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DBE workshop: Understanding legal aspects of bidding, conventions and successful interaction with the prime contractor

This workshop will cover estimating and bidding and presentation elements to prime contractors. Our focus will be on increasing the chances of having a successful bid. We will also cover the mechanic's lien process, legal basics for the construction industry and the importance of clearly defined/understood contract terms. Note: For certified DBEs only.

DBE workshop: QuickBooks Intermediate - year-end and improving your bookkeeping for 2014

This hands-on workshop is a great follow-up from the “Quick-Book Basic” workshop. You’ll learn year-end tips and tricks, and also be able to identify and correctly fix common mistakes in your effort to get ready for filing taxes. Accountants appreciate having books ready to go so it will save you money. Handling loans, credit cards and sales tax are covered. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate.

DBE workshop: Quick and effective business planning

This workshop has several proven planning techniques to quickly shape an effective business plan. Techniques include: SWOT analysis, setting SMART goals and doing a market analysis. Participants will do several critical elements of business plans and critique plans of other class members. Participants will leave the class with significant progress on a new business plan or a significant revision of a current plan. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate.

DBE workshop: Critical financial skills for small business owners

This workshop includes evaluation of a company’s financial strength and understanding of key financial industry ratios used by banks and surety companies to assess credit worthiness. We will cover cash flow projections to anticipate cash needs in advance. Breakeven analysis will be taught as a technique to determine pricing, cover overhead and evaluate capital expenditures. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate.

DBE workshop: Sales and presentation skills for business owners

This workshop will assist in developing methods to understand your target audience, introduce your company and sell your company’s distinctive competitive advantages. We will create a sales presentation and deliver a one minute elevator speech. Each speech will be recorded. This allows for positive feedback of the student’s presentation skills. Also covered will be the identification and grooming of key contacts. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate.

DBE workshop: QuickBooks intermediate - job costing

This workshop will assist with the key to contracting: “Did we make money on that job?” You’ll learn how to create estimates, determine profitability by job and handle progress payments and retainers. Plus, there are nifty reports that give you an ongoing job status. Time saving tips help keep you on the job and making money. You will have hands-on training using SCC’s laptop computer lab. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate.

DBE workshop: Partnering, team projects and increasing your capacity in the changing landscape of highway heavy construction

This workshop will focus on ways for small firms to form partnerships and collaborate on projects thereby increasing the firm’s capacity to be an attractive bidders/partner. We will be covering basic considerations and practical aspects to help increase the probability of success. We will discuss ways to find viable partners that match your firm’s strategic needs. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate.