Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center

Northwest ISBDC Workshop Guides Emerging Entrepreneurs on February 19 and March 12

Northwest ISBDC Workshop Guides Emerging Entrepreneurs on February 19 and March 12 The workshop is a first step toward owning a successful small business by helping entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, prepare a sound business plan, manage expectations and increase chances of accessing capital. Workshop topics include:...

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Workshops Propel Entrepreneurs Toward Success Jan 22 2015

Workshops Propel Entrepreneurs Toward Success Jan 22 2015 The Northwest ISBDC continues to offer new and emerging entrepreneurs start-up assistance through its Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path. Upcoming sessions will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday Jan. 22 at Portage University...

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Year-End Payroll: Workshops Gelp Wrap up 2014, Close Books

Year-End Payroll: Workshops Gelp Wrap up 2014, Close Books The NW-ISBDC and Accounting Made Simple are offering three workshops to assist with wrapping up the payroll process for 2014. W2 & 1099 Year End Payroll Workshop Join this workshop for tips to check your work and be confident before you file with...

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QuickBooks Essentials: 2-Part Series Spotlights Basics

QuickBooks Essentials: 2-Part Series Spotlights Basics We are offering our QuickBooks Essentials workshop series with Anna Sheets of Accounting Made Simple twice in the new year! Workshop topics include: Accounting primer Getting started Navigating QuickBooks Managing lists Working with bank accounts...

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Launch Your Own Business: Workshop Guides New Entrepreneurs on Right Path

Launch Your Own Business: Workshop Guides New Entrepreneurs on Right Path Our Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path is essential for those at the initial stages of business ownership. Workshop topics include: Identifying personal objectives, skills and resources Describing your business idea and...

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Launch Your Own Business: Workshop Guides New Entrepreneurs on Right Path

Launch Your Own Business: Workshop Guides New Entrepreneurs on Right Path We continue to offer our Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path at various locations in the region. Workshop topics include: Identifying personal objectives, skills and resources Describing your business idea and requirements...

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“Cash is King” Workshop Focuses on Cash Flow Basics

“Cash is King” Workshop Focuses on Cash Flow Basics We are teaming with First Merchants Bank to offer a cash-flow workshop. The workshop will be facilitated by NW-ISBDC business adviser Gary Brownlee, BA in Economics and MBA in Finance, University of Pittsburgh. Chris Chatfield of First Merchants Bank...

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2014 E-Day Honorees Help Us Celebrate Their Impact at November 12 Luncheon

2014 E-Day Honorees Help Us Celebrate Their Impact at November 12 Luncheon Join us in recognizing the award winners at the E-Day luncheon event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 12 at the Star Plaza in Merrillville. The event includes the awards presentation as well as keynote speaker Ross Pangere of The Ross Group...

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E-Day Marks Entrepreneurs, Champions Making Impact

E-Day Marks Entrepreneurs, Champions Making Impact The Northwest ISBDC will welcome the 2014 class of honorees at its 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards (E-Day) luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 12 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave. The event is open to...

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Launch Your Own Business Event: Adviser Offers Guidance on Initial Steps to Take

Launch Your Own Business Event: Adviser Offers Guidance on Initial Steps to Take We will be offering our Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path on Oct. 16. Workshop topics include: Identifying personal objectives, skills and resources Describing your business idea and requirements Developing a sales forecast...

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