This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: Free

• Tue, Jan 19, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
• 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7795-700
• Thu, Feb 25, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
• 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7795-701

Feb. 25, 2010 5:30 PM 755 Biltmore Ave.

RSVP to RSVP@meetthegeeks.net

For more info visit www.meetthegeeks.net

Asheville, NC — The Board of Directors of Meet the Geeks (MTG) invites you to attend its first community showcase event at CityMac in Biltmore Village on Thursday February 25th starting at 5:30 p.m.  The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served. CityMac is located at 755 Biltmore Avenue and there is parking onsite.

MTG is dedicated to supporting and growing the IT industry in Western North Carolina and the new community showcase program allows the opportunity to gather at a local place of technology and create awareness for resources within our community, facilitate connections among IT professionals, and advance and promote IT-related endeavors. Doing so contributes to the overall economic health and diversity of the region.  MTG, in conjunction with local organizations, will host a community showcase event quarterly.

CityMac is a proud sponsor and supporter of MTG.  CityMac stores offer consumers and business customers the “Apple Retail Experience” which is similar to that of Apple corporate store locations. The stores provide complimentary daily training, users group meetings, one-on-one training, a coffee shop, and free Wi-fi access. All of CityMac’s locations maintain a complete Apple Authorized service department offering on-site and in-store repairs and support for all warranty and out-of-warranty Apple products.

Meet the Geeks (MTG) is a volunteer-driven organization that seeks to build and support the IT community throughout Western North Carolina. Since its founding in March 2005, Meet the Geeks has grown to over 500 registered users.  Meet the Geeks hosts a successful series of networking events, offers an online portal for local IT professionals, participates in recruiting new IT business to the area, and has initiated efforts to build the regional IT community.  Events and classes are free and open to the public. For more information or to join the network visit www.meetthegeeks.net.

Sponsored by Mail Management Services

February 27, 2010- Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $30.00

Save $5 by pre-registering!

February 27, 2010 – Saturday

• 8:00 a.m. – Registration
• 8:30 a.m. – Seminar starts promptly
• Location: A-B Tech Enka Campus, Small Business Center, Room 2046

To register visit The Asheville SCORE website

February 17, 2010 – Wednesday – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $30.00

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In the modern world communicating via the Internet has become commonplace. Many small businesses and corporate companies now utilize the massive exposure available online in order to build and maintain both a strong customer base and financial security. Are you wondering about the Internet? Would you like to know more about how the Internet can be a good investment for you? Attend SCORE’s Internet Marketing 101 Fall class and find out how to make Internet tools work for you. This introductory class will help you discover the following:

• What kind of Internet presence is right for you?
• What kind of web site should you build?
• How do you speak the language of the World Wide Web?
• What are blogs, social networking sites, email newsletters, search engines, pay per click campaigns and more? Plus, what do these things do and why are they important?
• How much does a web site cost?
• How can you get started building your web site?
• What are the keys to building a successful Internet presence?

This class is geared towards small business startups and companies interested in integrating the Internet into their current business model or plan. Internet beginners and business owners unfamiliar with web site design are encouraged to attend.

Date: February 24, 2010
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Mountain BizWorks (Asheville)
Cost: $25
Deadline for Registration: 2/19/10
Instructor: Rachel Zink & Angelique Tassistro
Contact: naomi@mountainbizworks.org

The Total Package: Pulling Together Your Artist Packet and Where to Go from There

Wondering what sets you apart when it comes to potential clients, galleries, juries, and publications?

If so, you need to learn how to create, improve, or perfect all the pieces of your Artist Packet:

- Artist Statement
- Bio and Resume
- Images of Artwork
- Press Releases
- and more…

Come enjoy a fun evening of hands-on learning and leave prepared to apply to juried shows, festivals, and grants. In addition, you will learn to seek out the right gallery representation, feature articles about your work, and get great press coverage.

Bonus: Bring an image of your favorite work to jump start your Artist Packet!

Light finger food provided
ashevilleartistalliance.com
Networking begins @ 5:30 p.m.

Date:

Learn to Love Your Numbers!

February 23rd, 6-8 p.m. – Mountain BizWorks (153 S. Lexington Avenue)

This business workshop will cover:
» How do I pay myself in my small business?
» How do I use my accounting to play defense in my small business?
» FAQ tax questions for small businesses.
» Tips to help you start loving your numbers.

Julie Duriga, is a Certified Public Accountant and is a first-time, recently published author who loves small businesses. She believes it is possible for all small business owners to love their numbers. Julie is on a mission to help entrepreneurs embrace accounting as a powerful management tool that leads to the success and sustainability of small business.

RSVP by 2/18 to jamie@mountainbizworks.org or 253.2834 ext. 11 Light finger food provided.
Free for members, $5 for nonmembers.

* All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made of requested two weeks in advance. Contact the staff member listed with said event to request accommodations.

The Foundations Program at Mountain Bizworks is one of the greatest investments a small business owner or entrepreneur can make in Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina. In 2003 I (Sarah Benoit, Internet Marketing Specialist and Blogger) took this course in order to open my first business. 6 years later when I decided to open another business I returned to Mountain Bizworks for valuable guidance and support.

If you are considering creating your own company or you are a business owner looking to expand, grow or evolve then the Foundations program is a wonderful place to begin our journey.

Foundations Business Planning Courses are scheduled for the following dates during the winter and early spring of 2009-2010.
January 25 (Asheville)

January 25 (in Spanish/Asheville)

January 25 (Sylva)

February 1 (Asheville)

February 3 (Waynesville)

February 9 (Franklin)

February 16 (Asheville)

March 4 (Sylva)

March 9 (Asheville)

March 9 (Bryson City)

March 17 (Asheville)