Western Colorado Venture Forum
Thursday, October 2nd
Two Rivers Convention Center
Discounted registration for Incubator Program participants: $40 for the full-day of training, $40 for the banquet, or $75 for both.
This year’s theme is “Money Day” and will feature a day of Training for Entrepreneurs, the Elevator Pitch Competition, and the Annual Banquet.
Training for Entrepreneurs
9:00am to 4:00pm
In these somewhat uncertain economic times learning how to avoid pitfalls and brushing up on your business skills is imperative. This is a perfect opportunity for start-up or existing business owners and managers to learn about doing business on the Western Slope. If you are just starting out, “Track A” includes How to Start a Business, Bookkeeping Basics, and Understanding Cash Flow. If you are already in business “Track B” includes Tax Strategies, Advanced Bookkeeping, Cash Management and Finance 101.
Elevator Pitch
4:30pm
During this year’s event five companies will give their “Elevator Pitch” to a panel of esteemed judges. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize! The Elevator Pitch Competition has become a favorite activity of the Venture Forum.
What is an Elevator Pitch? An ‘Elevator Pitch” is a quick, concise way to communicate who you are, what you are trying to do, and how your goods or services can offer value to customers. The succinct overview is designed to capture interest and encourage further dialogue. Examples of targets for the Elevator Pitch are potential customers, investors, suppliers or employees.
The Venture Forum Banquet
6:00pm
Join us in a Celebration of Entrepreneurship in the Grand Valley! We’ll start out with a Cocktail Reception and Dinner so you have time to relax and network with new business people or catch up with old friends. Then join us in welcoming James Saad of Movers Suite Software as our keynote speaker. He has quite a story to tell about the true entrepreneurial spirit! We’ll wrap-up the evening with an Incubator Client Company Graduation Celebration and the announcement of the Elevator Pitch Winner. This will be a wonderful evening of sharing ideas and experiences with friends and colleagues – both old and new!
Discounted registration for Incubator Program participants: $40 for the full-day of training, $40 for the banquet, or $75 for both.
News….
Connect emotionally to prevent turnover
To help staunch turnover, leaders need to connect emotionally with their management teams. Exit interviews conducted by an impartial interviewer can provide bosses with a wealth of information about how they need to interact with staff so as to encourage them to stay with the organization. CEO Strategist
Angel Capital Summit * Rockies Venture Club * November 21 in Denver
The Rockies Venture Club is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss. RVC is currently soliciting entrepreneurs who would like to present on their company at the conference. This unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination. Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments. To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
RVC: Angel Capital Summit
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Entrepreneurship relies on one simple thing: support... support in the way of money and in the way of real world advice and input all geared to help early-stage ventures succeed. The Rockies Venture Club, Colorado's premier entrepreneurial networking organization, has celebrated over two decades supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship and in helping to launch countless start-up businesses.
The Rockies Venture Club is proud to announce it is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Apply
We don't simply review each nomination, then "pick the winners." Our unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination.Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments.
Get Started
To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org. There, you will find step-by-step instructions. Make sure your apply through the RVC group. The RVC will be notified automatically when you submit your application. You must submit your application by Friday, October 10. You will be notified early the following week whether you have been selected to audition in front of our screening committee. The screening committee will hold auditions between October 22nd and 24th. Please keep those dates open on your calendar. After presenting to the RVC screening committee, the RVC will pass along its final selections to the ACS Executive Screening Team who will then choose the companies to present at the ACS. There is no fee to apply. However, once selected to present, companies will be required to submit a registration form and a $300/$350 fee (members/non-members). There will be a mandatory "pitch practice" one week before the event.For information on Rockies Venture Club visit www.rockiesventureclub.org. Questions?
Call the RVC office at 303.831.4174, or visit www.angelcapitalsummit.org.
Entrepreneurship relies on one simple thing: support... support in the way of money and in the way of real world advice and input all geared to help early-stage ventures succeed. The Rockies Venture Club, Colorado's premier entrepreneurial networking organization, has celebrated over two decades supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship and in helping to launch countless start-up businesses.
The Rockies Venture Club is proud to announce it is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Apply
We don't simply review each nomination, then "pick the winners." Our unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination.Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments.
