Events/Workshops

Websites on the Cheap. Coffeecup 101 - Coffeecup Basics. $80.00 Every company should have a website. Since the web has gotten much much easier over the last few years, any company can build and maintain their own website with less effort and less expense than ever before. The Small Business Development Center will be putting on a 4 hour class where you will build your own website and post it on the World Wide Web. This course is designed to get any business or individual started on one of the most intuitive and affordable website building & maintenance programs - Coffeecup. You will be shown • The basics of design and construction of a Website. • How to insert text, graphics and images. • How to build a simple multi-page navigation structure. • How to setup simple links. • How to get additional “free” sources off the internet. • How to upload your site to your service provider. • How to change and update your site. When you have finished the class, you will have posted a multipage website and will know how to update and maintain the site. Bring a thumb drive (a.k.a. a flash drive) with you so you can take everything home when you are done.

Speaker: West Gates

QuickBooks Pro 2010 Level II Advanced - Level II is designed for individuals that have taken Level I or that have a basic understanding of the program. Participants will learn how to go beyond the basics. Topics covered will include: Advanced customer invoicing techniques, handling customer deposits and credit memos, using estimates, collecting and paying sales tax, writing-off bad debts, accounting for NSF checks, memorizing entries, creating and using reports, setting-up budgets, setting-up and using inventory. Participants will also learn how to set-up and become more proficient with payroll.

Speaker: Dennis Tilley or Doug Lincoln of Tilley & Lincoln CPA's; please contact them with any course questions at 208.733.5811 or doug@tilleylincoln.com

QuickBooks Pro 2010 Level I - Level I is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of the program. Participants will learn how to set-up a company, navigate through the program, use lists, pay bills, invoice customers, reconcile bank accounts, account for credit cards, and pay employees. Participants will go through a complete accounting cycle and become comfortable with the basics of the program. Dennis Tilley or Doug Lincoln of Tilley & Lincoln CPA's Trainers

Speaker: Dennis Tilley or Doug Lincoln of Tilley & Lincoln CPA's Trainers; please contact them with any course questions at 208.733.5811 or doug@tilleylincoln.com

QuickBooks Pro 2010 Level II Advanced - Level II is designed for individuals that have taken Level I or that have a basic understanding of the program. Participants will learn how to go beyond the basics. Topics covered will include: Advanced customer invoicing techniques, handling customer deposits and credit memos, using estimates, collecting and paying sales tax, writing-off bad debts, accounting for NSF checks, memorizing entries, creating and using reports, setting-up budgets, setting-up and using inventory. Participants will also learn how to set-up and become more proficient with payroll.

Speaker: Dennis Tilley or Doug Lincoln of Tilley & Lincoln CPA's; please contact them with any course questions at 208.733.5811 or doug@tilleylincoln.com

The flagship of the SBDC training program is back and better than ever. The one class that covers owning and managing a small business from the very beginning to the day you decide to sell, NxLeveL has been training entrepreneurs on how to do it right. Don't miss out on your opportunity to make the right decisions and be the successful business owner you have always wanted to be. The outcome from this course is a comprehensive business plan and the skills to write one. NxLeveL® for Entrepreneurs is a 12-session, 36-hour course designed for entrepreneurs who want to expand an existing business and need the skills to make it grow. It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. For this reason, participants develop a comprehensive business plan during the course to act as the road map for future growth. NxLeveL® training materials are the result of listening to the needs of small business owners throughout the United States. They indicated to us that they want training courses that provide business skills development and practical hands-on guidance in marketing, bookkeeping, financial projections, and negotiating with lenders.

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka & Jerry Mottern

Women Inspired, Hired and On Fire! Come be a part of the Women-for-Women Leadership and Entrepreneurial Business Conference We are natural leaders and we're coming together to hear phenomenally inspiring speakers, teachers, and successful entrepreneurial people from all over the U.S.A. to help bring our vision..our entrepreneurial dream into reality. The College of Southern Idaho and the Idaho SBDC are in the business of preparing people of all ages and backgrounds to create new careers and be highly successful in modern commerce and services. Your Success is Our Business Join us!

