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The E-Center
Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center
EDUCATE YOURSELF
The best entrepreneurs are learning each and every day. Whether you are looking for a comprehensive A-Z course covering what you need to know to start a business, a lunch-and-learn event sharpening your business development skills, or a seminar on how to attract investment, we’ve got you covered. Consider taking a minute to glance at the options below and follow us on Facebook to get announcements on upcoming events.
BUSINESS 101
Every Tuesday for ten weeks, we walk you through a course that includes real world expertise from renowned small business owners. You get the chance to ask all of your burning questions to those who have been in your exact shoes. Learn more about marketing, legality, accounting, and everything in between.
Fees for this all-inclusive 10-week program are $300. Please call 256-686-2999 to learn more about scholarships. CEUs are available for an additional $25.00.
Classes are held at The E-Center over the course of ten consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm.
Sessions include:
Entrepreneurship: Personal Goals and Finances
Business Management: Financial Information and Business Success
Legalities: Legal Entities and Intellectual Property
Business Planning: Market Research
Forming a Marketing Plan
Business Financials: Start up and Ongoing Costs
Financial Statements and Cash Flow
Website Essentials and Relevance of Social Media
Financing, Crowdfunding & SBA.
Call 256-686-2999 for more information or to learn the next registration period.
INTRO TO QUICKBOOKS
This course teaches you how to set up QuickBooks to fit your business needs.
Topics addressed include:
File Installation and Setup overview
Working with Lists / Centers
Working with Bank Accounts (Overview of Bank Reconciliation and Online Banking)
Using other Accounts (Overview of Credit Card reconciliation, Asset Accounts, and Loan Tracking)
Entering Sales Information
Receiving Payments and Making Deposits
Entering and Paying Bills
All classes will be taught by a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor using a PowerPoint presentation and QuickBooks software for instruction. Manuals are very useful for attendee follow-up and practice. No computer is necessary!
Call 256-686-2999 for more information or to learn the next registration period.
EXCEL TRAINING
Microsoft Excel is a key tool many entrepreneurs use to perform tasks ranging from tracking expenses to managing customer communications. Let us help simplify your way of doing business and bring some efficiency to you as well.
This course covers topics including:
Creating a Microsoft Excel Workbook
The Ribbon
The Backstage View (The File Menu)
The Quick Access Toolbar
Entering Data in Microsoft
Formatting Microsoft Excel Worksheets
Using Formulas in Microsoft Excel
Working with Rows and Columns
Editing Worksheets
Finalizing Microsoft Excel Worksheets
Microsoft Excel New Features
Call 256-686-2999 for more information or to learn the next registration period.