"The SBDC helped us in organizing and setting the direction of our business."
- Molina/Watson Dental Technologies
Rio Rancho, NM
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Los Alamos Small Business Development Center Workshop Calendar
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September 9, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Pre-business Workshop
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0.00
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Information Session for CRS Taxpayers
This workshop covers the basic taxes and how to file reports properly to avoid penalties. The NMTRD will explain Gross Receipts Tax, compensating tax, withholding tax and the proper use of Non-Taxable Transaction Certificates (NTTCs). Presenters will also discuss taxable and nontaxable transactions and basic record keeping. Speakers: Representatives from New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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September 14, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Board Recruitment
Sometimes a volunteer, such as an outstanding board member, can be more valuable than a donation to your non-profit organization. How does a board find the right candidates to forward their mission and vision? This workshop will help you develop a tailored board recruitment plan that will allow you to target specific folks using special criteria as it relates specifically to your organization. You will leave with a board recruitment toolkit packed with helpful resources and a plan to recruit productive, motivated and driven board members.
Speaker: Rubina Cohen, Firefly Santa Fe
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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September 16, 2010
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Developing Your Staff
Hiring and training costs. Are you prepared to assist new employees in developing? Are you prepared to assist established employees who aren’t meeting expectations? In this course, participants will determine how to evaluate employee performance & design/implement a performance development plan.
Speaker: Brian Korzec, MS, KORrelations Institute, LLC
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@loslamos.org
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September 21, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Prospect Research 101
This training will walk participants through the process of prospective donor research, while highlighting myths about research and what ethical standards must be applied. Presentation will discuss strategies and resources to use in researching individuals, what kind of information to search for, how to assemble a research profile, and what information sources are available on the Internet. Participants will have the opportunity to create a research profile on an individual, so please bring a laptop if you are able.
Speaker: Jessica Haynie, Founder and Principal Consultant, Three Stones Consulting
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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September 28, 2010
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1p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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50.00
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Basic Bookkeeping
The Basic Bookkeeping Workshop will be a two-part series for small business owners and managers looking for a basic course in bookkeeping essentials. It will meet over a two day period, with three hour sessions per day. The material covered will include: Debits/Credits; Assets, Liabilities, Equity; the Accounting Equation; Revenues and Expenses; the Journal-Account Balances; the Ledger-Accounts Chart; Adjustments; Financial Statements-Balance Sheet and Income Statement; Petty Cash; Payroll and Closing the books.
Speaker: Karen Simpson, Northern NM College Instructor & Owner of DQ in Espanola
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 5, 2010
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Social Security Annual Wage and Tax Reporting
This workshop is a MUST for anyone involved in the hiring process or in filing W-2 wage reports. Accountants, bookkeepers, third-party preparers, small employers, and large employer representatives from Payroll, Human Resources, Personnel and Systems are encouraged to attend. Find out about the latest changes in the annual wage reporting (W-2) process. Learn how to report employee earnings to Social Security electronically by utilizing the Internet to file large and small W-2 and W-2C reports. Electronic filing is easy and can save you time and money while helping to improve the overall accuracy of W-2 reports.
Speaker: Jacquelyn Mirabal, Wage Reporting Specialist, Social Security Administration
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 6, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Developing a Fundraising Plan
In today’s challenging economic environment, funding has decreased and competition has increased for the nonprofit sector. Having a solid fundraising plan in place is critical to the financial success of any organization and to overcome these challenges. In this workshop, learn about the critical components of an annual fundraising program and how to translate that into a strategic plan that can be effectively implemented. Participants will have an opportunity to share their current strategies and get feedback from the speaker and other participants on new ideas. Participants will also walk away with the knowledge to create a strategic fundraising plan, a case statement, a gift range chart, and a manageable calendar for all of their fundraising activities.
Speaker: Jessica Haynie, Founder and Principal Consultant, Three Stones Consulting
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 7, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Contracting 101 - PTAP
This workshop on government contracting will cover:
• What particular products and services the government purchases.
