Starting a Business

Create and grow a successful and profitable business.

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Exploring Entrepreneurship: What You Need to Know to Start a Business

Entrepreneurship - Starting a Business

If you are ready to start your own business this is the class for you. This survey class is designed to give you the fundamentals to get started. Learn which type of business you should create, how to get the capital to get started, whether buying a franchise or building a business from scratch is a better choice for you, and how to create a business plan. Each of the 4 sessions is taught by a subject matter expert: Brain Bodker, Steve Bloom, David Hultstrom & Paula Charles.

Registration fee: $195 CEUs: 0.8	Learn more...
4 session(s): Tue: Apr 20-May 11 / 7:00-9:00 pm	Register now!

Coordinator: Doug Solomon, Program Manager, ECLL PL/IT OE

Commercial Real Estate: How to Find Space, Negotiate the Lease and Operate Your Business NEW

Entrepreneurship - Starting a Business

Learn about the world of commercial real estate and the basics of finding and leasing retail, restaurant, and office space. Course topics include: Standard practices, concepts and terminology used in commercial real estate; Site selection factors to consider when looking for space; Lease negotiation tips and strategies; and methods by which tenants can reduce rent and occupancy costs under their lease. The information is useful to both tenants and landlords, and is also appropriate for attorneys and medical professionals seeking knowledge of commercial lease contract negotiations, and also for residential and commercial agents, appraisers and even contractors who want to expand their career opportunities.

Registration fee: $195 CEUs: 1.2	Learn more...
4 session(s): Tue and Thu: Feb 16-25 / 6:30-9:30 pm	Register now!

Note: new date and/or time
Instructor: Donna Wolff, senior lease administrator

Start and Manage a Successful Import/Export Business NEW

Entrepreneurship - Starting a Business

Learn from an experienced importer/exporter how you can start your own successful business or expand your existing business for increased sales and greater profits. Learn to choose and price your product or service. Attract new customers. Negotiate increased sales. Select the best international payments. And avoid the mistakes novices often make. You'll acquire practical, street-wise knowledge about importing into the U.S. or exporting overseas. Said one enthusiastic graduate, "This course got me excited. I began my own company, and now I handle 500 shipments a month."