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18 Business Top 10 Ways to Get Ahead While Looking for Work 1. Keep learning. 2. Connect with fellow alumni and industry peers, both online and in person. 3. Keep an upbeat attitude. 4. Keep current with stories on your preferred jobs and industries. 5. Volunteer. 6. Take a part-time, temporary, or contract assignment. 7. Attend professional conferences and events. 8. Take a class and improve your qualifications. 9. Check job boards daily. 10. Start a business. Developing a Business Plan A business plan is not only for applying for a business loan or for starting a new business. A well-thought out plan is essential for successfully running your business. It can be a detailed action plan, a financial plan, a marketing plan, a start-up plan, or a plan to run your business better. The proven format you will build can be adjusted to your individual needs, now and in the future. Fee: $79 Item R9767 M. Odell NORTH, V1127 1 Wednesday July 10 6:00 - 9:00pm Finding Funding. A Guide to Understanding the Financial Options <strong>Available</strong> New! Entrepreneurs always say one of the areas they need the most help with is finding funding, and with alternatives like crowdfunding, angel investors and venture capital, it’s confusing to navigate and know which option is right. This course is designed to demystify the options available for funding, including bank loans, SBA loans, angel investing, crowdfunding and venture capital. Finding ways to source capital in the New Economy is a critical skill for entrepreneurs and this course will help you identify the right type of funding for your business, including support, sources and solutions for your funding woes. Fee: $79 Item F9754 L. Merriam-Smith NORTH, V1100 1 Saturday Aug 24 9:00am - noon Doing Business Research to Increase Profitability New! Research is a vital component to any business being successful in the long run. Most people think they can do a quick internet search and that will reveal the answers. The truth is, a lack of good research will cost you time and money. This course will teach you not only the basics of knowing where to look to find information on your competitors, your market and your industry, but other places to look to find the information that will put your business ahead. You will learn how to stay organized and efficient in doing your research so it will be easy to stay ahead of the game and keep your business at the top. Fee: $149 Item R9783 L. Merriam-Smith NORTH, V1110 2 Tuesdays July 9 - July 16 6:00 - 9:00pm So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur? Know What it Takes to Start Your Own Business New! Thinking of starting your own business? Not sure what it takes to be an entrepreneur? This course will help you understand the meaning and demands of entrepreneurship; assess your ability to be an entrepreneur; identify basic financial, marketing, and legal issues involved; learn methods for gathering required information for your business; and identify available resources that support the development of your business. Join us for this 1-day class and get started on building your dream business. Fee: $99 Item R9815 L. Merriam-Smith NORTH, V1118 1 Saturday June 29 9:00am - 1:00pm Social Media Strategies for Small Business If you are an entrepreneur, a small business or a large company, your opportunities are impacted by social media. Implement a basic social media foundation you can use to create community and conversation. In this class we’ll survey the platforms, tools, and strategies that are critical to building a successful web presence to attract business. Do you need a Facebook business page or a Google or LinkedIn account? What do Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter, or Foursquare have to do with creating business opportunity? Make a plan and watch your contacts grow. Fee: $149 Item R9777 R. Fabre NORTH, V2102 3 Tuesdays July 9 - July 23 6:00 - 8:00pm Communication Skills Active Listening Active listening is a critical skill used by the most effective business communicators. Connecting powerfully opens the door to mutual engagement and respect. Topics: techniques to focus your attention, coaching tips for listening and interacting, feedback skills, connecting with other cultures and generations and “listening” to non-verbal messages. Using these skills in this fast-paced, inter-connected world can set you apart as a strong communicator. Fee: $119 Item