The Side Hustle – How to Start a Business While Working Fulltime
SB474 – 3 hours
Are you building a business while working fulltime? Don’t quit your day job until you learn the key elements you need to have in place to transition to self-employment and make your business a success.
Instructor: Karen Auld, KCA Coaching Services

Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE
CRN 60064 Thu, Jan 23, 6-9pm
CRN 60065 Thu, Feb 13, 6-9pm
CRN 60066 Sat, Mar 7, 6-9pm
CANCELLED   CRN 60067 Thu, Mar 19, 6-9pm
CRN 60068 Thu, Apr 16, 6-9pm

Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.

Entrepreneur Assessment
SB043 – 3 hours
Are you considering becoming a business owner? Do you have the characteristics and fundamental skills to run a business? And, what are the types of qualities that may offer a better chance for business success? Find out if entrepreneurship is right for you. During the session, complete a self-assessment questionnaire to determine if you have the personal characteristics, the financial fitness and the business readiness skills to own a business. We’ll score, interpret and discuss results to provide a better understanding of your entrepreneurial profile.
Instructor: Karen Katcher, MBA, Katcher Associates

Course fee: FREE
CRN 60022 Mon, Jan 27, 6-9pm
CRN 60023 Mon, Feb 17, 6-9pm
CANCELLED   CRN 60024 Mon, Mar 23, 6-9pm
CRN 60025 Mon, Apr 20, 6-9pm

Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.

Building Blocks to Starting a Business
SB737 – 3 hours
Questions! So many questions. This course is designed to help you ask the right questions, and find the right answers to starting your own business. We identify the basic planning you’ll need to tackle as you start to shape your business idea into reality and help you understand how to prioritize the steps you’ll be taking including naming your business, determining the type of legal entity you’ll select, developing a business plan, marketing, insurance, financial considerations and more. This course also provides information about valuable resources available to budding entrepreneurs.
Instructor: Ed Dolan

Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE
CRN 60026 Tue, Jan 28, 6-9pm
CRN 60027 Tue, Feb 18, 6-9pm
CANCELLED  CRN 60028 Tue, Mar 24, 6-9pm
CRN 60029 Tue, Apr 21, 6-9pm WEBINAR ONLY

Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.

Business by the Numbers
SB738 – 2 hours
This course offers foundational information about important financial practices and planning, including key accounting and tax considerations, for the new business owner. Don’t be caught by surprise. This practical overview provides an understanding of how to strategically manage the financial aspect of your operation form the start, as you plan for your new business.
Instructor: Karen Katcher, MBA, Katcher Associates

Registration is required.

Course fee: FREE
CRN 60030 Wed, Jan 29, 6-8pm
CRN 60031 Wed, Feb 19, 6-8pm
CANCELLED  CRN 60032 Wed, Mar 25, 6-8pm
CRN 60033 Wed, Apr 22, 6-8pm

Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.

Business Plan 101
SB747 – 3 hours

Entrepreneurs need customized business plans — a fundamental tool for determining the viability and potential for business ideas. In an aggressive marketplace, business plans serve as game plans that help established businesses sustain momentum and profitability. Attendees explore the benefits of business plan templates.
Instructor: Vicki Lynne Morgan, Russmor Mentoring Group

Course fee: $59
CRN 60047 Wed, April 22

Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.