TUESDAY, APRIL 14
FEARLESS SELLING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: Beth Lane, Peaceful Sales Coach and Janet Hilts, EFT Expert, present this workshop to re-energize your sales ability and increase your revenue in an easy and successful way. Reservations recommended. When: 1-4:30 p.m. Where: Arizona Small Business Association, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261 Price: $137 Info: 603-3173, peacefulselling.com
SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT CLASS: This class is designed to help women build confidence and gain skills in career development. Participants will be matched with Career Guidance Specialists to receive individual career guidance over a six-month period. When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Price: $25 (scholarships available)
STATE OF ARIZONA E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM: Computer lab workshop: Participants will register their companies online in the state “Spirit” procurement site and become familiar with the site and how to look for opportunities to bid. Registration is required of all vendors who want to sell to the state of Arizona. Class prerequisites: Must have the legal company name, federal tax identification number, employee identification number (EIN) (use of Social Security number not recommended), e-mail address and basic computer skills. When: 3-5:30 p.m. Where: PCC Community Campus, 401 N. Bonita Ave. Price: $40 Info: 620-0005, tucsonhispanicchamber.org
WEDNESDAY
‘HARMONIC WEALTH: THE SECRET OF ATTRACTING THE LIFE YOU WANT’: New York Times best-selling author and thought-leader James Arthur Ray redefines wealth in uncertain economic times. With millions of people across the country affected by the current financial turmoil, James Arthur Ray strives to help individuals reach success no matter what their situation. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive Price: free Info: 800-643-6085, jamesray.com
BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS: This workshop is designed to support the financial management needs of business owners requiring assistance in directing and managing their financial operations. The four-part series includes hands-on, user-friendly QuickBooks computer lab sessions supplemented with financial management lectures so you will understand both the “how” and “why” of managing your financial records. Basic computer skills required. This workshop is designed for individuals who have less than six months, or no, prior experience with QuickBooks. Classes are 9-11:30 a.m. April 15, 17, 22 and 24. Registrations is required. Where: PCC Community Campus, 401 N Bonita Ave. Price: $160 (includes textbook) Info: 206-6404, pima.edu/smallbusiness
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: Featured speaker is Raymond Spencer, CEO, Strategic Business Unit – Financial Services Capgemini. When: 5:15-6 p.m. Where: McClelland Hall, Berger Auditorium, 1130 E. Helen St. Price: Free Info: 621-9400, eller.arizona.edu/news/speakers/2009/spencer.aspx
FRESH STRATEGIES FOR YOUR CAREER: This luncheon will feature a diverse panel of local industry leaders and hiring decision makers. Presented by the Tucson Advertising Federation and AD2 Tucson. For complete details and to register, go to aaftucson.org When: 11:30 a.m. Where: Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive Price: $42 general, $32 AFF members Info: 326-1060, aaftucson.org
INTRO TO MICROSOFT WORD AND POWERPOINT CLASS: This class is designed to introduce basic computer concepts applicable to the workplace. When: 1-5 p.m. Where: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Price: $25 (scholarships available)
THURSDAY
EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: These workshops address a variety of topics that are relevant to the diverse employment needs of women. The next workshop will be “The Nuts and Bolts of Locating Job Openings in a Tough Job Market.” When: 3-5 p.m. Where: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Price: $20 (scholarships available)
LOW COST – HIGH IMPACT MARKETING STRATEGIES: Attend this free, interactive workshop with other business managers and PR and marketing professionals. You will learn the latest marketing and PR strategies to outmaneuver the competition during this recession. When: 7:30-9 a.m. Where: Tucson Association of Realtors, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Price: free Info: 795-4500, calibergroup.com
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