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Pro Bowl Series
Maintain that "pro status" in the marketplace and take your business to the next level with this elite
line-up of seminars:
Strengthen Your Offense: Marketing Smarts II
Thurs., Oct. 8th,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Quarterback your business to edge out the competition through winning marketing tactics that will advance you down the field and move your profits toward the goal line.
Score! with Your Web Site
Thurs., Oct. 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $25/person
Launching a web site gets you in the game, but it doesn't guarantee that you'll put points on the board. Learn how to "score that touchdown" with your web site!
Kick Off Your Business
Tues., Oct. 13th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
It's basic training camp for start-up ventures!
Rules of the Game: Legal Smarts
Thurs., October 15th,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Visit first-hand with an attorney to understand the "rules" of business ownership and operations, including agreements, copyrights / trademarks / patents, employment issues and more.
Improve Your Stats: Financial Smarts II
Thurs., Oct. 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $25/person
Your team is counting on you to evaluate the big picture: create an index to measure potential financial problems BEFORE they occur.
Each class is $25/person, OR, take all FOUR "Pro Bowl" seminars
for the
MVP rate of $75/person!
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They're not our clients,
but they sure do go to bat for them!
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The Aurora Technical and Business Advisory Team (ATBAT) includes a network of independent business consultants with expertise in the legal, accounting, marketing, management and computer fields, as well as other areas, such as buying a franchise.
After consultation with an Aurora BDC counselor at no charge, if an expert in a particular field is needed to further answer specific questions, your business will be referred to a professional in a related field for one hour at no cost to our Aurora clients. We'll feature a few of our ATBAT professionals in the months to come. |
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Other support given to the Center includes instructors who focus on a topic or a client group, such as Spanish-speaking clients:
Agnes Talamantez Carroll has assisted the Aurora BDC with education and training for our Spanish-speaking start-up ventures. She has recently been recognized for her leadership in the Hispanic communities:
* Winner of the 2009 Minority Enterprise Development Week
Advocate of the Year Award
* Finalist for the Colorado Rockies Hispanic Leadership Award 2009 |
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Be sure to listen to Doña Inez
on KLVZ 810AM
¡Arriba Mi Negocio !
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
www.atc-associates.com |
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Stop Selling and Let People Buy
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Stop selling and start serving your customers...
Author Chuck Blakeman has learned through his outcome-based mentoring and consulting business that "nobody really wants to be sold anything...If you were disciplined enough to stop selling your product or service and simply figure out how to serve the people you meet, your sales would increase exponentially." Read more...
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The Diversity Factor, Determine Your Direction
a Corporate Diversity Symposium with Xcel Energy
Wed., October 14th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Invitation - - Program - - Registration
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The Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce will host their 6th Gala "Celebrating Culture, Business and Education - - Native style!"
Thursday, November 5th - - RMICC - - Ticket Information |
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SEO Tip of the Month:
Use Google’s “Local Business Listing” & Get Noticed |
This tip gives you instant exposure when a geographically targeted Google search is used.
To really make your listing work best…
1. Add Photos - Add several photos and a company logo, also.
2. Ratings are good - Ratings should be from your customers. You cannot have too many.
3. Use Keywords - Keywords in the company description explain what your company offers.
4. Add a Coupon – Google allows printable coupons to be added by your listing.
5. Create links to the listing - Add a link from your homepage to the listing and encourage current customers or website visitors to review your company.
6. Add Videos - If your company already has videos on YouTube, you can place them on your business listing.
Add these elements to your Google Local Business Listing, and you are sure to be in the top ten. Learn more
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 QuickLinks on the Aurora BDC Home Page. So much to learn; so little time! We have added some informative links that will save you time and guide you toward making better business decisions. Some of the links include helpful pages at the State, IRS and SBA web sites, market research tools, networking links and more.
Example: 2009 Small Business
Economy Report
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Special Teams
Specific small business needs are
met through topics on bookkeeping, sales tax, and government
contracts:
The Big League: Public and Private Contracts
Wed., Oct. 21st, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FREE
Are you ready to play among the ranks of the big guys? Hear the procurement specialists from Buckley Air Force Base, the SBA, the city of Aurora and the corporate world.
Go Pro! with QuickBooks Pro
Thurs., Oct. 22nd & 29th, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Offered again: Tues., Nov. 10th & 17th, 9:00 AM
$45/person - a two-session seminar (3 hrs. each)
Bookkeeping is a fundamental play of the game, and the tools of a computerized system is a must.
Avoid Sales Tax Fumbles
Wed., Nov. 4th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, FREE
Avoid the common sales and use tax mistakes that plague small businesses. Your state's tax coach from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue will get you down the field fumble-free.
Habla español?
GRATIS - Fundamentos de un negocio
con Doña Inéz de ¡Arriba Mi Negocio!
jueves, noviembre 12, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, gratis
Favor de llame Santos Blan, (303) 326-8693, para más informes.
Super Bowl Series
Our "coaches" will lead you down the field and help you reach the "Super Bowl" of successful business ownership!
Kick Off Your Business
Tues., Nov. 3rd, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
It's the ultimate "summer camp" for start-up ventures!
Building a Good Offense: Marketing Smarts I
Tues., Nov. 3rd, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $25/person
Sitting on the sidelines? Put together a good offensive and defensive plan to attract customers.
Know Your Stats: Financial Smarts I
Thurs., Nov. 5th,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Understand the numbers that bankers and investors are seeking.
A Winning Game Plan
Thurs., Nov. 5th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $25/person
Achieve "Super Bowl" status with your well-researched business plan!
The "Kick-Off" class is at no charge;
the subsequent start-up classes are $25/person, OR, take all FOUR "Super Bowl" seminars
for the
Super rate of $60/person!
This is the last Super Bowl series for the year.
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A complete 2009 Aurora Bowl
Series seminar schedule and descriptions (page 2 of brochure) are
available on-line.
Pre-registration is always strongly
recommended:
(303) 326-8690, or, info@aurorabdc.com. |
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The Aurora Business Development Center offers free
one-on-one counseling,
low-cost seminars, financing programs and technical assistance for entrepreneurs and existing small business owners.
The Aurora BDC is a division of the Planning & Development Services Department. Learn more about the Aurora BDC services at www.aurorabdc.com.
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The Aurora Business Development Center’s E-newsletter,
BizBeat,
contains upcoming events and programs, valuable business tips, City of Aurora news and other small business resources.
If you do not wish to continue receiving this
e-newsletter, please email us at info@aurorabdc.com. |
For more information on the above seminars and programs, please call the Aurora BDC at (303) 326-8690 or visit our web site.
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