River Region Chamber of Commerce

Suite 201

LaPlace

This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have recently started a small business, seeking a small business loan, or wanting to learn more about business planning. Topics of discussion will include: • Entrepreneurship Readiness • Writing a Business Plan • Sources of Funds for Start-Up and Expansion • Small Business Resources • Required Licenses

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant

A written business plan enables you to control your business. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan. This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs but also serves to create direction for existing owners. • What is a Business Plan and what is it used for? • Full Business Plan Planner Workbook • Worksheets for Financial Projections

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant

If you are in business or considering opening a business, you need to understand the use of credit in the loan process. Do not let your credit stand in the way of following your dreams to own your own business. • Know the Consumer Protection Laws • Understand Credit Scores and What They Mean • Learn How to Solve Credit Problems

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant

A continuation of our popular Basic Level QuickBooks Workshop, this session will assist you with more advanced topics such as payroll, inventory, setting persoal preferences, sales taxes and many other areas that will make your use of QuickBooks more efficient and more enjoyable. A working knowledge of QuickBooks is needed to grasp the topics presented in this class. Skills learned include: •Trouble shooting for commen mistaks •How to handle deposits and NSF checks •Specailty transactions •Customizing QuickBooks for your business needs •Setups for Credit Cards and Payroll •Prepare and filling of tax returns •Preform a year-end close with QuickBooks

Speaker: Winston Williams, Business Consultant

Are you looking to increase your customer base on a shoestring marketing budget? This seminar will teach you the key marketing points for your product, reveal the secrets to attracting customers, and enable you to determine the layout of your marketing plan. • Free Resources for Marketing and Promoting Your Business • Identify Promotional Tools to Fit Your Business • Define the Foundational 4 P’s of Marketing • Perform a Competitive Analysis • Determine Your Company’s USP (Unique Selling Position)

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant