What’s Happening!
Business Matters
An Informational — Networking Group for Business & Professionals
Starting or Expanding your Business!
What steps to take!
Presented by: Mr. Ransom Stafford, MBA
This seminar provides information for those who are interested in starting or expanding an existing business. You will be introduced to support staff and the programs that are available to entrepreneurs. Take the right step, start your planning process here.
Please note: Minumum of 2 RSVPs required to start class.
Cost: FREE!
Time, date, location
- Every Tuesday - RSVP required (see below)
- 12:00pm — 1:00pm (Brown Bag Lunch - Bring Your Own)
317 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
RSVP to: David Baker via e-mail or directly: 651.846.1583.
Questions? Dave Baker via e-mail or call direct: 651.846.1583.
Starting Your Own Business
Developing a Winning Business Plan
The Three Strategies Approach to Business Planning Development:
- Entrepreneurial Assessment Training Class: 2 hours
- Business Planning Class: 2 hours/1 time a week for 16 weeks
- 9 weeks classroom lecture
- 7 private-one-on-ones with instructor & computer lab
- (Pro-Bono) Legal and CPA consulting to those who take the course
- Difficult legal issues will be addressed on a sliding fee-scale
- Launching the Business Plan: 2 hours
- SBA certified Banker to review financing options
- Plus the steps to take to start your business
Cost: $860.00 (single) / $995 (2 person partnerships) *
Certificate issued upon completion; all books and materials included in the cost.
Classes Meet once per week for 18 weeks
* 2 person price includes 1 textbook, addtional textbooks are $60 each
Times, dates, location
Classes Start: Monday, April 17th *, 2006 (*Minimum of 10 people required to start class/maximum of 15.)
Classes End: August 28, 2006
Times: 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Location: Fireside Room, Customized Training & Consulting
Need More Information? Contact Dave Baker, Business Development Manager at 651.846.1583.
New programs added!
ServSafe Food Manager Certification and Recertification
More than 800,000 managers nationwide (10,000 in Minnesota alone) have been certified in this program which most state and local health jurisdictions recognize as meeting their requirements. The Minnesota Department of Health requires most food service establishments to have a certified food professional on staff at all times. This course fulfills and meets the food manager certification requirements for the State of Minnesota. ServSafe training empowers you to protect against food borne illness, minimizes insurance costs, reduces liability and improves food quality.
QuickBooks Accounting Software
QuickBooks is a computerized accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It can be successfully utilized without prior knowledge of accounting principles. The course will include numerous opportunities for hands-on practice using this software.
- For more information: QuickBooks Accounting Software
Leadership Classes
LEARNING TO LEAD (ACHIEVE GLOBAL)
This is a series of 12 seminars which can be taken in whole or in part. Today, far-reaching advances in technology, continually increasing customer expectations, and the expansion of the global marketplace are redefining the standards for competitive success. As a result, organizations everywhere face a host of challenges, many of which were not visible even a few years ago. One of the key methods for responding to these new challenges is to make leadership the responsibility of everyone in the organization.
- CTAC 5241 The Leader in Each of US
- Monday, September 12, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5242 Basic Principles for a Collaborative Workplace
- Monday, September 19, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5243 Proactive Listening
- Monday, September 26, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5244 Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
- Monday, October 3, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5245 Handling Emotions Under Pressure
- Monday, October 10, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5246 Moving from Conflict to Collaboration
- Monday, October 17, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5247 Personal Strategies for Navigating Change
- Monday, October 31, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5248 Expressing Yourself: Presenting Your Thoughts and Ideas
- Monday, November 7, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5249 Coaching: Bringing Out the Best in Others
- Monday, November 14, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5250 Influencing for Win-Win Outcomes
- Monday, November 28, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5251 Managing Your Priorities
- Monday, December 5, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
- CTAC 5252 Giving Recognition
- Monday, December 12, 2005 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $110
SAVE $26.75 PER CLASS! REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES AT THE SAME TIME PAY ONLY $999!!
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (DEVELOPMENT DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL)
Research shows that organizations with effective performance management systems outperform those without such systems. Organizations that clearly translate and cascade strategic objectives down to employee performance goals frequently outperform their competitors. If you can align your people through a systematic performance management process, your company can achieve better financial results, better productivity, total quality, satisfied customers and employees who are satisfied with their jobs.
- CTAC 5261 Interaction Management Essentials - Learning to Spark Action in Others
- Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5262 Setting Performance Expectations - Aligning Performance for Success
- Monday, September 26, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5263 Reviewing Performance Progress - Focusing on Meeting Goals
- Monday, October 3, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5264 Developing Others - Getting the Most Out of the People you Work With
- Monday, Octobber 10, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5265 Coaching for Improvement - Preparing Others to take Responsibility
- Monday, October 17, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5266 Coaching for Success - Getting Things Done Right the First Time
- Monday, October 31, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5267 Managing Performance Problems - Avoiding Frustration and Stress
- Monday, November 7, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5268 Delegating for Results - Maintaining a Motivated Workforce
- Monday, November 14, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
- CTAC 5269 Adaptive Leadership - Strengthening Approaches to Versatile Solutions
- Monday, November 28, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4 Contact Hours Cost $125
SAVE $35 PER CLASS IF YOU REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES AT THE SAME TIME. TOTAL COST – ONLY $810!
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: As a certified Achieve Global Master Trainer and DDI facilitator, Lisa Jean Hoeft (Learning to Lead, Performance Management) brings contagious energy, creativity and enthusiasm to any event she facilitates. As owner of Learning Journey, Inc., she has successfully demonstrated a personal and professional commitment to her participants and client partners for the past 15 years. Her main focus is in the areas of Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Staff Effectiveness and Interpersonal Skills Development, all of which are dedicated to the personal and professional achievement of her participants.