Get Started
To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org. There, you will find step-by-step instructions. Make sure your apply through the RVC group. The RVC will be notified automatically when you submit your application. You must submit your application by Friday, October 10. You will be notified early the following week whether you have been selected to audition in front of our screening committee. The screening committee will hold auditions between October 22nd and 24th. Please keep those dates open on your calendar. After presenting to the RVC screening committee, the RVC will pass along its final selections to the ACS Executive Screening Team who will then choose the companies to present at the ACS. There is no fee to apply. However, once selected to present, companies will be required to submit a registration form and a $300/$350 fee (members/non-members). There will be a mandatory "pitch practice" one week before the event.For information on Rockies Venture Club visit www.rockiesventureclub.org. Questions?
Call the RVC office at 303.831.4174, or visit www.angelcapitalsummit.org.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Business Incubator Center NEWS
Stanford Offers Entrepreneurship Podcasts and Video Clips
The Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) in the School of Engineering at Stanford University continues to host a website with more than 1,200 free, high-quality podcasts and video clips of entrepreneurial thought leaders from Silicon Valley and beyond. The Entrepreneurship Corner (ECorner), sponsored in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, features clips recorded during guest lectures at Stanford University. More than 200 speakers, including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of HP, offer insights on the following: creativity and innovation; opportunity recognition; finance and venture capital; leadership and adversity; and, other related topics. http://ecorner.stanford.edu .
Five tips for successful entrepreneurs
Five entrepreneurial "life skills" are detailed in this Small Business Trends blog. Among the wisdom are these gems: Stop being a control freak, consider a problem before going to bed so your subconscious works it out in your sleep, and expand a business incrementally to avoid wasting time and money on the wrong endeavors. Small Business Trends
Before you terminate someone, know when you can
The increasing number of lawsuits filed by employees after they've been terminated makes it difficult to know when you can legally fire someone. This piece lays out some general guidelines and says you're generally protected if you fire someone for consistent incompetence, repeated unexcused absenteeism or meaningful violation of company policy. The New York Times/AllBusiness.com
8th Annual Western Colorado
Venture Forum
Thursday October 2, 2008
Elevator Pitch Competition – Cash Prize $1,000!!!!
Elevator Pitch - A quick, concise way to communicate who you are, what you are trying to do, and how your goods or services can offer value to customers. The succinct overview is designed to capture interest and encourage further dialogue. Examples of targets for the Elevator Pitch are potential customers, investors, suppliers or employees.
Please keep your pitch to 90 seconds! No props are allowed. Use the criteria listed below to prepare your pitch. Do not omit or add – you will all be judged on the same criteria. If you could use some practice, we have two “dry run” opportunities scheduled. Dry runs will take place on Friday, September 12 and Monday, September 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Training Room at the Business Incubator Center. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
The Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) in the School of Engineering at Stanford University continues to host a website with more than 1,200 free, high-quality podcasts and video clips of entrepreneurial thought leaders from Silicon Valley and beyond. The Entrepreneurship Corner (ECorner), sponsored in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, features clips recorded during guest lectures at Stanford University. More than 200 speakers, including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of HP, offer insights on the following: creativity and innovation; opportunity recognition; finance and venture capital; leadership and adversity; and, other related topics. http://ecorner.stanford.edu .
Five tips for successful entrepreneurs
Five entrepreneurial "life skills" are detailed in this Small Business Trends blog. Among the wisdom are these gems: Stop being a control freak, consider a problem before going to bed so your subconscious works it out in your sleep, and expand a business incrementally to avoid wasting time and money on the wrong endeavors. Small Business Trends
Before you terminate someone, know when you can
The increasing number of lawsuits filed by employees after they've been terminated makes it difficult to know when you can legally fire someone. This piece lays out some general guidelines and says you're generally protected if you fire someone for consistent incompetence, repeated unexcused absenteeism or meaningful violation of company policy. The New York Times/AllBusiness.com
8th Annual Western Colorado
Venture Forum
Thursday October 2, 2008
Elevator Pitch Competition – Cash Prize $1,000!!!!
Elevator Pitch - A quick, concise way to communicate who you are, what you are trying to do, and how your goods or services can offer value to customers. The succinct overview is designed to capture interest and encourage further dialogue. Examples of targets for the Elevator Pitch are potential customers, investors, suppliers or employees.
