START-UP ASSISTANCE:

Business Basics: The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Learn the basic steps involved in starting & operating your own small business.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
      8-6-08                     Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-27-08                   Wednesday          Clinton Township
      9-17-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      10-8-08                   Wednesday          Clinton Township
      10-22-08                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      11-7-08                   Friday                     Port Huron
      11-19-08                 Wednesday          Clinton Township
      12-10-08                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Selecting Your Legal Structure: The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Examine key tax and non-tax considerations every business owner must address before selecting a legal entity, and how to select the best form of entity for your business.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
      5-7-08                     Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      6-18-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-30-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      9-10-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      10-15-08                Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      12-3-08                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Choose the Best Legal Entity:
Understand the various legal entities available to small businesses. Topics include key tax and non-tax considerations and how to select the best form of entity for your business.   Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      11-12                     W           $69         6 – 9 pm                MTEC

Be Your Own Boss:
Explore what it takes to start your own business.  Find out what to do first, how much money you will need and where to go for help.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      9-29 to 10-1          MW        $79         6 – 9 pm                MTEC

Home-Based Business: Turning Your Passion into Profit:
Discover business skills necessary to turn your passion into a profitable business. Learn step-by-step how to successfully operate a home-based business. Identify your entrepreneurial potential, the purpose of the business plan, how to establish your business, marketing strategy, networking and use of the internet. Realize the demands and rewards of operating a successful business from home and much more.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-18 to 10-25          S        $109         10 am - 1 pm      Center Campus

BUSINESS PLAN:

Business Plan Nuts & Bolts:  The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
What is a business plan and why do you need one?  Learn how to start developing a comprehensive plan for your business.  Define your target market, identify your competitors, develop an operating budget, and begin to determine your financial needs.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
     8-20-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     10-29-08                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Business Plan: Your Roadmap To Success:
Develop a comprehensive plan for your business. Define a target market, identify competitors, develop an operating budget and ascertain financing needs. A team of experts will analyze business plans and offer recommendations.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-6 to 10-22          MW        $109         6 – 9 pm                MTEC

MARKETING:

Cost Effective Marketing: The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Learn how to develop a cost-effective marketing plan that works using market research to identify your customers and their needs.  Prepare a plan of action to meet those needs.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118. 
      9-24-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      11-5-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Marketing Strategies That Work:
Investigate competitive strategies that attract customers.  Explore niche marketing, research best marketing opportunities and learn how to enter new markets.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
       11-3 to 11-10         MW        $99        6 – 9 pm                MTEC

E-Mail Marketing and Promotions for Business:
Attention business owners, marketers and artists! Take advantage of this low cost e-mail method of promoting your products and services. Learn current SPAM law compliance, market focus, managing e-mail lists, writing copy, using art and more.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-11                     S             $79        9 am - 3:30 pm      Center Campus

10 Proven Steps to Global Marketing
Take an in-depth look at the best-practices of global marketing. Business CEO, Rick Weaver, will share how he expanded his business to six continents and the steps that used to market his companies globally.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      12-2 to 12-11       TTH        $159       6 - 9 pm                MTEC

FINANCING:

Team SBA Financing Roundtable:  The following seminar is free, and runs 9 am – Noon.
Learn how a lender analyzes your loan request, and what they look for in a credit application.  Meet with bankers, SBA loan officers and small business consultants to discuss your financing needs.  You must know how much money you need to borrow.  A completed business plan is highly recommended.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
      9-4-08                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor

CONSTRUCTION/HOUSING:

Home Inspection:
Explore how to set up a home inspection business.  Follow the home inspection process and discover how to identify common problems, tool requirements, how to market, and what you’ll need to get started.  Materials included.  No refund if materials are received.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      9-23 to 11-4          T             $595       6 – 9:30 pm          MTEC

Rental Property:
Are you an aspiring real estate investor?  Discover the benefits of owning rental properties, as well as, strategies for finding and acquiring such property.  Additional topics include: liabilities and legal issues, property inspections, lease agreements, insurance issues, evictions, repairs and modifications.  No refund if materials are received.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-16 to 11-13      TH          $259        6 – 9 pm             MTEC

HR/ACCOUNTING:

Accounting Made Easy:
An overview of accounting rules and regulations that a bookkeeper of a small business needs to know.  Discover how to set up computerized accounting software programs, how to input data, and how to interpret and process output.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      9-24 to 10-29            W            $179       6 – 9 pm             Center Campus

Quickbooks Pro Version 2008:
Class is a comprehensive 18-hour workshop covering all aspects of this powerful accounting software. Learn how to set-up and navigate the system including buying and selling inventory or services, creating customer quotes, processing accounts receivable, creating vendor purchase orders, processing accounts payable, tracking employee time, reconciling bank accounts and posting journal entries.   Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-13 to 10-29       MW        $399       6 – 9 pm                Center Campus

Bookkeeping Essentials:
Explore the basics of accounting to gain insight that will improve your company’s bottom line or provide the foundation for an entrepreneurial venture.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      11-5 to 12-17        W        $179         6 – 9 pm                Center Campus

TAXES:

The following four (4) seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.

