This class introduces the novice entrepreneur to a break-even analysis. Students learn basic spreadsheet skills and formulas, while determining the financial stability of a sample business. Along with group discussions, class activities will include online tools from the HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) program. While the class is open to anyone, the material is targeted to the entrepreneur who has not started their business or has little to no business experience. This is the third class in a series of four; participants are not required to attend all sessions but it is recommended.

Speaker: Jane DeChambeau, Certified HP LIFE Trainer Jane DeChambeau, Certified HP LIFE Trainer

This class introduces the novice entrepreneur to the difference between balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis. Students will work on a detailed income statement to determine the financial stability of a sample business. Along with group discussions, class activities will include online tools from the HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) program. While the class is open to anyone, the material is targeted to the entrepreneur who has not started their business or has little to no business experience. This is the capstone class in a series of four; participants are not required to attend all sessions but it is recommended.

Speaker: Jane DeChambeau, Certified HP LIFE Trainer Jane DeChambeau, Certified HP LIFE Trainer

Starting off the use of QuickBooks with a solid foundation will help you make the most of this powerful accounting software. The class is targeted for the small business owner or entrepreneur to show you how Quickbooks can work for your small business. Participants in the hands-on workshop will be taught lessons on the following topics: • Getting Started and Setting up QuickBooks • Working With Lists • Working With Bank Accounts • Using Other Accounts in QuickBooks • Entering Sales Information (including the basics of invoicing) • Receiving Payments and Making Deposits • Entering and Paying Bills Registering for both classes saves you $30!

Speaker: Robina Bant is gold-certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor as well as a local bookkeeper with 13 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

This class is a combination section of Beginning & Intermediate Quickbooks. By registering for this section, you save $30 and are enrolled in both sections of the class.

Speaker: Robina Bant is gold-certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor as well as a local bookkeeper with 13 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

Teaching workshop participants how to take QuickBooks to an advanced level is the purpose of Intermediate QuickBooks. This class is targeted for the small business owner or entrepreneur and how QuickBooks can work with your small business. • Analyzing Financial Data • Setting up Inventory • Tracking and Paying Sales Tax • Doing Payroll with QuickBooks • Tracking Time • Estimating and Progress Invoicing • Customizing Forms and Writing QuickBooks Letters Registering for both classes saves you $30!

Speaker: Robina Bant is gold-certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor as well as a local bookkeeper with 13 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

Join us for an exclusive look at two successful, Business-to-Business franchise business models! (Franchising is more than french fries!) Our Franchise Specialist will provide a brief overview of franchise business ownership (vs pursuing a traditional career path), followed by two leading B2B franchise business representatives, who will present their model, describe an ideal owner/candidate, and be available to answer your questions.

Speaker: Blair Nicol

In this all-day seminar, attendees will learn about marketing to and writing bids for the construction industry. Marketing to the Construction Industry In this 4 hour session, attendees will learn the tips to marketing to the construction industry. *Finding the right person *Choosing the right marketing materials *Networking Estimating and Bidding to the Construction Industry In this special 4 hour session, attendees will learn how to estimate and write a bid to submit in the construction industry. *Plans and specs *Estimating *Submitting bids

Speaker: Steve "Kiwi" Hunt

In this 4 hour session, attendees will learn the tips to marketing to the construction industry. *Finding the right person *Choosing the right marketing materials *Networking

Speaker: Steve "Kiwi" Hunt

In this four hour session, attendees will learn how to build estimates and bid to the construction industry. *Plans and specs *Estimating *Submitting bids

An introduction to social media resources including the use of social media & websites to promote effective marketing & sales Confused about social media? Are you interested in using social media to boost sales? The Center of Entrepreneurship at Boise State University, the Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration will partner with SCORE to host a workshop on the use of Social Media to boost marketing and sales. If you would like to gain insight and practical tips on using social media to enhance marketing and sales then register to attend the 3-hour no-cost workshop.

Point of Sale Systems: How to select the best system for your business or organization (and what you need to know now about EMV) Whether you are searching for your first point of sale (POS) system or to upgrade an existing POS system, this workshop is designed to give you the tools to find the right system for your business or organization. Besides an overview of current and future POS technology, the impact of EMV will be discussed as well as the advantages and disadvantages between computer and mobile device based POS systems. Attendees will complete a worksheet to help calculate a point of sale budget and will also be provided with guidance on creating a weighted point spreadsheet used to compare and select the best POS solution. This workshop is completely vendor neutral and designed for owners or managers of retail stores, museums, food trucks, concession stands, restaurants, and bars

Speaker: Kevin Antosh: Besides 15 years of combined retail and restaurant management experience, Kevin worked in the POS industry for 14 years providing POS solutions to thousands of businesses and organizations. Since late 2013, Kevin has established a point of sale blog site and YouTube channel that offers free and unbiased point of sale advice and information.

