"Today we count on our SBDC to help analyze the financials and cash flow of potential acquisitions."
- Wakefield Oil, Co.
Roswell, NM
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ALBUQUERQUE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Workshop Calendar
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Time
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Location
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Type
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February 15, 2012
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6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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69.00
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Basic Bookkeeping-(Two-Night Workshop)
Maintaining a set of accurate financial records is vital to successfully operating a business. Simply having a checking account is not enough. The objective of this workshop is to introduce the participants to the fundamental concepts of bookkeeping by providing clarification and understanding of how financial transactions are recorded and summarized in a set of financial statements. It covers the basics: chart of accounts, recording transactions, and summarizing information in a set of financial statements. This workshop is a vital prerequisite to comprehensively understanding computer based bookkeeping systems. 12 Participants Maximum. (4 hours)
Instructor: Philip Solosky
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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Date
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Time
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Location
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February 17, 2012
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8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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69.00
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Market Research
Understanding your market is essential to making your business a success. If there are no customers for your products or services, you will not be able to generate sales. No sales, no profits. This workshop focuses on gathering market data and applying it to your business or prospective business so that you can generate those sales. Plan for success. Research your market. (3 hours). Instructor: Kalynn Pirkl
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Type
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February 18, 2012
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9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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199.00
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QuickBooks for the Small Business-(Two-Day Workshop)
Take this hands-on workshop to understand how an accounting software package can save you vital time and effort in organizing your business finances. After being introduced to the basic features of QuickBooks Pro, use the computer to set up an actual company file, and then systematically progress to more advanced features. By having the opportunity for hands-on practice, you will learn how to enter and maintain vital business information using this excellent bookkeeping package. Accurate bookkeeping is essential to producing timely financial statements that reflect your company's financial strengths, thus facilitating the success of your business. (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Basic Bookkeeping and a basic understanding of PC operations.
Instructor: Philip Solosky
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Type
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March 3, 2012
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8:00 a.m. to Noon
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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69.00
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Cash Flow Analysis
Cash is king! Without it, your business is going nowhere but under. Understanding the cash flow of your business is essential to be successful. This practical workshop covers the basic steps in preparing a pro forma cash budget and establishing a monitoring system from historical financial data. Learn how to forecast monthly revenue and cash needs, make use of essential financial ratios to assist in improving current cash flow, and how to determine your breakeven point. This is a perfect workshop for small business owners and managers. Manage your cash flow. Don't let it manage you! 12 Participants Maximum. (4 hours)
Instructors: Philip Solosky
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Type
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Cost
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March 7, 2012
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6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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69.00
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Understanding Financial Statements-(Two night workshop)
Now that you have a set of financial statements, what knowledge can you gain from the numbers? The objective of this vital workshop is to provide you with the tools necessary to understand your Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash flows; essential skills if you are going to operate a successful business. Building directly on the Cash Flow Analysis workshop, the instructor will teach you how to recognize your company’s strengths and weaknesses as reflected in your company’s financial statement ratios. A comprehensive overview of financial statements and their uses to the owner and managers of a business are discussed and illustrated in this workshop. Learn how to gauge the health of your business within your industry through the use of available financial resources. Your success in operating a financially sound business depends on the skills you will learn in this workshop. 12 Participants Maximum. (4 hours)
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Type
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Cost
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March 23, 2012
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8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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69.00
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Market Research
Understanding your market is essential to making your business a success. If there are no customers for your products or services, you will not be able to generate sales. No sales, no profits. This workshop focuses on gathering market data and applying it to your business or prospective business so that you can generate those sales. Plan for success. Research your market. (3 hours).
Sign Up Now
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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Date
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Location
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March 30, 2012
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6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Albuquerque
2501 Yale Blvd. SE Ste. 302
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Course
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79.00
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How To Write An Effective Business Plan
Whether you plan to start a business or currently own one, a comprehensive business plan can be an invaluable tool. This workshop is designed to give you a step-by-step process to write a business plan of your own. Sign up today if you are serious about going into business or if you are planning on obtaining a loan. Price includes textbook with software! 12 Participants Maximum. (4 hours)
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Contact Info
Christina McQuerry
(505) 224-5250
sbdc@cnm.edu
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