CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

R.E.A.L. Self-Employment
The R.E.A.L. business planning course is offered twice yearly to provide adults of all ages with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs. This unique hands-on 8-week evening program enables participants to create a business from a talent, skill, idea or interest and write a comprehensive business plan. Participants will examine in detail the development of a business idea, market analysis and financial projections and gain knowledge from hands-on activities and guest speakers who are expert business owners and professionals.

Topics covered include

• Self assessment
• Personal finance and budgeting
• Community analysis
• Market research and feasibility
• Competitive analysis
• Financial feasibility
• Marketing and promotion
• Business plan essentials
• Legal structures
• Customer service
• Taxes and licenses
• Computerized financial analysis

No prior business experience is required.

¿Se habla espan?ol? This class will be offered in Spanish every Spring semester.

We also offer six-week classes in:

• QuickBooks Pro
• Accounting for Small Business Owners
• How to Start a Small Business
• WebPage Design for Business Owners

Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required for all classes.

Check our Calendar for details.