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ScorePrinceton's List of Seminars for 2009

Venues:

Hamilton Township Free Public Library

1 Justice Samuel A Alito Jr Way
Hamilton, NJ  08619

Princeton Public Library
65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ  08542

Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce
1 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ  08619-1248

Monroe Township Public Library
4 Municipal Plaza
Jamesburg, NJ  08831

New Brunswick Free Public Library
60 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ  08901

South Brunswick Public Library
110 Kingston Lane
Monmouth Jct., NJ  08852

Woodbridge Public Library – Main Branch
1 George Frederick Plaza
Woodbridge, NJ  07095

All seminars listed below are FREE and offered by the Greater Princeton Area SCORE chapter in partnership with the hosting library.

Please register using the link provided after the class description. If registration link is not present, please email us at info@scoreprinceton.org or call 609-393-0505 to register.


January

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.

Advertising for Small Business

Description: This is a user-friendly presentation on how to make your advertising budget pay off.  You will learn the basic principles of how to create sales-generating ads across all media sources: from printed ads to television to the web.....and advice on how and where to spend your advertising dollars.  Regardless of the size of your business, or whether you are in business or just thinking about starting one, this is a real opportunity to get a jump on the competition!

Seminar Leader: The seminar will be led by Alan Yarnoff .  Alan is an experienced advertising executive who has created advertising for many major consumer products and services while working for national advertising agencies and global consumer products companies.  His wide range of business experience coupled with his early career in teaching allows him to present the information in an easy to grasp and enjoyable manner.

When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Time: 6:45 PM till 8:45 PM
Where: South Brunswick
Click here to register for this class.

How to Position Your Company to Sell to the Government

Description: Description: This program is unique because it uncovers the navigation of the procurement process in a simplifying workshop. Participants will leave the workshop with the information and tools necessary to position their organizations to sell to both the state and federal government. In addition, this workshop will reveal critical “do’s” and “don’ts” of proposal development to avoid common mistakes that cause disqualification.

Seminar Leader: The founder of BH Sky Associates, Michelle Hermelee, has over eleven years of unparalleled business experience procuring and negotiating government contracts with both federal and state agencies. She has in-depth experience identifying key business opportunities, acquiring term contracts, completing GSA proposals, ensuring contract compliance, negotiating terms, and marketing and management government contracts.

When: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Time: 6:45 PM till 8:45 PM
Where: Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce
Click here to register for this class.

"HR" Means "Higher Returns"

Description: Description: This seminar will help small business owners looking to start or upgrade their HR function to realize the financial and long-term benefits of sound human resource planning.

Seminar Leader: Jerry Masin is Founder and Principal Advisor of CompasScale LLC.  CompasScale is a management consultancy whose focus is building organizational capacity and capabilities for early-stage and emerging companies through the strategic design and implementation of technology and human capital infrastructure. Masin has nearly 30 years experience in building global technology and human resources disciplines.  He has led business-centric technology functions and has specific interest and expertise in the area of blended resource management. Masin actively supports economic development and entrepreneurship through his work with the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Enterprise Development Center, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Einstein’s Alley, Rutgers Business School’s Institute for Ethical Leadership, The Intersect Fund and SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business.

When: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Time: 6:45 PM till 8:45 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



February

Advertising for Small Business

Description: This is a user-friendly presentation on how to make your advertising budget pay off.  You will learn the basic principles of how to create sales-generating ads across all media sources: from printed ads to television to the web.....and advice on how and where to spend your advertising dollars.  Regardless of the size of your business, or whether you are in business or just thinking about starting one, this is a real opportunity to get a jump on the competition!

Seminar Leader: The seminar will be led by Alan Yarnoff.  Alan is an experienced advertising executive who has created advertising for many major consumer products and services while working for national advertising agencies and global consumer products companies.  His wide range of business experience coupled with his early career in teaching allows him to present the information in an easy to grasp and enjoyable manner.

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 6:45 PM till 8:45 PM
Where: New Brunswick
Click here to register for this class.

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get for free the individualized instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business.

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.

Using QuickBooks to Help Grow Your Business

Description: A user-friendly presentation on the basics of QuickBooks, and how to use the software effectively to manage and grow your business. Suitable for both new and existing businesses.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations.

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 6:45 AM till 8:45 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.

Franchising as a Small Business Option:

Description: Learn about the differences between owning a business and owning a franchise.  Includes advice on how to decide what is best for you, how to understand and use the franchise contract, and a logical process that will help you make the right decision.

Seminar Leader: Jack Armstrong, President of Franchise Network of New Jersey and CFO of FranNet LLC.

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 6:45 AM till 8:45 PM
Where: Woodbridge
Click here to register for this class.

I Got “IT” – A Small Business Primer for Managing Technology Resources and Investments to Maximum Profitability.

Description: The seminar helps small business owners/leaders establish specific ways and means to profitably manage their usage of and expenditures on technology programs. Included in the seminar are discussion points on all technology assets – people, software, hardware, data, telephony, web and networking.

Seminar Leader: Jerry Masin is Founder and Principal Advisor of CompasScale LLC.  CompasScale is a management consultancy whose focus is building organizational capacity and capabilities for early-stage and emerging companies through the strategic design and implementation of technology and human capital infrastructure. Masin has nearly 30 years experience in building global technology and human resources disciplines.  He has led business-centric technology functions and has specific interest and expertise in the area of blended resource management. Masin actively supports economic development and entrepreneurship through his work with the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Enterprise Development Center, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Einstein’s Alley, Rutgers Business School’s Institute for Ethical Leadership, The Intersect Fund and SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business.

When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 6:45 AM till 8:45 PM
Where: South Brunswick
Click here to register for this class.

The Business Plan

Description: This seminar will review the basic elements of a business plan, from vision through financials.  It will also include a schedule, examples, and an overview of potential sources of financing.

Seminar Leader: Presented by Ben Koenig and Bill Litchman, experienced SCORE counselors.  Ben and Bill have been preparing business plans for decades for small, medium, large and start-up companies.

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: 5:45 AM till 8:00 PM
Where: Hamilton
Click here to register for this class.



March

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



April

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



May

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



June

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



July

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



August

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



September

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



October

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



November

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.



December

QuickBooks Workshop

Description: This is a workshop providing basic training in the use of QuickBooks. Seating is limited to 8 students in order to be able to provide individualized instruction.

Seminar Leader: Oria Gonzales is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  She joined SCORE in 2007 after practicing accounting for more than 25 years as a Controller and Accountant for several organizations. Over the years she has offered classroom instruction or customized individual training on QuickBooks in her private practice, but through SCORE you will be able to get the hands-on instruction you'll need to effectively use QuickBooks in your business for free.

When: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Where: Princeton
Click here to register for this class.

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