SCBA Quarterly Breakfast (7:30 AM - 9:30 AM)
Casual networking for early birds who can't always be at the luncheon. FREE Continental Breakfast. Hosted by Advantage Internet Marketing, America's Remote Help Desk and Freedom Specialty and Printing. Located at Suite 4, 6400 Ridge Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784. The location is on the back side of Carrolltowne Center, next to the Fedex box.

Professional Apperance (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Your appearance is an integral part of your business persona, especially if you are a small business owner and “the face” of your company. Look professional in all types of business situations. Learn how to discern what is appropriate, and discover what to wear and what not to wear without spending a fortune Instructor: Lisa Punter, an accomplished professional with experience in management and business development. Cost: $49 (MD Senior Adults: $49) Course #: XXZ-901-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room T315

Business Development Network: Make Your Business Work For You (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Session topics include: Roles of a Successful Business Owner...Development of Your Business Strategically...Development of Your Business With Systems...Build Your Network and Utilizing Your Network. Location: SmallBusiness Development Center, 225 North Center Street, Suite 101, Westminster

Contact Info : Beth Woodring 410-386-2317 Email : bwoodring@ccgcarr.org

Business Communications (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Writing clearly and communicating your message is vital in today’s economy. Learn to write effective business newsletters and other marketing materials, business correspondence (emails, letters and contractual writings), public speaking and presentations. Brush up on essential grammar and writing techniques to create a framework for getting your message out to the public. Cost: $69 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Course #: SBA-565-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room T317

Contact Info : Instructor: Donna Chaney

The Business Of Art (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Learn what it means to be an “Art Entrepreneur,” the ideas surrounding making money with your art skills, and breaking the art/academic paradigm. Build the foundation for thinking like an entrepreneur and plant the seeds for viewing your art not just as a form of expression, but as a commodity with the potential to give you financial freedom. Instructor: Scott Gore, chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Carroll Community College, brings years of experience in the arts field to the classroom Cost: $49 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Washington Road Campus, Room M060

Business Communications (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Writing clearly and communicating your message is vital in today’s economy. Learn to write effective business newsletters and other marketing materials, business correspondence (emails, letters and contractual writings), public speaking and presentations. Brush up on essential grammar and writing techniques to create a framework for getting your message out to the public. Cost: $69 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Course #: SBA-565-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room T317

Contact Info : Instructor: Donna Chaney

The Business Of Art (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Learn what it means to be an “Art Entrepreneur,” the ideas surrounding making money with your art skills, and breaking the art/academic paradigm. Build the foundation for thinking like an entrepreneur and plant the seeds for viewing your art not just as a form of expression, but as a commodity with the potential to give you financial freedom. Instructor: Scott Gore, chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Carroll Community College, brings years of experience in the arts field to the classroom Cost: $49 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Washington Road Campus, Room M060

Launching Your Business (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Launch your new business with confidence and on the right foot! Topics include: options for business entities; resources available to start-ups; costs of services needed; licensing and tax considerations; loans and financial resources; marketing on a budget; getting your business off the ground and finding customers. No Cost Washington Road Campus, Room T315

Contact Info : Instructor: Leonard R. Lee

Business Development Network: Make Your Business Work For You (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Session topics include: Roles of a Successful Business Owner...Development of Your Business Strategically...Development of Your Business With Systems...Build Your Network and Utilizing Your Network. Location: SmallBusiness Development Center, 225 North Center Street, Suite 101, Westminster

Contact Info : Beth Woodring 410-386-2317 Email : bwoodring@ccgcarr.org

Building A Mail Order Business (9:00 AM)
Learn how to run a mail order (direct marketing) business from home! Mail order firms span everything from the sale of how-to-books, to catalogs containing specialty food products, to selling clothing over the Internet. It is a business that can easily be started on a shoestring from your kitchen table, but can also grow into a full-time occupation. Learn how to choose profitable products, locate suppliers, create advertising that attracts buyers, and fulfill orders quickly and easily. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Required textbooks: “Multiple Streams of Internet Income”, Wiley Press, ISBN 047121888X “How to start a Home-Based Mail Order Business”, Globe Pequot Press, ISBN 0762705124. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-498-A2B Online

Starting An Import/Export Business (9:00 AM)
In today’s global economy, an import/export business could be your ideal choice for a small profitable business. Unlike manufacturing or a store-front, an import/export business offers an inexpensive entry into owning your own business. Determine what products to offer, learn where to locate suppliers and outlets for their products, and be introduced to government regulations concerning import/export. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation is required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125) Course #: SBA-500-A2 Online

Working Capital For Existing Businesses (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
As an existing business owner, learn how to prepare for and understand some of the changes in the lending industry before applying for a loan. Discover the roles of the main players in the process: you, the applicant; the bank; and the Small Business Administration. Instructor: Leonard R. Lee Cost: $49 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Course #: SBA-575-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room T317

Real Estate Investing (9:00 AM)
Learn how to use real estate investing to build personal wealth. Learn techniques for locating bargain properties and motivated sellers, acquiring property with creative financing, locating sources of cash, fixing up properties, handling tenants, and selling properties. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Required textbooks: “Nothing Down for the 90’s” from Simon “Baron’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms”, Baron’s Ed. Series. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation is required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-499-A2B Online

Legal And Insurance Issues For Start Ups (6:00 PM - 9:15 PM)
Learn the basic legal decisions you need to make when starting a business and what types of insurance a business would consider having from time to time. Instructors: Kathleen Rus, Esquire, a local Westminster attorney specializing in small business concerns and Angela Ferguson, Brothers Insurance Associates, a local insurance broker. No Cost Course #: SBA-586-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room T325

