Networking 101
SB746 – 3 hours
It’s not what you know or who you know . . . it’s who knows you. Online and off-line networking will increase your sphere of influence, establish your brand identity, build trust, generate word-of-mouth, and attract business opportunities. Learn to write and deliver an attention-getting “elevator speech.” Start networking immediately: bring your business cards and brochures to class.
Instructor: Vicki Lynne Morgan, Russmor Mentoring Group
Course fee: $59
Wed, Feb 26, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 60046
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Planning Your New Website
SB421 – 3 hours
Learn the biggest mistakes to avoid when building a website and discover what the search engines want. Find out how to register your domain name, choose web hosting, accept payments online, and evaluate whether to do it yourself or hire a professional.
Instructor: Roland Reinhart, Reinhart Marketing
Course fee: $59
Wed, Mar 4, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 60018
Attend Online = CRN 60042
Watch this class description video:
Virtual seats are also available for this class and others. Please view our SBDC Webinars.
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
NJ Division of Revenue & Taxation Small Business Tax Workshop
SB209 – 4 hours
NJ Division of Taxation personnel will explain proper procedures for collecting and remitting various New Jersey taxes. A focal point of each workshop is the sales tax responsibilities of small businesses including the description of taxable and exempt sales and services.
Instructor: NJ Division of Taxation
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
Fri, Mar 6, 10am-2pm
Virtual seats are also available for this class.
Attend In-Person = CRN 60080
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 60081
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
SB404 – 3 hours
Learn how to improve your website visibility in the major search engines (Google and Bing). Participants learn SEO best practices and can ask to have their websites critiqued during the session.
Instructor: Roland Reinhart, Reinhart Marketing
Course fee: $59
Wed, Mar 11, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person: CRN 60019
Attend Online: CRN 60043
Watch this class description video:
Virtual seats are also available for this class and others. Please view our SBDC Webinars.
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Online Businesses and NJ Sales Tax
SB282 – 2 hours
Do you have an Online Business that sells taxable products? The Division of Taxation personnel will explain the tax laws applicable to your business. They will define what products and services are taxable, collecting NJ Sales Tax on sales inside and outside NJ, shipping products, and how to file Sales and Use Tax returns.
Instructor: NJ Division of Taxation
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
Fri, Mar 13, 10am-12pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 60082
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 60083
Virtual seats are also available for this class and others. Please view our SBDC Webinars.
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Introduction to WordPress (Webinar only)
SB463 – 3 hours
33% of websites use WordPress,* one of the most popular website Content Management Systems available. You’ll learn how to set up your own website using self-hosted WordPress. We’ll explain: web hosting, installation, theme selection, plug-ins; and we’ll make sure you know how to keep all your hard work backed up and secure. (3 hours)
Instructor: Roland Reinhart, Reinhart Marketing
Course fee: $59
Wed, Mar 18, 6-9pm
Attend Online = CRN 60044
Watch this class description video:
Virtual seats are also available for this class and others. Please view our SBDC Webinars.
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Introduction to Content Marketing and Email (Webinar only)
SB472 – 3 hours
Content is KING! It helps you get the right message to the right person at the right time. Good content will help customers find you and improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Email marketing will help you keep your current customers coming back and help you convert your prospective customers into buyers. Used together, Content Marketing and email create a strong combination of marketing tools that will help you grow your business.
Instructor: Susan Wilcox, eDynamic Marketing
Course fee: $59
Tue, Mar 24, 6-9pm
CRN 60079
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Introduction to Google Analytics (Webinar only)
SB418 – 3 hours
Does your website and marketing work? Learn how to use the powerful, free reporting tool, Google Analytics, to measure the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
Instructor: Roland Reinhart, Reinhart Marketing
Course fee: $59
Wed, Apr 1, 6-9pm
Attend online: CRN 60021
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Creating Video for the Web (Webinar only)
SB406 – 3 hours
From planning to production to distribution, learn the basic skills and tools you’ll need to create professional video content to promote your brand and publish it online.
Instructor: Roland Reinhart, Reinhart Marketing
Course fee: $59
Mon, Apr 6, 6-9pm
Attend Online = CRN 60035
Watch this class description video:
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Business Plan 101 – Webinar only
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? Email the SBDC office at sbdc@raritanval.edu
Marketing Analysis 101 WEBINAR only
SB748 –
Market analysis is critical for making the best business decisions, planning strategically to launching your business and sustaining an established company. You’ll learn how to collect and analyze data about your industry, advancements in technology, competitive activity, and target market profiles.
Instructor: Vicki Lynne Morgan, Russmor Mentoring Group
Course fee: $59
CRN 60048 Wed, Apr 29, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Email the SBDC office at sbdc@raritanval.edu
Basics of Small Business Insurance – WEBINAR only
SB448 – 3 hours
Are you a small business owner who is operating without insurance, or under-insured, and needs to learn the basics of both insurance and risk management techniques to protect your company from catastrophic loss? Learn about the types of insurance coverage needed to build a basic insurance program and different ways to buy insurance or to self-insure.
Instructor: Sal Ricciardone, CPCU
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
CRN 60071 Wed, Apr 22, 30 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Email the SBDC office at sbdc@raritanval.edu
Building Your Marketing Plan WEBINAR
SB749 – 3 hours
Marketing is about getting people interested in your company’s product or service. Marketing builds brand identity and trust, gives people reasons to buy, and validates the buying decision. Marketing gets people ‘knocking on your door,’ then your selling skills take over!
Instructor: Vicki Lynne Morgan, Russmor Mentoring Group
Course fee: $59
CRN 60049 Wed, May 6, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Email the SBDC office at sbdc@raritanval.edu
Selling 101 WEBINAR
SB750 – 3 hours
No one is a born salesperson, yet we all live by selling something. Those who are motivated and committed can achieve success by learning the basics of customer relationship management and steps in the ‘Anatomy of a Sale.’ Through instruction, visual guidelines and role play, the anxiety and fear of selling disappears. You’ll discover a selling system that is easy to follow to achieve your goals and to earn sales.
Instructor: Vicki Lynne Morgan, Russmor Mentoring Group
Course fee: $59
CRN 60050 Wed, May 13,6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Email the SBDC office at sbdc@raritanval.edu