Every business owner needs to know the legal ropes to skip and hoops to jump through to avoid unintended consequences and unnecessary legal problems. A business attorney will provide in layman’s terms an overview of business and legal issues common to businesses such as: selecting the correct legal entity to conduct business, what to look for when purchasing a business, when to use a non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement, types of financing and security agreements, use of employment agreements, how to protect copyrights and trademarks and other intellectual property, and what to do with the business when it is time to call it quits. This course contains the basic information that you need to help you understand the rules of business.
Aspen Conference Room, 2nd Floor (next to the City Café)
Aurora Municipal Center (AMC)
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
(east of I-225 at Chambers Rd.)
Free parking on the east, west and south sides of the AMC and in the parking garage to the north of the AMC. Entrances on the east and west sides of the building.
Offered quarterly; please check back or call (303) 326-8690.
Look before you leap! Want to turn that business idea into reality? Topics include entity selection, trade name registration, business and sales tax licenses, basic business planning--and includes an entrepreneurial assessment. This is an excellent first step to increase your probability of success.
Eagle Conference Room, 4th Floor
Aurora Municipal Center (AMC)
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
(east of I-225 at Chambers Rd.)
Free parking on the east, west and south sides of the AMC and in the parking garage to the north of the AMC. Entrances on the east and west sides of the building.
Offered again:
Wed., July 7th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed., August 4th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
A business plan will help you start, grow, and manage your business. Learn how to develop the elements of a good business plan including market analysis, marketing strategy, assessing the competition, promotion, and a financial plan, including financing options. Attendees will receive a CD of sample plans and financial statement templates.
Aspen Conference Room, 2nd Floor
(next to the City Café)
Aurora Municipal Center (AMC)
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
(east of I-225 at Chambers Rd.)
Free parking on the east, west and south sides of the AMC and in the parking garage to the north of the AMC. Entrances on the east and west sides of the building.
Offered monthly; next class:
Tues., July 13th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thurs., August 5th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Effective marketing is the key to business survival, growth and success -- especially in today’s challenging economy.
• Do you want to make your marketing budget go further?
• Make all the money you spend on marketing effective?
• Have a good marketing ROI?
Then this workshop is for you! It’s packed full of practical ways to grow your business. You’ll learn how to access and apply many no/low-cost practical and effective marketing tactics that have been proven successful across many industries worldwide! According to Dun & Bradstreet, one of the main reasons that businesses fail is a poorly focused and executed marketing plan or an inadequate marketing strategy! Don’t be a statistic! Achieve maximum results with a minimum budget!
Eagle Conference Room, 4th Floor
Aurora Municipal Center (AMC)
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
(east of I-225 at Chambers Rd.)
Free parking on the east, west and south sides of the AMC and in the parking garage to the north of the AMC. Entrances are on the east and west sides of the building.
Smart Marketing Seminar:
Wed., Aug. 18th, 9AM-12PM
Shoestring Marketing offered again:
Wed., October 6th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location:
2nd Floor Aspen Room (next to the City Café)
Aurora Municipal Center (AMC)
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
(east of I-225 at Chambers Rd., 5-story building at nw corner of intersection)
Free parking on the east, west and south sides of the AMC and in the parking garage to the north of the AMC. Entrances are on the east and west sides of the building.
Procurement specialists from Buckley Air Force Base, the SBA, city of Aurora, and other organizations will discuss the ins and outs of government and corporate contracting and sub-contracting programs. The procurement process includes finding solicitations, establishing communication protocol, getting certifications and using resources to help land that contract.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce
14305 E. Alameda Ave., #300
Aurora, CO 80012
(just east of I-225, on the north side of Alameda at Crystal St.)
Offered again at the Aurora Chamber:
Thurs., November 18th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Call the Aurora BDC, 303-326-8690, to pre-register.