Please keep your pitch to 90 seconds! No props are allowed. Use the criteria listed below to prepare your pitch. Do not omit or add – you will all be judged on the same criteria. If you could use some practice, we have two “dry run” opportunities scheduled. Dry runs will take place on Friday, September 12 and Monday, September 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Training Room at the Business Incubator Center. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Monday, August 11, 2008
Business Incubator Center NEWS
Pre-screening potential employees is a click away
Businesses are utilizing social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace to find the best and brightest employees. Internet search tools are free; however, companies can access prospective employees' criminal records, address history, sex offenses and marriage records through the Internet for a fee. Snow Magazine/NFIB.com
The 7 Elements of a Viral Video Campaign, by Jerry Bader
With the overwhelming number of websites, blogs, social networking sites and other media platforms being utilized by brands on the Internet to reach consumers, establishing differentiation from the competition is more difficult than ever. However, by following the seven elements to a viral video campaigns detailed in this white paper, brands can gain a competitive advantage by embracing the full potential of emerging technologies and online marketing strategies. Brand Channel
Credit card competition gives boost to startups
Credit card companies and banks have been pursuing small business because the consumer market is saturated. The competition is good news for entrepreneurs who may launch new businesses by raising capital through credit card charges as conventional lending continues to be tight. The Wall Street Journal
Campus Life….
Client Company Lunch
Topic: The Public Safety Initiative
Speakers: Deputy Police Chief Troy Smith
Project Manager Jim Shanks
Police Officer and member of the Police Officers Association Suzette Freidenberger
City Councilmember Teresa Coons
Where & When: Tuesday, August 19 at noon in the training room
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
LEADING EDGE – Business Plan Development Program
The Leading Edge Program is an intensive training course that provides business owners and entrepreneurs with expert guidance in the areas of cash flow management, marketing, finance, personnel, legal issues, and more. Each participant will receive hands-on assistance in preparing a complete business plan. Tuition is $275, and includes the NXLEVEL Guide for Entrepreneurs and the NXLEVEL Business Plan Workbook and Resource Guide.
When: August 26 to November 18
12 Sessions
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Taxes and the Small Business Owner
Simple answers to business tax issues. Topics include: keeping track of and paying all your business taxes, computing and filing payroll taxes, satisfying state and federal guidelines, depreciating items like a home office, or automobile, and working with independent contractors versus employees. In addition, the course covers state withholding taxes, sales tax issues and unemployment and use tax. Cost: $45.
When: Thursday, August 14 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Additional upcoming workshops….
Wells Fargo / Financial Management for the Closely Held Business
Businesses face tough challenges and unique opportunities. They key to financial success or failure during these challenges and opportunities lies in the decisions made by the owners and operators on the business. Now you can learn to better manage and control company finances through business-tested financial management techniques and turn better decisions into maximized profits.
This two day seminar explains, in simple, clear, language, what financial management is, why it can greatly improve your profitability and how you can effectively communicate with financial advisors.
When: August 12 & 13, 2008 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $300
Where: The Double Tree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive
Registration: call (970) 248-4830
Businesses are utilizing social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace to find the best and brightest employees. Internet search tools are free; however, companies can access prospective employees' criminal records, address history, sex offenses and marriage records through the Internet for a fee. Snow Magazine/NFIB.com
The 7 Elements of a Viral Video Campaign, by Jerry Bader
With the overwhelming number of websites, blogs, social networking sites and other media platforms being utilized by brands on the Internet to reach consumers, establishing differentiation from the competition is more difficult than ever. However, by following the seven elements to a viral video campaigns detailed in this white paper, brands can gain a competitive advantage by embracing the full potential of emerging technologies and online marketing strategies. Brand Channel
Credit card competition gives boost to startups
Credit card companies and banks have been pursuing small business because the consumer market is saturated. The competition is good news for entrepreneurs who may launch new businesses by raising capital through credit card charges as conventional lending continues to be tight. The Wall Street Journal
Campus Life….
Client Company Lunch
Topic: The Public Safety Initiative
Speakers: Deputy Police Chief Troy Smith
Project Manager Jim Shanks
Police Officer and member of the Police Officers Association Suzette Freidenberger
City Councilmember Teresa Coons
Where & When: Tuesday, August 19 at noon in the training room
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
LEADING EDGE – Business Plan Development Program
The Leading Edge Program is an intensive training course that provides business owners and entrepreneurs with expert guidance in the areas of cash flow management, marketing, finance, personnel, legal issues, and more. Each participant will receive hands-on assistance in preparing a complete business plan. Tuition is $275, and includes the NXLEVEL Guide for Entrepreneurs and the NXLEVEL Business Plan Workbook and Resource Guide.
When: August 26 to November 18
12 Sessions
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Taxes and the Small Business Owner
Simple answers to business tax issues. Topics include: keeping track of and paying all your business taxes, computing and filing payroll taxes, satisfying state and federal guidelines, depreciating items like a home office, or automobile, and working with independent contractors versus employees. In addition, the course covers state withholding taxes, sales tax issues and unemployment and use tax. Cost: $45.
When: Thursday, August 14 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Additional upcoming workshops….
Wells Fargo / Financial Management for the Closely Held Business
Businesses face tough challenges and unique opportunities. They key to financial success or failure during these challenges and opportunities lies in the decisions made by the owners and operators on the business. Now you can learn to better manage and control company finances through business-tested financial management techniques and turn better decisions into maximized profits.
This two day seminar explains, in simple, clear, language, what financial management is, why it can greatly improve your profitability and how you can effectively communicate with financial advisors.
When: August 12 & 13, 2008 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $300
Where: The Double Tree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive
Registration: call (970) 248-4830
Monday, July 28, 2008
Business Incubator Center NEWS
Grand Junction weathers slowdown after boom times By David Lewis
The home-sales outlook in Grand Junction and its satellite towns of Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, Mack and Loma seems to be teetering away from optimism these days, a strange sensation in a market that has been so robust for so long. ColoradoBiz
Next Steps in Open Innovation
Open innovation—once championed nearly exclusively by forward-thinking web geeks—is becoming an increasingly popular concept in mainstream circles. Companies like Procter & Gamble are opening their product development processes so that customers and other partners can offer their ideas and input. Some companies are now moving beyond this basic concept to an even more open process known as “distributed cocreation.” This model, profiled in a new McKinsey Quarterly article, is being effectively deployed by LEGO toys and by the Threadless t-shirt company. The Threadless approach is instructive. Anyone can develop his or her own t-shirt design. Website visitors vote on their preferred designs, and the top vote getters move into production. Other firms, like Wikipedia and Red Hat, also employ variants of this approach. McKinsey researchers believe more traditional firms can also deploy this model as long as they can identify ways to motivate outside co-creators, and structure problems and governance mechanisms in way that promotes participation in collaborative problem solving. Access the June 2008 McKinsey Quarterly article, “The Next Step in Open Innovation,” by Jacques Bughin, Vincent Choi, and Brad Johnson.
Lawn service provides cuts on demand
Kevin Malarney has been so successful with his on-demand lawn-cutting service in Grand Rapids, Mich., that he is offering Cut Only franchises. Cut Only targets people who cannot afford a lawn service but want their lawns cut when needed. Customers call in to get their home on the schedule and hang a flag on their door with a payment. Then a Cut Only crew member swings by to cut and trim the lawn. PRO Magazine
Tips for letting employees go gracefully
There's an art to letting employees go from startups gracefully, and a key is to focus on the future. One way to start is to let the worker know that you understand how difficult it is to be in a startup company and let them know the door is always open for them to come back. American City Business Journals
Social networking creates endless connections for business
The water cooler just isn’t what it used to be. Nowadays, office gossip isn’t the only game in town, with a slew of social-networking websites offering users the means to create a custom profile and instantly communicate with friends — real and imagined — all over the world. ColoradoBiz
Networking sites add new voice for small businesses
Small businesses are combining forces in social-networking sites to boost their profiles and share information about their niches. Creating a successful network site involves picking the appropriate format, attracting users and bringing them back, and keeping the content fresh. The Wall Street Journal/Independent Street blog
Campus Life….
Client Company Lunch
Speaker: City of Grand Junction
Topic: The Public Safety Initiative.
Where & When: Tuesday, August 19 at noon in the training room
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
LEADING EDGE – Business Plan Development Program
The Leading Edge Program is an intensive training course that provides business owners and entrepreneurs with expert guidance in the areas of cash flow management, marketing, finance, personnel, legal issues, and more. Each participant will receive hands-on assistance in preparing a complete business plan. Tuition is $275, and includes the NXLEVEL Guide for Entrepreneurs and the NXLEVEL Business Plan Workbook and Resource Guide.
When: August 26 to November 18 / 12 Sessions
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Taxes and the Small Business Owner
Simple answers to business tax issues. Topics include: keeping track of and paying all your business taxes, computing and filing payroll taxes, satisfying state and federal guidelines, depreciating items like a home office, or automobile, and working with independent contractors versus employees. In addition, the course covers state withholding taxes, sales tax issues and unemployment and use tax. Cost: $45.
When: Thursday, August 14 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Additional upcoming workshops….
