Small Business Training Events
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January 2012
 

Economic Opportunity Forum (FREE)

 Sponsored by Texas State University HUB Outreach Program and City of San Marcos

January 10, 2012, 1:00-4:00pm

San Marcos Activity Center
501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666
Register by contacting: Yolanda Strey, Texas State University HUB Specialist ( 512.245.2523 or ys12@txstate.edu ),  or Cheryl Pantermuehl, City of San Marcos Purchasing Manager (512.393.8175 or CPantermuehl@sanmarcostx.gov)

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 ($35)

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!

February 2012

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification ($)

Co-Sponsored with OpEx Solutions Inc.
Begins February 6, 2012, 8am-12noon
Texas State University-Round Rock (Avery 313)
1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665
Register online at this website:
http://www.opexsolutions.org/id22.html

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

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

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

Veterans' Symposium on Benefits and Services (FREE)
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!

Technology Start-Up Academy (8-session program) (New Pricing! $80 for all 8 sessions; $25 to attend an individual session)
Co-Sponsored by Texas State University's Small Business Development Center  -and-  Office of Commercialization and Industry Relations

Registering now for Spring 2012 - New Location! Texas State University-Round Rock,

1555 University Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665

http://www.txstate.edu/rampcorp/academy-registration

 Register online today for a small business seminar!

Make sure you pay the small business taxes you owe,

but not a penny more for 2012!

 Basics of Taxation for Small Businesses ($35)

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

Texas State University-Round Rock

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

 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.

Please join us for this important tax seminar! 

Register online today! 

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 February 6, 2012 (M-F, 8am-12noon)

Week 2 begins March 5, 2012

Week 3 begins April 9, 2012

Week 4 begins may 14, 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!