Export Basics:
Learn to grow your international business!  International competitive pressures are intense.  Learn strategies from your peers from leading companies to help you gain a competitive edge and increase your sales.  You will also learn about the significant resources available here in Michigan to help you export your products and services across the globe.  Informative presentations and panel discussions from local government and local businesses.

Topics Include: Growth opportunities for the U.S. exporter, financing your exports with SBA support, financing issues, legal issues and tax implications.  Special Guest Speaker: United States Representative Candice Miller 

Seminar is $25, Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:30 am - Noon.  Seminar will be held at Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights.  To register click here.  For more information please call Jennifer Loffredo at (248) 975-9600.

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.
      4-2-08                     Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      4-23-08                   Wednesday          Clinton Township
      5-2-08                     Friday                     Port Huron
      5-14-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      6-4-08                     Wednesday          Clinton Township
      6-25-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-16-08                   Wednesday          Clinton Township
      8-1-08                     Friday                     Port Huron
      8-6-08                     Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-27-08                   Wednesday          Clinton Township
      9-17-08                   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

Starting A Business In Macomb County: This seminar is Free, and runs 7 - 9 pm.
Learn the basic steps involved in starting & operating your own small business.  Please call the Macomb County Library to register at (586) 286-6660.
      6-5-08                     Thursday              Macomb County Library

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.
      6-23 to 6-25          MW        $79         6 – 9 pm                MTEC

Building a Successful Business Using the Internet:
Go through all the steps of starting and operating an online business.  Use integrated tools and materials included in the one-year “Site Build It” subscription.  Upon completion, you will have an operating Internet business.  Professional after course mentoring available.  Price includes $300 for a one- year “Site Build It” subscription.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      6-7 to 8-16            S              $599       9 am - Noon        Center Campus

Home-Based Business: Turning Your Passion into Profit:
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 and much more.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      7-12 to 7-19          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.
      4-9-08                     Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      6-11-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-20-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens

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. 
      4-11-08                   Friday                     Port Huron
      5-21-08                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-9-08                     Wednesday          Mount Clemens

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 he used to market his companies globally.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      8-7 to 8-28            TH          $159       6 – 9 pm                Center Campus

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.
      4-17-08                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor
      7-10-08                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 8th Floor

Patriot Express: Business Financing:
This seminar is for current Reservists, National Guard, Active Duty in TAPS, spouses and surviving spouces with an entrepreneurial ambition.  Seminar presenters: Marsh Campbell, CEO Citizens First Bank, Catherine Gase, SBA, Christopher Flann, Citizens First Bank, Don Morandini, SBTDC.  Please call the EDA of St. Clair County to register at (810) 982-9511 or email: eda@edascc.com
     5/8/08                   Thursday                  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm.  
     Seminar Location:  St. Clair County Administration Auditorium, 200 Grand River,      Port Huron.

CONSTRUCTION/HOUSING:

Builder’s License Preparation Accelerated:
This is an intense one-day review for the Michigan Builder’s License Examination.  Prepare by reviewing exam topics, laws and rules, building practices and procedures, sample test questions and test taking tips.  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.
      5-21                        W            $185       9am – 5:30 pm    Center Campus

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.
      6-17 to 7-29          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.
      7-9 to 8-6              W            $259       6 – 9 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.  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.
      7-9 to 8-20            W            $179       6 – 9 pm                Center Campus

Quickbooks Pro Version 2008:
Learn how to set-up and navigate this powerful accounting software.  Topics include:  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.
      8-4 to 8-20            MW        $399       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:

An Introduction To Defense Procurement
The second symposium in the 'American Manufacturing In Transition' Series. This event will detail how important defense contractscan be in your business diversification plan and offer suggessions on assistance that may be available for you in applying for and optaining these contracts.  Special Guest Speaker U.S. Representative Candice Miller, and presenters General Dynamics Land Systems, TACOM & PTAC. April 29, 2008, 7:30 - 11:30 am.  Location:  Ike's Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke, South of 17 Mile. Cost is $20 per person.  Full breakfast at 7:30 am, presentations at 8:00 am. To register visit www.AutomationAlley.com or call Automation Alley's Resource Center at (800) 427-5100.
      4-29-08             Tuesday        $20            7:30 am - 11:30 am

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.
      5-12                        M            $45         6:30 – 9:30 pm    Center Campus
      6-10                        T             $45         6:30 – 9:30 pm    South 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.
      5-19                        M            $45         6:30 – 9:30 pm    Center Campus
      6-11                        W           $45         6:30 – 9:30 pm     South 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.
      6-3 to 6-12            TTH       $199       6 – 9:30 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.
      7-29 to 7-31          TTH       $99         6 – 9 pm                M-TEC

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.
      7-19 to 8-9            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.
      6-11 to 6-25          W            $159       6 – 9 pm                South Campus

A Guide to Going Global:
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.  From consumer products to consulting services, savvy entrepreneurs are discovering the global economy.  Please call Macomb Community College to register at (586) 498-4000, or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
      7-10 to 7-31          TH          $159       6 – 9 pm                Center Campus