R9795 C. Shearer NORTH, V1104 1 Tuesday Aug 6 8:30am - 12:30pm Assertiveness in the Workplace Quiet, aggressive or assertive? Assertive behavior is a valuable trait that can help your career as you affirm your point of view. This session will help participants to act assertively at work, while remaining respected and admired. Communicate in a professional manner so your opinions and ideas will be heard. The session will be based on actual workplace scenarios allowing participants to take practical approaches back to their workplace. Fee: $119 Item R9787 C. Shearer NORTH, V1104 1 Tuesday July 30 8:30am - 12:30pm Easy Ways to Give Good Presentations Managers and Leaders: Discover how easy it can be to give presentations that mark you as a leader. Topics: tips on composing speeches; being persuasive and audience-focused; translating technical data; choosing vivid language; organizing ideas; using voice and body language; answering questions; and using visual aids and humor. Fee: $149 Item R9788 M. Buschmohle NORTH, V1100 1 Tuesday July 30 9:00am - 4:00pm How to Write and Speak Persuasively Gain tips for writing ads, flyers, letters, and brochures that promote your product, service, cause, or you. Practice easy ways to write catchy headlines, convincing copy, testimonials, and offers that inspire readers to take action. Discuss how to market yourself and motivate others with the spoken word. Look and sound convincing by using questions, stories, persuasive formulas, and the voice and delivery techniques of broadcasters. Fee: $169 Item R9779 M. Buschmohle NORTH, V1104 1 Wednesday July 24 9:00am - 4:00pm
www.gotobcc.com (425) 564-2263 Business 19 It’s Not What We Say It’s How We Say It! Part 1 The words we use, tone of voice and body language dramatically affect how people respond to us. Communicate with confidence by learning specific ways to: get cooperation without forcing your ideas, be positive yet direct, handle annoying behavior tactfully, and learn the 12 words that “push people’s buttons.” Yields 3 PDUs. Fee: $89 Item R9765 M. Ortman NORTH, V1125 1 Tuesday July 9 6:00 - 9:00pm Item R9781 M. Ortman NORTH, V1104 1 Thursday July 25 9:00am - noon It’s Not What We Say It’s How We Say It! Part 2: Advanced Skills Strong emotions often complicate communication. When tempers flare, verbal attacks and complaints can easily put people on the defensive. How we respond is crucial to the outcome. Navigate tense conversations with confidence drawing upon skills used in mediation and hostile negotiations. Learn and practice a powerful three - step process that quickly calms negative emotions, gets to the bottom of the real issue and transforms difficult conversations into satisfying solutions. Instructor is a certified mediator. Recommended: Part 1. Yields 3 PDUs. Fee: $89 Item R9770 M. Ortman NORTH, V1102 1 Tuesday July 16 6:00 - 9:00pm Item R9782 M. Ortman NORTH, V1104 1 Thursday July 25 1:00 - 4:00pm Reading Body Language and Non-Verbal Signals This interactive workshop exposes the common myths about body language and shows how to read the hidden signs. Explore the messages you transmit when you walk, stand, sit, gesture, talk and think. Discover the signals you deliver at work, and know what your clothes and accessories reveal about you. Learn about body postures and the four variations in personal space. Become a better networker by understanding the territorial rules at networking events. Fee: $119 Item R9776 C. Shearer NORTH, V1104 1 Tuesday July 23 8:30am - 12:30pm Your Voice: a Professional Tool Whether you are presenting, interviewing, facilitating meetings or teaching you can optimize the qualities in your voice to help create your professional presence. Take your voice and speaking style to a more professional level as you improve your speaking style, the quality of your voice and how you use it to convey your message. Topics: pitch variety, breathing, projection, sound quality and vocal strength. Practice in class so you can be “pitch perfect” on the job. Fee: $149 Item R9785 M. Buschmohle NORTH, V1124 2 Saturdays July 20 - July 27 9:00am - noon Finance and Accounting Accounting Overview for Non-Accountants Don’t be baffled by “accounting-speak.” Whether you are a new manager or just want to understand accounting better, this course is for you! Receive a hands-on introduction to financial and managerial accounting. Learn the accounting equation, accounting techniques, budgeting, terminology, and general accounting