Social Media Seminar

The Next Seminar is Friday, June 22, 2012

Why is this seminar important? In this new economy, social media is available 24/7/365. It’s where your customers are looking to learn about you. It’s the way to market. It’s all about growing your business. Social media is more than just doing tweets, writing on a person’s wall or connecting with 1000s of other business people. It’s a strategy. Social Media is not about the technology. It’s all about people and processes.

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Register for New Quest

Now Accepting Applications for New Quest Grand Prairie!

Hosted by: Grand Prairie Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

(Next Fort Worth Session-Sept 2012)

A Unique Training Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

If you’ve dreamed of owning and operating a successful business, New Quest could be the key to your success. New Quest is designed to help with the development of your entrepreneurial potential by providing 42 hours of in-depth training over a remarkable 11-week period. Business development professionals and experts in their respective fields will provide you with the tools and information needed to become a successful entrepreneur. Sign up today so you can avoid disappointment and future regret, by turning your dreams into a reality!

Core training sessions include:

• Time Management, Personality Assessments, Personal Empowerment, Goals
• Legal Aspects of Running Your Business: Taxes, Corporate Setup, Insurance
• Internet Researching for Your Target Market and the Competition
• Marketing, Networking for Results & Public Relations
• Advertising: Internet Marketing, Direct Mail and More
• Record Keeping in a Small Business: Managing Your Cash Flow
• Financing a New Venture: Credit Scores, Banking and Lending
• Procurement & Certification, is it for you?

Please fill in the registration form below or download

The 2012 NQ-Complete Registration Form-GP Hispanic Chamber Form & fax it to us at 817/439-6639

Tuition Payment Information and Payment options

• $75.00 Non-Refundable Deposit at this time, with the remainder to be paid in two payments of $200.00, due the first night and at the half way point.
• $175.00 Payment, which includes the $75.00 non-refundable deposit, with a remaining balance of $300.00 to be paid no later than the half way point of the session.
• $275.00 Payment, which includes the $75.00 non-refundable deposit, with a remaining balance of $200.00 to be paid no later than the half way point of the session.
• $450.00 Payment in Full. This includes a $25.00 discount for pre-payment in full.
• Weekly Payments available upon request, after deposit.
• $175.00 Returning Graduates of New Quest or Project New, includes meals and new materials.

The price includes all the materials and a meal each night.

Applications are now being accepted thru April 17th, or until the class is full.
SESSION BEGINS: Tuesday, April 24th & ends with Graduation July,3rd!
(Classes are Tuesdays each week 5:30pm-9:30pm)

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14. What was your gross household income before taxes last year? Please Select One Under $5,000 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $49,999 $50,000 and over (required)
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16. Describe the business you have or want to open. Please be very specific.(required)
17. Do you currently own your own business? Please Select One Yes No (required)
18. If YES, when did you start your business?
19. If NO, when do you plan to start your business?
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KFS Women’s Table Talk

Tomorrow Morning Following the

Women’s Table Talk Meeting!

                  All are welcome to “cash” in.

We know our group is golden, and

this month we’re cashing in on it!

 

We’re having a “Nothing-to-Buy Fund Raiser”

immediately following the WTT Meeting @ 9:30am. 

Not only does this fund raiser cost you nothing, you can actually make a few bucks! It’s simple bring your broken, worn out or simply unwanted gold, silver, white gold or platinum jewelry, coins, silverware, or even dental gold! You get paid on the spot, no obligation, & KFS gets a percentage from Lone Star Gold & Silver.       Can you say “Ca-ching!” A win-win for all!

Women’s Table Talk is held the third Tuesday of every month from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., here at the La Mancha Business Center. By attending the Women’s Table Talk Meeting, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals from whom you can share, learn new things and get the support you’ve been looking for as a woman owned business. Word of mouth is one of the most effective ways to market yourself and your business and Networking is about building relationships, so not only will you find clients, but friendships. Furthermore, business networking can build symbiotic relationships among peers and associates that can help test new ideas or resolve current issues your having in your business. The format is:

• Each lady has the opportunity to present their “30 Second Commercial”
• There is a “Topic of Discussion” after introductions
• “No membership fees” or requirements
• “All businesses” are welcome
• “Selling” is not prohibited

Visit us on Meetup.com to RSVP. However, all walk-in’s are welcome!

