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Thursday, January 16, 2025
In this 2-hour presentation, we will dig into what makes advertising profitable OR a money pit and how to best avoid the pitfalls that many businesses make.  This training will include:
The Do’s and Don’ts about your Pricing Model, and how to use it for effective Ads  
The ONE THING that does not show up on Facebook or Instagram but is the secret to Profitable Ads  
The FOUR numbers you must track to make or break your profitability when advertising on Facebook and Instagram
How to KNOW exactly how much money you are making from your Ads and avoid the guessing game.  
Understanding profit strategies for brick and mortar and service businesses
Learning the types of business that SHOULD NOT be advertising online
Sharing information on Ads and online copy that are leads and sales generators
How to identify the correct target market for your Ads 
A step-by-step planner for orderly planning to ensure your online campaign has the biggest chance for success
 
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Alive to Thrive. The purpose is to provide perspectives and topics for a more fulfilling life. Each session is an opportunity to improve your quality of life in a safe, non-judgemental atmosphere.

Friday, January 17, 2025

FREE: to ETP members, for more information contact-  etp@butte.edu

Lean applies to every employee role in every business and every process. It is not a tactic or a cost reduction program, but a way of thinking and acting for an entire organization. Lean thinking changes the focus of management from optimizing separate technologies, assets, and vertical departments to optimizing the flow of products and services through entire value streams that flow horizontally across technologies, assets, and departments to customers. Lean Principles is the foundation course for all other Continuous Improvement topics.

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Learn basic concepts for setting up your bookkeeping and develop an understanding of financial statements to better manage your business. Learn and understand common terms used in bookkeeping so you can converse confidently with lenders and financial advisors. Learn key concepts for good record keeping for your business.

 
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
In this 2-hour presentation, we will dig into what makes advertising profitable OR a money pit and how to best avoid the pitfalls that many businesses make. 
This training will include:
    The Do’s and Don’ts about your Pricing Model, and how to use it for effective Ads  
    The ONE THING that does not show up on Facebook or Instagram but is the secret to Profitable Ads  
    The FOUR numbers you must track to make or break your profitability when advertising on Facebook and Instagram
    How to KNOW exactly how much money you are making from your Ads and avoid the guessing game.  
    Understanding profit strategies for brick and mortar and service businesses
    Learning the types of business that SHOULD NOT be advertising online
    Sharing information on Ads and online copy that are leads and sales generators
    How to identify the correct target market for your Ads 
    A step-by-step planner for orderly planning to ensure your online campaign has the biggest chance for success
 
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
According to the World Trade Center, "...70% of global purchasing power is outside of the United States, exporting companies grow two to four times faster, are 17% more profitable, 8.5% more productive, are more resilient, and survive longer in competitive markets...!" 
Attend both or Part 1 or Part 2 of this event to learn how exporting can be part of your strategic business plan.  You will learn:
How to access global markets.
The benefits of growing internationally.
How the World Trade Connect Incubator and Accelerator Programs can support your international growth.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:  World Trade Connect - Two District Programs:
The Incubator!  Part 1
A dynamic, 90-minute program for the “Export Curious” (no experience and interested in learning more). 
Provides an insightful overview of the key factors to consider when preparing your business for international markets.
Includes a comprehensive self-assessment to evaluate your business readiness for global success.
The Accelerator!  Part 2
Export Viable/Ready (specific interest in expanding internationally), or Existing/Accidental Exporters (exporting on a small scale and interested in expanding).
A 10-week virtual program designed to help businesses expand internationally with a structured, supportive approach.
One-on-one business consulting customized for your business.
Funding Opportunities:  Pitch to receive up to $7,500 in funding.
Market Research Assistance:  Identify promising markets.
Website Globalization Assessment:  Market to a global audience.
Take your first step towards global growth!  Attend one or both parts of this event!
 
Thursday, January 30, 2025

FREE: To ETP members, for more information contact- Etp@butte.edu
 

4-part series, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 9 am - 12 pm

Are you a new manager? Have you been managing employees but feel like you still struggle to effectively address performance issues? Can you differentiate between what is a simple issue that you can address versus something that requires the help of HR or a legal professional? Do you wonder if there’s a more effective way to address employee misconduct?  If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, this series is for you!

We have developed a comprehensive set of classes that will help new and existing managers examine what it means to be a manager and learn how to navigate common personnel issues. Through this series of courses, you can learn to become a more effective manager in today’s complex business environment. Classes consist of a mix of lecture and hands-on learning. After learning the principles of management, you will get an opportunity to immediately tackle common employment problems and practice your approach to managing others in a supportive learning environment. By hearing, seeing and doing, you can learn to be a more confident, effective manager of personnel. 

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Excellent customer service is critical for increasing sales and profit, employee and customer retention, and sustaining any type of business success.  Understanding the nuances of customer service that result in outstanding customer experience is a strategy for success in any business.  You will learn the tools to a properly trained team and or staff, improve your customer’s experience, and create a more pleasant environment for everyone.  Training topics include:  Advantages of outstanding customer service (i.e., increase sales, customer retention, theft reduction, client expectations); How to create outstanding customer service (i.e., phone, in-person, virtually); Understanding your customers’ wants and expectations; How Outstanding Customer Service leads to improved business bottom line, and Examples of Modeling Practices & Behaviors (i.e., scripts, observation, feedback, reward), and more.
 
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Gain an understanding of sales and use tax, district tax, taxable and nontaxable labor, as well as foreign and interstate taxability. Discover exemptions and deductions which may be available to you. Determine how AB 147 and the Market Place Facilitator Act affects your business. Finally, get step-by-step instructions on how to file your Sales and Use Tax Return electronically using California Department of Tax and Fee Administration online services system.
 
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
If you are a first-time start-up restaurateur, a food entrepreneur who is looking for help with putting together a road map for successfully opening your business, or you are a new startup (less than 6 months) this workshop is for you!  We will guide you through an overview of organizational strategies and timelines required from concept, to finding a location and working through the permit process up to opening day. Topics include: Organizational Timelines, Strategies and Resources; Business Plan Overview; Investors and Funding Options; Entity/Bookkeeper or Accountant; Location & Lease; Permits and Licenses Overview; Opening checklists; and other keys to success.

 
Thursday, February 13, 2025

FREE: To ETP members, for more information contact- Etp@butte.edu
 

4-part series, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 9 am - 12 pm

Are you a new manager? Have you been managing employees but feel like you still struggle to effectively address performance issues? Can you differentiate between what is a simple issue that you can address versus something that requires the help of HR or a legal professional? Do you wonder if there’s a more effective way to address employee misconduct?  If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, this series is for you!

We have developed a comprehensive set of classes that will help new and existing managers examine what it means to be a manager and learn how to navigate common personnel issues. Through this series of courses, you can learn to become a more effective manager in today’s complex business environment. Classes consist of a mix of lecture and hands-on learning. After learning the principles of management, you will get an opportunity to immediately tackle common employment problems and practice your approach to managing others in a supportive learning environment. By hearing, seeing and doing, you can learn to be a more confident, effective manager of personnel.