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BUSINESS - Current catalog schedule |
Marketing and Public
Relations for Small Business
Why do most new products or businesses fail? Not
because they aren't great ideas, but because no one knows
about them! From starting a new business, to helping your
existing business grow, this course will help you pave
a road to success. Through real-life, hands-on exercises,
you will create and learn how to implement a successful
marketing and public relations plan for your small business. |
7 Pillars of Sales
Success - Effective Strategies for Small Business
Discover how to implement "social" steps
to get your potential customer to say, "Yes!"
Discover how to uncover their needs and overcome objectives.
Learn the step-by-step process to reaching your business'
sales goals and making it an enjoyable experience for
your and your customer.
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Organizing Your Office
and Files
Don't know what to do with all those piles building
up, worried that you'll throw away the wrong thing and
keep the things you don't need? This class will help in
all aspects of organizing your office and files and keeping
them that way. Learn how to de-clutter your workspace
so that you can look prepared and professional in your
business.
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Construction Management
Gain the confidence to work in the construction management
environment. Learn how to facilitate the design and building
of a construction project. Gain knowledge of the fundamentals
and concepts related to pre-construction planning, design
evaluation, permitting, budget development, contracting,
scheduling, site management, record keeping and project
closeout.
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Building Inspection
If your building is going to be inspected in the
future or you are considering employment in this complex
field, this course is for you. Participants will be
able to identify construction problems and cost overruns
associated with building completion and property transfers.
Topics include inspection pre-planning, new and existing
construction inspections, report writing and the inspection
of building elements including footings, foundations,
framing, interior and exterior wall covering, mechanical
and electrical systems.
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Computer Based Construction
Estimating Introduction
When the economy slows down, quick and accurate estimates
are essential. Learn the importance of using basic cost
estimating procedures in the evaluation and selection
of computer based estimating software programs based on
project complexity and company size.
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Construction and Building
Codes
Are you aware of the current State of Connecticut
Building Code, its intent, and how it affects all construction
projects in the state? Learn how codes are developed,
how codes apply to construction projects in the state,
and the importance of using the state building code in
the construction process. |
Start and Operate Your Own Homebased Business
Homebased businesses are the hottest business trend of the decade! The benefits of working from home are endless! Earn what you deserve, be independent, have tax deductions, do away with traffic, office politics and more! Develop your entrepreneurial style motivation, discipline, creativity and succeed! This class is a great way to start your own business or enhance the one you already have. |
Start Your Own Consulting Practice
Do you have training or knowledge that could be useful to others? Have you ever considered becoming a consultant? This course is designed to help those who wish to set up a consulting practice and get started. Topics will include skill assessments, pricing policies, contracting, marketing and more. |
Creating a Successful Business Plan
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Committing your idea to paper in the form of a business plan not only increases your chances of obtaining financing, but also in keeping your business strategically focused. You’ll work through all of the major components of a business plan and emerge with your first draft in hand. And most importantly, you will have completed the first and most difficult step on the path to small business success. |
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