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Techniques for Managing a Nonprofit Organization
with Bob Reich
Techniques of Managing a Nonprofit Organization
Do you want an overview to learn, understand or review the techniques and functions of operating and managing a nonprofit organization and how they work together? This class can be valuable for staff, volunteers, or Board members, those considering starting a nonprofit organization, or want a refresher on needs and processes.
Date: February 18, 25, March 4, 2024
Schedule: 3-Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $110
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Note: the instructor will email the Zoom link to participants prior to the start of class.
SBDC - Marketing your Small Business - Strategic Marketing - 2/3
with SBDC
Marketing your Small Business - Strategic Marketing - 2/3
This course will teach students how to apply strategic marketing principles and skills to business situations and allow for growth initiatives through innovative marketing approaches.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Monday February 24, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 3 Room 9301
Facilitator: Laura Velasquez
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Computers - Beginning Excel 2016
with Melissa Ray
Beginning Excel 2016
Did you know that Excel know-how can increase your job prospects as well as your starting salary? Excel is a transferrable skill that any hiring manager understands is critical. That’s the beauty of knowing such a universal computer program: It gives you options. By using Excel, you’ll save a lot of time at your job and/or in your personal life, and it’s guaranteed to be more accurate than something you could’ve done by hand. What’s not to love?
Topics covered: Create and save a workbook. Enter cell data. Create formulas and insert functions. Insert, delete and adjust cells, columns, and rows. Apply text and number formats. Align cell contents. Apply styles, themes, and basic conditional formatting. Preview and print a workbook. Set up the page layout. Create headers and footers.
Date: February 25, 27, March 4, 6, 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Downtown Redding Health Sciences Campus, 1400 Market Street, Room: 8111
Facilitator: Melissa Ray
Fee: $155, includes a thick student handbook that you take with you as an ongoing guide for future reference.
Important registration deadline: Please register by February 7, 2025
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SBDC - Small Business QuickBooks Series - Bookkeeping Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - 1/4
with SBDC
Small Business QuickBooks Series - Bookkeeping Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - 1/4
This 2-hour class covers accounting 101, terminology, debits/credits, Chart of Accounts and then which QuickBooks online is best for your business.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fee: $60.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Rebecca Lehman
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Introduction to Medical Terminology
with LeeAnne Krusemark
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
Date(s): Session 1 - March 03, 2025 - Monday
Session 2 - July 09, 2025 - Wednesday
Schedule: 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark
Fee: $70
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SBDC - Marketing your Small Business - Digital & E-Commerce Marketing 3/3
with SBDC
Marketing your Small Business - Digital & E-Commerce Marketing 3/3
This course will cover everything from Digital Marketing skills, including SEO, Google Search Ads, Social Media, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Monday March 03, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 3 Room 9301
Facilitator: Laura Velasquez
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How to Start Any Home Business +250 Home Business Ideas!
with LeeAnne Krusemark
How to Start Any Home Business +250 Home Business Ideas!
Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business startup workshop you will ever find. You will discover:
* more than 250 legitimate home business ideas
* mandatory legal documentation
* many ways to market your product/service
* how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)
Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
Date(s): Session 1 - March 4th, 2025 - Tuesday
Session 2 - July 30, 2025 - Wednesday
Schedule: 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark
Fee: $50
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Create a Website for Fun, Profit, and Business
with Kevin Boyd
Create a Website for Fun, Profit, and Business
Discover the best copy/paste, drag and drop website builders that will meet your needs and create an appealing, modern, dynamic, small business website. Included is a complete comparison review of the top Website and E-commerce Store builders. Determine the best planning and layout for your site’s specific requirements, with an attention-grabbing Initial Focal Point. Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, and the Tips and Traps, Dos and Don’ts of website design. Discover the #1 Secret to a successful website! Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle.
Date: March 4, 2025
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Live Online Via Zoom
Facilitator: Kevin Boyd
Fee: $65
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IMPORTANT: This class is being held via Zoom. Your instructor will email you the Zoom link prior to the start of the class.