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The Linn-Benton MicroBusiness Program is a dynamic series of classes aimed at helping people who are thinking of starting or expanding a small business.  Completing the course will give you a good idea whether your business idea will fly and how to go about getting started.The next series of classes will begin January 10, 2012 in Corvallis.Explore & Commit offers (11) sessions of small business training workshops, counseling and technical assistance, advice on accessing capital and…See More

This informal brown bag will cover five topics for evaluating your business idea:- Personal fit- Market size- Technology Feasibility- Competition & Competitive advantage- Financial viabilityDave Persohn is a Business Consultant and Instructor specializing in Accounting, Finance, Business Planning and Market Research.No ChargeRegister with Barb Sloan - 541-758-4009See More

This informal brown bag will cover five topics for evaluating your business idea:- Personal fit- Market size- Technology Feasibility- Competition & Competitive advantage- Financial viabilityDave Persohn is a Business Consultant and Instructor specializing in Accounting, Finance, Business Planning and Market Research.No ChargeRegister with Barb Sloan - 541-758-4009See More

This 90 minute seminar and discussion will cover ways to generate or find your own business ideas. The seminar will be delivered by Dave Persohn a local pre-money entrepreneur and BEC client adviser.No fee but you must call to register with Barb Sloan - 541-758-4009See More

This 90 minute seminar and discussion will cover ways to generate or find your own business ideas. The seminar will be delivered by Dave Persohn a local pre-money entrepreneur and BEC client adviser.No fee but you must call to register with Barb Sloan - 541-758-4009See More

This 90 minute seminar and discussion will cover ways to generate or find your own business ideas. The seminar will be delivered by Dave Persohn a local pre-money entrepreneur and BEC client adviser.No fee but you must call to register with Barb Sloan - 541-758-4009See More

Your marketing plan is basically the strategy that will help you "find out what your customers want and give it to them." In this three hour workshop presented by SCORE, you will learn how to:- Determine Who Your Customer Is- Understand the Customer Needs- Understand How & When They Buy- Learn What Advertising Is Best Suited For Your Product or Service -----Registration deadline 8/13/2010 - Register by calling: 541-758-4009Public - $30 - BEC Clients - $20See More

A start-up business can only grow as far as the capacity of its people.This free workshop will provide you with several tools that you can use immediately to get your organization "delegation-ready." You will also learn how to create a "culture of delegation" within your organization, even if you are running a one-person operation.Questions & Registration -541-758-4009See More

Considering Starting a Business?Learn the Basics of Starting a Business and Managing the Business for Success- Use your skills & experience to gain a business advantage- Avoid legal problems with proper ownership and permits- Develop a marketing strategy- Learn the importance of a business plan- Use proper accounting records and understand your business taxes- Buy business insurance to cover your risks and liabilitiesThree hour workshop - Public $30 BEC Clients $20Taught by Bob Bernhard,…See More

This two session workshop (Feb 10th and 24th) will cover the necessary ingredients for a useful business plan. By the end of session II, participants will have created a draft business plan that will be reviewed and critiqued with written feedback by business professionals. Here is a chance to start from scratch or fine tune your current business plan.Fee: Public $50 BEC Clients $40 (includes both sessions)Registration required - call 541-758-4009See More

Considering Starting a Business?Learn the Basics of Starting a Business and Managing the Business for Success- Use your skills & experience to gain a business advantage- Avoid legal problems with proper ownership and permits- Develop a marketing strategy- Learn the importance of a business plan- Use proper accounting records and understand your business taxes- Buy business insurance to cover your risks and liabilitiesThree hour workshop - Public $30 BEC Clients $20Taught by Bob Bernhard,…See More

Steve Davis, of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, will be helping us discover:(1) how to select the attorney that's right for you and negotiate the terms of an engagement when you have decided on someone.(2) how to use flat fee arrangements and fee deferral arrangements(3) when to go to your attorney with a project..(4) the prevalence of form documents, and how they can help save you money.There will be additional topics and plenty of time for questions and answers. Join us. This program is open to…See More

Considering Starting a Business?Learn the Basics of Starting a Business and Managing the Business for Success- Use your skills & experience to gain a business advantage- Avoid legal problems with proper ownership and permits- Develop a marketing strategy- Learn the importance of a business plan- Use proper accounting records and understand your business taxes- Buy business insurance to cover your risks and liabilitiesThree hour workshop - Public $30 BEC Clients $20Taught by Bob Bernhard,…See More

Steve Davis, of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, will be helping us discover:(1) how to select the attorney that's right for you and negotiate the terms of an engagement when you have decided on someone.(2) how to use flat fee arrangements and fee deferral arrangements(3) when to go to your attorney with a project..(4) the prevalence of form documents, and how they can help save you money.There will be additional topics and plenty of time for questions and answers. Join us. This program is open to…See More