The Larimer County Small Business Development Center offers training for small businesses through several Northern Colorado affiliate organizations at different locations. Through the remainder of 2008, all classes are scheduled at the SBDC in downtown Fort Collins.

Business Planning for Success, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. – noon

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a workshop entitled Business Planning for Success.  Participants will learn the basics of developing a comprehensive Business Plan for their business start-up, expansion or financing.  They will also receive information about how to access small business assistance from the SBDC and other state and local resources. 

Workshop will convene from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $40 when pre-paid or $45 the day of the event if space is available.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please call 498-9295 or email sbdc@frii.com ^[1] to confirm. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

Intro to Financial Analysis, Wednesday Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present Intro to Financial Analysis in this 4 hour workshop that covers the finer points of financial analysis and reporting; and planning for growth. Workshop includes interactive software to help you analyze financials; learn how to create, manage and invest your business profits. Presenter is business consultant, former lender, and popular long-time SBDC trainer Leo Giles.

Workshop will convene from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at SBDC offices, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets).  Discount cost is $60 when prepaid or $65 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please call 498-9295 or email sbdc@frii.com ^[1] to confirm. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

Managing your Business Growth, Wednesday, Dec.10, 1:30 –- 5:00 p.m.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a workshop entitled Managing your Business Growth. Business consultant, former lender & long-time popular SBDC trainer, Leo Giles will discuss the many challenges of growing your business that include: understanding the stages of growth; how to restructure your organization and how to change your role without losing control.

Workshop will convene from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the SBDC offices, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Discount cost is $40 when prepaid or $45 the day of event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised.  Please call SBDC at 498-9295 or email sbdc@frii.com ^[1] to confirm. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

Right Start I – Business Registration & Entity, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 – 9 a.m.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present an early morning two-hour workshop entitled Right Start I: Business Registration & Entity.  Subjects include: business registration and forms (with an on-line demo); business entity-type selection; and other timely tips every prospective entrepreneur needs before starting a new business venture.  Guest presenter Geoffrey Goudy is a local CPA specializing in accounting and taxation for small and medium-sized businesses.

Workshop will convene from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at SBDC offices, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Discount cost is $20 when prepaid or $25 the day of the event if space is available.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please call 498-9295 or email sbdc@frii.com ^[1] to confirm. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

Right Start Docs, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a morning two-hour workshop entitled Right Start Docs. Kevin E. Houchin (Houchin & Associates, PLLC) will discuss the importance of By-laws/Operating Agreements, Buy/See Agreements, Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Subscription Agreements and Stock Certificates for multi-owner businesses.  

Workshop will convene from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at SBDC offices, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins.  Discount cost is $20 when prepaid or $25 the day of the event if space is available.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please call 498-9295 or email sbdc@frii.com ^[1] to confirm. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

Right Start II: Taxes & Record Keeping, Thursday, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m. – noon

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a workshop entitled Right Start II: Taxes & Record Keeping. Kevin Dryg, CPA, will present step-by-step guidelines for business record keeping and tax filing (including sales, use tax and payroll taxes) for different start-up entities.

Workshop will convene from 8:30am to 12:00 p.m. at SBDC offices, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $40 when prepaid and $45 the day of the event if space is available.  Pre-registration and prepayment are advised. Please call 498-9295 or e-mail sbdc@frii.com ^[1] to confirm. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.