Ohio SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
The SBDC is coming to the Lorain County Community College Wellington Center the third Thursday each month.
Business owners and budding entrepreneurs can schedule a FREE individual business counseling session.
The SBDC will also host many FREE workshops at Wellington (see below) and at other LCCC campuses.
Please call the SBDC at 440-366-4370 or go to their website.
Business owners and budding entrepreneurs can schedule a FREE individual business counseling session.
The SBDC will also host many FREE workshops at Wellington (see below) and at other LCCC campuses.
Please call the SBDC at 440-366-4370 or go to their website.
2017 Workshop Schedule
Wellington Campus
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at LCCC presents workshops that are designed to accelerate Ohio’s economy by helping people start, sustain and grow their businesses
Special Thanks to Our Premier Sponsors:
Pali-cor Chemical Bank CommStar : Community Star Credit Union
Wellington Campus
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at LCCC presents workshops that are designed to accelerate Ohio’s economy by helping people start, sustain and grow their businesses
Special Thanks to Our Premier Sponsors:
Pali-cor Chemical Bank CommStar : Community Star Credit Union
Creating Content That Sticks- Social Media for Your Business
May 18, 2017 3:00pm-5:00pm This seminar will focus on social media marketing and how to attract and keep your customers by what you have to say. In today's world, attention spans are very short and getting shorter every day. In this workshop, you will learn how to create messages and content that catches people's attention and helps them remember and understand your message. You will learn to build brand awareness which leads to higher revenues. Be prepared to take away some actionable advice! Presented by Lindsay Sims, Owner, Lauren Loft Social There had been an issue with the registration link but it is fixed now. https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/center.aspx?center=17083&subloc=0 Start-Up Costs and Financial Projections June 15, 2017 3:00pm-5:00pm Understanding the numbers for your business is crucial to success. Learn the basics on how to project your true start-up costs, your potential sales figures, and estimate your potential profits. This workshop will assist you with designing the financial section of your Business Plan. Presented by Lisa Hutson, Director SBDC |
Accounting and Record Keeping for Small Business Owners
July 20, 2017 3:00pm-5:00pm Learn the basics of business bookkeeping. Learn the basics of a Balance Sheet, a Profit & Loss Statement, keeping track of your business revenue and expenses, using accounting software vs. spreadsheets and how to set up a basic chart of accounts. This workshop is designed to help the newer business owner or pre-venture business owner organize and keep track of their financials. Presented by Suzie Dills, SBDC Advisor How to Price Your Product or Service August 17, 2017 3:00pm -5:00pm This workshop explains different pricing models and how to set prices, calculate costs and assess competitors. Learning about pricing & the impact that it has on the success of your business from determining your price to implementing your price & strategy. Presented by Lisa Hutson, SBDC Director Hiring Your 1st Employee September 21, 2017 3:00pm -5:00pm Are you thinking about hiring your first employee but don't know where to start? Do you know if you can afford to hire someone to work in your business? Let us help you. We can answer your questions and help your business grow. Presented by Michele Hicks, owner of Lighthouse HR & Lisa Hutson, Director, SBDC |