ISBDC offers several training sessions
The Region II Idaho Small Business Development Center will hold nine training sessions at Lewis-Clark State College during the next three months to help business owners and workers in their work environment and improve their skills.
The sessions range from computer security and identify theft prevention to how to motivate employees.
For more information on the sessions listed below, contact the Region II ISBDC by either e-mailing isbdcws@lcsc.edu, or call (208) 792-2465.
Computer Security and Identity Theft Prevention;
Wednesday, April 11, 6-9 p.m. LCSC Administration Building, Room 12
Instructor: Jerry Hindberg,
Fee: $10
Learn how to feel comfortable and safe on the Internet by protecting yourself and your computer from internet scams, identity theft, and viruses. Topics to be covered include antivirus software, anti-spyware, operating system updates, and internet browser updates, application software updates, installing a firewall and using strong passwords.
How to Start a Business Boot Camp;
Monday, April 23, Monday, May 14, or Monday, June 11, 6-9 p.m., LCSC Administration Building, Room 12
Instructor: Jill Thomas-Jorgenson
Fee: $10
Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will give you an overview of the things necessary to start a business. Topics included are: self-employment assessment, business feasibility, initial market research, start-up expense/financial feasibility, choosing a business structure, obtaining financing, determining regulations, setting prices, creating marketing materials, and developing a business plan.
QuickBooks; (two class session)
Monday-Tuesday, April 30-May 1, 6-9 p.m., LCSC Administration Building Room 12
Instructor: Judy Schumacher
Fee: $25
Need to learn a great record keeping and management system? This QuickBooks workshop will teach you how to successfully maneuver through the entire program. This workshop begins with how to set up a company, working with lists and bank accounts, credit card transactions, and balance sheet accounts. The second session will include entering sales, receiving payments, making deposits, entering and paying bills, setting up inventory, and doing payroll.
Hiring, Firing, and Employee Incentives;
Monday, May 7, 6-9 p.m., LCSC Administration Building, Room 12
Instructor: Jill Thomas-Jorgenson
Fee: $10
This class will cover topics such as how to develop job descriptions, effective interview questions, how to hire the right people, creative ways to reward employees, and how to fire an employee.
Doug Cox (Motivational Speaker);
Thursday, May 10, 6-9 p.m., LCSC Meriwether-Lewis Hall, Room 130
Fee: $25
Cox is a world-class motivational powerhouse. For more than a quarter of a century, his words, original ideas, and inspiration have produced results and created positive changes for companies and groups of all sizes. Cox’s steadfast belief that everyone is capable of realizing their dreams and improving their quality of life has empowered tens of thousands of people. He teaches the importance of strategic life analysis, writing down goals, taking positive action, and recognizing the power we each have within ourselves to create our reality just as we imagine it.
Marketing 101;
Tuesday, June 5, LCSC Administration Building, Room 12
Instructor: Jill Thomas-Jorgenson
Fee: $10
This workshop will cover marketing skills including basic marketing techniques, internet strategies, and tips for success. This workshop will look at businesses as a customer sees it and help those attending understand why customers buy or don’t buy from them. The session also shows helpful ways to encourage people to make purchases.
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