Fast Trac HighTech

UVU Incubator Office Space

Startup Princess

The Entrepreneur Story

Start Smart

Fast Trac NewVenture

Search Engine Optimization

QuickBooks

Biz Smart

UVSC Community Education

New Management Analysis Tool

Dashboard Assessment Tool

Microbusiness Mentors

Success Story of the Month

Getting Started or Having Business Problems?

Let the Small Business Development Center be your springboard to starting and running a profitable business. We offer no-cost consulting, quality business training workshops, and networking opportunities within Utah and Wasatch County. 

Our office is funded in part through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Utah Valley State College.  These funds make it possible for us to be your conduit into doing business effectively and profitably in Utah County and Wasatch Counties.  If there is a business topic that you would like us to cover, please call us at: 801-863-8230 or send an e-mail to: sbdc@uvsc.edu

We will not be having as many classes during the Summer months as we do in the Spring or Fall.  We've tried classes in past summers, but people have a difficult time attending with all the outdoor activities and vacations.  Rest assured, we will start again in September with a whole array of new and requested classes.  Thanks for your patience.

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Table of Contents

1- Fast Trac High Tech Class- Utah/Wasatch Counties
2- Small Business Incubator Office Space
3- Startup Princess- Women Entrepreneur Group
4- "The Entrepreneur Story" an e-book
5- Start Smart Startup Class- Utah/Wasatch Counties
6- Fast Track New Venture Class- Utah/Wasatch Counties
7- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Class- Utah/Wasatch Counties
8- QuickBooks Class- Intermediate - Utah/Wasatch Counties
9- Biz Smart Web Based Business Plan Class- Utah/Wasatch Counties
10- UVSC Community Education Classes- Utah County
11- Gaining Focus™ Management Analysis Tool
12- ACI Small Business Dashboard Assessment Tool
13- Microbusiness Mentors Spanish Class

**New Class
Fast Trac High Tech Class (11 sessions) Utah County                
Geneva Building (1410 W 1200 S, Orem) Room GB121
This class started on May 20th.  If you would still like to attend this class you can email the SBDC and we can have you start in the next week.  The class will be held every Thursday night from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in GB121.

This 11 week class will make your high tech entrepreneurial dream a reality (we are limiting this class to high tech ventures).  For other businesses see the Fast Trac New Venture class in this same newsletter.  You will combine your personal vision with your business concept and develop a business plan that will not fail to get you funding.  

This course covers: how to define your personal vision, how to create your business concept, how to define your target market after conducting marketing research, how to enter and capture the market, how to build and compensate your team, how to setup an accounting and financial plan, how to protect your intellectual property, how to get funding and work with investors, and how to manage your cash and operate your business profitably.

Program Components

Cost: The cost for all this business knowledge is a low, low $349.00 (includes the above listed program components). And at the end of the class you can receive $150.00 back if you complete a business plan and participate in class discussions. This makes your final cost less than $200.00!!  WOW, another bargain given by the SBDC at UVSC.

This class is being taught by Michael Eager who has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and manager for many Internet start-up ventures. Some of the companies that Michael has been associated with are Novell, Provo Labs, My Princess Pearls, and USFamilytree.com.  Michael owns his own company called Utah Labs which specializes in web development and search engine optimization.
Registration is required for this class - click here to register now, or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

**This class is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

UVU Incubator Office Space

Utah Valley University has recently implemented a program to assist start-up and existing small businesses with incubation services.  These services include furnished, triple net office space at a below  market lease.  Businesses that qualify will be located in Building L, Canyon Park Technology Center located at 1555 North Technology Way in Orem.  The University has prime space for 6 more businesses.  To qualify the business must meet incubator requirements. Anyone interested in this space can contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

The Daily Herald wrote a story on our incubators.  This article can be viewed here.

Startup Princess - Women Entrepreneur Group

Whew, what a busy nine months it's been for Startup Princess.  We will be taking the summer off to prepare for the 2nd nation-wide Make-A-Wish, Make It Happen Conference.  Watch startupprincess.com and this webpage for more information about the upcoming Conference.

