Date Seminar/Facilitator Time Location Monday, May 19, 2008 NxLevel Orientation By: Ben Solomon The orientation covers rising start-up-money, choosing marketing strategies, creating a customer base, and competing against the biggest adversaries. 6:00-7:00pm SBDC Office Monday, June 2, 2008 NxLevel Orientation By: Ben Solomon The orientation covers rising start-up-money, choosing marketing strategies, creating a customer base, and competing against the biggest adversaries. 6:00-7:00pm SBDC Office Starts on June 2008 NxLeveL Training NxLeveL for Business Start-ups addresses the questions every entrepreneur needs to answer before starting a business venture. It is designed as a 10-session course,  where you will develop a start-up business plan that will test the feasibility of your business concept and act as the blueprint for your start-up venture.   NxLeveL for Business Start-ups will help you prepare to work through the various stages of business growth and development. Developed by entrepreneurs for aspiring entrepreneurs. NxLeveL for Start-ups will help you develop your business skills and create a business plan for implementing your idea.   NxLeveL is a nationally recognized program designed to give participants a thorough understanding of how to: Create and manage a business - Develop business and marketing plans Secure necessary funding - Prepare for future business expansion.   Certified instructors bring hands-on experiences into an atmosphere that focuses on collaborative learning and networking. Like all of our business programs, NxLeveL for Start-ups combines this interactive instruction with one-on-one coaching, local guest speakers and comprehensive textbook and workbook. CalWorks 6:00pm Thursday, July 10, 2008   Access to Capital By: Ben Solomon This workshop is a must for any small business owner interested in securing a bank loan, leasing equipment or refinancing existing debt. You will learn how a wide range of banks and other lending organizations evaluate your loan applications, and the types of funding they can provide. You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your own financing issues with one of our Imperial Valley SBDC's Lead Consultants 6:00-8:00pm TBA   Monday, July 14, 2008   Writing a Successful Business Plan  By: Ben Solomon A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover the basics of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, the marketing plan, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting, and business plan formatting will be covered.   6:00-8:00pm TBA   Thursday July 24, 2008  ABC's of Starting Your Business By: Ben Solomon Initiate a business with a strong foundation. This seminar will take you through the essentia; steps in starting a successful business. Learn about license and permit requirements. Participants will receive reference materials. 6:00-8:00pm TBA   Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Introduction to Business Federal Taxes By: Edward Higuera Are you sole propeietor and want to know more about taxes issues for your business? then this workshop is for you. Topics include business structure, accounting methods, maintaining income and expense records, self-employed tax and more.    6:00-8:00pm TBA