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October 2019
Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »November 2019
QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Launch Pad – What You Need to Know! (Part 2) – WEBINAR
This TWO part series covers the fundamentals to start and grow a business. It is ideal for the new business owner as well as existing companies. The format is structured to provide a business checklist, identifying areas that need to be addressed. After each session you will receive a handout with additional resources. You will also receive an invitation to schedule a private consultation to review your individual business. The workshop and consultations are at no charge to the business owners. This…
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »December 2019
How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn: -How to set up their company file from scratch -How to create a quality chart of accounts -How to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts -How to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers,…
Find out more »January 2020
Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks @ CSC
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks Online account software. Topics include, but not limited to: – Choose the right subscription level for your business – Set up a company and use navigation tools – Create products, services, and chart of accounts – Manage vendor and customer data – Connect bank and credit card accounts, and work with bank feeds, rules, and data – Reconcile connected accounts and create financial reports REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Launch Pad – What You Need to Know! (Part 1) – WEBINAR
This TWO part series covers the fundamentals to start and grow a business. It is ideal for the new business owner as well as existing companies. The format is structured to provide a business checklist, identifying areas that need to be addressed. After each session you will receive a handout with additional resources. You will also receive an invitation to schedule a private consultation to review your individual business. The workshop and consulations are at no charge to the business owners. This…
Find out more »Food Cost 101 @ CSC
Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability. Join us as we review how to calculate food costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food costs to set your menu’s pricing, its impact on your restaurant’s inventory, ordering, and waste. The keys to your restaurant’s success will be a direct result of how well you can master…
Find out more »Business Launch Pad – What You Need to Know! (Part 2) – WEBINAR
This TWO part series covers the fundamentals to start and grow a business. It is ideal for the new business owner as well as existing companies. The format is structured to provide a business checklist, identifying areas that need to be addressed. After each session you will receive a handout with additional resources. You will also receive an invitation to schedule a private consultation to review your individual business. The workshop and consulations are at no charge to the business owners. This…
Find out more »February 2020
Business Launch Pad – What You Need to Know! (Part 1) – WEBINAR
This TWO part series covers the fundamentals to start and grow a business. It is ideal for the new business owner as well as existing companies. The format is structured to provide a business checklist, identifying areas that need to be addressed. After each session you will receive a handout with additional resources. You will also receive an invitation to schedule a private consultation to review your individual business. The workshop and consulations are at no charge to the business owners. This…
Find out more »QuickBooks @ CSC
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks Online account software. Topics include, but not limited to: – Choose the right subscription level for your business – Set up a company and use navigation tools – Create products, services, and chart of accounts – Manage vendor and customer data – Connect bank and credit card accounts, and work with bank feeds, rules, and data – Reconcile connected accounts and create financial reports REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Food Cost 101
Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability. Join us as we review how to calculate food costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food costs to set your menu’s pricing, its impact on your restaurant’s inventory, ordering, and waste. The keys to your restaurant’s success will be a direct result of how well you can master…
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Launch Pad – What You Need to Know! (Part 2) – WEBINAR
This TWO part series covers the fundamentals to start and grow a business. It is ideal for the new business owner as well as existing companies. The format is structured to provide a business checklist, identifying areas that need to be addressed. After each session you will receive a handout with additional resources. You will also receive an invitation to schedule a private consultation to review your individual business. The workshop and consulations are at no charge to the business owners. This…
Find out more »Food Cost 101 @ CSC
Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability. Join us as we review how to calculate food costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food costs to set your menu’s pricing, its impact on your restaurant’s inventory, ordering, and waste. The keys to your restaurant’s success will be a direct result of how well you can master…
Find out more »Record Keeping- Managerial Tool
The Record Keeping for a Small Business module provides an overview of record keeping and is designed to help participants to understand how record keeping can benefit their business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: – Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses – Start-up cost categories – Calculating initial costs – Calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs – Conducting a break-even analysis – Initial cash flow projection will be reviewed & presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your…
Find out more »March 2020
QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts, -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
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