October is Small Business Month

 Micro businesses are small businesses with one to five employees. Sign up for one of Lansing Community College’s classes designed for the business owner that needs a little extra boost to their knowledge base.


October 11, 2006 – 8:30AM to 12:00PM
Building a Successful Marketing Plan

A strong position in the market place can be maintained and enhanced through the development of a comprehensive marketing and advertising strategy. This seminar will introduce essential elements to consider and incorporate into your decision making process. The marketing management, situational analysis,          marketing mix and, the merits of major advertising media will be presented.

Presenter: Kellie Hanford, Certified Business Consultant
Cost: $70 per person or $125 for 2 people from the same organization.
To register call (517) 483-9853


October 19, 2006 – 12:30PM to 4:00PM
Creating an Effective Business Plan                                  

Whether you are starting up a new business or taking steps to expand an existing enterprise, a business plan will enable you to visualize the means by which you will experience business success. “Creating an Effective Business Plan” will provide you with the tools you need to build or expand your business.  Components reviewed will consist of but are not limited to; Statement of Purpose, Description of Business, Personnel, Market Analysis, Reference and Resource Material Overview, Legal Structures of     Business Review, Financial Plan Overview, and a Skill and Commitment Assessment.

Presenter: Kellie Hanford, Certified Business Consultant
Cost: $35 per person or $60 for 2 people from the same organization.
Business Plan & Financial templates are included in this class.
To register call (517) 483-9853


October 20, 2006 – 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Financials with QuickBooks Software                                 
Introductory Training Level

This one-day seminar increases a participant’s working knowledge of the accounting process and the maintenance of accounting records. You will learn about balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and financial ratios. This seminar offers practical applications in financial management for businesses.

Presenter: Peggy McNichol, CPA
Cost: $125 or $225 for 2 people from the same organization
Lunch & Books are included in this class.
To register call (517) 483-9853