Online Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

When thinking about online success stories, a person generally thinks of Google, Amazon, and eBay. However, the vast majority of online commerce is being done by small businesses. In his presentation, Eric will cover the essential online marketing tools every small business should have. In addition, he will list the top ten online mistakes made by most new companies. Participants will enjoy his unique interactive style of teaching, as well as his down-to-earth, plain-English explanations of online concepts.

The Presenter - Eric Spellmann is the Owner and President of Spellmann & Associates. In addition, he is a featured speaker in a number of state and national technology conferences. As a Texas Panhandle native, he earned his MBA from West Texas A&M University. He created Spellmann & Associates as a company dedicated to education.

Date: Monday, April 10th, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Place: Downtown SBDC Offices
Cost: $85

To register, call 806-372-5151
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The New Workers' Comp Regulations
(in Lubbock)

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

¨     Overview of recent legislative changes in the workers’ compensation system.

¨     Rights and responsibilities of system participants.

¨     Function of the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC).

¨     Detailed look at the Workers’ Health and Safety, Compliance and practices programs, their functions and services to the public.

¨     Detailed examination of medical and income benefits in a claim and the process for resolving disputes associated with those benefits.

¨     Discussion of the Return to Work program.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006            9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Science Spectrum Bldg. in Science Education Center, Classroom A
2579 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX
Cost: $35.00 (Lunch Provided)

To make a reservation contact Sandra at 806-745-1637

SBA representative Scotty Arnold will present a program on SBA Loan Guarantees and will be available to meet individually with prospective borrowers after the conclusion.

Thursday, April 13, 2006            10:30 am - 11:30 am
SBDC Offices
701 S Taylor, Suite L118
Cost: FREE

Please register by calling 806-372-5151

Financial Statement Analysis

Understanding and interpreting financial results for better management decisions

Quite simply, a financial statement—while often difficult to read and even more difficult to make sense of—is the most accurate scorecard of performance your organization has. When complete and well-prepared, financial statements contain an incredible amount of timely and revealing information about a business’s financial health: Its strengths, vulnerabilities and challenges … whether or not it’s on track … if it’s really making money. Few decision-makers fully understand the meaning behind financial statements or know how their businesses are truly doing. But those who do hold the power. Do you want to sharpen your financial department’s ability to make tough decisions … identify and solve problems … monitor the performance of your department, projects and organization … plan effectively … avoid financial pitfalls … seize opportunities?

Topics include:

• The components of the financial statement and how each is used

• Often-used financial concepts and terminology

• How to determine which numbers are most important

• Useful measurement tools and many other ways to turn your financial statement into your most powerful measurement and planning tool

The Presenter - This is a SkillPath seminar presented by one of their specialists who is highly trained in the field. SkillPath presenters consistently average 9.47 out of 10 on participant exit surveys.

Date: Monday, April 24th, 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Downtown SBDC Offices
Cost: $175

To register, call 806-372-5151
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