Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Winter 2010

Women: Finding YOU  in Your Own Business *NEW!*
This class is for women seeking to follow their inspirations to create the business that is right for them and to find opportunity in this economic climate. It follows a tested business model based on the work of Karen Steede Terry, author of Full Time Women, Part-Time Career, as well as the expertise of two seasoned business and life coaches, Renee Sussman and Theresa Smith. Join us to determine if you have what it takes, and if you’re ready, to start your own business. Learn the nuts and bolts of running a business; the top five ways to sell yourself and your services; create your own business plan and strategies for your dream business; and discover the keys to finding balance in your personal and professional lives. Instructors: Karen L. Pell, PhD and President, VIA Consulting LLC and Ginny Carson, owner of Jewels by Gigi, and ordained officiant at Ceremonies and Celebrations in the State of Maryland. $99

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Starting a Small Business
Learn from Vincent Mallozi, a colleague of the author of Starting a Small Business, how to create effective business strategies, how to analyze your competition, how to set up your books for successful financial management, and much more. You will have ample opportunity to ask questions and to develop worksheets specifically tailored to your own business, and you will come away from class with tips, techniques, and an action plan you can start using right away. You will also receive a copy of Starting a Small Business. $140

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Business Plan: Blueprint for Success
Develop goals and objectives for your business ventures. You will examine the many elements of the business plan and the various uses and dynamic nature of the planning process. $50

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This course provides instruction to new or prospective business owners on their rights and obligations under our nation's tax systems. Topics include types of business entities and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Different tax forms are discussed, payroll requirements and reporting, initial filing requirements with the federal government as well as with state taxing authorities, and a myriad of other tax topics will be discussed. This course is taught by a practicing CPA who specializes in start-up business. $50

Basic Federal Tax Information for Small Business

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Separating Your Personal Credit From Your Business Credit
Learn how to establish a line of credit for your business without having to resort to using personal credit. This course will benefit you whether you are starting a business or are already running one. Learn how to analyze personal and business credit using sample credit reports. Gain an overview of the different business structures and the most-used business structure to establish corporate credit. By the end of this course, you will have a quick plan you can use to start establishing corporate credit today. $25**

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Contract Opportunities in the State and County
This course is designed to connect businesses with actual contract opportunities in the State of Maryland and surrounding local jurisdictions. $25**

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Legal Issues for Business Owners
Know your rights and liability under the law. What do you do if you are sued? How do you limit your liability exposure? What if your customers do not pay? What form of ownership should your business be and why? Can you legally operate your business out of your house? What if you do business in Virginia and Maryland? Any questions you may have will be addressed by an attorney who has owned and operated numerous small and large businesses. $50

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Intellectual Property (Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets) and Licensing
Everything your business develops and creates should remain an exclusive asset of the business--for example, company names, logos, slogans, products, and services. This course will cover the implications of copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws and patents for your business. Learn about licensing the intellectual property assets of your business to individuals and companies, and securing licenses from individuals and companies for use in your business. $25**

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Accounting and Recordkeeping for Small Business
A certified public accountant will explain various methods of accounting, how they function, and the factors to consider when selecting the method for your business. A case study of an accounting system for a small business will be completed in class. Required documentation for business transactions will be discussed; how long to keep business records will be reviewed. $50

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Crash Course in Event Planning
Come acquire the basics of event planning. Discover how to organize, plan, and execute an event in style. Please bring an event that you are currently working on such as a meeting, conference, retreat, baby shower, birthday, or reunion to class. We will work together to make your event a success! $45

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Starting Your Meeting Planning Company
Have you ever thought of starting your own meeting management company and didn't know where to begin? This program will provide you with the information you need to establish your own business. In addition, you will receive information on developing and reaching target markets such as associations, corporations, individuals, the government, weddings and parties. $50

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Be a Wedding Planner
Come enjoy the idyllic setting of historic Belmont and get the information you need to start a wedding consultant business. Identify the skills and details needed to develop clientele, how to keep the client at an optimal level of comfort, and how to develop lasting business relationships with wedding service providers/vendors while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Guest speakers in the various aspects of the business will be available for your questions. A tour of Belmont facilities is included. $95 (includes $5 materials fee*)

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The Basics of Selling on eBay
Learn the basics of selling on eBay, including how to set up an eBay Sellers Account and how to create a basic auction listing. As you create a basic auction listing, you will also learn how to photograph items, write ad copy, set prices, create titles, answer customer questions, and set shipping profiles. You will actually be able to list items on eBay after the course. Prerequisites: Basic Windows and Internet experience. $79**; $49 materials fee* required at registration.

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Starting an eBay Business
Successful selling on ebay requires effort and careful planning. Learn how to start an eBay business from an experienced eBay store owner and Authorized Education Specialist. Discover strategies that will increase your profits. Go through the steps of developing a business plan. Learn how to manage and grow your business. Use worksheets, inventory records and sales reports to track your progress. (Includes training book and CD) .7 CEUs. $129 (includes $80 materials fee*)

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How to Start a Jewelry-Making Business
Looking for a new skill and an alternative money-making venture? Learn how to use jewelry-making tools in the art of jewelry design and create one-of-a-kind pieces of art-work for sale. You will also learn how to photograph jewelry and create a marketing tool to promote your beaded items for profit. Discuss how to create a website and also how to market yourself for craft shows. Instructor Kathleen Fritz has been in the jewelry design business for over ten years and has also taught at the Columbia Arts Center. An $18 supply fee* is due to the instructor at the first class. $79

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Such a Voice (Voice-Overs)
Voice-overs are hot today! You don't have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn't hurt! With such notable talent as James Earl Jones, Linda Hunt, and Donald Sutherland lending their voices to commercials, films, and videos, one would think that it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this class you'll learn about an exciting new way to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time business! Brian Thon, successful voice-over artist (GE Healthcare, NYU, UCLA, Light Radio Network), will demonstrate voice-over technique and will introduce students to the voice-over business as a whole. He will talk about the numerous opportunities, the income potential, and the all-important demo and how to have it produced. You'll step up to the microphone to do some practice recording, and best of all, hear the results! $49**

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Commercial TV & Print Modeling
If you want to gather invaluable information before taking that first big step, this course is the REAL DEAL in working as a professional model or actor from a professional agent and manager's perspective. Avoid the most common pitfalls and financial risks when trying to break into this industry and discover the correct and safe way of working as professional talent in various media. Learn from industry professionals about the financial investment, agents, auditions, resumes, headshots, comp cards, the right skills for landing the booking, as well as lessons in organizing your promotional package. This course is ideal for aspiring models, actors and parents who wish to pursue a career for their children. Instructors: Meagan Graybeal, CEO of MG Models, Model Management & Training, LLC, and Gigi Soto, CEO of CIMA Talent Management. $99**

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Floriculture: Basic Floral Design
Learn the basic principles of floral design while creating seven eye-catching arrangements. Use of tools, names of flowers and their usage, bow demonstration, color theory and effects, current trends affecting the floral industry, logistics of opening a retail shop, and sources for wholesale products will be covered. $250 floral supplies fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Students should bring a floral knife and wire cutters to class. $150

*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.