Speaker: Kate Woods, Kathleen McKevitt, and Bryan Matsuoka

LEAN Bites A series of short sessions for small groups, designed to provide the information you need about LEAN, when you want it. LEAN Bites are: - Short 2 hr sessions: because your time is valuable. - Available for Small Groups: Why wait for a large group to enroll? - LEAN oriented: to help you improve quality, productivity and reduce costs. Start with an overview of LEAN (Intro to Lean), then add other sessions to strengthen your knowledge and use of LEAN tools. Intro to Lean: 2 hrs This class is appropriate for Executives, Owners, Decision Makers (or anyone else) who wants to a quick understanding of LEAN. You will be presented with an overview of what LEAN can accomplish for your business, and how LEAN solutions such as “Increasing Quality, Reducing Lead Time, and Identifying/Reducing/Eliminating Waste in your Business” can benefit your company. Discover how to proceed toward implementing your own LEAN solutions.

Speaker: Don Hansen

LEAN Bites A series of short sessions for small groups, designed to provide the information you need about LEAN, when you want it. LEAN Bites are:

Speaker: Don Hansen - Short 2 hr sessions: because your time is valuable. - Available for Small Groups: No waiting for a large group to enroll. - LEAN oriented: to help you improve quality, productivity and reduce costs. Start with an overview of LEAN (Intro to Lean), then add other sessions to strengthen your knowledge and use of LEAN tools. ========================= Survey of Lean Tools I: 2 hrs Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (or) 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (or) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Choose only 1 session time) (Pre-requisite: Intro to LEAN) Learn how to establish the foundation for your Lean journey by using Lean tools as a guide. This session will focus on 5S, POUS, Standard Work, Quality at the Source, Teams, and Metrics. [In-depth presentations on each topic are available in separate courses, and can also be provided to individual companies upon request.]

The Idaho Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Idaho; in partnership with Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development, is offering an exciting program in competency-based learning to you and your employees to enhance leadership skills in the workplace. This series is designed to build the skills supervisors need most in leading employees to greater individual, team, and organizational performance. Formerly called Basic Supervision I, II, III, IV; this program has been revised and improved to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations in Idaho. Out trainers have a strong background in HR and supervisory management and bring to the class; a wealth of personal knowledge and experience with real life examples to enhance your learning along with our comprehensive Applied Leadership curriculum. •Applied Leadership: Lead from Within (Part I) will develop skills in better communication, identifying roles and responsibilities, interpersonal styles and self management. •Applied Leadership: Lead Great People (Part II) will develop personal effectiveness skills in the areas of creating a motivating climate, leading for growth, and performance management. •Applied Leadership: Lead with Purpose (Part III) will explore skills in customer service, vision setting, problem solving, and process improvement. •Applied Leadership: Lead for Legacy (Part IV) looks at ethics, conflict resolutions, negotiation skills and change management. Full fee $410 if attending this class only Discount $369 if attending 2 or more levels; or 2 or more from same company attend one level. Monty Arrossa, HR Director CSI - Trainer

Speaker: Monty Arrossa

The Idaho Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Idaho; in partnership with Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development, is offering an exciting program in competency-based learning to you and your employees to enhance leadership skills in the workplace. This series is designed to build the skills supervisors need most in leading employees to greater individual, team, and organizational performance. Formerly called Basic Supervision I, II, III, IV; this program has been revised and improved to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations in Idaho. Out trainers have a strong background in HR and supervisory management and bring to the class; a wealth of personal knowledge and experience with real life examples to enhance your learning along with our comprehensive Applied Leadership curriculum. •Applied Leadership: Lead from Within (Part I) will develop skills in better communication, identifying roles and responsibilities, interpersonal styles and self management. •Applied Leadership: Lead Great People (Part II) will develop personal effectiveness skills in the areas of creating a motivating climate, leading for growth, and performance management. •Applied Leadership: Lead with Purpose (Part III) will explore skills in customer service, vision setting, problem solving, and process improvement. •Applied Leadership: Lead for Legacy (Part IV) looks at ethics, conflict resolutions, negotiation skills and change management. Full fee $410 if attending this class only Discount $369 if attending 2 or more levels; or 2 or more from same company attend one level. Trainer: Monty Arrossa

