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Workforce Training Institute

Office and Small Business Management Series

Learn from the Experts
If you are interested in starting your own business or already have a business but are struggling with some of the administrative tasks, this series will give you an overview of the basics in starting and running a small business. You will learn how to set up your organizational and legal structure, best methods for bookkeeping, marketing your business, managing your employee pool and optimizing your technology.

South Haven Series Co-Sponsored by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce

Legal Business Structure and Regulations for Small Businesses
Determine the appropriate legal structure to protect your business and how to understand the laws regulating Michigan businesses. Register Now!

Instructor: Gary Campbell, JD
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: South Haven Campus
Room: SH141
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60087

Instructor: Gary Campbell, JD
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60082

Financial
Accounting details are at the heart of a successfully run small business. Learn about the basics of bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses, particularly what you need to do for your start up. If you have employees, learn some tips on payroll. Register Now!

Instructor: Erick Pifer
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: South Haven Campus
Room: SH141
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60088

Instructor: Erick Pifer
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60083

People Power - Strategies for Human Resources
Learn the fine art of hiring the right people. Develop a strategy for terminating employees. Create an effective evaluation process. Understand the nuances of managing your team. Register Now!

Instructor: Rick Warner, Human Resource Manager - Lane Automotive
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: South Haven Campus
Room: SH141
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60090

Instructor: Rick Warner, Human Resource Manager - Lane Automotive
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60085

Impact Marketing - Making the Most of Your Small Businesses
Determine your customer knowledge and strategy. Create effective 1:1 marketing and evaluate your 4P's for optimal growth and success. Register Now!

Instructor: Lisa Goolsby, MBA, PCM
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: South Haven Campus
Room: SH141
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60089

Instructor: Lisa Goolsby, MBA, PCM
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60084

Technology
Learn how technology can work for you and help to improve your business bottom line. Industry tips and insight will be given around desktop computing and Internet related topics. Register Now!

Instructor: Joe Pepple, Information Technology Professional/Small Business owner
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: South Haven Campus
Room: SH141
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60091

Instructor: Joe Pepple, Information Technology Professional/Small Business owner
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $19.99
CRN: 60086