Wells Fargo / Financial Management for the Closely Held Business
Businesses face tough challenges and unique opportunities. They key to financial success or failure during these challenges and opportunities lies in the decisions made by the owners and operators on the business. Now you can learn to better manage and control company finances through business-tested financial management techniques and turn better decisions into maximized profits.
This two day seminar explains, in simple, clear, language, what financial management is, why it can greatly improve your profitability and how you can effectively communicate with financial advisors.
When: August 12 & 13, 2008 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $300
Where: The Double Tree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive
Registration: call (970) 248-4830
The home-sales outlook in Grand Junction and its satellite towns of Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, Mack and Loma seems to be teetering away from optimism these days, a strange sensation in a market that has been so robust for so long. ColoradoBiz
Next Steps in Open Innovation
Open innovation—once championed nearly exclusively by forward-thinking web geeks—is becoming an increasingly popular concept in mainstream circles. Companies like Procter & Gamble are opening their product development processes so that customers and other partners can offer their ideas and input. Some companies are now moving beyond this basic concept to an even more open process known as “distributed cocreation.” This model, profiled in a new McKinsey Quarterly article, is being effectively deployed by LEGO toys and by the Threadless t-shirt company. The Threadless approach is instructive. Anyone can develop his or her own t-shirt design. Website visitors vote on their preferred designs, and the top vote getters move into production. Other firms, like Wikipedia and Red Hat, also employ variants of this approach. McKinsey researchers believe more traditional firms can also deploy this model as long as they can identify ways to motivate outside co-creators, and structure problems and governance mechanisms in way that promotes participation in collaborative problem solving. Access the June 2008 McKinsey Quarterly article, “The Next Step in Open Innovation,” by Jacques Bughin, Vincent Choi, and Brad Johnson.
Lawn service provides cuts on demand
Kevin Malarney has been so successful with his on-demand lawn-cutting service in Grand Rapids, Mich., that he is offering Cut Only franchises. Cut Only targets people who cannot afford a lawn service but want their lawns cut when needed. Customers call in to get their home on the schedule and hang a flag on their door with a payment. Then a Cut Only crew member swings by to cut and trim the lawn. PRO Magazine
Tips for letting employees go gracefully
There's an art to letting employees go from startups gracefully, and a key is to focus on the future. One way to start is to let the worker know that you understand how difficult it is to be in a startup company and let them know the door is always open for them to come back. American City Business Journals
Social networking creates endless connections for business
The water cooler just isn’t what it used to be. Nowadays, office gossip isn’t the only game in town, with a slew of social-networking websites offering users the means to create a custom profile and instantly communicate with friends — real and imagined — all over the world. ColoradoBiz
Networking sites add new voice for small businesses
Small businesses are combining forces in social-networking sites to boost their profiles and share information about their niches. Creating a successful network site involves picking the appropriate format, attracting users and bringing them back, and keeping the content fresh. The Wall Street Journal/Independent Street blog
Campus Life….
Client Company Lunch
Speaker: City of Grand Junction
Topic: The Public Safety Initiative.
Where & When: Tuesday, August 19 at noon in the training room
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
LEADING EDGE – Business Plan Development Program
The Leading Edge Program is an intensive training course that provides business owners and entrepreneurs with expert guidance in the areas of cash flow management, marketing, finance, personnel, legal issues, and more. Each participant will receive hands-on assistance in preparing a complete business plan. Tuition is $275, and includes the NXLEVEL Guide for Entrepreneurs and the NXLEVEL Business Plan Workbook and Resource Guide.
When: August 26 to November 18 / 12 Sessions
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Taxes and the Small Business Owner
Simple answers to business tax issues. Topics include: keeping track of and paying all your business taxes, computing and filing payroll taxes, satisfying state and federal guidelines, depreciating items like a home office, or automobile, and working with independent contractors versus employees. In addition, the course covers state withholding taxes, sales tax issues and unemployment and use tax. Cost: $45.
When: Thursday, August 14 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Additional upcoming workshops….
Wells Fargo / Financial Management for the Closely Held Business
Businesses face tough challenges and unique opportunities. They key to financial success or failure during these challenges and opportunities lies in the decisions made by the owners and operators on the business. Now you can learn to better manage and control company finances through business-tested financial management techniques and turn better decisions into maximized profits.
This two day seminar explains, in simple, clear, language, what financial management is, why it can greatly improve your profitability and how you can effectively communicate with financial advisors.
When: August 12 & 13, 2008 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $300
Where: The Double Tree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive
Registration: call (970) 248-4830
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