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Veterans Small Business Conference December 8th

Learn How to Build a Successful Business and Bid on Contracts

Thursday, December 8th | 7:30am – 4pm
University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center
1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721

FREE to Veterans, Active Military, and Family Members.

Refreshments provided. Lunch on your own.
Register by calling: 520-620-1241
or email veterans.sbdc@mac-sa.org

Childcare workshop – for new and current childcare business owners Nov 29

November 29, 2011 | 6:30-9:30pm

The Microbusiness  Advancement Center childcare workshop is 3 hour program designed to introduce the business principles and resources necessary for childcare providers to manage, develop pricing,and create detailed policies and procedures. Business planning and parent handbooks are the business foundation for developing and growing a childcare business.

Taught by nationally certified trainer, Jerone Davis

Location:
320 N Commerce Park Loop | Santa Cruz Room
Tucson, AZ 85745

Fee: $20

 

Win up to $50k in hiring grants with Intuit!

Love a Local Business and Help Them Win up to $50,000 in Hiring Grants

Intuit is giving away $25,000 in hiring grants every month; this month can be your business! Monthly winners are entered to an additional quarterly drawing to double their winnings to $50,000. Business Owners, Employees, Vendors and Customers can nominate and vote for your business. Vote for the business you love and provide a brief comment to increase your chance of winning. 

Your votes help determine which three local businesses win. Anyone, including business owners, can vote by sharing a brief comment about why they love a local business. Nominate TODAY!!

Love A Local Business today and share your nominations with your networks to have them vote for the businesses you love. Through our Love A Local Business, Intuit has awarded over $500,000 in grants to businesses that were nominated by their fans: customers, friends, family members, employees and owners.  It’s Fun, Free and Easy! Don’t miss this opportunity, hire an employee on us!

Your Guide to Starting a 501c3 – starts November 1st

A Workshop Series

In collaboration with SCORE of Southern Arizona, the Women’s Business Center and the Small Business Development Center

Session 1:  Uncover the “hot spots” in the 501c3 application (2 hrs.)

During this session you will receive an interpretation of the IRS questions; uncovering crucial questions to avoid errors.  You will also be introduced to the significance of your mission and vision, as well as addressing competition for the dollars.

Session 2:  What you need to know to set up a 501c3 (2 hrs.)

During this session you will learn simple techniques to expedite approval process.  You will also be presented with an overall structure of 501c3 organizations, fees associated and timing, qualifications, and an in-depth look into establishing your vision and mission statements.

Session 3:  The nuts and bolts of a 501c3 organization (2 hrs.)

Set up your non-profit the right way!  During this session you will be presented with accounting and policy requirements related to 501c3 organizations.  You will also learn about financial statements and board representation. In addition, you will learn how to select and develop your board of directors and create a succession plan. An accountant and attorney will be there to answer questions

Session Dates:
Session 1:  November 1st 2-4pm
Session 2:  November 8th  2-4pm
Session 3:  November 15th  2-4pm

Location:
Tucson Police Dept.
Operations Division West
1310 W Miracle Mile
Tucson, AZ  85705

Fee: $30/session or $75 for all 3!

Register in advance by calling 520-620-1241

 

Business Planning Class – Financial Development starts Nov 12

This course will cover all key elements of planning a successful business with its three business planning clusters and modules.  This is a program with flexible, rotating schedules; culminating in the development of a fully professional business plan.  The program has been designed to address mistakes and issues leading to small business failures.  You can start immediately and finish in three months or plan ahead to finish in a year.  Enrollment includes individual counseling with the instructor during the 10 weeks of instruction.

Each cluster consists of three 4-hour sessions

Cluster 1:  Business Organization and Concept Development
October 1, October 8 & October 15

Cluster 2:  Planning & Marketing
October 22, October 29 & November 5

Cluster 3:  Financial Development
November 12, November 19 & December 3

Overview Session:  4 Hour Session (Putting it all together, resources, next steps)
December 10

Location:  320 N Commerce Park Loop, Sentinel Building, Rillito/Sabino Room
Time:  Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-12 noon
Cost:  $200 per cluster, or $530 for entire BP course. Scholarships are available for those completing the entire BP course. Call MAC at 520-620-1241 for more information.
* Prerequisite:  Must attend orientation

Register for orientation here

Conveniently located

Microbusiness Advancement Center
330 N. Commerce Park Loop
Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85745

MAP

Client Spotlight: Cameo Designs, LLC

Eduardo and Alicia Vivanco

In this age of mass-produced goods and big box stores, it’s good to know that there are artisans in our community who put meticulous care into their work. Eduardo and Alicia Vivanco are two such artisans. Their business Cameo Designs, LLC, offers custom-designed tile pieces to commercial and residential clients. The Vivancos, graduates of MAC’s Business Planning course, design and fabricate decorative custom tile murals, floor medallions, kitchen backsplashes and more.

Their designs convey both whimsy and the beauty of the Southwest. Take their design for the entryway to the Vactor residence, owners of the Tack Room Restaurant. The Vivancos incorporated the infamous Tack Room boot, and integrated the grout as a lariat.
Each tile is cut by hand with painstaking attention to detail. Eduardo has stocked their backyard studio with needed equipment and supplies, purchased with the help of the city’s IDA program, which helps families multiply their savings and can be used toward business development.
Eduardo designs and creates the tiles while Alicia pays attention to every facet of customer service. “Together we complete the picture, though sometimes we butt heads,” says Alicia. “One day I fired him and told him to get a job. But then I hired him back.”
And that’s good news for us, as the Vivancos are helping to make Tucson more beautiful, one piece at a time.
Find out more about Cameo Designs at: cameodesignsonline.com

We’ll help you think it through

Upon completion, each student will have created a business plan.

Our instructors guide the process

Jerone Davis leads the Business Planning session.

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