Workshop Signup

The workshops are designed for current and potential business owners and managers and are taught by experienced, knowledgeable instructors. Follow-up counseling by SCORE volunteers can be arranged for those interested. The September workshops will be held at Ozark Technical Community College's Springfield campus. The November workshops will be held at OTC's Richwood Valley campus. Attendees must register with OTC by calling (417) 447-8888. There is a $25 charge per workshop. Sign up for four of the six workshops and save 10%, plus receive a Certificate of Professional Development issued by OTC and SCORE upon completion.

Course Information

 

Affordable Marketing Ideas

Includes low-cost guerrilla-marketing basics, target marketing, pricing products/services, competitor strategies, and creating a marketing plan that maximizes profitability.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 597

 Feb 7; T

 6:30-8:30pm

 BRA

 $25

 WDB 597

 Apr 10; T

 6-8pm

 TBD

 $25

 

NEW! SCORE Counseling Session

Receive a free counseling session with a knowledgeable, experienced SCORE counselor on the business topic of your choice. Free, but registration required.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 582

 Jan 12; TH

 6:30-8:30pm

 GRF 125

 FREE

 

Internet Marketing Strategies

Provides an overview of the concepts of web strategy design, e-commerce (selling on the web) and search engine optimization. Learn about technology marketing resources to increase sales.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 574

 Jan 31; T

 6-8pm

 TBD

 $25

 WDB 574

 May 8; T

 6-8pm

 LSC

 $25

 

NEW! Increase the Value of Your Business

Find out how privately-held businesses are valued when it comes time to sell. Learn the 12 value drivers in every business. Start designing an effective exit strategy now.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 575

 Jan 17; T

 6-8pm

 TBD

 $25

 WDB 575

 Apr 5; TH

 6:30-8:30pm

 BRA

 $25

 WDB 575

 May 7; M

 6-8pm

 RVC

 $25

 

NEW! How to Survive During a Down Economy

Ideas for riding out a weak economy and emerging as a stronger company are discussed. Topic areas are cost control, marketing and operations improvement, financing options.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 576

 Mar 19; M

 6:30-8:30pm

 TBD

 $25

 

NEW! Buying a Franchise - Do's & Don'ts

Franchises can be an appropriate choice for many entrepreneurs. Know the possible pitfalls and how to avoid them before buying. FTC required Franchise Disclosure Documents are covered in detail.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 579

 May 3; TH

 6-8pm

 TBD

 $25

 

NEW! Obtaining Financing for Small Businesses

Learn the requirements and sources for various types of business financing, including commercial loans, SBA loans, mezzanine financing, local loan programs, angel investors
and grants.

 Course

 Dates

 Times

 Location

 Cost

 WDB 580

 Feb 23; TH

 6-8pm

 GRF 123

 $25

 WDB 580

 May 10; TH

 6-8pm

 RVC

 $25

 

To register for classes, call OTC Work Force Development at (417) 447-7500
 

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