We've also added all the archives of our previous events here so you can glean from the wonderful speakers we've had at our monthly events. Enjoy!  

January 9, 2008 April 17, 2008 September 10, 2008
February 13, 2008 May 14, 2008 October 8, 2008
March 12, 2008 June 11, 2008 November 12, 2008


September 2007
     Nancy Cadjan Podcast
October 2007
November 2007
      Trademark Tips
January 2008            
March 2008

**This event is being organized by Startup Princess, a new online and local networking and mentoring organization dedicated to the success of women entrepreneurs (www.startupprincess.com) and the Orem Small Business Development Center (www.uvsc.edu/sbdc) located at Utah Valley State College.

**This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

The Entrepreneur Story                                                        
One of our past clients - Carolynn Duncan has written a 255 page PDF e-book called The Entrepreneur Story that is one of the best books Ken Fakler has ever read on entrepreneurship (plus it's a fun read).  This book gives real life information on entrepreneurship and relates the startup stories of over 70 entrepreneurs from all over the world.  Cost for the book is only $9.95.  For more information on this project visit: theentrepreneurstory.com/

Start Smart - Utah County/Wasatch County
Geneva Building (1410 W 1200 S, Orem) Rm GB 121
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 6:30-8:30pm         

Entrepreneurial success begins with a FREE two-hour seminar on how to start a business.  Topics covered include: rewards & drawbacks of business ownership, business entry strategies, business planning, legal & regulatory requirements, forms of business ownership, sources of business financing, and sources of business assistance.

Who should attend? This seminar is designed for individuals and entrepreneurial teams who are thinking about entering the business arena, or interested in starting a new business, or buying an existing business.  Spouses and/or other family members involved in the venture are also encouraged to attend.  If you are currently in business, this seminar may be too basic for you.

Registration is required for this class - click here to register now, or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

**This event is also funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Fast Trac New Venture Class (10 sessions)
Geneva Building (1410 W 1200 S, Orem) Rm GB 103

This class is in progress- click here to register for the next class or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.  The next class will start in the fall.

This 10 week course will help you make your entrepreneurial dream a reality. You will combine your personal vision with your business concept, and take this concept analysis through the business planning process to create a business plan that will not fail. This is the "Mother" of all Business Plan courses.

Course Covers:
-Definition of personal vision.
-Creation of the business concept.
-Conducting marketing research concerning the business concept and the market.
-Feasibility analysis to test the product/service, market acceptance, and financial viability.
-A researched, developed, and written business plan that will articulate your business concept and will help you reduce the normal risks of a business start-up.

Program covers:
-10 Fast Trac sessions (one 3 hour class each week) where key concepts will be discussed with your facilitator, business coach, peers, and expert guest speakers; and applied to your business.  At each class, hands-on coaching will get you started on the action steps needed to develop your concept, plan your business, and test for feasibility.
-An entrepreneur manual that includes 10 modules that will guide you through the concept analysis and business planning process.  In these modules, you will complete reality checks that will turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
-A Fast Trac Tool kit that includes business planning templates, Excel based financial templates, action steps, videos, and informational resources for each of the modules.  This Tool kit will help streamline your financial projections, point you to research websites, and help you to create a detailed, dynamite business plan that will get even the most conservative banker excited.
-A low priced ($25) membership to the James J. Hill Reference Library (one of the largest business reference libraries in the world) along with a HillSearch CD that will demonstrate how to access market facts, industry trends, computer data, pricing information, and customer data.  Hill Search is the entrepreneurs' source for any and all electronic information.
-This course will require 4 to 5 hours of homework per week to stay "on track".
Cost: The cost for all this business knowledge is a low, low $349.00 (includes all the above program components). And at the end of the class you can receive $150.00 back if you complete a business plan & participate in the class discussions.  This makes your final cost less than $200.00!!  Wow, another bargain given by SBDC at UVSC.