How To Report Small Business Income & Expenses:
Topics include: Reporting Income, Insurance Expenses, Transportation Expenses, Entertainment Expenses, Depreciation, and Record Keeping.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118. 
      8-13-08                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens

Employees & Taxes, What You Need To Know:
Topics include: Worker Classification (Employee vs. Independent Contractor), Information Returns (940, 941, 1099, W-2), Employers Obligations and Record Keeping.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
      9-3-08                    Wednesday               Mount Clemens

Tax Information For Sole Proprietors:
Topics include: Schedule C, Estimated Taxes, Self-Employment Tax and Record Keeping.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
      10-1-08                  Wednesday               Mount Clemens

Taxes & Your Home Office:
Topics include: Determining Eligibility, Form 8829 Overview and Record Keeping.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118.
      11-14-08               Friday                          Mount Clemens

OTHER:

Basics of Selling on eBay:
Learn the safe, secure and easy to follow basics to be a successful winning bidder and seller on eBay.  If you are curious about online auctions, have never sold on eBay, or have a feedback score of 5 or less, this class is for you.  If desired, you may bring financial Information (checking and credit) to register during class for an eBay or PayPal account.  Bidding on eBay is a legally binding contract.  You must be 18 years old.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-8                       W             $45        6:30 – 9:30 pm    Center Campus
      12-1                       M              $45        6:30 – 9:30 pm    ASM CUL

Beyond The Basics Of eBay:
Are you ready to take eBay from a hobby to a profitable business?  Explore your selling options, how to open a virtual eBay store, manage and market your listings, and pack and ship like an expert.  Build your business by using online selling tools available from eBay and joining an eBay community.  For students that have sold one or more items and those with a feedback score of 5 or more. You should have a verified PayPal account.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-22                     W            $45         6:30 – 9:30 pm    Center Campus

Food Service Manager State Certification:
Classes are taught by Certified Instructors for NEHA and NRFSP.  All instructors are State of Michigan Registered Sanitarians. Learn the latest information pertaining to the causes and prevention of food borne illness, food protection and monitoring strategies (including a modified HACCP approach to food safety plans) and the new requirements of Michigan Food Law 2000. Prepare and take the State Food Service Manager Exam. Classes are taught in English, but the test is available in the following languages: Arabic,  Mandarin Chinese, English, French Canadian, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.  Text required.  $30 test fee payable to instructor.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-13 to 10-22       MW      $199       6:30 - 10 pm          South Campus
      11-3   to 11-12                      Online Class                       $199 

Food Service Manager State Recertification:
Designed especially for individuals whose State Food Service Manager Certification has expired?  A copy of the expired certificate and proof of registration must be submitted at the first class.   Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      9-13                        S          $109       9 am - 5 pm          Center Campus

How to Start a Janitorial Service for Under $250:
Explore what is needed to run a successful janitorial business.  Learn how to begin, how to bid on contracts, how to meet insurance requirements, and how to utilize the proper cleaning methods to keep your customers coming back.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-8 to 10-15       W       $99            6 – 9 pm                MTEC

Become a Home-Based Travel Agent:
Develop a successful business while working from the comfort of your home.  Take advantage of travel industry discounts for agents.  Evaluate the clients’ needs, customer service, sales skills and network with other agents.  Gain knowledge of popular travel destinations and leading tour and cruise companies.  Receive a $25.00 discount to a  membership in OSSN (Outside Sales Support Network).  A $30.00 material fee is payable to the instructor at the first class session.  Taught by The Travel Career Institute.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
     10-4 to 10-25            S    $399         9 am – 4 pm          Center Campus

How to Start a Party/ Event Business:
Have you thought about making a career of planning parties, weddings, fund raising events, or corporate meetings?  Get ready to set up a thriving HOME based event company you’ve been dreaming about!  Find your niche, write your business plan, attract clients and build a portfolio – Learn all that & more!  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      9-17 to 10-1            W      $159       6 – 9 pm                South Campus

A Guide to Going Global:
The easiest path to increased business is to open your products and services to the global economy. From consumer products to consulting services, savvy entrepreneurs are learning the global economy is ready for them -- whether around the world or in their own backyard.  Business CEO, Rick Weaver, will share how he expanded his business to six continents in only three months as he guides you to the global marketplace.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      11-13 to 11-25      TTH        $159       6 – 9 pm                MTEC

Building a Successful Business in a Struggling Economy:
Take your company to the next level with increased profits, more free time and improved teamwork. Learn the six steps that each business must take to reach its full potential as a commercial, profitable enterprise that works without you.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-7 to 10-14      TTH           $99       6 – 9 pm                MTEC

Small Business & The Law
Features clear and concise information covering topics from advertising to taxes. Learn which government regulations apply and how to comply with those regulations while growing and managing your business.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      10-5 to 11-9                  ONLINE CLASS                         $139