First Time Budgeting -presented by Chirag Desai
Wednesday, April 27, at the Chamber
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM -$30 per person
FIRST TIME BUDGETING -presented by Chirag Desai
Do you have responsibility for creating and/or maintaining a balanced budget for the first time? This course will help you demystify the process of creating a budget that truly supports your business goals. In addition, you will learn to read your budget results over time, to identify meaningful trends, and to make relevant course corrections.
Legal & Effective Interviewing -presented by Gary Evans
Thursday, May 5, at the Chamber
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM -$30 per person
Legal & Effective Interviewing -presented by Gary Evans
This course will take you through a concise review of relevant laws and then each step of the interview process, including preparation, reviewing of materials, interviewing, and selection. You'll understand the importance of being legally compliant while developing a structured process that will generate the most qualified candidates.
Caught in the Middle:
How to Survive and Thrive as a Middle Manager
With Nadia Rubaii-Barrett
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Fee $45
8:45 am to 12:30 pm (breakfast provided)
Rice Conference Room, Health Department
55 Brown Road, Ithaca
A workshop for middle managers and supervisors in all kinds of organizations.
Caught in the Middle: How to Survive and Thrive as a Middle Manager
As a middle manager you get it from both sides. The administrators above you expect you to tow the administrative line and faithfully communicate and implement their directives to the rank-and-file employees you supervise. Employees below you expect you to be their voice and advocate to the administration, and to protect their interests and the interests of the clients they serve...
"So You Want to Be Your Own Boss?" An Intro to Entrepreneurship...
When: Thursday, May 19
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: $20
Interested in starting a business or working for yourself, but not really sure what that will really take? Join us for our special introductory workshop, designed for those who are at the "idea stage" or just generally interested in small business. We'll address topics including:
-- What business owners need to know
-- How to research a business idea
-- How to learn about the market and competition
-- How to determine if your idea is financially feasible
-- What resources are available for more help....
Business Planning Intensive
When: Thursdays, June 9 & 16
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: sliding scale, $30 - 60
If you've been meaning to sit down and develop an organized, comprehensive plan for your business, we are going to give you the means and motivation to do it! Whether you're still at the concept stage or have been in business for years, actually writing a plan for where you want to go with your business and how to get can give you a great road map for moving business forward and accomplishing your goals. The focus of this special two-session workshop is not to talk about writing your business plan? It is to actually begin creating a plan! You'll leave with a solid framework begun and a clear path for completing your research and planning process.
"Business Marketing with Social Media" workshop
When: Fridays, June 10 and 17
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: $30-$60, sliding scale
Back by popular demand! Businesses large and small are marketing in new and powerful ways through free social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook. How can you take advantage of this exciting and pervasive trend? How much of your time and resources do you need to commit, and how can you tell if your efforts are effective? Learn the ins-and-outs of how to use these new and extremely popular forms of rapid communication.
This hands-on workshop, presented by Matteo Wyllyamz of Mouselink Media, includes two sessions of three-hours each, one spent on Facebook and one on Twitter. Skills needed to provide the best experience: basic computer skills and some internet experience are essential. Some Facebook experience helpful, but not required. No Twitter experience required.
Branding Essentials for Nonprofits
When: Thursday, July 7
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
In this workshop, our objectives will be to:
• Learn what branding is.
• Understand how a strong brand can benefit your nonprofit.
• Learn about the process of creating a strong brand.
• Evaluate your organization’s name, tagline and logo.
We know nonprofits face numerous challenges:
• Increased competition
• Dwindling funding options
• Apathetic public
• Increased demand on services
• Getting more done for less
"Getting Found Online"
When: Fridays, July 8 and 15
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Are people easily finding your business on the internet when they search? Did you know there are many proven and simple techniques for transforming your search engine placement and visibility? If not, then this two-session workshop is for you!
Internet technologies and applications change so rapidly, that what worked in "search engine optimization" techniques a few years ago may be obsolete now. Join Business CENTS and IT consultant and trainer Matteo Wyllyamz, of Mouselink Media LLC, to learn proven and simple techniques for transforming your search engine placement and website visibility. This beginner-friendly workshop is ideal for business owners, marketers, web designers, and anyone else who wants to see their website traffic climb!