The Women’s Table Talk Meeting is the third Tuesday of each month, same time, same place, and same price! Hope to see you there! For more information about this and other events, please see our calendar of events.

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Microsoft Office Series-Fundamentals

Maximizing the Power of Microsoft® Office®

What’s your time worth? Do you spend too much time trying to get your documents and spread sheets to look just right?  Do you have an effective way to follow-up with clients, setup meetings or assign duties?

No matter what your business, knowing how to work smarter and get more done in less time will improve your bottom line. Become more proficient using Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and let power of the programs increase your productivity while increasing your bottom line! 

Take one or all four! Discover the basics, plus expert power tips!

Outlook-Better Organization and Client Management, Wednesday, March 7th    8:30am-12:00pm  

Microsoft Outlook has become the software of choice for anyone who needs to organize, keep track of, store and share all the different kinds of information that go into managing busy work and home schedules.

Participants will come away from this workshop with a greater understanding of Microsoft Outlook and its versatility as a desktop information manager. Whether you are new to Outlook or a current user eager to use Outlook to its full capability, this workshop will give you show you the tools built in to Outlook that help you identify, organize and follow up on tasks, meetings and projects.   In the Outlook class you will learn how:

To be more organized
(Mail box advanced options)

• Color code messages from important senders (i.e. your spouse, boss)
• Generate notifications when critical emails arrive
• Block, filter and sort through the junk
• Clean up your mailbox
• Archive, Backup and Delete old messages
• Automatically move unimportant mail to folders for review later

To be more accountable
(Tasks advanced features)

• Create “must do” lists with completion dates
• Assign task to others
• Send and receive updates about task status

To be more systematic
(Journal features)

• Track contact activity like meetings, emails, documents, …
• Log phone conversations

To be more reliable
(Calendar features)

• Track appointments
• Send meeting invitations and track acceptance
• Set-up reminders

Excel-Increase Your Productivity, Wednesday, March 7th    1:00pm-4:30pm

Most of us don’t have time in our busy workdays to use our valuable time punching keys in trial and error learning, extended training, or on-the-job learning. No need, our computer training gives you the most information possible in the least amount of time. You will learn ways to work faster, smarter, and savvier with Excel! We will start with the basics and move to more advanced features, turning Excel into your most powerful productivity tool.

You’ll learn the ABCs of using charts, graphs, fonts, borders, shading, and more — and produce spreadsheets that communicate better and really get attention! Knowledge is power and knowing how to get more done in less time makes you more profitable. Join us for a fast paced look at how to use Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010 to be more effective, efficient, and productive.  You will learn how to…

• Type less using Auto Fill for numbers, dates, days, and months
• Reduce keystrokes by using Hot-keys
• Use functions instead of building your own formulas
• Build formulas when you have special needs
• Sort, group and total data
• Use Pivot Tables to summarize and report data
• Modifying the page setup to create professional reports
• Create powerful graphs
• Use tips and techniques to get things done faster

* Ready to move to the next level in Excel? Check out our Advanced Workshop,   Friday, March 9th

PowerPoint-Visual Communication, Thursday, March 8th     8:30am-12:00pm

There is no better way to communicate your product, service or passion than by speaking to a powerful, professional PowerPoint.  There is also no better way to alienate and bore an audience than by speaking to a bad PowerPoint.  This class helps you create dynamic presentations and helps you understand how to avoid many of the pitfalls that plague PowerPoint presenters.

