Free Business Workshop Seminars


ECDI provides professional expertise on a number of business topics between 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • January 11, 2008 Promoting Networking
  • January 24, 2008 Small Business Tax Reporting
  • February 5, 2008 Homebuyer Workshop
  • February 21, 2008 Networking, Marketing, and Advertising
  • March 11, 2008 Small Business Tax Reporting
  • March 13, 2008 Small Business Banking
  • March 25, 2008 Credit Repair
  • April 17, 2008 Small Business Banking
  • April 25, 2008 Promoting Networking
  • May 6, 2008 Small Business Marketing
  • May 15, 2008 Effective Management Tools
  • May 20, 2008 Homebuyer Workshop
  • June 19, 2008 Internet Identity Theft
  • July 17, 2008 HR, Bookkeeping and Payroll
  • July 31, 2008 Startup Business Essentials
  • August 28, 2008 Creating an Effective Marketing Plan and Credit Repair
  • September 11, 2008 Internet Identity Theft
  • September 23, 2008 Networking, Marketing, and Advertising
  • October 16, 2008 Effective Management Tools
  • November 13, 2008 Small Business Tax Reporting
  • December 11, 2008 Credit Repair

*Certain restrictions apply and are subject to change.


Topic Overview

  • Small Business Tax Reporting – This workshop will educate business owners of forms, filings and claims available.
  • Credit Repair – Educate potential business owners on how to clean up credit and understand how debt affects your credit.
  • Networking, Marketing, and Advertising- Discuss the Plan of company through pricing, promotion, product, and Place (channels of distribution). Understanding why networking is important.
  • Creating an Effective Marketing Plan- Understanding why a plan is necessary and how to make it effective
  • Partnerships and Sponsorship can earn Revenue- Learn how to network and establish a new channel of distributive marketing, while earning money.
  • Startup Business Essentials- Find out what it takes to start a business and what items may help you succeed.
  • Small Business Marketing- Newsletters, ads, and other internal and external marketing solutions
  • Internet Identity Theft- Learn how to prevent and overcome identity theft.
  • HR, Bookkeeping and Payroll- Learn how to manage, pay, and effectively use your staff.
  • Media and Internet Advertising- Learn how technology enhances your advertising, increase awareness, and reach your target market.
  • Effective Management Tools-Learn how to use an cash register operation system to accurately track forms of payments.
  • Homebuyer Workshop- Find out what it takes to own your own home form credit, to savings, and interest rates
  • Promoting Networking- Allowing business owners to interact with one another exchanging literature and giving very brief overviews and company profile (extended time).
  • Small Business Banking- Learning the concepts on how to balance ledgers, and manage bookkeeping. Understand what types of accounts are available for small businesses. Explore other banking account options.

Additional Information

Please contact the ECDI Workshop Coordinator for more information or to register.



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