Northwest Business Training Center

CLASSES and SERVICES
 
 Business Consulting
 
Business Consulting for Entrepreneurs 
The Northwest Business Training Center's (NWBTC) consulting services are designed to help you develop and grow a successful business. We have found that most business owners are experts in their field and industry yet lack the knowledge that they need to review and analyse their  financial position, decide whether to hire employees, seek financing, and many other business issues. Our professional consultants will walk you through puttng together business plans, strategic marketing plans, and financial loan packages in the event you need to obtain outside financing. As you prepare to establish your business, we will provide general counseling that also include issues of personal budgeting, credit, and related issues.
 
Call the Northwest Business Training Center at (206) 930-5323 to set up a business counseling session and decide if we can help you start your business or move your established business to the next step in growth. The first half hours is free and together we can decide in which direction you need to move forward.
 
 Business Boot Camp Program 

 An entrepreneurial opportunity in learning 

Our 5-week Business Boot Camp training program is designed to teach you how to start, develop, market, finance, and manage your business while avoiding common mistakes. You will learn from experienced professionals who have started, owned and managed businesses, and that are skilled in the key areas of finance, business lending, operations, and marketing. This ensures that you receive practical instruction that is relevant and immediately applicable in the real world.

 
What you'll learn
We understand that no two businesses grow the same way. You are unique and so are your business circumstances. However, there are some general business practices that have been proven to be effective. Our program incorporates this knowledge, providing you with the basic training you will need to get started, operate and maintain your business efficiently.

 

Business Boot Camp

The program core consists of five workshops of 2 1/2 hours each. Upon completion of the program, you will have a good start of a business plan that will aid in the implementation of your small business or professional service. You will also be instructed in areas that are not usually included in a business plan but is knowledge you will need to run your business giving you a better chance of success. You will be allowed to repeat any of the workshops within two months after completing the course at no additional costs to you--with instructor's prior approval.

Course Outline:

Management and Operations of the Business

  • Introduction to the World of Small Business Ownership
  • Traits of entrepreneurs—strengths and weaknesses
  • Evaluating your personal readiness to start a business
  • Your business idea
  • Time management
  • Your personal budget
  • Importance of good credit and how it affects your business
  • Home based business

Government Regulations

  • Laws and regulations that affect your business
  • Legal structures
  • Contracts and leases
  • Intellectual property

The Market and Your Strategy

  • Understanding and researching your industry
  • Pricing your product/service
  • Your market
  • Competitive analysis
  • Marketing and sales strategy

Finance and Accounting Practices

  • Basic understanding of bookkeeping
  • IRS record keeping requirements
  • How to create and read Financial statements
  • Projections using a cash flow spreadsheet
  • Financing your business

Human Resource Management

  • Company policies and employee manual
  • Law requirement for an employer 
  • Hiring and firing practices
  • Payroll taxes
  • Job descriptions
  • Do’s & don’ts of an interview
  • Terminating employees
 
Business Consulting for Entrepreneurs 
Our consulting service is designed to help you develop a successful business. Professional business consultants are available to meet with you outside of the training period to discuss your individual business questions.  As you move forward through the program preparing to establish your business, we will provide general business consulting that includes not only how to be successful professionally, but also issues of personal budgeting, credit, and related issues. This service is provided at no additional cost to you while you are enrolled in the class and for one month following the workshop.
 
Technical Assistance 
Throughout the program, you have the opportunity to meet with our consultant to discuss your business idea and review topics such as bookkeeping, sales, pricing, operations, human resources, legal structures, and financing your business, or other areas relating to your business.
Assistance will be provided for an additional 5 months after the 5-week classes have been completed at no additional cost. 
 
Certificates - Certificates are awarded by the instructor and are based on student’s completion of the course with a completed or good start of a business plan. 
 
Class Schedule
Go to "Registration & Class Schedule" to see the class schedule and to register.
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Business Boot Camp Distance Learning

Recommended only for those that are unable to attend a live class--must obtain instructor's approval.

Once you have registered for the Business Boot Camp Distance Learning course, you will be sent a CD with all the written course material, additional resource materials and homework. It is expected that the student will complete the material within a 5 to 8-week period. Other arrangements may be discussed with the instructor.

Weekly check-in:

  • Instructor will briefly review materal via telephone and/or email
  • Review of weekly homework via telephone or email
  • Limited homework can be emailed to instructor (personal information should not be to send to instructor) 

Once the Business Boot Camp couse has been completed, and good progress on the business plan has been made, a certificate will be mailed.

Ongoing assistance is available for a total 6 months. This can be handled by phone, email, and live meetings.

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Financial Education Series 

Understanding Your Business Financial Situation 

Our 2-day Financial Education Series training program provides you with the basics of record keeping and bookkeeping. These are the first steps you need to take before you can begin to create, produce and analyze your financial situation.

Each class is a 3-hour class that includes homework allowing the participant to practice what they have learned in class and allows time in the second class to review material and ask questions.

Bookkeeping Basics & Record Keeping

  • Accounting practices
  • Basic understanding of bookkeeping
  • IRS Record keeping requirements

Understanding Financial Statements 

  • Financial statements
  • Profit & Loss / Income Statement
  • Cash flow projections
  • Balance sheet
  • Financing your business
You have the option of taking the classes as a 2-part series or the workshops can be taken individually.
 
Class Schedule
Go to "Registration & Class Schedule" to see the schedule of classes and to register.