Business seminars at the Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Center
These are noncredit, continuing education courses (unless otherwise designated as a credit). Please register at least two business days in advance of the class you want to take. Register online through WebAdvisor or call us at 970-945-7486. For the full schedule of credit classes, please browse the online credit schedule.
Retirement Planning Today
Session 1: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm, Feb. 14 & 21
Session 2: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm, Feb. 20 & 27
Blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your values, and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. Discover five strategies to manage investment risks, 11 ways you may save money on this year’s taxes, important questions to ask before buying insurance, how to invest in and take money out of your company’s retirement plan, as well as determine the savings you need to retire. Course includes an illustrated textbook (one per couple). Spouse/significant other of a student who registers and pays tuition may register at no charge. Cost: $49.
Small Business Start Up: 10 Keys to a Successful Launch
Wednesday, 6-9pm, Apr. 17
Have you been thinking about starting your own small business and being your own boss? Getting started is pretty simple, but keeping your business on an even keel going forward can pose unique challenges to every business owner. Get ahead of the do's and don'ts to help make the most of your unique opportunity! Cost: $26.
10 Keys to Effective Professional Communication
Wednesday, 6-9pm, Apr. 24
Effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Convey your message with clarity and confidence using words that persuade and inspire. Acquire the foundation of compelling communiques, including insights into the artful integration of branding, messaging and promotion. Cost: $26.
10 Keys to a Successful Marketing Campaign
Wednesday, 6-9pm, May 1
CMC Glenwood Center
Discover the 10 keys that can make or break best efforts to promote a product or service. In this workshop you gain insight into consumer behavior and its value in brand-building. You also learn how to conduct market research; determine, test and measure the most effective media mix; leverage every dollar spent towards results; and a lot more. Cost: $26.
The following five seminars are co-sponsored by Colorado Mountain College, the Roaring Fork Business Resource Center and the Colorado Small Business Development Center:
Buying & Selling a Business
Thursday, 9am-1pm, Mar. 7
If you're considering buying or selling a business, this course will help you understand the various intricacies involved during the process. Arm yourself with the information you'll need during the negotiation period, such as preparing a business to sell, pricing and valuing assets, determining a sale price and payment plan, and planning for the future of the business. Cost: $35.
Marketing Your Small Business
Thursday, 9am-1pm, Mar. 21
Learn how today's marketing initiatives can help your business prosper! This class will focus on creating a strategic marketing plan and budget, as well as understanding the role public relations, social media, and traditional advertising plays in providing key exposure for small businesses. Cost: $35.
Improving Your Sales
Thursday, 9am-1pm, Apr. 4
Your marketing is on track and your business is getting the exposure it needs – but are you struggling to close the deal? Whether you are a retail business or providing a service, such as construction, the course will show you how to jump-start your business through your sales efforts. Covers prospecting, qualifying leads, evaluating the competition, positioning and timing, and understanding needs vs. wants. Cost: $35.
Understanding Business Financials & Taxes
Thursday, 9am-1pm, Apr. 11
Whether you're just starting a business or already own an established company, understanding your financials and tax liabilities can be the difference between success and failure. Examine cash flow projections and profit and loss statements, as well as the various taxes associated with small businesses. Cost: $35.