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SBDC e-News
June 2008

The NH SBDC is an outreach program of the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics, and a cooperative venture of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of NH (DRED), the University System of NH, and the private sector.

In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Timely Tools for Entrepreneurs
SBDC Workshops
Partner Events

e-Learning for Entrepreneurs

 
NH SBDC's e-Learning for Entrepreneurs provides 24/7 availability of business management and industry-related workshops and seminars, right in your workplace or home. SBDC's How To's for Business Owners - OnLine, AnyTime are courses in Business Management, Marketing, and Finance.  These are free, 2-3.5 hour courses, which you can take in one sitting or in several via the internet.  Underwritten by Citizens Bank Foundation, NH Department of Environmental Services, Public Service of New Hampshire, Daniel Webster College, and TD Banknorth.
 
For more information on e-Learning for Entrepreneurs and on becoming and e-Learning sponsor, contact Heidi Edwards Dunn, Educational Program Coordinator. 

 

 

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Upcoming Events
  
WEEE, RoHS and other European Regulations Seminar
 
Since July of 2006 there have been many implemented regulations on importing chemical products into the European Union. Two of the most discussed regulations are the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), which prohibit the use of certain chemicals used in electronics products and affect nearly all companies in the supply chain. The SBDC in partnership with the International Trade Resource Center will be hosting industry experts to discuss these topics with you. 
     June 26 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
     International Trade Resource Center
     Portsmouth, NH
For more information, click here or contact Melissa at (603) 334-6074 or email maho@dred.state.nh.us.
 
Small Business Forums with Congresswoman Shea-Porter
Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter will make a presentation on legislative initiatives that will be helpful to small business (stimulus package and other topics). Participants will also be invited to talk about creative and innovative ideas that are available to small businesses during these challenging economic times.  Presentations will be followed with a question and answer session for all.     
     July 18 - 12:00 p.m.          
     Belknap Mill (25 Beacon St. East), Laconia  
 
     July 21 - 8:30 a.m.
     Radisson Hotel (700 Elm) Manchester 

Businesses interested in attending should contact Terri Beyer at the Manchester office of Congresswoman Shea-Porter, (603) 641-9536. 
Timely Tools for Entrepreneurs 
 
Online meeting scheduling solution
MeetingWizard.com is a tool for scheduling meetings with people who are not on the same Exchange Server (or other scheduling package). There are no downloads required and there is a free basic service.
 
Sage Software Launches PeachTree Family Owned and Operated Initiative
Sage's new initiative will provide a FREE copy of PeachTree Complete Accounting 2009 single-user to up to 1,500 small business owners. Along with the software comes six months FREE support.
 
SBDC Educational Programs
 
Business Basics
This workshop is for people who are interested in learning the fundamentals of starting and running a business the right way.  Some subjects covered are the pros and cons of being in business, registering your business, choosing the business form (LLC, sole proprietor, etc.), basics of accounting and record keeping, understanding your market, basic business law, cash flow planning and budgeting and how financing really works. 
 
June 10 - 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
     Rochester Chamber of Commerce Building
 
June 18 - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
     Daniel Webster College, Nashua
     Eaton Richmond Center, Room 122 
 
July 7 - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
     Daniel Webser College Portsmouth Campus
     Pease International Tradeport 
 
 
Business Planning
 
Preparing for Potholes - A Guide to Managing Your Littleton Main Street Business While Under Construction
The NH SBDC, in partnership with Littleton lenders will be presenting two workshops at the Community House in Littleton, NH:
     June 11, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
    June 17, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
 
 
 
SBDC Environmental Management Program 
OSHA Inspections 101
    June 10, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
     Trumbull Nelson Construction Co., Hanover
     Presented by the NH SBDC and the
     NH/VT Federal Health & Safety Council
 
     June 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
     Ammon Center, Manchester
     Presented by the NH SBDC and the
     Construction Safety Roundtable
 
     July 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
     NH Business & Industry Association
     Concord, NH
     Presented by the NH SBDC and the 
     NH/VT Federal Health & Safety Council

 
SBDC Restaurant Initiative 
The Restaurant Initiative is a statewide program that focuses on helping independent restaurants grow their businesses while being mindful of costs and budgets.  
 
Controlling Food Costs 1/2 Day Workshop
     June 10, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
     The Barley House, Concord
     For more information or to register, email 
     cphillips@NHLRA.com.

Partner Events
 
 This workshop is free and open to the public. To register, email amanda.costello@nh.nacdnet.net
     June 10, 7:00 p.m.
     First Course, Dunbar Street, Keene
 
Frauds, Scams and Identity Theft: Protect Your Business and Your Customers from Identity Theft
     June 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
     Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce
     First Colebrook Bank Building
     69 Route 101A, Amherst, NH
This is a free event open to the public. To register, email alice.zachos@sba.gov, or miguel.moralez@sba.gov.
 
     June 18, 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
     The Derryfield Restaurant
     625 Mammoth Road, Manchester
 
     June 18, 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
     Southern NH University - Robert Frost Hall
     2500 N. River Road, Manchester
 
 
     July 9, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     Portland Regency
     20 Milk Street, Portland, Maine
For more information, click here. To register, click here.
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The NH SBDC provides  
confidential business
management consulting and educational programs to more than 3,000 NH small businesses each year.  The NH SBDC is the only NH agency that has full time, certified business advisors providing one-on-one, long-term management consulting to small businesses.