Smart Start - Starting A Business Class (Fee $10)

This 2-hour workshop will help you analyze your business idea and cover what you need to know to launch your business. You will learn how important a business plan is and the steps to create it. This workshop will also cover how to conduct market research, prepare for a bank loan, legally organize your business, record keeping and taxes, marketing, and what financing options are available. Registration is required and the fee is $10 to cover materials. All sessions will meet from 6:00-8:00 pm and are instructed by Janine Clover, SBDC Director or Lana Moeller, SBDC Counselor.

• Ft. Madison  -  Monday, May 17th (Section #21156)
• Keokuk - Wednesday, April 28th (Section #21158)
• Mt. Pleasant - Tuesday, April 20th (Section #21160)
• Burlington - Monday, April 12th (21162)

Sales & Use Taxes

This workshop is for both new and existing small businesses that do their own sales taxes. You’ll cover the basics of Iowa sales taxes-completing the return, exemptions, exemption certificates, local option tax, when not to charge tax, penalty, interest, sales tax bonds, and much more. Your instructor will be from the Iowa Department of Revenue. 

• Tuesday, March 23rd (Section #21176)
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 112
• Instructor: Iowa Department of Revenue
• Fee: $20; Materials Included

Sales and Use for Contractors

This workshop is specifically designed for both new and existing contracting businesses that do their own sales taxes. You will cover the basics concerning Iowa sales tax. The Iowa Department of Revenue will be conducting the workshop.

• Tuesday, April 13th (Section #21177)
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 112
• Instructor: Iowa Department of Revenue
• Fee: $20; Materials Included 

Sales and Use for Manufacturers

In this workshop you will cover the special machinery, equipment, and computer exemption for the manufacturing industry. You’ll learn about the qualifications for exemptions and their definitions. Also covered will be the tax implications of industrial machinery and equipment, replacement parts, fuel used in processing, recycling, and research and development. The local option sales tax, school infrastructure local option tax, and exemption certificates will also be discussed. Conducted by the Iowa Department of Revenue.

• Tuesday, April 27th (Section #21178)
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 112
• Instructor: Iowa Department of Revenue
• Fee: $20; Materials Included

Modern Marketing

While tried and true marketing techniques may still yield results, modern marketing methods can help take your small business to the next level.  Connect with your customers like never before with the use of Internet technologies.  We'll explore how to use Twitter, Facebook, email and the web to build your reputation, improve interaction with the community,and promote your products and services.

• Tuesday, April 6th (Section #21188)
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 110
• Instructor: Kevin Harter
• Fee $29; Materials Included

Basic Business Accounting; Fresh From the Lemonade Stand®

Are you a business owner or the person who takes care of the accounting in your office? Are you unsure of how to read financial statements your accountant provides you? Would you like to learn more about accounting and how the financial statements can help your business?

In this workshop you will get all the information you need in a fun, interactive, and participative game playing setting. Learn the structure and purpose of the three primary financial statements, and how to use the statements to help grow your business. Become familiar with the language of accounting; cost of goods sold, expenses, bad debt, depreciation, inventory, assets and liabilities. Discover the difference between cash and profits, and cash vs. accrual methods of accounting. Learn how to read the financial reports and financial ratios your accountant gives you to help grow your business. Book extra.

• Thursdays, March 25th, April 1st, 8th, and 15th (Section #21172)
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 112
• Instructor: Lana Moeller, MBA, SBDC Consultant
• Fee$79; Book Additional

QuickBooks Pro Level I

If you are a new user of QuickBooks Pro® or Premier®, this hands-on training seminar is for you! Learn how to set up a company, company and vendor files, and chart of accounts. Learn how to manage money coming in and money going out including sales, invoicing, paying bills, and tracking expenses. You’ll also learn how to reconcile accounts, and use reports to understand your business, including profitability and sales trends. All materials are included in this day-long seminar.

• Wednesday, May 26th (Section #21167)
• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• SCC Mt. Pleasant
• Room 203
• Instructor: Lori Graber, Certified ProAdvisor
• Fee: $109; Manual Included

QuickBooks Pro Level II

Beyond the basics, participants in this seminar will build on the knowledge they gained in Level I as they learn to work with physical inventory and sales tax, set up and use QuickBooks® payroll, and deal with the “other” accounts found on the balance sheet, such as current assets and long-term liabilities. Also covered is estimates and time tracking features as well as data maintenance. Finally, you’ll learn how to enter journal entries, customize reports, and create custom templates. All materials are included in this day-long seminar.

• Wednesday, June 9th (Section #21169)
• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• SCC Mt. Pleasant
• Room 203
• Instructor: Lori Graber, Certified ProAdvisor
• Fee: $109; Manual Included

QuickBooks and Your Farm Level I

If you are involved in a farming operation and are new to QuickBooks Pro or Premier®, this hands-on training seminar is for you! Learn the basic of QuickBooks® to save time and money by getting involved in the record keeping of your farming operation. Farming examples will be used to learn the following:

• Setting up a Company File
• Setting up Customer, Vendor, and Employee Files
• Setting up Items to Sell Products or Services
• Creating Invoices
• Receiving Customer Payments
• Entering and Paying Bills
• Recording Deposits and Reconciling the Bank Account
• Reports to Track Profit and Losses

• Wednesday, March 24th (Section #21163)
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 110
• Instructor: Lori Graber, Certified ProAdvisor
• Fee: $109; Manual and Lunch Included

• Wednesday, March 31st (Section #21164)
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• SCC Burlington, River Park Place
• Room 110
• Instructor: Lori Graber, Certified ProAdvisor
• Fee: $109; Manual and Lunch Included

Classes of Interest to New and Existing Businesses:

• FastTrac New Venture
• FastTrac Growth Venture
• Writing Your Business Plan
• Iowa Sales and Withholding Tax
• IRS Small Business Tax Workshop
• Employment/Payroll Taxes and Record Keeping
• Basic Accounting based on the Lemon-aid Stand
• Accounting for the Non-Accountant
• How to Read and Interpret Financial Statements
• Business Budgeting Basics
• Business Ethics
• QuickBooks® Basic and Intermediate
• Fundamentals of Budgeting
• Marketing Like a Pro
• Customer Service Basics
• Customer Service and Beyond
• Business Writing Essentials
• Microsoft® Applications

Classes are offered to the public or can be offered to your business for employees or clients.  Contact Janine Clover.

Classes are offered at Southeastern Community College satellite campuses in Mt. Pleasant, Fort Madison, Keokuk, and River Park Place in Burlington.

Please call (319) 866-SCC-IOWA X5375 or (866) 72204692 to register for classes.  Payment for classes is required at time of registration.

If you have questions about the courses, please contact Janine Clover at 319-208-5381.

The Southeastern SBDC is here to help you succeed!