To register for any of these workshops please note the Section Number and either call the closest HACC campus or use this link to on-line registration. Register
Workshops FALL 2009
On-Line Business Plan – NEW COURSE
Develop your business plan
over this six week on-line class. We will walk you through each step as we put
together a professional business plan, including your financial projections.
The on-line experience is both interactive and personal depending on your
needs. Enjoy the freedom of completing this workshop on your free time.
Discussion boards and on-line postings give you quick responses to your
questions.$150
Many small business owners
struggle with the financial and accounting reliability that leads to problems
with business projections and submitting accurate tax information. Update your
shoebox accounting system and get a handle on where you want your business to
go.Whether just starting your business
or trying to reorganize your financial records, you will learn about some of
the best practices for keeping accurate records.$25
LocationSectionDay(s)TimesInstructorDate(s)
Harrisburg 51166W6pm-9pmKlingler,
John H., CPA11/11
Low-Cost Marketing Methods for Your Small Business
Advertising
in your daily paper can be extremely expensive and fail to product the results
you need.We’ll give you examples of
what other successful entrepreneurs have done to make their business known in
the community and helps them to more effectively reach their target market and
increase their sales. $25
Location Section
Day(s) Times Instructor Date(s)
Lancaster51167T6-9pmSnavely, Kathleen9/29
Branding:Your Image in the Marketplace
Your business name, color logo, business card,
brochure and website all contribute to your image or brand in the marketplace.
You’ll learn the essentials of how to name your business, select your logo and
colors, and design basics for your business card, brochure and website to
create a positively memorable image in the marketplace.$25
Location Section
Day(s) Times Instructor
Date(s)
Lebanon51168F9am-12pmKirchner, Marjorie9/25
Lancaster 51169T6-9pmSnavely, Kathleen10/6
Developing a Marketing Plan
Get those ideas down on paper! This workshop will introduce
you to the “marketing plan” and explain how it can benefit your business.
Workshop will cover marketing research and assist you with finding free
information to better analyze your industry and determine your target market.
The “marketing plan” will be covered in-depth, with time set aside for questions and
discussion.$25
Location Section
Day(s) Times Instructor
Date(s)
Harrisburg51170T6-9pmSnavely, Kathleen11/17
Franchising:How to Select the Right One
Is
a franchise right for you?How do you
find the right one?How do you build
equity in a franchise?These questions
and more will be answered.Join us for
this franchise class.Learn more about
the industry.Is owning a franchise
right for you?If so, how do you find
the RIGHT one?This class offers insight
and education on the franchise industry.Fun, informational atmosphere with lots of room for questions and
answers.If business ownership may be an
option in your future, then this class could be the place to start your
journey. $25
Location SectionDay(s) Times
Instructor Date(s)
Harrisburg50287W6-9pmLavetan, Lou9/23
Entrepreneurship:Making the Right Choice
In this workshop potential
entrepreneurs will assess their personal styles, fitness, and readiness for a
career as a small business owner.The
three hours will move rapidly, and provide a framework for understanding the
entrepreneurial process.$25
LocationSectionDayTimesInstructorDate(s)
Lebanon51171F9am-12pmKirchner, Marjorie11/20
Personal and Business Taxes
Need
help getting through the income tax maze?This workshop will answer questions about personal and business filings,
and how a business could affect your tax return.There will be discussion of the types of
business entities and how they affect your tax liability.$25
LocationSectionDay(s)Times InstructorDate(s)
Harrisburg51172W6-9pmKlingler,
John H., CPA11/18
Market Research for Entrepreneurs
Thorough market research is an essential ingredient
for the success for any business, but is especially crucial in the start-up
phase. Join us in the computer lab as we explore the resources available
through HACC’s library system, including our own library catalog, Standard
& Poors Industry Surveys, as well as online resources such as Business
Source Premier (EbscoHost), Marketline Business Information Centre, Business
Module (ProQuest), and Regional Business News (EbscoHost). We'll also
show you how to use online sources to investigate demographics and economic
census reports. $25
LocationSectionDay(s)Times InstructorDate(s)
York51232M6-9pmLibrary Staff8/31
Harrisburg51235T 6-9pmMargolis, Katherine10/27
Workshop
Series for Artists and Artisans
This
series is open to current and potential artist and artisans who wish to develop
their art as a business.The series will be held at the HACC York
Campus.The series will consist of an
Open Forum and four workshops addressing specific topics.The Open Forum will begin the series with
shared discussions concerning artists and artisans in conducting business.Possible topics are expected to include art
as a business, artist networking, promoting your art, hobby versus business,
copyright and legal issues, preferred art medium, locations and events to advertise
and sell your artwork, and other topics that may lead to future sessions not
addressed in this series.$25 each session.
Open Forum (51224)9/16
Pricing and Packaging(51228)10/21
LocationSectionDay(s)Times InstructorDate(s)
York51224W 1-4:00pmStaff9/16
York51228W1-4:00pmStaff10/21
Marketing
& Social Networking for Small Business
This workshop will introduce
you to the marketing plan and provide proven techniques for successful
marketing in your small business.The
workshop will cover marketing research and briefly go over marketing strategies
that can be implemented online through Facebook, Twitter and other social
networking avenues.$25
LocationSectionDay(s)Times InstructorDate(s)
Lebanon51230F9am-12pmKirchner, Marjorie10/23
Keep
It Simple Selling
If
you’re in direct sales to the public, this workshop is for you!Sales Maven Casey
Sheehe has the art of direct sales mastered – and she’ll
share her secrets of success.During the
six hour session, she’ll cover: 1) the psychology of selling; 2) the power of
numbers; 3) how to easily book appointments; 4) simple closing techniques; 5)
the fortune in follow-up; and 6) asking for referrals.Session includes lunch.Be prepared to be energized!! $80
LocationSectionDay(s)Times InstructorDate(s)
Harrisburg51250S9:00am-3:00pmSheehe,
Casey9/26
SALES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTISANS
The HACC Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is
seeking artists and artisans who may be looking for an opportunity to display
and sell their products during the holiday season at the Artisan
Marketplace.Information meetings will
be held to discuss details for participation in the Artisan Marketplace.See schedule below.Please call David McNaughton at 221-1312 to
discuss this opportunity and to register to attend the meetings.
Location
Time
Date(s) FREE & OPEN TO ALL ARTIST
Perry
County Council of the Arts (PCCA)10:00am-1:00pm8/18
Harrisburg
(Penn Center)5:00pm-8:00pm8/25
York
Campus3:00pm-6:00pm8/27
HOLD THE DATE
SIXTH ANNUAL WOMEN ON THE MOVE CONFERENCE
Friday, October 16, 2009, HACC Lancaster
Campus
Women
on the Move is a full-day conference sponsored by HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s
Community College, and designed to assist women who are on the road to starting
a business or who have already begun their entrepreneurial journey.
Early
Bird Registration $45 (ends September 15, 2009)
Regular
Registration $55 (closes October 9, 2009)
For
additional information, please call Judy White at HACC’s Small Business Center,
221-1311.
Location SectionDay(s) Times Date(s)
Lancaster51176F8:00am-3:30pm10/16
Starting a Nonprofit
Organization in Pennsylvania
Nonprofit organizations have been in the
forefront of improving our society, and if you are considering starting a
nonprofit organization, this course will assist you in establishing an
organization to address a need and to operate the organization effectively.This three-hour course will give you an
overview of the steps required to establish and operate an effective nonprofit
organization in Pennsylvania
and the documents required.Learn about
researching the community to discover the needs and making sure the community
will sustain your organization.$25