• Work with the Master Slide
• How to insert graphics, SmartArt, pictures… to add pizzazz to your message
• How to effectively use animation without looking “cheesy”
• Speaking techniques that enhance your presentations
• Things to avoid when giving PowerPoint presentations
• Interfacing with Excel for dramatic charts and graphs
• Tips and tricks for creating custom presentations without ever changing your PowerPoint slides

If you are a beginner or have used these products for years, these classes will help you get more done, in less time, and with less effort.

Word-Everyday Application, Thursday, March 8th   1:00pm-4:30pm  

There’s got to be a better way! In Microsoft Word, there is always a better way.  Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing program in the world. And, for good reason. It offers a wealth of features that allow you to accomplish just about anything you want with your reports, newsletters, correspondence, and other documents. It’s time you took advantage of everything this amazing software can do for you.This class will show you how to create powerful and professional documents. Because certain aspects of the Word program are so powerful and beneficial, not using them is costing you precious hours every day.

You will learn …

• Achieve Graphic design  looks without any special software
• Using available templates, text boxes, smartart and all the new image effects, Word provides a powerful graphics design tool that’s easy to use.
• Need footnotes, bibliographies, or tables of contents that automatically update, Word does that for you.
• Maintain consistent formatting throughout your documents by using the Styles feature.
• Easily add headers, footers and cover pages using your own custom design or standard designs.
• Add pictures to documents and give them that graphic artist touch.  Learn to position pictures anywhere on the page and have the text flow smoothly around them.
• Need to “index” the important information in your work, Word provides a simple method to tag the words you want to include in your index and then 3 clicks and your index is automatically generated.
• How to work with formats, margins and tab stops to create visually appealing newsletters, flyers, and even web pages.
• How to use mail merge for custom letters, labels and even emails.

How we present this material . . .

This is not a hands-on training and for a good reason. Everyone works on computers at a different speed. Some people like to experiment, others get lost and need help. In the long run, a hands-on class slows everyone down. Besides, you don’t need practice moving your mouse. You do need to know how your new system’s features work, how to use them and where to activate them.

*New Quests Graduates and Students get special pricing.

  Call to register: 682-710-1110

Order Microsoft Office Training

Microsoft OutlookTraining, 3/7 from 8:30-Noon @ $25.00 Microsoft Excel Training, 3/7 from 1:00-4:30 @ $25.00 Microsoft Powerpoint Training, 3/8 from 8:30-Noon @ $25.00 Microsoft Word Training, 3/8 from 1:00-4:30 @ $25.00 All Four Training Sessions In Advance by 5pm,Monday, March 5th @ $75.00 Qty:

New Quest Payment Portal

Please select one of the options. All options include the $75 non-refundable deposit to secure your seat.  You will be transferred to a secure payment portal that will take your credit card information.  NO personal or credit card information are retained by Knowledge for Success.

Tuition Payment Information and Payment options

• $75.00    Non-Refundable Deposit at this time, with the remainder to be paid in two payments of $200.00, due the first night and at the half way point.
• $175.00  Payment, which includes the $75.00 non-refundable deposit, with a remaining balance of $300.00 to be paid no later than the half way point of the session.
• $275.00 Payment, which includes the $75.00 non-refundable deposit, with a remaining balance of $200.00 to be paid no later than the half way point of the session.
• $450.00 Payment in Full. This includes a $25.00 discount for pre-payment in full.
• Weekly Payments available upon request, after $75.00 non-refundable deposit.
• $175.00  Returning Graduates of New Quest or Project New, includes meals and new materials. 

Order Winter 2012 Session

Non Refundable Deposit @ $75.00 New Quest - $175.00 Payment @ $175.00 New Quest - $275.00 Payment @ $275.00 New Quest Payment in Full @ $450.00 Returning Graduates @ $175.00 Qty:

Tarrant County Business Breakfast -First Tuesday Every Month

Safety is always a number one priority. The National Weather Service has called a Winter Storm Watch for Tarrant Count for tomorrow, February 1, 2011.  We want all of our friends and business partners to be safe.  Therefore, tomorrow’s TCBB is canceled.  Our next TCBB meeting is Tuesday, March 1, 2011 so please mark that on your calendar.  March is a sponsorship month.  If you would like to be a sponsor,  please contact Toni Allison at toni.allison@knowledgeforsuccess.org.

