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Speaking for Money There’s no magic to rising to the top in the professional speaking world, or shame in just making occasional talks a part-time avocation. Whatever your subject, all paid speakers follow the same basic steps, whether it’s a $50-and-lunch talk to the local club or church, or a $5,000+ keynote address. In this class you will find out what all successful speakers must do to find clients and crowds. Learn how to market your topics and how much to charge. Thousands of non-celebrities are earning six-figure incomes by speaking locally or across the country and the world. Why not you?
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Wed., Sept. 24 6 - 10 pm Room 312 Register by Sept. 15: $50 Register after Sept. 15: $62, includes workbook Gordon Burgett is a 20-year speaking veteran with thousands of presentations in all formats. He has been a member of the National Speakers Association since 1982. You're the Auctioneer! A successful auctioneer can take charge at antiques and estate auctions, farm auctions, or charity and fundraising events. You’ll learn the fast paced “auctioneers chant” and choreography that goes along with it. This class will provide you with the skills to begin successful auctioneering and the know-how to design and perform a successful auction. Class #02ETYA1-01 2 Tues, Oct. 7 & 14 6:30 - 9 pm Room 913 Register by Sept.. 15: $65 Register after Sept. 15: $82 Robert Patterson has been an auctioneer for over 25 years with experience in real estate, motor vehicle and antique auctions along with being a top fundraising auctioneer on the Monterey Peninsula. Work as an Extra in Movies and TV If you are interested in acting, you can begin by doing “extra” work in the Bay Area. This class will get you in front of the camera! Students will be filmed doing class exercises and have the chance to see how they look on camera. Learn the basic requirements and rules of being a background actor, put together your resume and learn how to market yourself. You'll learn how to find out about up-coming productions, and find work with talent agents and casting directors. Many students who have taken this class in the past are now enjoying working as an extra in the Bay Area. Class #02ETFT1-15 Sat., Oct. 18 9 am - 3 pm Room 510 Register by Sept. 15: $60 Register after Sept. 15: $72 plus $20 workbook fee payable to instructor at class Jack Dunstan is a SAG member who actively works as a model and film extra in the Bay Area, has appeared as an extra in the films Princess Diaries, Matrix 2, The Valley of Heart’s Delight and most recently, Milk. QuickBooks Pro for the Small Business Owner QuickBooks Pro is one of the most widely used accounting programs for small businesses. This class will lead you through the set-up and use of the software for basic accounting functions including writing and printing checks, tracking income and expenses, generating financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and more. The class is taught in a computer lab so that students may gain hands-on experience with the software. Purchase of QuickBooks Pro 2004 is not required, but purchasing “QuickBooks Pro for Dummies” is recommended for those who do not own the software. Students should bring a flash disk (Memory Stick) of at least 512 KB of memory to class. Class #02CSQB1-12 4 Sat., Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 9 am - 1 pm Room 516 Register by Sept. 15: $195 Register after Sept. 15: $225 Carol Jensen - See bio below Accounting for Small Business This class will reveal the mysteries of accounting in plain language and give you everything a non-accountant saddled with keeping “the books” needs to know. Concepts and processes covered in this class will include: the bookkeeping cycle, accrual vs. cash vs. tax accounting, and the chart of accounts, journals and general ledger Double entry and single entry bookkeeping will be explained without the pain of “debit and credit” journal entries. Learn accounting concepts, FASB and GAAP all in one class. This is an excellent prerequisite for those wishing to maintain their accounting records either manually or using computerized systems. Class #04SBAN1-06 Sat., Oct. 11 9 am - 1 pm Room 432 Register by Sept. 15: $65 Register after Sept. 15: $80 Carol Jensen specializes in financial aspects of start-up businesses and she is a Registered Tax Preparer (CTEC). Carol has taught QuickBooks and Real Estate at Cabrillo for many years. Becoming a California Notary Public This complete course teaches the standards expected of notaries public and prepares you to confidently pass the California State Notary Exam. Because California notaries work gathering evidence for presentment in courts and handle a variety of business documents it is important to keep up to date with the latest new laws effective for 2008 as presented in this class. Information about testing sites and schedules for The State California Notary Public Examination will be given in class. The new Notary Exam is more difficult to pass than previously. Free tutoring after class is provided to help all students pass the exam and you receive a notary public journal to get your business up and running. You must bring photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport, immigration or military ID) to class. At the end of class you will receive your State required Proof of Completion certificate. There will be a short break for lunch. It is suggested that you bring your lunch, as there is no Saturday food service on campus. Class #02ETNP1-26 Sat., Oct. 4 9 am - 5 pm Room 405 Register by Sept. 15: $60 Register after Sept. 15: $72, plus $25 text payable at class John Christ - See bio below CA Notary Refresher This State approved 4-hour complete refresher training is designed for Notaries Public who have previously attended a minimum 6-hour course and want an update before taking the Notary exam. Learn about new 2008 code changes, review present codes for Notarial process, review collection, recording, and presentment of evidence including identity, statements, document scrutiny, situational requirements and liability mitigation techniques. A Proof of Completion certificate and a testing schedule for local area locations will be provided at class. Class #02ETNR1-01 Sat., Nov. 15 9 am – 1 pm Room 405 Register by Sept. 15: $50 Register after Sept. 15: $62 plus $25 materials payable at class John Christ is a state credentialed notary instructor and a State of California Notary Public, expert witness and textbook author. Benefits of Incorporating Most small businesses overpay their taxes. One main culprit is choosing the wrong business entity type. This workshop covers the similarities and differences between “S” and “C” corporations, tax strategies, and how to “act” like a corporation. Other information included is what state to incorporate in, and how to reduce the self employment tax. Class #04SBBI1-02 Sat., Oct. 18 11 am – 12:30 pm Room 435 Register by Sept. 15: $30 Register after Sept. 15: $36 Dan Powers - See bio below 4 Ways to Grow Your Business It may sound a little simplistic, but there are really only four fundamental ways to successfully grow your business--in other words make it more valuable:
Class #04SBGB1-01 Sat., Nov. 1 11 am – 12:30 pm Room 506 Register by Sept. 15: $30 Register after Sept. 15: $36 Dan Powers - See bio below SWOT: Your Business Health Check The SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis is a systematic diagnosis of the external and internal factors that effect the profitability and market success of any business. By looking at both the negative and positive elements simultaneously it provides a simple, rounded perspective on evaluating a particular business idea, an area of operations, or the business as a whole. Learn strategies for responding to the situations you will uncover—how to build on established strengths, minimize weaknesses, seize opportunities and counteract threats. Class #04SBSW1-01 Sat., Nov. 15 11 am – 12:30 pm Room 506 Register by Sept. 15: $30 Register after Sept. 15: $36 Dan Powers is Chief Operating Officer with McEwan & Associates, Inc., a full service CPA firm that has for the past 25 years helped the small business owner become more prosperous and reach their personal and professional goals. These Small Business workshops are offered in collaboration with the Central Coast Small Business Development Center located at Cabrillo College. |
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