• How to get started.
• If a particular certification will help.
• How to market your product or service to the government
• What resources are available.
Speaker: Elaine Palin, Procurement and Technical Assistance Program
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 12, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Social Media Marketing
There's no question about the significant affect social media has had on marketing. Navigating the social media landscape can be tricky and mind-numbing. There are literally hundreds of different social media sites to get involved with. How do you know what's right for your organization? Join us and find out what the frenzy is all about. Learn why social media marketing is so important to your overall marketing plan and learn about the top social media sites you should be participating in. Workshop attendees will walk away with concrete next steps on how to incorporate social media into their marketing activities.
Speaker: Rubina Cohen, Firefly Santa Fe
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 14, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Using the Features of a Chamber Membership
Chamber membership has so many benefits that it's impossible to get familiar with all of them in a brief orientation. Join chamber member services coordinator Katy Korkos to learn more about our regional search engine, our multi-post capability for social networking, conference room use, networking opportunities, sponsorships and how the Chamber can help your business grow.
Speaker: Katy Korkos, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 21, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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HR Basics for Small Business Owners
When you hire that first employee, it takes your business to a whole different level. Hiring, training, managing, and firing employees can keep you up at night wondering if you are putting yourself and your business at risk. This workshop can help you figure out what you need to know and when you should ask for help. Come prepared with your own questions—there will be lots of time for answers!
The workshop will include:
•Keeping personnel records that meet compliance requirements
•Setting up and enforcing policies and procedures
•Overview of employment laws that affect your business
Speaker: Karen Stewart, Executive Director, Stone Associates LLC
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 22, 2010
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Los Alamos
4000 University Dr. Rm 412
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Seminar
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50.00
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Introduction to QuickBooks
The QuickBooks Workshop, a full day course, will be a beginner's level course in using the software. The material covered will include setting up a company, entering transactions and producing financial statements. Basic bookkeeping knowledge will be required before taking this training; preference will be given to attendees of the Basic Bookkeeping Workshop.
Speaker: Karen Simpson, Northern NM College Instructor & Owner of DQ in Espanola
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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October 29, 2010
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9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Los Alamos
4000 University Dr. Rm 412
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Seminar
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50.00
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Intermediate QuickBooks
This workshop offers QuickBooks users the opportunity to learn about the more complicated tasks involved in managing their bookkeeping systems. Participants will learn how to customize forms and letters, track credit card transactions, work with asset and liability accounts, condense data, do estimating and progress invoicing, track time and do year-end closings.
Speaker: Karen Simpson, Northern NM College Instructor & Owner of DQ in Espanola
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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November 1, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Healthcare for Small Businesses
This workshop will focus on the importance and benefits of health care reform to New Mexicans and the nation. It will address key insurance market reforms in the law, as well as, how the law affects small businesses, seniors, children, and the state as a whole.
Speaker: Andrew Black, Field Representative for U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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November 4, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Doing Business with the Lab
This workshop will focus on how to get started working with the lab. It will help you to know what products and services the lab is looking for and where to find their RFPs.
Speaker: Jim Carrigan and Yvonne Gonzales, LANL Small Business Office
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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November 9, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Hiring Without Regrets
Often the most difficult decisions we make as business owners have to do with hiring employees. How many times have you been sure you were making a great hire, only to be overwhelmingly disappointed in that hire not six months later? This session will help you put together a business strategy for recruiting, hiring and retaining the "right" employees for your organization.
Speaker: Karen Stewart, Executive Director, Stone Associates LLC
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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November 11, 2010
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Managing Conflict at Work
Relationships between employees, and with customers, are what make/break businesses. This workshop will help you assess and improve upon the way you manage conflict. It will also help you coach your co-workers and staff to understand conflict as an opportunity to develop relationships.
Speaker: Brian Korzec, MS, KORrelations Institute, LLC
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Contact Info
Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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