Speaker: Monty Arrossa

The Idaho Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Idaho; in partnership with Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development, is offering an exciting program in competency-based learning to you and your employees to enhance leadership skills in the workplace. This series is designed to build the skills supervisors need most in leading employees to greater individual, team, and organizational performance. Formerly called Basic Supervision I, II, III, IV; this program has been revised and improved to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations in Idaho. Out trainers have a strong background in HR and supervisory management and bring to the class; a wealth of personal knowledge and experience with real life examples to enhance your learning along with our comprehensive Applied Leadership curriculum. •Applied Leadership: Lead from Within (Part I) will develop skills in better communication, identifying roles and responsibilities, interpersonal styles and self management. •Applied Leadership: Lead Great People (Part II) will develop personal effectiveness skills in the areas of creating a motivating climate, leading for growth, and performance management. •Applied Leadership: Lead with Purpose (Part III) will explore skills in customer service, vision setting, problem solving, and process improvement. •Applied Leadership: Lead for Legacy (Part IV) looks at ethics, conflict resolutions, negotiation skills and change management. Full fee $410 if attending this class only Discount $369 if attending 2 or more levels; or 2 or more from same company attend one level. Trainer: Monty Arrossa

Speaker: Monty Arrossa

The Idaho Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Idaho; in partnership with Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development, is offering an exciting program in competency-based learning to you and your employees to enhance leadership skills in the workplace. This series is designed to build the skills supervisors need most in leading employees to greater individual, team, and organizational performance. Formerly called Basic Supervision I, II, III, IV; this program has been revised and improved to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations in Idaho. Out trainers have a strong background in HR and supervisory management and bring to the class; a wealth of personal knowledge and experience with real life examples to enhance your learning along with our comprehensive Applied Leadership curriculum. •Applied Leadership: Lead from Within (Part I) will develop skills in better communication, identifying roles and responsibilities, interpersonal styles and self management. •Applied Leadership: Lead Great People (Part II) will develop personal effectiveness skills in the areas of creating a motivating climate, leading for growth, and performance management. •Applied Leadership: Lead with Purpose (Part III) will explore skills in customer service, vision setting, problem solving, and process improvement. •Applied Leadership: Lead for Legacy (Part IV) looks at ethics, conflict resolutions, negotiation skills and change management. Full fee $410 if attending this class only Discount $369 if attending 2 or more levels; or 2 or more from same company attend one level. Monty Arrossa, HR Director CSI - Trainer

Speaker: Monty Arrossa

Learn the fundamentals of website design and management and be introduced to web standards and design techniques. Class will be hands on with the hope of enabling you to leave with you own complete, functional website. This class will have 2 sessions the first will be on Saturday Nov 6th at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and the second meeting will be on the following Saturday Nov 13th at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. You may contact the instructor at cbittencourt@gmail.com

Speaker: Carlos Bittencourt

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka

Do you want to start a business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what a business plan is and how important it is to your future business success? Do you have lots of questions & need some answers? Then this concentrated 2 hour “start-up business boot camp” is for you! The topics & Information you’ll receive will include: - The 'Basics' of Business Regulations (what you need to know BEFORE you open your doors) - The importance of "preparedness" (Your Business Plan) - Your Personal Business "Survival Kit" Plus Training Handouts

Speaker: Bryan Matsuoka