Programs & Courses
Small Business Development
and Accounting Solutions
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»Introduction To Facebook For Your Business
»Intermediate Facebook To Market Your Business
»Tweeting Your Message - Branding Building With Twitter
»Accounting Basics & QuickBooks®
»Level I QuickBooks®: Company Setup & Acct Mgt NEW DATES!
»Level II QuickBooks®:Payroll & Advanced Features NEW DATES!
Introduction To Facebook For Your Business
Facebook is more than a social media trend…it's now a common tool for communicating between individuals and to larger groups. But for people not comfortable with social media, getting started with Facebook can be a big step. This two-hour seminar introduces participants to Facebook, helping them register and create their own personal page and a page for their business. Participants learn basic "do's" and "don'ts" so they can become comfortable in using Facebook as a marketing tool.
Meet the Instructor »Valerie Huffman
Your Cost: $25
Friday, March 16, 2012, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
CVCC Alexander Center For Education, Taylorsville
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or call 828-327-7000, ext 4117 for more information
Intermediate Facebook To Market Your Business
Facebook has become a common social media method for individuals, and it's now becoming an important tool for marketing your business. This seminar helps business owners and marketers who have some Facebook experience use Facebook to promote their business and engage their customers. Participants move to the next level by incorporating Facebook into their marketing strategy and linking it to other social media.
Meet the Instructor »Valerie Huffman
Your Cost: $25
Friday, March 23, 2012, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
CVCC Alexander Center For Education, Taylorsville
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or call 828-327-7000, ext 4117 for more information
Tweeting Your Message - Brand Building With Twitter
Twitter now has over 200 million registered users who are generating over 150 million tweets every day. Smart businesses have figured out how to use this social media site to connect with their customers and enhance their brand position. This session shows participants how to reach their customers and develop content to enhance their brand message.
Meet the Instructor » Alan Jackson
Your Cost: $25
Friday, March 30, 2012, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
CVCC Alexander Center For Education, Taylorsville
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or call 828-327-7000, ext 4117 for more information
Accounting Basics & QuickBooks®
Do you have the time and know-how to keep your own books? There's no easier way than QuickBooks. But before you buy, you should have a basic understanding of the principles of accounting. You should know what is meant by assets, liabilities, income and expense accounts, account reconciliation, accounts receivable and payable, profitability and cash flow. Learn how QuickBooks automates the accounting process so you can manage your money and make sound financial decisions.
Your Cost: $89
M/W, 3/26/12 & 3/28/12 (6 hrs of instruction) - 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Business & Industry Training Complex (formerly Ryan's Steakhouse), » Map
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or call 828-327-7000, ext 4117 for more information
Level I QuickBooks®: Company Setup & Account Management
Are you ready to capture the ebb and flow of money in and out of your business? Setting up a QuickBooks company will provide you this essential financial data so you can determine the health, worth and cash position of your business. Along with a company setup, you will learn to create and update company lists, work through a sales cycle, assess and pay sales tax, handle differing payment methods, make purchases for the company, work within its bank accounts, create and analyze financial reports.
Your Cost: $179
Tue/Thurs, May 22nd through June 5th, 2012 (15 hrs of instruction) - 5:30 til 8:30 pm
Business & Industry Training Complex (formerly Ryan's Steakhouse), » Map
Call 828-327-7000, ext 4117 for more information
Level II QuickBooks®: Payroll & Advanced Features
Are you ready to handle more advanced accounting functions? This course covers setting up employee payroll and deductions, creating paychecks, tracking sick leave and vacation and paying payroll liabilities. It also includes advanced skills like setting up pricing levels, inventory and fixed assets; creating estimates, tracking time, costing jobs and tracking profitability by division or location. You will also learn to customize reports and forms, create letters and move data between QuickBooks, MS Word and Excel.
Your Cost: $199
Tue & Thurs June 12th through June 26th (15 hrs of instruction) - 5:30 til 8:30 pm
Business & Industry Training Complex (formerly Ryan's Steakhouse), » Map
Call 828-327-7000, ext 4117 for more information
ARE YOU AN E-LEARNER?
Try our on-line QuickBooks classes:
http://www.ed2go.com/catawbavalleycc/
OR
Let a Small Business Center staff member assist with your initial QuickBooks company setup, by appointment. Call 828-327-7000 ext 4112.