Registration is required for this class - click here to register now, or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

**This event is also funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Beginning Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - Utah County
This class will start in June when we have enough people enrolled.  We will contact you by phone when the details have been arranged.

We need 14 people to enroll before we can start the class.  Registration is required for this class - click here to register now, or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

SEO training is critical for anyone wanting to excel at Search Engine Optimization and to put your website at the top of the search engines.  Learn the latest skills and strategies to bring business to your website. You do not need to have a website to participate in this course (although it is helpful).  In this course you will learn:

You will also learn the following: introduction to SEO, Search Engine basics, SEO requirements gathering, keyword research, title and META tag creation, SEO copywriting, SEO integration, search engine and directory submission, search engine spam, SEO reporting and conversions, overview of SEO, site architecture, text content, dynamic content, graphics, flash and splash pages, frames and tables, link popularity, pay for performance, measuring SEO ROI, starting your own Internet business, the most important aspect of copywriting, and discovering what copy type fits your target audience best.

The cost for this class is $425 which includes:

QuickBooks- Intermediate Level- Utah/Wasatch Counties
Zion's Bank- 462 West 800 North Orem, Basement
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sign in 8:00am-8:30am; Class from 8:30am to 12:30pm
Please park on east side of the building

This class is cosponsored between Zion's Bank, Squire and Company CPA firm, and the Small Business Development Center at UVU.  The charge for this class is $49 which includes an intermediate step-by-step course syllabus.  This class will be a continuation of the class that was taught in May.  It will cover analyzing financial data, setting up inventory, tracking & paying sales tax, generating payroll with QuickBooks; estimating & progress invoicing, tracking time, customizing forms, and writing QuickBooks letters.

This class will be taught by Jonyce Bullock, CPA and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor of Squire & Company, Certified Public Accountantsand Business Consultants, Orem.  Jonyce graduated from BYU with a Masters Degree in Accounting with a tax emphasis.  Jonyce has over 12 years of experience in Accounting and 9 years experience in the technology fields.  Along with supporting clients with QuickBooks needs, she has been a beta tester for Intuit since 2001.  This will be the best QuickBooks class you'll ever take.

Light refreshments will be served courtesy of Zion's Bank.  The syllabus and the class will be available for $49.  Space will be limited to the first 50 people (last time the class filled up fast so sign up early).

Registration is required for this class - click here to register now, or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

**This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with US Small Business Administration.

Biz Smart Web Based Internet Entrepreneurial Training
The next session of this class will begin on June 7th.  Contact our office to register for this class.

Learn to create a business plan or grow your current business in the convenience of your home or business with a computer and this  nonacademic course.  Whether it’s after the kids are in bed, during your lunch break, or before the sun comes up, your in control of your learning schedule.  You don't need to be a “computer genius” or have a high speed connection to learn from this 6 week crash course in small business management and business plan development.  This course will require 5-6 hours of work per week in order to finish in the 6 week time period, but if you don’t finish, we will simply roll you over into the next class.

You will get:

  • Live training sessions with your Small Business Development Center coach in Orem.

  • Six online modules covering: Organization, Market Research, market Strategies, Accounting, Financing & Taxes, and Management & Implementation.

  • One textbook/workbook entitled, “Small Business Kit” published by Microsoft Press complete with a directory and template CD.

  • Online discussions with peers from throughout the state.

  • Continual feedback from a facilitator who can be reached at any time by e-mail or telephone.

  • On line resources with real-life information & experts in their fields.

  • This course will require 4 to 5 hours of homework per week to stay "on track".

Cost: $249 (includes materials, coaching sessions, chat-room discussions, everything).  PLUS you will receive $150.00 back to you when you complete your business plan & participate in the on-line discussions. YOUR Final Cost $99.00!!

Registration is required for this class - click here to register now, or contact our office at 801-863-8230 or sbdc@uvsc.edu.