Confused about social media? Are you interested in using social media to boost sales? On Thursday, April 2nd the BSU TECenter and Nampa partner with SCORE and the SBA to host a workshop on the use of Social Media to boost marketing and sales. If you would like to gain insight and practical tips on using social media to enhance marketing and sales then register to attend the 3-hour no-cost workshop.

This class is a combination section of Beginning & Intermediate Quickbooks. By registering for this section, you save $30 and are enrolled in both sections of the class.

Speaker: Robina Bant is Quickbooks Certified Gold Instructor as well as a local bookkeeper.

Starting off the use of QuickBooks with a solid foundation will help you make the most of this powerful accounting software. The class is targeted for the small business owner or entrepreneur to show you how Quickbooks can work for your small business. Participants in the hands-on workshop will be taught lessons on the following topics: • Getting Started and Setting up QuickBooks • Working With Lists • Working With Bank Accounts • Using Other Accounts in QuickBooks • Entering Sales Information (including the basics of invoicing) • Receiving Payments and Making Deposits • Entering and Paying Bills Registering for both classes saves you $30!

Speaker: Robina Bant is a QuickBooks Pro Gold Adviser as well as a local bookkeeper with 14 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

Teaching workshop participants how to take QuickBooks to an advanced level is the purpose of Intermediate QuickBooks. This class is targeted for the small business owner or entrepreneur and how QuickBooks can work with your small business. • Analyzing Financial Data • Setting up Inventory • Tracking and Paying Sales Tax • Doing Payroll with QuickBooks • Tracking Time • Estimating and Progress Invoicing • Customizing Forms and Writing QuickBooks Letters Registering for both classes saves you $30!

Speaker: Robina Bant is a QuickBooks Pro Gold Adviser as well as a local bookkeeper with 14 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

This class is a combination section of Beginning & Intermediate Quickbooks. By registering for this section, you save $30 and are enrolled in both sections of the class.

Speaker: Robina Bant is a QuickBooks Pro Gold Adviser as well as a local bookkeeper with 14 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

Starting off the use of QuickBooks with a solid foundation will help you make the most of this powerful accounting software. The class is targeted for the small business owner or entrepreneur to show you how Quickbooks can work for your small business. Participants in the hands-on workshop will be taught lessons on the following topics: • Getting Started and Setting up QuickBooks • Working With Lists • Working With Bank Accounts • Using Other Accounts in QuickBooks • Entering Sales Information (including the basics of invoicing) • Receiving Payments and Making Deposits • Entering and Paying Bills Registering for both classes saves you $30!

Speaker: Robina Bant is a QuickBooks Pro Gold Adviser as well as a local bookkeeper with 14 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

Teaching workshop participants how to take QuickBooks to an advanced level is the purpose of Intermediate QuickBooks. This class is targeted for the small business owner or entrepreneur and how QuickBooks can work with your small business. • Analyzing Financial Data • Setting up Inventory • Tracking and Paying Sales Tax • Doing Payroll with QuickBooks • Tracking Time • Estimating and Progress Invoicing • Customizing Forms and Writing QuickBooks Letters Registering for both classes saves you $30!

Speaker: Robina Bant is a QuickBooks Pro Gold Adviser as well as a local bookkeeper with 14 years of experience with both for profit and non-profit companies.

As you consider business ownership, you have three options: start from scratch, buy an established business, or invest in a franchise. It’s an important decision and this educational workshop will help you evaluate your options as Blair Nicol, a franchise consultant with FranNet, explains how you can safely evaluate, select, finance and succeed in a franchise business. Join us and discover whether franchising might just be a good career alternative for you.

Speaker: Blair Nicol, FranNet

As you consider business ownership, you have three options: start from scratch, buy an established business, or invest in a franchise. It’s an important decision and this educational workshop will help you evaluate your options as Blair Nicol, a franchise consultant with FranNet, explains how you can safely evaluate, select, finance and succeed in a franchise business. Join us and discover whether franchising might just be a good career alternative for you.

Speaker: Blair Nicol, FranNet

Join us for a one-hour webinar introducing Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership. Two of the hottest franchise companies in this category will join us to introduce their concepts, describe their ideal candidates, and give you an idea whether an opportunity like this may be right for you. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the Franchisors. You’ll discover: How to capitalize on your strengths to find an ideal business to run part-time What to look for in a semi-absentee model Investment levels for semi-absentee franchise ownership

Speaker: Blair Nicol