Business Development Classes

"Business Basics" Class

Each weekly class teaches the fundamental information required to start a new business. Potential and existing entrepreneurs gain knowledge on all facets of business ownership and start up as well as their responsibilities in tax filing, employee record keeping, and accounting. Development of a Business Plan (required by the majority of lenders) is covered in detail. Although classes target individuals with little or no business experience, many topics will be of interest to existing small business owners. A variety of instructors keeps the information fresh and current. Read the generic course schedule

Upcoming Classes:

Basic Bookkeeping

Starting your own business? Need help in understanding the bookkeeping process? Like to know the difference between a journal and a ledger? Then this is the class for you!

The Cattaraugus County Business Development Corporation (CCBDC), a non-profit corporation, is sponsoring a four-night class focusing on basic bookkeeping skills. Lenora Leasure, CCBDC Business Counselor, will instruct in basic bookkeeping concepts, terminology and basic skills in:

• Double-entry accounting
• What a "T" account is and how to use it
• Use of journals and ledgers
• Working with accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Typical financial statements
• Working with accounting software

Classes are held two nights per week so you won't forget between sessions! This class is targeted for beginners and to those wishing to advance to accounting software. (You need to understand what the software is doing with your numbers.)

Upcoming Class Dates

Website Design & Development

Thinking of your own Website? Want to promote your business? Want to sell online? Don't know where to start? Confused with terminology?

(Four weeknight class, 6:30 - 9:00 pm) You'll learn the following:

• Terminology
• Website design & Development
• Selecting a Domain Name
• Selecting a Website Host
• Website Marketing
• Associated Costs and appropriate cost
• Open Source (free) Software
• The basics of E-commerce
• Software for website development, monitoring, and maintenance.
• and most importantly, pitfalls to avoid!

Classes are taught by the Cattaraugus County website technician.

Participants need to be familiar with computers, email and using a web browser (such as Firefox, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla and etc.).

Family Values / Family Business

(Two evenings, 6:30 to 9:00 pm) Thinking of starting a family owned, family run business? Kids going to work in the business? Make sure everyone is on the same page through this course. Values, expectations, commitment -all are explored through class exercises and one night of "take home" homework for thoughtful assessment of what you want to achieve through a family business. Targeted for beginning business owners, but valuable for any family-owned small business.

Four Week "Affordable Marketing"

An in-depth marketing class designed for small businesses that don't have a large marketing budget. This class is being scheduled.

Schedule C Class

Own you own business and want to understand the Schedule C tax form? In this class, learn what qualifies as an expense, what back up information you need, and detailed information on filing the tax form

Upcoming Classes - Cost $20

Pre-Registration Required Class size is limited - please register promptly to reserve a seat. Contact Lenora Leasure at 938-2311 for more information or to register.

• [Cancelled] December 11, (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)

Employment Taxes for the Employer

Have employees and need to know more about employment taxes? In this class, learn what employment taxes employers are responsible for, the tax forms that must be filed, and when both payment and reporting are due.

Upcoming Classes - Cost $20

Pre-Registration Required Class size is limited - please register promptly to reserve a seat. Contact Lenora Leasure at 938-2311 for more information or to register.

• [Cancelled] December 12, (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)