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.
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
The Side Hustle – How to Start a Business While Working Fulltime – WEBINAR
SB474 – 3 hours
Are you building a business while working fulltime? Don’t quit your day job until you 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
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50304 Thu, Sep 17, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50305 Thu, Oct 8, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50306 Thu, Nov 5, 9am-12pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Mastering the Mental Side of Business – WEBINAR
SB427 – 3 hours
The way you think will impact the way you run your business. In this class, we will teach you how to set goals and create achievable plans, how to handle the inevitable challenges and setbacks you’ll face along the way building your business. Confidence is key to your success. Learn how to build your confidence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success.
Instructor: Karen Auld, Certified Success Coach
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50120 Thu, Sep 24, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50307 Thu, Oct 15, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50308 Thu, Nov 12, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Entrepreneur Assessment – WEBINAR
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
Registration is required.
CRN 50085 Mon, Sep 28, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50086 Mon, Oct 12, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50087 Mon, Nov 9, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
For information and to register, please view our SBDC Webinars page.
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Building Blocks to Starting a Business – WEBINAR
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, MBA, Kiva Intl. Business Group
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50088 Tue, Sep 29, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50089 Tue, Oct 13, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50090 Tue, Nov 10, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Business by the Numbers – WEBINAR
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 from the start, as you plan for your new business.
Instructor: Karen Katcher, MBA, Katcher Associates
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50091 Wed, Sep 30, 6-8pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50092 Wed, Oct 14, 6-8pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50093 Wed, Nov 11, 6-8pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
The Side Hustle – How to Start a Business While Working Fulltime – WEBINAR
SB474 – 3 hours
Are you building a business while working fulltime? Don’t quit your day job until you 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
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50304 Thu, Sep 17, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50305 Thu, Oct 8, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50306 Thu, Nov 5, 9am-12pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Entrepreneur Assessment – WEBINAR
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
Registration is required.
CRN 50085 Mon, Sep 28, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50086 Mon, Oct 12, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50087 Mon, Nov 9, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
For information and to register, please view our SBDC Webinars page.
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Building Blocks to Starting a Business – WEBINAR
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, MBA, Kiva Intl. Business Group
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50088 Tue, Sep 29, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50089 Tue, Oct 13, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50090 Tue, Nov 10, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Business by the Numbers – WEBINAR
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 from the start, as you plan for your new business.
Instructor: Karen Katcher, MBA, Katcher Associates
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50091 Wed, Sep 30, 6-8pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50092 Wed, Oct 14, 6-8pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50093 Wed, Nov 11, 6-8pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu
Mastering the Mental Side of Business – WEBINAR
SB427 – 3 hours
The way you think will impact the way you run your business. In this class, we will teach you how to set goals and create achievable plans, how to handle the inevitable challenges and setbacks you’ll face along the way building your business. Confidence is key to your success. Learn how to build your confidence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success.
Instructor: Karen Auld, Certified Success Coach
Course fee: FREE
Registration is required.
CRN 50120 Thu, Sep 24, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50307 Thu, Oct 15, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
CRN 50308 Thu, Nov 12, 6-9pm — REGISTER FOR THIS DATE
Questions? Contact the SBDC office: Phone: (908) 526-1200 x8516 Email: sbdc@raritanval.edu