Making Money With Online Auctions (9:00 AM)
Provides instruction on learning the ins and outs of making money through buying and selling merchandise from Online auctions such as eBay, government auctions and liquidation sales. Introduces you to the variety of auctions and sales and will provide tips on both the buying and selling process. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-362-A2B Online

Virtual Assistant Business (9:00 AM)
Run your own virtual assistant business! A virtual assistant works from his/her own home offering administrative support services to other companies over the Internet. Learn how to locate customers, set fees, and develop client contracts. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Required textbooks: How to Start a Home-Based Desktop Publishing Business from Globe Pequot Press. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation is required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-497-A2B Online

Working Capital For Existing Businesses (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
As an existing business owner, learn how to prepare for and understand some of the changes in the lending industry before applying for a loan. Discover the roles of the main players in the process: you, the applicant; the bank; and the Small Business Administration. Instructor: Leonard R. Lee Cost: $49 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Course #: SBA-575-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room T317

Business Development Network: Make Your Business Work For You (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Session topics include: Roles of a Successful Business Owner...Development of Your Business Strategically...Development of Your Business With Systems...Build Your Network and Utilizing Your Network. Location: SmallBusiness Development Center, 225 North Center Street, Suite 101, Westminster

Contact Info : Beth Woodring 410-386-2317 Email : bwoodring@ccgcarr.org

Building A Mail Order Business (9:00 AM)
Learn how to run a mail order (direct marketing) business from home! Mail order firms span everything from the sale of how-to-books, to catalogs containing specialty food products, to selling clothing over the Internet. It is a business that can easily be started on a shoestring from your kitchen table, but can also grow into a full-time occupation. Learn how to choose profitable products, locate suppliers, create advertising that attracts buyers, and fulfill orders quickly and easily. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Required textbooks: “Multiple Streams of Internet Income”, Wiley Press, ISBN 047121888X “How to start a Home-Based Mail Order Business”, Globe Pequot Press, ISBN 0762705124. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-498-A2B Online

Recession-Proof Business: Franchising (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
In the midst of a recession with jobless rates going up, being your own boss looks attractive. But is owning a business just as risky as being employed? Franchising offers a less risky approach to business ownership but it is not for everyone. Examine the pros and cons of owning a franchise, what you need to know to purchase a franchise and how to identify sources of financing for the purchase. Instructor: Lee Meizlesh has been involved in franchising for over 40 years. He began by working for Ray Kroc in the early days at McDonalds, has helped to start several franchise systems and is a member of the International Franchise Association. Cost: $39 (MD Senior Adults: $39) Course#:XXZ-763-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room#: A200

Starting An Import/Export Business (9:00 AM)
In today’s global economy, an import/export business could be your ideal choice for a small profitable business. Unlike manufacturing or a store-front, an import/export business offers an inexpensive entry into owning your own business. Determine what products to offer, learn where to locate suppliers and outlets for their products, and be introduced to government regulations concerning import/export. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation is required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125) Course #: SBA-500-A2 Online

How To Set Up Your Book: Home-Based And Small Business Owners (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Are you in charge of keeping your spouse’s small business books or have a small home-based business and are doing your own accounting? Make this daunting task more manageable with this popular course. Learn to plan and grow your venture through proper bookkeeping. Instructor: Sharon A. Mariaca, an accountant and QuickBooks consultant with many years of teaching experience at Carroll Community College. Cost: $69 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Course #: SBA-425-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room M259

Real Estate Investing (9:00 AM)
Learn how to use real estate investing to build personal wealth. Learn techniques for locating bargain properties and motivated sellers, acquiring property with creative financing, locating sources of cash, fixing up properties, handling tenants, and selling properties. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Required textbooks: “Nothing Down for the 90’s” from Simon “Baron’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms”, Baron’s Ed. Series. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation is required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-499-A2B Online

Creating And Updating Your Marketing Plan (5:30 PM - 8:45 PM)
This course focuses on how to create a basic marketing plan for your small business. Learn how to understand your market potential and your target market. Create your own marketing plan that uses the best marketing tactics for your type of business. Instructor: Pete Truby, owner of Salazon Chocolate, has many years of experience in marketing. No Cost Course#:SBA-408-A2 Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch

Making Money With Online Auctions (9:00 AM)
Provides instruction on learning the ins and outs of making money through buying and selling merchandise from Online auctions such as eBay, government auctions and liquidation sales. Introduces you to the variety of auctions and sales and will provide tips on both the buying and selling process. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-362-A2B Online

Virtual Assistant Business (9:00 AM)
Run your own virtual assistant business! A virtual assistant works from his/her own home offering administrative support services to other companies over the Internet. Learn how to locate customers, set fees, and develop client contracts. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Required textbooks: How to Start a Home-Based Desktop Publishing Business from Globe Pequot Press. Include your e-mail address on the registration form. No Online orientation is required. Cost: $125 (MD Senior Adults: $125); Course #: SBA-497-A2B Online

How To Set Up Your Book: Home-Based And Small Business Owners (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Are you in charge of keeping your spouse’s small business books or have a small home-based business and are doing your own accounting? Make this daunting task more manageable with this popular course. Learn to plan and grow your venture through proper bookkeeping. Instructor: Sharon A. Mariaca, an accountant and QuickBooks consultant with many years of teaching experience at Carroll Community College. Cost: $69 (MD Senior Adults: $30) Course #: SBA-425-A2 Washington Road Campus, Room M259