Business and Community Services

Listening & Non-verbal Skills (Customer Sales Focus)

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to listen to your clients verbally and non-verbally. These skills will help you be a better salesperson and will keep your customers satisfied. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
Room 33, Business & Community Services Building
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1364509800

Behavioral Interviewing & Non-verbal Communication

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn what behavioral interviewing is, how to craft an interview protocol and what non-verbal gestures mean. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1364337000

EntreFest

Thu, 03/07/2013 (All day) - Fri, 03/08/2013 (All day)

This year’s EntreFest! will be like none you’ve ever seen before, with an expanded scope, innovation-focused breakouts and hand's on workshops---this is a conference you won’t want to miss!

This year’s event will include inspiring keynote talks from iconic Iowa entrepreneurs, high-touch breakout sessions led by entrepreneurs who’ve been there, and of course, there’ll be lots of networking opportunities to meet like-minded people and people who can help you, fueled by a bountiful selection of some of the best food and drink Iowa has to offer---all with one goal in mind: to help you move your entrepreneurial ideas forward.

Admission is just $119** and includes a two-day conference pass, four meals, the conference opening party, three keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, admission to over 25 breakout sessions, snacks and beverages throughout the conference, an optional post-conference Design Thinking Workshop and admission to the 2013 Dream Big, Grow Here Pitch Competition Finals----where you will watch a lucky entrepreneur walk away with $10,000 in prize money---plus some more surprises we’ve got up our sleeve. 

Visit entrefest.com to register and for more information.

Location: 
Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids IA
Contact Information
Name: 
Maureen Collins-Williams
Phone: 
(319) 273-4327

1362726000

Small Business Managerial Accounting

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of managerial accounting for the small business. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1362614400

Small Business Accounting & Tax Basics

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of small business accounting and taxes. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1362441600

Web & Small Business Marketing

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn the basics of marketing including the 4 Ps and SEO. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361925000

Web & Small Business Marketing

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of marketing including the 4 Ps and SEO. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361836800

Start a Business II Workshop

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn to write a business plan. Pre-requisite: Start a Business I. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361404800

Start a Business I Workshop

Mon, 02/18/2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Covers business structure, government filings/permits, insurance, taxes, financing, and more. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1361232000

Start a Business II Workshop

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn to write a business plan. Pre-requisite: Start a Business I. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 
BCS 33
Contact Information
Name: 
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-5732

1360283400