THE BUSINESS INSTITUTE AT MANOR COLLEGE
The Business Institute at Manor College has been created and designed to address the issues of the entrepreneur and professional men and women in the business world. In today’s competitive world, it takes more than a handshake to make a solid impression. Learn how to present yourself and your staff with confidence and authority. Increase your knowledge, skills and business etiquette at Manor College.
We offer a wide range of practical topics with maximum impact and clarity. In partnership with SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, The Madison School of Etiquette and Protocol, VKG (Computer Technology Training) and JanBara & Associates, we will help you:
• Create, establish, and launch a new business
• Communicate and compete more effectively
• Enhance your technical skills
• Improve your demeanor in business
• Maximize your time and efforts
• Learn skills to enter the job market
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Spring 2008 Classes:
Starting and Growing a Successful Business
If you are thinking of starting a new business, or are in the early stages of starting a small business, this course is for you. Subjects include: organization, management, location, marketing, cash flow, and funding sources. Existing business owners can use this workshop as a “checkup” on their operations.
DATE: Monday, April 7
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
FEE: $45
BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOPS
Business Plan I -Business Plan for Success
In this course, you will learn a personal business plan model that gives you step-by-step guidance in researching and writing your business plan. This workshop’s topics include: getting in “shape” to start a small business, target marketing, descriptions of products and services, and what makes a good business plan. You have access to an excellent business planning software that you can use in conjunction with the workshop series.
DATE: Monday, April 14
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
FEE: $45
Business Plan II -Marketing Your Product, Service and Company.
This workshop covers important marketing concepts such as: What is marketing? What does marketing include? And what makes your product and/or service unique? Other topics include pricing strategies, market information resources, market “positioning,” marketing communications, the difference between features and benefits.
DATE: Monday, April 21 & 28
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
FEE: $45
Business Plan III -Financial Management--Projections and Statements
This workshop uses exercises to help you better understand financial concepts. Using a hands-on approach, you learn how to use our financial model to forecast sales revenue and build solid pro-forma financial forecasts.
DATE: Monday, May 5
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
FEE: $45
Business Plan IV -Financing the Business and Feasibility Decision
This final workshop offers information on how to finance your small business. We discuss various sources of funding, credit scoring, and the “5 C’s of Credit.” A bank loan officer will join the workshop to give you an inside view of what a banker is looking for and how he/she assesses the merits of your loan application.
DATE: Monday, May 12
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
FEE: $45
Individual workshops may be taken independently at $45.00 each or you may register for all 5 workshops for $200 and save $25!
In addition to the Workshops, a SCORE Business Counselor will be assigned to each participant. You can meet with your SCORE Counselor between classes to provide additional help with your Business Plan.
Between sessions, participants should have access to a computer with an internet connection and Microsoft Excel software. Open Office (a free shareware program) can also be used to emulate Excel.
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES THE KEY TO PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.
Developing an Employee Policy Manual
Create and learn the basics of compiling a policy and procedures manual. Do not underestimate the importance of a clear, concise employee handbook in a small business. A comprehensive employee manual can settle disputes before they start.
DATE: Thursdays, January 17, 24, 31; February 7
TIME: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
FEE: $125
INSTRUCTOR: Cassandra Hall, VKG Associates, Inc.
Women in Business, The Professional Woman
Women face special challenges in business. Men and women conduct business differently. In this class, you will gain confidence and insights in communicating more effectively, setting boundaries and becoming more productive. You will also learn about business etiquette including topics such as introductions, powerful networking, dressing for success, and techno-etiquette.
DATE: Thursdays, March 6 & 13
TIME: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
FEE: $70
WORKBOOK REQUIRED (Purchased the first night of class.)
INSTRUCTOR: Gail Madison, Founder, Madison School of Etiquette & Protocol
Women Leadership Coaching Program
Do you want to appear more confident in the business world? Do you want others to consider you more seriously as you present ideas during meetings? Are you working in an office where business women are a minority? Would you find talking with other professional women about workplace, leadership and management issues helpful? You are not alone! Join a group of career women to develop your own effective strategies to not only maximize your confidence and power skills, but also to be able to project your increased capabilities to others. Limited to 20 participants.
DATE: Thursday Feb 7 and 21
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
FEE: $99
INSTRUCTORS: JanBara & Assoc., Jane Lowenstein, M.S.S., Barbara Taylor, CPCU
