FREE seminar on business planning!

Get motivated to write your business plan now!

The Business Planning Process: Communicating, Connecting, and Convincing (FREE)

Saturday, January 14, 2012, 3:30-5:30pm

City of Round Rock Public Library

 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, TX  78664

Pre-registration not required! Please join us!

Make sure you pay the small business taxes you owe,

but not a penny more for 2012!

 Basics of Taxation for Small Businesses (FREE)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 3:00-5:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock

1555 University Blvd (Avery Bldg, Room 252), Round Rock, TX

 Please join us! You may register online at:

http://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=18379

This seminar will be presented by Stephen Sefcik, CPA and business consultant http://www.sefcikcpa.com/  , and will cover the following topics:   payroll taxes, unemployment taxes, sales tax, tax deductions for small businesses,Texas franchise tax, documentation requirements, tax benefits for small businesses including energy incentives, retirement planning for small business owners, tax resources for small businesses, tax issues for 2012.

After this seminar, please stay for the FREE Sales Tax Seminar for Small Businesses presented by the Texas Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts!

Taxpayer Seminar on Sales and Use Taxes (FREE)

January 17, 2011, 6:00-8:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock Campus

1555 University Blvd (Avery 252), Round Rock, TX

Registration not required! Please join us!

Small Business Training Events
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January 2012
 

The Business Planning Process: Communicating, Connecting, and Convincing (FREE)

 Co-Sponsored by Texas State University SBDC and City of Round Rock Public Library

January 14, 2012, 3:30-5:30pm

City of Round Rock Public Library

216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, TX  78664
 

Basics of Taxation for Small Businesses (FREE)

January 17, 2012, 3:00-5:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 252)

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

Taxpayer Seminar on Sales and Use Taxes (FREE)
Sponsored by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

January 17, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 252)

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

For more information:

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/seminars.html
 

Beginning QuickBooks (4-part) ($125)
Jan.24, Jan.31, Feb.7, & Feb.14, 2012; 4:00-6:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 365)

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

Seats are limited. Register online today!

Identifying and Validating Your International Market Prospects ($35)
Co-sponsored with City of Austin and US Commercial Service
January 26, 2012, 9:00-11:30am
International Center of Austin
201 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Register online at this website:
http://www.cvent.com/d/7cqkq3

February 2012

Basics of Accounting and Financial Statements ($35)
February 21, 2012, 10am-12noon
One Highland Center (1st floor conference room)
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Austin, TX 78752

QuickBooks for Small Businesses Intensive Training ($300)
Co-sponsored by Texas State University SBDC and SoCo Business Solutions, Inc.

Feb.22, Feb.29, Mar.7, & Mar.28, 2012, 1:00-4:00pm

First National Bank of Bastrop (community meeting room), 489 Hwy 71 West, Bastrop, TX 78602

Register online at this website:

http://www.socobusiness.com/quickbooks-training.html      

Reaching International Markets Through Social Media ($35)
Co-sponsored with City of Austin and US Commercial Service
February 23, 2012, 9:00-11:30 am
International Center of Austin
201 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Register online at this website:
 http://www.cvent.com/d/gcqkqx

Beginning QuickBooks (4-part) ($125)
Feb.28, Mar.6, Mar.20 & Mar.27, 2012; 4:00-6:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 365)

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

Seats are limited. Register online today!

March 2012

Tax  Season Survival Tools: Help for America's Smallest Businesses  - Live Webinar (FREE)
Co-sponsored with the National Association for the Self-Employed
March 1, 2012, 1:00-3:00pm
Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 408)
1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

Veterans' Symposium on Benefits and Services (POSTPONED)

March 2, 2012, 9:00am-1:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665  

April 2012

Intermediate QuickBooks (3-part) ($100)
Apr.3, Apr.10, & Apr.13, 2012 , 4:00-6:00pm

Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 365)

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

Seats are limited. Register online today!   

Introduction to Imports ($35)
Co-sponsored with City of Austin and US Commercial Service
April 24, 2012, 9:00-11:30 am
International Center of Austin
201 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Register online at this website:
http://www.cvent.com/d/rcqk1p
  

May 2012

Introduction to Exports ($35)
Co-sponsored with City of Austin and US Commercial Service
May 23, 2012, 9:00-11:30 am
International Center of Austin
201 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Register online at this website:
http://www.cvent.com/d/ccqk11

ARE YOU A SMALL BUSINESS MANUFACTURER?  DO YOU NEED TO REDUCE COSTS AND STREAMLINE PROCESSES TO IMPROVE PROFITABILITY?

ATTEND THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE TOOLS THAT WILL BRING RESULTS!

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program

($6,300 for 4-week training program, payment plans available)

Co-Sponsored with OpEx Solutions, Inc.

Week 1 begins March 5, 2012 (M-Th, 8am-5pm; F, 8am-12noon)

Week 2 begins April 9, 2012

Week 3 begins May 14, 2012

Week 4 begins June 4, 2012

Texas State University - Round Rock Campus

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock

NOTE: Green Belt certification is not required to participate! Certified Green Belts may skip Week 1 and receive a 25% discount.

 Register online with OpEx Solutions at:

http://www.opexsolutions.org/id22.html

Lean reduces waste by identifying and solving problems, while Six Sigma reduces waste by reducing process variation. Lean and Six Sigma techniques complement each other to create a powerful system to eliminate waste.

Participants will:

Become successful business problem analysts through utilizing statistical techniques to identify correct solutions.

Learn which Lean or Six Sigma tool or technique to apply in different situations.
Discover how to ensure sustainability by implementing controls to implemented solutions.

Learn enterprise transformation using Lean and Six Sigma approaches.

Key topics will include: process capability, simple and multiple regression analysis, gauge R&R, multi-variance analysis, DOE, correlation vs causation, lean tools and techniques, response surface methodology.

Participants will need to bring: (1) laptop with Minitab software loaged, and (2) two manager-approved projects to work on during the training. NOTE: Greenbelt certification is NOT REQUIRED.

Presenters will be:

Jamey Crichton - A certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a Masters Degree in Applied Statistics from Ohio State University, Jamey has over 27 years of applying statistical strategies and tools to solve business problems, improve processes, and return bottom line results. As a lead instructor at Motorola University Jamey has successfully trained over 40 waves of Black Belt students and hundreds of Green Belt candidates as well. Jamey has had successful consulting assignments with over twenty well known companies.
T. Ron Gewin - A certified Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a M.B.A. from the University of Texas and certification from G.E., Motorola University, and Dresser, Inc., Ron has 40 years of Lean Deployment and training experience in addition to 10 years of Six Sigma training and facilitation. Ron successfully mentored over 100 Black Belts, 400 Green Belts, and 650 Lean Champions while leading the corporate deployment of Lean/Six Sigma at Dresser, Inc.

Register online today with OpEx Solutions Inc!