START-UP ASSISTANCE:

Fundamentals of Starting a business:
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed for people who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. The basics of business ownership are discussed along with resources available to help launch new ventures in Michigan.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-14-09                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      2-11-09                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      3-11-09                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      4-8-09                      Wednesday         Clinton Township
      5-13-09                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      6-10-09                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      7-8-09                      Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-12-09                    Wednesday          Clinton Township
      9-9-09                      Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      10-14-09                  Wednesday         Clinton Township
      11-18-09                  Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      12-9-09                    Wednesday         Clinton Township

Fundamentals of Business Legal Issues:
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed to guide prospective business owners in setting up the legal structure that will help protect them from unnecessary legal challenges. Introduces key tax and non-tax considerations for different types of legal entities available in Michigan.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-21-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      3-25-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      5-27-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-22-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      9-23-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      12-3-09                   Thursday              Mount Clemens

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.
      6-22 to 6-24          MW        $79         6 – 9 pm                MTEC

BUSINESS PLAN:

Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan: 
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed for people who want to increase their chances for successful self-employment.  Specifies of marketing, finance, legal, regulatory issues, operations, information based planning and management are covered.   Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

     2-18-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     4-15-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     6-17-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     8-19-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     10-21-09                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens

MARKETING:

Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business :
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed to present practical applications of marketing concepts. Covers basic marketing tools including market analysis and research, target marketing, assessing competitors, and key marketing implementing tools.
      
      3-27-09                   Friday                    Mount Clemens
      5-20-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-15-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      9-16-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      12-2-09                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens

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, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10. Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-22-09                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      4-16-09                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      7-9-09                     Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      9-3-09                     Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor

Fundamentals of Finance: 
The following seminar is free, and runs 9 am – Noon.
The basics of financial management, including how to start an accounting system, and how to apply information from financial statements to help you manage the business are covered.  Preparation of the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, cash flow analysis and break even analysis are explained.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10. Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      2-26-09                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      5-28-09                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      8-27-09                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      11-19-09                 Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor

CONSTRUCTION/HOUSING:

Home Inspection:
Learn 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.
      5-19 to 6-30          T             $595       6 – 9:30 pm          Center Campus

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.
      5-27 to 6-24      W            $259         6 – 9 pm             Center Campus

Builder's Pre-License Training Segment I:
Segment I of the State Mandated Builder's Pre-License training will present business management, estimating, design and building science, contracts, risk management, marketing and sales. No refunds after materials are received.   Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      6-8 to 7-1       MW            $425      6 – 10 pm             Center Campus
      

Builder's Pre-License Training Segment II:
Segment II of the State Mandated Builder's Pre-License training will present Project management and scheduling, current Michigan Residential and Construction Safety Standards, as well as management, marketing and sales. No refunds after materials are received.   Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      7-20 to 8-12        MW          $425      6 – 10 pm             Center Campus
     

HR/ACCOUNTING:

Accounting Made Easy:
An overview of accounting rules and regulations that a bookkeeper of a small business needs to know.  Learn how to set up 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.
      6-24 to 7-29            W            $179       6 – 9 pm             Center Campus

Quickbooks Pro Version 2008:
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.
      6-1 to 6-17            MW        $399       6 – 9 pm                Center Campus

TAXES:

How to Report Small Business Income & Expenses:
Topics Include: Reporting Income, Transportation Expenses, Insurance Expenses, Entertainment Expenses, Depreciation, Record Keeping
     8-26-09                  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), Employer’s Obligations, Record Keeping
     9-30-09                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Tax Information for Sole Proprietors:
Topics Include:, Schedule C, Estimated Taxes, Self-Employment Tax, Record Keeping
     10-28-09                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Taxes & Your Home Office:
Topics Include: Determining Eligibility, Form 8829 Overview, Record Keeping
     11-20-09                  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.
      6-10                      W             $45        6:30 – 9:30 pm    ASM-CUL
      7-7                         T             $45        6:30 – 9:30 pm    Center Campus

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.
      6-24                     W            $45         6:30 – 9:30 pm    South Campus   
      7-14                      T             $45         6:30 - 9:30 pm    Center Campus

Food Service Manager State Certification:
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.
      6-15 to 6-24           MW      $199       6:30 - 10 pm          South Campus
      8-11 to 8-20          TTH      $199       6:30 - 10 pm          South Campus

Food Service Manager State Re certification:
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.
      6-27                      S          $109       9 am - 5 pm          Center Campus

How to Start a Party/ Event Business:
Ever thought about making money planning parties, weddings, fund raising events, or corporate meetings?  Discover how to find your niche, write your business plan, attract clients and build a portfolio.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      6-4 to 6-18           TH      $159       6 – 9 pm                South Campus