Southern Illinois Small Business Development Center

Events and Training

Fall 2010 Schedule

How to Start Your Own Business

This two-hour informational seminar covers the basic requirements of starting your own business including legal structure, startup requirements, finding financing, and business planning basics. A $15 materials fee is charged to cover the cost of a business startup kit, which includes a newly updated Business Plan Workbook, a Business Startup Checklist, and a copy of the presentation slides. Also be sure checkout some of our additional classes, such as "Finding Financing" which immediately follow selected How to Start Your Own Business sessions.

August 24 - How to Start Your Own Business: 9-11am
September 15 - How to Start Your Own Business: 9-11am - Located at the Carterville Community Center
October 5 - How to Start Your Own Business: 1-3pm
October 27 - How to Start Your Own Business: 10am - 12pm - Located at the Marion Man-Tra-Con office
November 10 - How to Start Your Own Business: 6-8pm - Located at the Murphysboro Township
December 9 - How to Start Your Own Business: 1-3pm

Finding Financing

At some point in your business you will need to find some money, whether at business startup or for expansion. This workshop explains the different types of financing and details the work involved in securing those dollars. This FREE seminar will cover the best options to follow in order to find financing for your business in the southern Illinois region and in your specific industry. "Finding Financing" is co-sponsored by the Southern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center.

December 9 - Finding Financing: 3-5pm

Social Networking

This informational seminar covers the different types of social networking websites that are available as well as the benefits of incorporating social networking into a business's marketing plan. There is a $25 fee for this seminar.

August 24: Social Networking - 3-5pm
October 27: Social Networking @ Marion Man-Tra-Con office - 1-3pm

Intro to Government Contracting

This brief workshop will highlight the basic requirements for state and federal contracting as well as discuss local requirements and will highlight certifications business owners may apply for based on location, ethnicity and gender.

September 15: Intro to Government Contracting: 11am-12 @ Carterville Community Center
October 5: Intro to Government Contracting: 3-4pm

Quickbooks

Our QuickBooks training is appropriate for beginners through intermediate users. This program is intended to introduce or broaden and deepen your knowledge of QuickBooks Pro 10.0. Offered in 5 separate modules for ease of customizing instruction to meet your specific needs, you may easily choose the combination of modules which best fits your needs. Wanting to become proficient in QuickBooks on all levels? Register to attend all 5 sessions! Workshop materials are included in the registration fee: $55 for each module.

Module #1 - Setup
Setup a new company, company preferences, lists, chart of accounts, and bank accounts.

August 25: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
September 15: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Module #2 - Inventory, Purchasing and Customer/Merchant Accounts
Receive and add inventory, setup items for sale, and create invoices and statements.

September 1: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Module #3 – Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Pay bills, receive payments, make deposits, reconcile bank accounts, and transfer funds.

September 8: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Module #4 – Payroll and Payroll Taxes
Setup employees and payroll accounts, prepare payroll, and pay payroll taxes.
September 22: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Module #5 – Reports and Management
Prepare and interpret financial reports, setup budgets, and backup data files.

September 29: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

How to Sell on eBay

This two-day, information-packed workshop will teach participants how to utilize eBay as an avenue for selling new and used products or services, including setting up an eBay account and best practices for posting items for sale. Whether you intend to sell on a part-time or full-time basis, this workshop covers all the essential information one needs to make money with eBay. Workshop materials are included in the registration fee: $95 for both days.

October 6: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
October 7: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Class Locations:
Unless noted all classes are at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center

Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
150 E. Pleasant Hill Road
Carbondale, IL 62901

Man-Tra-Con Duquoin
120 Southtowne Shopping Center
Duquoin, IL 62832

Carterville Chamber of Commerce
120 N Greenbriar
Carterville, IL 62918

Murphysboro Township Board Room
1410 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 63966

Marion Man-Tra-Con
Illinois Center Mall
3000 W. DeYoung St., Suite 800-B
Marion, IL 62959

Deadline for registration is 2 days prior to each seminar. If minimum enrollment is not met 2 days prior to seminar, the class will be canceled and registrants will be notified.

For directions to Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, click here.