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WEATHER ALERT

In the event of snow, ice, or other severe weather, A-B Tech may close the Enka Campus. If there is a forecast of severe conditions, be sure to call A-B Tech at 254-1921 for a taped announcement, or visit their web site (abtech) before going to the seminar.

ASHEVILLE SCORE SEMINARS <An Overview>

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Veterans attend FREE!

The greatest asset you can have to run your business successfully is knowledge. Knowledge generates ideas and from ideas great fortunes are built... just ask Bill Gates. We have developed ten seminars to help you acquire the knowledge you need to propel your business forward.

Experienced business professionals who "know their way around the territory" are your instructors at each seminar. A copy of the presentation is always available for you to keep and many seminars have supplemental materials, as well. You can also benefit from our free, one-on-one follow-up counseling to help you implement what you have learned.

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Season Pass

We now offer a "Season Pass" option that allows you to attend all of our ten seminars for a one time fee of $100 (and save $200). If you miss a seminar this semester, you can take it the next semester; so you really can't lose. Also, if your business purchases the ticket (ALERT: tax write-off here), you can allow different employees to attend different seminars based on their job needs.

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Understanding Cash FlowUnderstanding Cash Flow and Debt Financing

This seminar answers the question raised by many business owners "How can my business be profitable if I have no cash?" In it you will learn the cash flow cycle and how the length of the cycle dictates the level of cash needed. Techniques for squeezing cash flow are presented, along with ideas on how to finance your new big order. The seminar ends with a discussion of several types of debt available and their related financing costs. Often an understanding of these key concepts can provide your business with the impetus it needs to launch a profitable expansion.

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Great Beginnings

This seminar is designed to point the new or potential business owner in the right direction, providing an overview of:

  • The Importance of a Plan
  • Financial Record Keeping
  • Legal Structure
  • Financing Alternatives
  • Risk Management
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Your Business Plan

Lenders know that without a Business Plan (1) They cannot make a valid judgment about whether your business idea is a good one or not and (2) They cannot be sure that you have thought through all the essentials. Join our Business Plan seminar and learn how to assess the real chance your business has to survive in today's hotbed economy.

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Accounting for Non-Accountants

By the end of this seminar you will have sufficient working knowledge of basic accounting skills that you can apply to your business right away. Get the answers to all your accounting questions at this valuable seminar.

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The Internet for Small Business

One fact of life for the present and future is for sure: if you are in business and do not use the Internet in some capacity, you are probably behind your competitors. You will receive an "Internet HELP" disk that contains numerous pages of "how to" advice along with websites that offer free downloads and information on starting an Internet business.

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Financing Your Small Business**

**FORMERLY: How To Get A Business Loan

Undercapitalization is one of the major reasons for business failure. To succeed, most small businesses and start-ups need a blend of equity capital and borrowed funds. Where can the entrepreneur turn for his or her capital requirements? This seminar will give you the answer to that pivotal question.

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Market Your Business To Success

Every savvy businessperson knows this: Without sales a business has no financial future. This seminar is straight from the trenches of real American business experience. It teaches you how to market your business to success beginning right after the seminar!

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MANAGING YOUR TIME FOR MAXIMUM PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY... The Ultimate Success Technique**

**FORMERLY: Time Management

Most small business owners work many more hours than they prefer and still feel they cannot get enough done. Do you run hard and work 60-70+ hours a week, yet wish you had more time? Do you struggle with how to get it all done? Do you worry about burning out? If so, this interactive seminar is for you!!

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Do You Have the Right Stuff?

The goal of the seminar is not to dissuade you from becoming an entrepreneur, but rather to highlight the various pitfalls you will likely encounter and to give you strategies and tactics for success to overcome these challenges. We teach you how to develop the “right stuff” to run your own business in a way that will make you a winner.

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