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Business Training is available from a variety of organizations and consultants:
1) Franklin County CDC
Offers a combination of business classes and workshops
Free Information Sessions - Explore Going Into Business and Business Resources
This free 1 1/2 hour session informs people interested in going into business or taking a hobby to the next level. If you are interested in using the Food Processing Center, this is your first step! Topics include:
*Is business ownership right for you?
*Business resources available
*The importance of developing a business plan
*Tour of the Food Processing Center
*Information about starting a food business.
Usually the first Wednesday of the month, the next sessions will be:
Feb 1, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
Mar 7, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
Free but registration requested or email or call 413-774-7204 ext 100
BuzzOnBizz
Start your day with other business owners and professionals for an invigorating presentation on timely topics. The first Friday of the month, the FCCDC will host this informative, fun event with a guest speaker and time for discussion and networking to follow
Please join us
Friday Feb 3, 8 am - 9:30 am FCCDC, Greenfield
Myers Briggs for Business Owners
On February 3rd, Wendy Goodman from Beyond Communication will lead a discussion on the Myers Briggs Personality Preference Type and the use of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a tool that helps improve understanding of self and others.
We will talk about the basic theory of the MBTI and how it can help you not only understand yourself better, but also improve your day to day functioning especially within relationships (including working more effectively with employees, clients and customers).
Free. Registration requested but walkins welcome!
Buzz on Biz is seeking guest speakers. Do you have a business-related topic that will benefit other small business owners? Here is an opportunity to share your expertise, gain experience presenting, and network with existing business owners. This year's topics have included Strategic planning, Photography, Organizing, Managing Debt, and Computer Maintenance. If interested, explain your topic including at least three points you plan to cover, benefits to small business owners, describe what makes you an expert in this topic, list your presentation experience and include your contact information. Send this information to Amy Shapiro at amys@fccdc.org or call 413-774-7204 ext 107
Business Plan Training
Plan for Success: Business Planning for New and Established Entrepreneurs
This twelve-week (36 hours) class is an opportunity for serious business owners to complete a business plan for starting and sustaining a business. Topics Include: Exploring your business idea & entrepreneurship, analyzing personal resources, developing a mission statement, legal structures, market research tools, marketing strategies, financial overview, income expense projection, cash flow projections, income expense balance sheet projections, financing alternatives, executive summary & supporting documents. Individual assistance is provided.
This class is usually offered in the Spring and Fall. The next class starts on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The class is a $500 value; thanks to grants and donations, we are able to offer it for $250.00 (payment plan available)
If you would like to find out more sign up here or call Amy Shapiro 413-774-7204 ext 107
More classes and workshops in our training calendar
2) Valley CDC, Northampton MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
3) Hilltown CDC, Chesterfield, MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
4) Quaboag Valley CDC, Ware MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
5) MA Small Business Development Network
Workshop and Class Schedule
6) SCORE Western MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
7) Greenfield Community College
Business classes and workshops are offered year round
8) Business Associations
Business associations provide another opportunity for networking and marketing:
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce
Shelburne Falls Area Business Association
Greenfield Business Association
Montague Business Association |
