Participants will receive forms, publications, calendars and know-how to deal with employment taxes and other small business tax and reporting issues. Small business owners and bookkeepers are encouraged to attend. Learn about what's new in 2008/2009.

This seminar will give you insights on the legal definitions and implications of sexual harassment. You will be able to recognize sexually harassing behaviors and how to avoid them. This seminar will enhance your knowledge to help you avoid behaviors that run the risk of costing you substantial sums of money from lawsuits and other penalties as a result of a sexual harassment claims.

How do companies effectively get word of their products and services out into the marketplace for a fraction of the cost of their competitors? Learn how to "stretch" your advertising and promotion dollars. This seminar will teach you why effective marketing and business success go hand in hand.

Come to this seminar and learn the techniques to combat stress, and how to deal with anxiety in the workplace. You'll leave with a better understanding of survival tips, creative plans, and a new outlook on managing stress and keeping your "cool."

How to Start A Small Business for the Latino/Hispanic Community (In Spanish)

All of the requirements of starting a business, legal structure, reporting, planning, financing and location will be addressed.† Information about federal, state, and local government, sample business plans, market plans and source websites will be shared. This class will be Bilingual.

Effective Communication in the Workplace

Through this seminar you will learn about the styles of communication that are most effective available in todayís generation and the roadblocks to effective workplace communication. Through this seminar you will learn how to determine the most effective method for your team.

U.S. Small Business Administration/ Small Business Financing Workshop

This workshop explains the process of applying for a small business or home office loan through the Small Business Administration. Loans may be used for purchasing equipment and machinery, working capital, expansion, inventory, or hiring of personnel. Immediately after this workshop you may apply for a loan. Call the Small Business Center for more information.

Getting More Than the Minimum From Your Employees

Come to this upbeat seminar and learn practical strategies that will help you retain motivated, dedicated and productive employees! Youíll learn how to build stronger work teams, and create a positive work environment. Emily Ballance, Licensed Professional Counselor and speaker will help you better understand typical problems that evolve in the workplace and deal with them before they escalate. You'll leave with a smile on your face and lots of suggestions that will help you keep your best employees, improve overall productivity, increase employee loyalty and even boost sales.

The Business Side of Operating Non-Profit and Faith – Based Organizations

Most congregational leaders and managers of non-profit corporations are not aware of  IRS regulations and financial operating matters for 501(c)3 entities and could be subjecting themselves to substantial penalties. This seminar will discuss the legal definition of the Church, IRS rules in accounting for non-profits, reporting requirements for ministers, designated funds, audits, 1099's and W-2 forms.

Current Trends in Human Resource Management

This seminar gives an overview of current Human Resource topics to include critical legal issues facing management today; protocol and procedures to prevent litigation; recruiting and hiring the right people; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Family and Medical Leave Act; and discipline and termination procedures. The seminar will offer pertinent information to assist your organization in staying out of court while maintaining a quality workforce.

Tax Reporting for Small Business

Participants will receive forms, publications, calendars and know-how to deal with employment taxes and other small business tax and reporting issues. Small business owners and bookkeepers are encouraged to attend. Learn about whatís new in 2006/2007.

What Every Supervisor Should Know

Through this seminar you will learn the basics of effective supervision including: understanding communication, establishing workplace rapport, the art of leadership, leadership styles, understanding workplace diversity, and basic human resource issues.

Robert Rehder
Phone: 910-296-2431
FAX: 910-296-1548
sbc@jscc.cc.nc.us