If you must drive tomorrow, please be safe.  Otherwise, if possible, work from home and stay warm.

Open House – Teresa’s Treasures

“Even after 10 years in business, I still seek opportunities to learn and grow. Stepping out of your comfort zone, and a willingness to be open to new areas of learning, is necessary to stimulate business and vital to the survival of a business. For me, I wanted to learn more about taking control of my website and how to make social media work.”

Knowledge For Success was founded at an optimal time for local businesses to have access to such education and instruction. I have known Toni Allison and many of the instructors for years. She has brought together a unique collaboration of professionals, who are experts in their fields, and have one common goal in mind, helping everyone succeed!

I recently graduated from the New Quest Program and have taken courses in Email Marketing, SEO, Facebook and Social Media as a whole.
As a way of “paying it forward” I will be sharing my success with social media and offer tips on how best to use, build, and customize these tools at the Burleson Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn, Wednesday, November 3rd.  In addition, I too will be teaching courses in 2011 for Knowledge For Success in my areas of expertise.”

Open House, Thursday, November 4th.  Click here for more information.

eBay

Have a professional teach you the right way to sell on eBay. Training delivered by Education Specialists uses the most up-to-date training and student materials – the same ones used by eBay University. So you know you’re learning to make the most of eBay to increase your revenue. The training will teach you how to:

• Do research and create Listings that will attract buyers
• Enhance listings with better descriptions and photography.
• Set pricing that will maximize your profits
• Open and use a PayPal account to simplify getting paid
• Monitor sales to know exactly what’s working and what’s not
• Avoid many of the costly mistakes that new eBay sellers may make.

Download the eBay Seminar training brochure.

Friday, October 1, 2010
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $75
La Mancha Business Center
2701 W Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76109

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eBay Seminar @ $75.00 eBay - New Quest Only @ $56.25 Qty:

Counseling

Counseling: Clients who have been through our programs, classes, training or workshops are entitled to receive free one-on-one counseling for continued support while starting their business. Our counselors are versed in a wide array of topics, such as:

• Accounting
• Bid Review
• Business Plan Development
• Business Structuring
• Buying and Selling a Business
• Cash Flow Analysis and Certification
• Financial Projections
• Financial Analysis
• Government Contracting
• Loan Preparation
• Market Research

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Starting a New Business

When you are starting a new business it can be a daunting task.  You may ask yourself, “How will I make money? What will be my strategy?  How will my product or service differentiate itself from others in the market? What should my company structure be, LLC, Corporation, Partnership, Sole Proprietor?”

Great questions.  But the most important question you may be asking yourself is, “Do I have to do this alone?”  The answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT!

At Knowledge for Success we are a small business assistance center, helping small business owners like you to start and grow your business.  Our programs include First Step, the first step you would take when you are considering starting a new business. This 2 1/2 hour seminar allows you to look at what is required to start a new business, including insurance, Doing Business As (DBA) documents, insurance and so much more.

When you write a business plan it provides focus, clarity and purpose to your goals.  A written business plan helps identify opportunities in a competitive market.  We work with many banks in the area.  Bankers tell us that written business plans set you apart when you want money for your company.  The same holds true for the Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.  A written business plan is what they look for first.

“How do I write a business plan?”  You could spend countless hours working on a business plan by yourself.  You can  struggle to find business plan software to help guide  you.  Or you can choose the solution that has helped countless number of businesses find loans and grants for small business, as well as achieve their dreams and financial success.  This option is New Quest.  New Quest is a 12 week course that is held on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 9:00.  Dinner is included.

Whether this is your first or one-hundredth time starting a new business you are not alone.  At Knowledge for Success, we are your small business assistance center, partnering with you for success.

We also specialize in HUB, Hubzone, Minority, Veteran and Women Owned Businesses.

Call us today at 682-841-2020 to see how we can help your dreams become reality.

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