Staying competitive in today's market place requires that you continually assess your strategy and skill sets.
Aurora Business Development will strategize with you through training and one-on-one counseling.
Why wait? Call now, (303) 326-8690, or e-mail, info@aurorabd.com, to register for one of our seminars listed below.
Location: Aurora Municipal Center (AMC Map), unless otherwise note:
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012 (map)
(just east of I-225 at Chambers Road, northwest corner -- the large building with the flag on top).
Free parking surrounds the building, including the garage on the north end of the building.
The main entrances are on the east and west sides of the building.
* Please pre-register -- seating is limited:
1st step: Sign in on-line at www.coloradosbdc.org.
2nd step: Click on ‘SBDC Workshops’ and find the seminar(s) of interest (search by location –
we are the Aurora SBDC).
3rd step: Click on ‘Register’.
You only have to complete the form once with your information; then you’ll then be ready
to register for any of the classes offered through the Colorado SBDC Network.
* Confirm the specific conference room upon registration.
* $* denotes a fee-based seminar; see the fee schedule.
Business Basics
Wed., February 1st, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, FREE
Learn the elements for successful entrepreneurship. Is your business feasible? Can you spot the trends? Do you know your competition? In collaboration with Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Lowry campus (see flyer and map).
Sales & Use Tax 101
Wed., February 8th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
A must-attend for anyone selling tangible property at wholesale or retail, service businesses, and/or those who prepare returns for Colorado business owners located in Aurora or those doing business in Aurora. In collaboration with the Colorado Dept. of Revenue.
Marketing on a Shoestring
Thurs., February 9th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $*
No/low-cost practical and effective marketing tactics proven successful across many industries.
Building a Blog and Web Site with WordPress
Tues., February 14th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $*
Introduces the fundamentals of creating an online presence with free software. Attendees will set up and create a web site and customize it. Familiarity with a computer keyboard and Windows operating system required.
Legal Aspects of Social Media and Web Sites
Wed., February 15th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $*
Learn from an attorney about trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, linking and framing issues, and more.
Expand Your Sales by Exporting
Thurs., February 16th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $*
Learn about export resources, funding exports, financial risks and protection, methods of payment and terms, and more.
Importing 101
Thurs., February 23rd, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $*
Learn about Incoterms (International commercial terms) that bind seller and purchaser of goods, freight brokering, and more.
Starting a Business
Tues., February 28th, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, FREE
Excellent information to get your business underway - - the proper way!
Social Media Marketing
Wed., February 29th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $*
Build brand awareness and learn about internet forums, message boards, blogs, wikis, podcasts, picture/video sharing, and more.
The Aurora Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions products or services. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Colorado's institutions of higher education, and local development organizations.