Join us and other start-up businesses for the Smart Start Workshop. Smart Start is a four-part (4 separate 2-3 hour days) interactive program for individuals at the early stages of business development. Participants will discuss the basics of marketing, identifying customers, understanding the competition, smart money management, and creating a business plan. At the conclusion of the workshop you will be prepared to give a short presentation of your business concept to a group of professionals. March 30th, April 1st, April 6th and 8th, 2010. Evening sessions 5:30-8pm; except for the last day which is a morning session 8:30 – 10am.

Note: This is a broad stroke picture of what owning and managing a new business is all about. Our monthly seminars are targeted with more specific hands on information.

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Join Amy Dowd of Coastal Marketing Solutions for an informative session on utilizing an e-newsletter. Everyone is doing it. Can you make yours stand out and be noticed? How to handle email addresses? Did you know there is great analytical data to determine which is the best day to send it in order that your newsletter will be opened? How about content? How much is too much? Inform, educate and entertain, which one is right for you? email Lisa Panaccione . Pre-registration is required.

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Join us for our “CHAPA” certified First Time Home Buyers class. The course will consist of four 3 hour classes. Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded a certificate which may make them eligible for certain assistance programs or mortgage products. Topics covered will be: budgeting and your credit; working with a Realtor; obtaining a mortgage; legal; insurance; home inspections; home appraisals; keeping and maintaining your home and energy saving ideas for your existing and new home. The course is open to any interested individuals or households. Space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory. Once you have registered you will be mailed an information package that will need to be returned in order to compete the registration process. Your seat in this class in not confirmed until this additional information package is returned to the CDP. Dates: April 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd. **Special note: when registering- indicate per household of 2 or single.

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Quickbooks Workshop— If you are contemplating using or are already working with Quickbooks we will help you get up to speed. Then we will train you to add a chart of accounts correctly and give you the instruction to maximize all that this software has to offer. All user levels are welcome. Join Sarah Robinson of Robinson Financial Solutions for this three night workshop. Dates: April 26th, 28th and May 3rd. Pre-reistration required.

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Join Warren Rutherford of The Executive Suite and learn how you can Maximize Employee Motivation in the New Economy. The new economy that emerges from this recession will require employers to motivate employees better to increase performance and profits. Learn proven employee motivation practices to show you how to motivate smarter and tap into the “hidden” motivational talent of your employees. Space is limited and preregistration is required. email Lisa Panaccione

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Join Mark Novota of Wequassett Resort and Golf Club at our second annual seminar on sales and customer service. Mark is the managing partner at the Wequassett resort and is known for his top notch educational program. Expert advice and a sumptuous location make this season starter event one of our most popular!

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