January 2012 Events

Understanding Financial Statements
Owning a small business is the dream of many people all over the world. Entrepreneurs have their own ideas for a product or a service to the public or other businesses. Most owners do a great job of marketing and providing their product or service, but they do not do a good job controlling the financial part of their business. This becomes a prob-lem because the correct usage of financial statements can pinpoint problems thus pro-viding early detection.

Topics covered will include:
Signs of deterioration in cash position
Slowdown in the receivables collection period
What do high inventory levels mean to my business
Debt to asset ratios .. what does the figure tell me
Gross profits and net profit margins .. can I actually take a paycheck
Rising sales but falling profits
Where can you find the answers in your financial statement
Monday, January 9, 2012
Location: Harrisburg

First Step: Starting a Small Business
This workshop is intended to provide aspiring small business owners with an overview of many of the issues involved in planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include personal and lifestyle issues of the entrepreneur/business owner, the legal, financial and tax considerations of starting a small business, and the “how-to’s” of business registration, government regulations and compliance issues. Attendees will also be introduced to the beginning steps of developing a sound business plan. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will be invited to schedule a free, one-on-one consulting session with an SBDC Business Consultant. Special Presenter: A financing professional from F&M Trust will present the financial portion of the workshop

“The First Step: Starting a Small Business,” will be held at Murata Business Center on January 18, 2012 from 9am-noon. Directions to the workshop location are attached below. Registration will be held from 8:45-9am. Please give us a call at 717-477-1935, if you have any questions

Managing Risk for a Food Business
Do you own a food business and . . .
 worry about the safety of farm-fresh vegetables and fruits you sell?
 wonder about what might happen if you need to recall your products?
 have questions about how to effectively notify customers about food allergens?
 want to protect personal and business assets through correct insurance coverage?
 desire a way to ensure batch consistency and safety?
If so, Managing Risk for Food Businesses will teach you the strategies and tools to handle business liabilities!
January 18, 2012
Location: York
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Talkabouts - Positive ThinkingHACC
HACC's  Talkabouts provide an opportunity to meet, share, network, and learn with other people in the business world. The opportunity to develop professional relationships can spell success whether you are an entrepreneur or an experienced business owner. The Talkabouts are an outgrowth  sponsored by HACC Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. We focus on bringing together  entrepreneurs. All interested individuals are invited to attend and experience this free open forum. Bring a brown bag lunch; dessert and drink will be provided. The Talkabout topics will vary by month. Event times are from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM.
January 20, 2012

Please call 717-221-1311 at least one day in advance to reserve a place. 
HACC - York Campus

 

Simple Steps Workshop
A Series Of Five Interactive, Low-Cost Workshops on five consecutive Thursday nights beginning January 26, 2012, then February 2, 9, 16, and 23 at York College. Each 3-hour workshop (6 pm to 9 pm) incorporates lectures with individual and small group exercises, homework, and confidential counseling to help you prepare a business plan and to evaluate your personal readiness and the potential profitability of your business model.

These Five Simple Steps Workshops Focus On Helping you Answer The Questions:

IS MY BUSINESS IDEA OR GROWTH PLAN REALISTIC? and if not, WHAT CHANGES MUST I MAKE SO THAT IT IS?

Consider These Workshops As A Guided Tour Of Business Concepts Leading To An Understanding Of The Factors and Potential Profitability Of Your Business Model.
To register call 717-845-8830 or email score441@yorkscore.org