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Workshops
Workshops are conducted throughout the year to address many
aspects of starting and operating a business. E-mail sbdc@jcjc.edu or
call Janie Boykin at (601) 477-4235 for more information or to
register for one of these workshops.
All workshops are free, unless otherwise noted. Workshop
topics include:
(Click on Workshop Title for more information)
Online Schedule of Workshops
- So You Want to Start Your Own Business
A "must attend" workshop for anyone wanting to start their
own business. This is the first step for anyone
interested in starting their own business. This course will
cover the steps that you should take to prepare to
start your business, including:
- Researching your Business Idea
- Taxes
- Licensing
- Financing
- How to Write a Business Plan
- Presenting your Plan to a Lender
This workshop will save you hundreds of wasted hours and
thousands of wasted dollars.
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- How to Get a Business Loan
This workshop will show business owners:
- Sources of Business Loans
- Types of Loans Available
- What the Lenders are Wanting to See
- How to Put Together a Loan Proposal
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- Taxes for Small Business
Cost: $10.00
Topics to be covered are:
- A brief overview of free publications, forms, and services
available by the Internal Revenue Service.
- Discussion of the various types of business entities and
business tax returns
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Business deductions
- Employment taxes - Forms 940, 941
- Mississippi taxes
- County and City taxes
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- Improving Customer Service
Topics to be covered are:
- Communication Skills
- The Three A's of a Sale
- The Effects of Your Attitude
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- Show Me the Money
Cost: $10.00
This workshop will teach business owners and managers how
to earn maximum profits in their business. The program
will demonstrate:
- How to "Read the Numbers" on simplified financial
statements
- How to Understand the Effect of Costs on Operations
- How to Use this Information to Achieve Maximum Earnings
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- Getting the Most of Your Advertising
Dollar
Promoting your business is one of the most important aspects
of having a successful business, but it can be expensive.
Learn the techniques to get the most of your advertising
dollar. We will help you create an effective and powerful
marketing plan that will bring customers through the door.
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- ServSafe
Cost: $115.00
Federal requirements for food handlers specify that anyone
serving prepared food to the public must be certified.
The ServSafe class at JCJC prepares the student for the
certification and exam.
JCJC has established a reputation as a leader in ServSafe
certification training with an outstanding success rate.
The cost of the course is $115. Payment must be made and
books picked up one week prior to class and read before
attending class to be able to keep pace with the class
presentation. Remember that you must re-certify every five
years, so check your certificate to ensure that you are in
compliance. For more information or to pre-register for
class, call Terri at 601-477-4114.
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