Most people who have an invention would like to profit from it by selling or licensing it. Learn what the inventor needs to do to follow through for profit! Materials fee of $5 is payable in class.

Instructor: Arthur Goldberg
Subject: Cont_ed Course #300-10077

#70431     Oct 3, 10    9:30-11:30am
Fee: $49    2 Saturdays    J140

The Wedding Planning Certification Course is perfect for the individual looking to get started as a professional wedding planner right away. This comprehensive program covers everything an aspiring wedding planner needs to know to get started in the business, including contracts, etiquette, flowers, music, “Day Of” services, marketing, business practices, trade secrets, and industry specific applications. Whether you plan on working part-time and planning only a few weddings a year or a full-time career, this program will provide all the tools necessary to work as a professional wedding planner or start your wedding planning business.

Instructors are from the Wedding Planning Institute
Subject: Cont_ed    Course #300-10076

#68735    Sep 14 – Nov 4 6-8:30pm
Fee: $995    Mon/Wed    G137

Consulting has become a big industry that offers opportunity in good, as well as bad times. The process of becoming a successful consultant includes five essential steps:

1. Making the decision
2. Getting started
3. Developing strategies
4. Marketing your skills
5. Getting and keeping clients.

This course examines each of these steps with considerable interaction between students and the instructor.

Instructor: John Riley
Subject: Cont_ed    Course #300-10075

#68736    Sep 15 – Oct 13    5:30-7:30pm
Fee: $65    4 Tuesdays    K115

Today’s managers are expected to possess a wide variety of skills as their workloads are expanded; however, four critical skills are most important for promotion. This course will focus on those skills and the two key business environments where management expects managers to apply that knowledge. The course objective is to help participants master the four skills:

1. Organization and planning
2. Communication
3. Problem solving and
4. Managing people.

Discussing case histories and utilizing a few analytical tools will be included.

Instructor: John Riley
Subject: Cont_ed    Course #300-10078

#70432    Oct 27 – Dec 8    5:30-7:30pm
Fee: $89    7 Tuesdays    M128

A bachelor degree is enough to get you started on the path to becoming a Certified Substitute Teacher. Men, women, semi-retired, or retirees seeking extra income can benefit from this course. Work in the district of your choice-elementary, middle or high school. In this informative class, we will cover details, contacts, expectations, lesson plans, discipline, forms and how to run a successful class.

Instructor: Daniel Cain
Subject: Cont_ed    Course #300-10023

#68738    Sep 19    9am-1pm
Fee: $49    1 Saturday    J136

#68739    Oct 10    9am-1pm
Fee: $49    1 Saturday    J136

#68740    Nov 14    9am-1pm
Fee: $49 1    Saturday    K109

Are you thinking about starting a business? Are you looking for marketing research for your new business? Do you need help with writing a business plan for your new business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this seminar is for you. The seminar will provide information on how to start a business. Learn about: what it takes to be an entrepreneur; how to determine the feasibility of your idea; business structure options; business finance options; marketing strategies and market research.

Instructor: John Henry Smith, Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Cont_ed #300-10009

#66929    Oct 21    6-8pm
Fee: $10    1 Wednesday    M229

#66931    Nov 18    6-8pm
Fee: $10    1 Wednesday    K109

SBDC Business Counseling Completion of 'Should I Start my Own Business?' and a business plan or feasibility study makes you eligible for free counseling from the qualified business analysts at the SBDC. Any existing small business firm or individual interested in owning a business may also receive assistance from SBDC. There are no charges associated with one-on-one counseling. Small fees may be charged for costs associated with training courses. All counselors from SBDC are current or former small business owners. To schedule an appointment for your free counseling session, or for more information on business services, please call the SBDC at (480) 784-0590.

Are you tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits at home by learning how to start a home-based business from a Chamber of Commerce past president and successful southern California entrepreneur. During this comprehensive, informative workshop, you will discover:

• More than 100 home business ideas
• Mandatory legal documentation
• Many ways to market your product/service
• How to take tax deductions
• Free future Q&A opportunities

If you really want to succeed in a home business, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Required materials fee of $20 is payable to instructor in class.

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark
Subject: Cont_ed    Course #300-10002

#66933    Sep 8    6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $49    1 Tuesday    J139

If you can type, then you can make money at home using your typewriter/word processor or computer. Discover secrets to profits including:

• How and where to find clients
• 50 ways to advertise/market your services
• Effective home office equipment choices
• 100 ways to make money with a computer
• Free national networking information

Required materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor in class. Prerequisite: Ca$h In with a Successful Home-Based Business.

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark
Subject: Cont_ed    Course #300-10003

#66935    Sep 8    8:40-9:40pm
Fee: $29    1 Tuesday    J139

Are you looking for some extra income? Learn what mystery shopping is and how to get started. We will cover how to get assignments and evaluate places such as restaurants, drug stores, gas stations and car rental agencies. Class is based on the 10 years of experience of the instructor.

Instructor: Jeffrey Schiller
Subject:    Cont_ed #100-60109

#68804    Oct 13    6-10pm
Fee: $49    1 Tuesday    J139