• QuickBooks Pro
• PREP Preparing for Profit
• Bookkeeping for QuickBooks
• Obtaining a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract
• Starting your own business
• Disaster Recovery Techniques for small businesses
• Introduction to E-Commerce and Electronic Data Interchange
• Small Business Tax Workshops
• Small Business and Self-Employed Deductions
• Introduction to Government Contracting 101

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Bookkeeping for QuickBooks:
The 4-hour bookkeeping module introduces students to balance sheet and income statement fundamentals. The chart of accounts, how debits and credits work, and how to avoid common bookkeeping and accounting mistakes are covered in detail. Emphasis is on producing accurate and timely accounting documents to help manage and control the business.

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QuickBooks Pro:
QuickBooks Pro has been rated the number one bookkeeping software application for small businesses. This two-day, twelve hour workshop will help you gain control over business finances quickly while saving you time and money. QuickBooks Pro is currently used by lawyers, architects, other small businesses, non-profit organizations, and is highly recommended by accountants to their clients.
Requirements: Students should be familiar with Windows and know how to use a mouse. Class size is limited and enrollments will be on a first-come, first served basis.

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Starting your own business:
This six-hour, one day workshop will provide basic information on starting a business. Topics covered include selecting the correct legal structure, obtaining licenses and permits, insurance considerations, accounting and financial record keeping, taxes, marketing, and the business plan. Everyone who is thinking of starting a business should take this workshop first.
Requirements: None

Introduction to E-Commerce and Electronic Data Interchange:

This Workshop will provide participants with a working knowledge of e-commerce (ec) and electronic data interchange (edi) and how they can use this technology to promote their products and services, to stay competitive, and to do business over the internet.

PREP Preparing for Profit:
Prep is a four-week 32 hour governmental contracting and business training program for small, minority, and women-owned business. The program includes contracting, certification, accounting/finance, marketing, proposal development, communications, business plans, and computer applications.
PREP is a joint collaboration between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and LaGuardia Community College.
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Obtaining a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract: This two-part workshop will provide a GSA Federal Supply Schedule solicitation overview and offer tips on how to market your schedule contract to government agencies. Specifically, the workshop will explain how to access Government solicitations, the most significant sections of an offer, how to submit an offer, the evaluation and award process, and tips
on marketing your contract once you receive your award

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Disaster Recovery Techniques for small businesses:
This workshop will introduce small business owners to techniques they can utilize to backup mission critical data, recover from workplace disasters, and keep business systems running with minimal interruption.

Small Business Tax Workshops:

This workshop will cover the tax advantages and disadvantages of various forms of business organization. Record keeping, tax liability, and dealing effectively with the IRS will be covered in detail. New York State income and sales taxes will also be discussed.

Small Business and Self-Employed Deductions:

This workshop, presented in partnership with the Internal Revenue services, will help small business owners identify allowable and often overlooked business expenses, IRS recorkeeping requirements, and home office deductions.

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Introduction to Government Contracting 101:

This workshop is for individuals and businesses who need a basic understanding of government procurement. Topics covered will include some of the common procurement methods used by government, e.g., IFB, RFP, and RFQ, evaluation and award procedures, and tips for winning contracts.

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