Their staff consists of dedicated small business advisors whose goal is to provide professional advice to make your business a success. The SBDC works with a range of businesses, from home based, to e-commerce to large manufacturing firms providing information relevant to making well-informed business decisions.
All counseling is free and confidential.
Read the SBDC Blogs/Articles:
- Business Goals for a Better Year in 2016
- Tax Tips to Prepare for Year End
- How to Prepare for Obtaining that Small Business Loan…
- Creating a Positive Professional Image
October at SBDC
Manufacturing & Distribution for Consumer Products
Discover the path to get your product into the hands of the consumer. This 2-hour workshop will cover a variety of manufacturing and distribution considerations
Topics that will be covered will include:
- Packaging
- Selecting Vendors
- Domestic & Off-Shore
- Shipping Tariffs
- Manufacturing, Specs, Costs, Pricing
- Break-even Units
- Retail and Wholesale
- Consumer and Trade Shows
When: October 19th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $29.00
For additional information contact: sbdc@sunyocc.edu
Fast Track to Business Start Up
This 20 hour class meets the requirements of the Self Employment Assistance Program through the Department of Labor and is open to anyone wanting to get their business up and running quickly.
The class is taught over three days, and includes presentations by an attorney, lender, a representative from the Small Business Administration, an insurance representative, social media expert and an accountant.
The class is taught by a certified small business advisor.
All classes are held at Onondaga Community College, Mulroy Hall
Topics that are covered are:
- Business plan development
- Organizational structures
- Cost analysis
- Marketing
- Financial management
- Financing your business – the options
Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on the following dates.
October 11, 13, and 18, 2016 |
November 15, 17 and 22, 2016 |
December 13, 15, and 20, 2016 |
Fee: $125
Current Onondaga Community College Students, Staff, and participants in the RMAP Program can take this class at No Fee.
You can register by calling 315.498.6070 or register online. Email: sbdc@sunyocc.edu
Upcoming Fall Classes
QuickBooks
Date: Nov 1 & 8, 2016
Quickbooks software is a great tool for any small to midsized business and is an excellent tool to track and manage your finances.