Business Startup Bootcamp
Ready to launch your business but not sure where to start? Our Business Startup Bootcamp is a fast-paced, interactive 4-hour session designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools to start a successful business. You’ll learn about business planning, legal considerations, funding options, marketing strategies, and key steps to get your business up and running. Whether you have a business idea or are in the early stages of launching, this bootcamp will give you the confidence and clarity to move forward. REGISTER HERE
Business Basics On-Demand
This feature-rich online course covers the basics of starting a small business, including determining whether your idea is feasible, conducting market research, creating a business plan, choosing a legal entity, forming financial projections, funding a small business and bookkeeping issues. Video presenters will include Kansas SBDC business advisors, an attorney, a commercial banker and an accountant. Study at your own pace. Students will receive access to online tools and resources to conduct market research and write a business plan. REGISTER HERE
Building Your Business Plan Using AI
In Building Your Business Plan Using AI, you will learn how to create a strong business plan step by step with the help of AI. This course covers nine key sections of a business plan, including market research, financial projections, and operations strategy. For each section, you’ll receive AI-powered prompts to guide your thinking and improve your plan. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear, well-structured business plan that sets you up for success. REGISTER HERE
IRS Small Business Tax Workshop
Learn the basics of complying with IRS regulations, including business use of the home, self employment tax, employee versus independent contractor, payroll taxes, and electronic filing (EFTPS). Also learn record keeping requirements for business expenses, including vehicle use. Presented by an experienced CPA and tax accountant. REGISTER HERE
Kansas Retail Sales & Compensating Use Tax
This workshop covers the basics of Sales Tax and Use Tax as it applies to retail business, as well as the appropriate uses of the different exemptions that may be encountered. Other topics discussed include record keeping for audit compliance and estimated tax payments. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue. REGISTER HERE
Kansas Sales & Compensating Use Tax for Construction Contractors
This presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and subcontractors. The workshop covers how sales tax applies to materials and labor, project exemption certificates, sales tax returns, and billing. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue. REGISTER HERE
Know Your Numbers and Make More Money
Learn to read and interpret basic financial reports, explore three fundamental ways to increase profitability, and identify key financial indicators. Gain a better understanding of how to use financial reports to operate a more profitable business. REGISTER HERE
Legal Issues for Start-Up Businesses
An attorney speaks on a variety of legal topics of interest to start-up businesses, including steps to protect assets and reduce liability exposure, strategies for getting paid, provisions to include in contracts and much more. Designed to help you consider the legal impact of your business decisions. REGISTER HERE
Trademark & Copyright Basics
For the small business owner wanting to learn how to protect their business name, logo, content and creative works. Focus is on protecting trademarks and copyrights while avoiding infringing upon the rights of others. The basics of the patent process will also be addressed. Taught by an attorney who provides practical and useful information. REGISTER HERE
QuickBooks Online Fundamentals
Learn how to set up your business using this popular desktop accounting program – the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile accounts and bank fees; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business. Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor. REGISTER HERE
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Do you already have a working knowledge of QuickBooks Online but want to use the program more efficiently? Do you have a desire to report profitability for your products and customers and use financial data to make wise decisions? Topics covered include project estimates, progress invoicing, customizing form templates, purchase orders, time and expense tracking for projects, customized reporting, budgets and more! Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor. Feel free to bring your own questions to this course!
Participants should be familiar with QuickBooks or have completed the Fundamentals course. REGISTER HERE
Competing for Government Contracts
This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with pursuing government contracts. The Kansas APEX Accelerator presents information on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover Kansas APEX Accelerator services available to assist businesses in all aspects of government contracting. NO COST, but course registration still required.
Online Classes
These classes are delivered online only, using a third-party vendor.
Most classes are available as either 6-week agenda classes or self-guided versions.
GAME – Growth · Action · Measurement · Engagement
Attend our active learning sessions designed to help growing companies gain focus, set a growth agenda, make decisions and take action. Each series is led by subject matter experts providing content and continuity throughout all sessions.
If you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000 and have been in
business for more than three years, apply now and join the GAME!
Available for most adult continuing education courses. Discounts are non-transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts. Any changes to registration will result in a loss of discount.
Contact JCCC Continuing Education Registration at 913-469-2323 for details.