**This class is funded in part though a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

UVSC's Community Education Business Classes

These classes are taught under UVSC's Community Education Department.  Since the SBDC is partnering with UVSC's community ed department there is a nominal charge for these classes that will be paid to community ed.
An example of some of the classes to be taught this summer are:

1) Notary Class- June 27th
2) Computer Classes such as Computer and Windows XP Basics, Internet Basics, Word and Excel 2007 (Beginning and Intermediate), Powerpoint 2007 Beginning, and Web Design Beginning and Intermediate.

Information on these classes can be found on www.uvsc.edu/communityeducation

Also, the following business classes can be taught when 10 people sign up.  Here is a list of those classes:

1) Marketing Research
2) Business Planning Demystified
3) How to start a New Business
4) Running a Business (Instead of it Running You)
5) Entrepreneurial Marketing

For information on these classes go to the following web site: www.AddOptions.org If you want to take any of the classes call DeLayna Crockett at 801-863-8010 to register.  She will contact you when the class will be taught.

New Management Analysis Tool- Gaining Focus™
The SBDC has a new business tool called Gaining Focus™ that will let you investigate the following areas of your business:

1) Tell you what your customers are thinking about your business and how it will affect your bottom line.
2) Let you pinpoint and target areas of your business that will increase your profits.
3) You can now purchase this informational tool at a high discount though the SBDC

Gaining Focus™ asks your customers, employees and vendors by email about your business, then analyzes their responses using a powerful small business model. Next, Gaining Focus™ produces a clear report and action guide based on the information from these important sources.  

You simply tell Ken Fakler the names and e-mail addresses of those you'd like to hear from, and he takes care of everything else. Ken Fakler will send invitations, collect the data, and analyze the results.  You get the information you need to know with confidence you need to succeed.  Gaining Focus™ is regularly priced at $159, but if you take advantage of the SBDC price, it's only $129! This is a wonderful management tool for a very competitive price.

For more information about this product contact: Ken Fakler at the Orem SBDC. Ken can be reached at 801-863-8230 or faklerke@uvsc.edu

ACI Small Business Dashboard Assessment Tool

The SBDC has a new on-line course offering - the ACI Small Business Dashboard Assessment Tool.

This is an on-line assessment tool you can use to monitor all areas of your business (financial, human relations, marketing, operations, etc.).  As the dashboard instruments on your car give you detailed information to  monitor the efficiency of your car the Dashboard Assessment Tool helps you run your business efficiently.  

Through the Microsoft Live Meeting program and a simple conference call with our trained facilitator - Mark Holmes - you can receive detailed training on how to use this assessment tool for only $25.00.  If after the training you wish to purchase the Dashboard Software you can purchase the software for $95.00 less the $25.00 you paid for the training.  That makes the software cost an astonishing $70.00 - Another outstanding bargain from the Utah SBDC.  For further information contact Laurie Ann or Ken Fakler at 801-863-8230.

**This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business

Microbusiness Mentors (18 hours)
This class is taught in Spanish only by the Community Action Services in Provo.  This is not a class taught by the Small Business Development Center.  Microbusiness Mentors is an eight week course that includes small business training topics such as how to write a business plan, how to obtain a business license, insurance, marketing, accounting, product development and management.  The ninth week is a graduation ceremony where each person will present their business plan.  After the course, each person will be assigned a mentor to help them in their new business venture and obtain a micro loan.

For more information contact:

Amanda Stradling
Economic Self-Reliance Coordinator
Community Action Services
815 South Freedom Blvd.
Provo, Utah 84601
801-373-8200 ext 224
astradling@communityactionuc.org

Mentores para la microempresa

Es una programa de 8 semanas. El entrenamiento se compone de ocho sesiones:
Una fundación
Su plan de negocios
La organización
El mercadeo
Detalles legales
Registros y contabilidad
Presupuestos y cómo vender
Técnicas de administración

La novena semana es la graduación donde cada persona presentará su plan de negocios.  Después del entrenamiento cada persona recibirá un mentor para ayudarle en su negocio y un prestamo.



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