Center.

 

What is the Cost ?

  • $45 if pre-registered (see 4 ways below, including credit cards)

  • $55 on the day of the event (no Credit cards allowed at the door)

  • Add $40 to include an excellent Business Planning Software CD, a $100 value at retail & only available with registration.

  • $5 discount cards are available from SCORE counselors

  • Residents of Dublin and Pittsburgh: These cities have provided limited funds to pay for attendance of SCORE workshops by their residents. If you qualify, provide proof of residence at the door when you attend the workshop.

How can I register ?

 

Remember: Seating is limited
Places are assigned on a first-paid first-served basis

 

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