Events/Workshops

This 4 hour, hands-on QuickBooks Pro 2011 Intermediate workshop is designed for current QuickBooks users and laptops are provided during class for each attendee. The class will cover some of the many functions and options that make this application so popular. Learn what you are doing right and what you can improve upon. Become familiar with how QuickBooks stores information and discover alternative ways of quickly retrieving transactions. Each participant will receive a detailed step by step manual referencing all the topics we cover in class. Topics will include: How QuickBooks Works Entering Sales Information Receiving Payments & Making Deposits Entering & Paying Bills Analyzing Financial Data Tips & Tricks: Importing information from Excel, Designing reports for your business

The University of Delaware Procurement Technical Assistance Center of Delaware (PTAC) presents this FREE government contracting class. Come learn about: Free Federal Contracting Assistance (PTAC of DE), The 8(A), HUBZone, and Service Disabled Veterans Programs (SBA), Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprise Certification (OMWBE), Doing Business with the State of Delaware, Doing Business with the City of Dover, DelDOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, Doing Business with Delaware National Guard. When registering, please make note of the time(s) scheduled for the session(s) below. Your registration grants you entry into ALL three sessions. Join us for the session(s) that interest you, or pack a lunch and spend the day with us (no refreshments will be served). 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Local Government) 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (State Government) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Federal Government)

Speaker: Procurement Technical Assistance Center of Delaware, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE), State of Delaware, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), City of Dover, Delaware National Guard

RFP is Request for Proposal, but what does that mean and what do you need to do to submit your bid to the federal government? This workshop is designed to take you inside the organization of a proposal to understand the federal government bidding process. You will learn the structure of an RFP, how to understand every section and its requirements. You will learn how to identify required resources, and hands-on exercises to show you how to perform as a proposal manager and/or key team member to plan, develop, write, review, and deliver a complete, compliant, and compelling bid response to the federal RFP. We will also review the federal government language (ACRONYMS). Limited to 15 companies, one attendee per company.

Speaker: David A. Baldini and Juanita H. Beauford

The Changing Face of Facebook Are you ready for the NEW Timeline on Facebook Pages for Business? If not, register for this 3-hour workshop. This workshop will touch on all the new functions and settings that make Timeline different from traditional business pages and how to market your business effectively with Facebook. Topics to be covered: -- Rules and sizes for your cover image -- Importance of “Milestones” -- How to use tabs effectively -- Implementing successful marketing strategies -- How to gain fans and retain them -- Metrics of Facebook

Speaker: Nancy Dibert, CEO of Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation

Far too often, people are so eager to start a new business or product that they end up skipping some very important considerations. This is very likely one of the major reasons that so many new businesses fail within the first five years. This workshop will help you to ensure that you're really ready to start your new venture. This 3 hour workshop will help future entrepreneurs to plan for success. Business plans, market research, funding options, and resources available to assist individuals in starting a business will be discussed. You will also complete an assessment that will determine your stage of development and based on the assessment you will be aligned with the appropriate business resource partner that will provide assistance.