Business Classes & Seminars

Small business is one of the keys to Macomb County’s economic recovery.  The Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Department offers the following classes for aspiring business owners to teach or enhance their skills. 

 

START-UP ASSISTANCE:

Fundamentals of Starting a Business:
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed for people who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. The basics of business ownership are discussed along with resources available to help launch new ventures in Michigan.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-13-10                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      2-10-10                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      3-10-10                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      4-7-10                      Wednesday         Clinton Township
      5-5-10                      Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      6-9-10                      Wednesday         Clinton Township
      7-14-10                    Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-11-10                    Wednesday          Clinton Township
      9-8-10                      Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      10-6-10                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      11-3-10                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      12-1-10                    Wednesday          Clinton Township

Fundamentals of Business Legal Issues:
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed to guide prospective business owners in setting up the legal structure that will help protect them from unnecessary legal challenges. Introduces key tax and non-tax considerations for different types of legal entities available in Michigan.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-20-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      3-24-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      5-12-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-21-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      9-22-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      12-8-10                  Wednesday           Mount Clemens

BUSINESS PLAN:

Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan: 
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed for people who want to increase their chances for successful self-employment.  Specifies of marketing, finance, legal, regulatory issues, operations, information based planning and management are covered.   Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

     2-17-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     4-14-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     6-16-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     8-18-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     10-20-10                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens

 

MARKETING:

Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business :
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed to present practical applications of marketing concepts. Covers basic marketing tools including market analysis and research, target marketing, assessing competitors, and key marketing implementing tools.
      
      3-31-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      5-26-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-18-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      12-1-10                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens

 

FINANCING:

Team SBA Financing Roundtable: 
The following seminar is free, and runs 9 am – Noon.
Learn how a lender analyzes your loan request, and what they look for in a credit application.  Meet with bankers, SBA loan officers and small business consultants to discuss your financing needs.  You must know how much money you need to borrow.  A completed business plan is highly recommended.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10. Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-14-10                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      4-29-10                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      7-29-10                   Thursday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      10-14-10                 Thursday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor

Fundamentals of Finance: 
The following seminar is free, and runs 9 am – Noon.
The basics of financial management, including how to start an accounting system, and how to apply information from financial statements to help you manage the business are covered.  Preparation of the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, cash flow analysis and break even analysis are explained.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10. Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      2-24-10                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      5-19-10                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      9-15-10                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      11-10-10                 Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor

CONSTRUCTION/HOUSING:

     
None at this time

HR/ACCOUNTING:

 

None at this time

 

TAXES:

How to Report Small Business Income & Expenses:
Topics Include: Reporting Income, Transportation Expenses, Insurance Expenses, Entertainment Expenses, Depreciation, Record Keeping
     8-25-10                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Employees & Taxes: What You Need to Know:
Topics Include: Worker Classification, (Employee vs. Independent Contractor), Information Returns, (940, 941, 1099, W-2), Employer’s Obligations, Record Keeping
     9-29-10                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Tax Information for Sole Proprietors:
Topics Include:, Schedule C, Estimated Taxes, Self-Employment Tax, Record Keeping
     10-27-10                Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Taxes & Your Home Office:
Topics Include: Determining Eligibility, Form 8829 Overview, Record Keeping
     11-17-10                Wednesday          Mount Clemens

 

OTHER:

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