processes. Prerequisites: Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and basic algebra skills (solve a simple arithmetic equation for one unknown). Text provided. Fee: $429 Item R9780 T. McDonell NORTH, V2128 6 sessions MW July 8 - July 24 6:00 - 9:00pm Business Math Refresher New! Has it been awhile since you used your math skills? Refresh them as we focus on topics such as: a review of fractions, decimals, and percentages; simple and compound interest, and consumer and business credit, sales and discounts. Relate these skills to your personal and professional life as you put this knowledge to work for you. Prerequisite: comfortable with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Bring a calculator (phone app ok). Text included. Fee: $189 Item R9772 R. Fraser NORTH, V1126 3 sessions MW July 15 - July 22 6:00 - 8:30pm Finance for Non - Financial Managers This introduction to business finance explores financial statements and translates them into meaningful, usable information. Topics: balance sheets, cash flow and income statements, expense and trend analysis. Examine statements for return on investment (ROI), price/earnings (P/E) ratio and discuss how to perform a ratio analysis. Discuss money with ease in no time as you become more comfortable with financial matters. Prerequisites: Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and basic algebra skills (solve a simple arithmetic equation for one unknown). Recommended: Accounting Overview for Non-Accountants or equivalent knowledge. Text provided. Fee: $349 Item R9808 S. Elliott NORTH, V2140 4 sessions MW July 29 - Aug 7 6:00 - 9:00pm Payroll Accounting New! Payroll Accounting covers skills, procedures, and concepts necessary to calculate and process a company’s payroll. Students learn how to account for payroll transactions, prepare payroll and business tax returns, as well as understand the legal and compliance issues involved with payroll and payroll transactions. Students learn to prepare Form 941, 940, and W-2 and to use a computerized payroll system. Recommended prerequisite: QuickBooks. Required text: Payroll Accounting 2013, ISBN 978 - 1133962533 . Note: this is a hybrid class combining face-to-face with online learning. Fee: $376 Item R9802 R. Hall MAIN, R202 8 Tuesdays June 25 - Aug 13 3:00 - 5:00pm Understanding Budgets As a manager, you don’t need to know how to do high-level accounting but you do need to understand where the figures come from and what they mean. Understanding the budget process will improve your decision-making intelligence, provide product strategy analysis, and enable you to present budgets to senior management. Learn to analyze financial statements and use ratios to analyze the performance of profit centers and cost information. Text provided. Fee: $269 Item R9803 T. McDonell NORTH, V2139 3 Tuesdays July 30 - Aug 13 6:00 - 9:00pm Human Resources Benefit Basics Benefits are an important, but often complicated, facet of human resources; one employee’s ideal benefit package may be unattractive to another employee. Gain an understanding of the essential elements of benefits packages, including mandatory benefits and differences between voluntary and regulated benefit plans. Recommended text: Human Resource Management, 13th ed. Fee: $279 Item R9812 K. Rothberg, PHR NORTH, V1102 5 Mondays July 29 - Aug 26 6:00 - 9:00pm Compensation Basics Learn how to pay your employees appropriately, and motivate and retain them within budget. Explore methods to properly pay your workers in a costeffective, competitive, equitable, and legal manner. Examine compensation philosophy, strategy, and current practices including legal issues, base pay plans, incentive and sales compensation, and executive pay issues. Strategize establishment of a base compensation plan for your company. Required text: Human Resource Management, 13th ed. Fee: $279 Item R9797 R. Mangini, SPHR NORTH, V1108 5 Tuesdays July 9 - Aug 6 6:00 - 9:00pm Ethics and HR HR professionals regularly face complex ethical situations. In this course, examine ethical issues that are specifically related to HR practices. Through readings, mini-lectures, case studies, and lively discussions, learn to navigate the gray areas in HR so that you can “do the right thing.” Fee: $135 Item R9771 J. Hopkins, JD NORTH, V1108 2 Saturdays July 13 - July 20 9:00am - noon register before June 17 SAVE thE $10 SummEr quArtEr rEgiStrAtion fEE!
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