September through December 2010 Classes and Workshops

Dare to Become the Success You Were Meant to Be ~ New Opportunities Open Up ~ Partnering with You for Success

The Fall Series of classes and workshops offers a range of topics including: business operations and management, business technology and internet training, finance, marketing and sales, recordkeeping, and accounting. Check out the content, affordable fees and lots of fun.

A special opportunity is available to become a volunteer to provide free tax preparation for income eligible taxpayers. A week of free training is given to commited volunteers in early December. Contact JEDI for more information.

The JEDI office is closed on all Federal and some State holidays, we are closed for Thanksgiving and the day after, for Christmas the office is closed from Christmas eve through News Years Day. Call if you have questions. 888-926-6670 or 530-926-6670

Registration for It's Your Business and Making Your Money Work for You is simple and easy. You need to register both at COS and at JEDI.

To become a JEDI client and receive all the services JEDI offers; complete the application and mail or bring into the JEDI office at 403 Berry Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 for mailing P.O. Box 1586 Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. (application is in a pdf format)

Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes ~ Workshops

Time to Get Online! Basic Website Marketing

Date: Monday & Tuesday, September 13 & 14, 2010
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $35.00
Location: JEDI Business Training Lab
Instructor: Tom Chandler, JEDI Consultant

Date: Monday & Wednesday, December 6 & 8, 2010
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $35.00
Location: JEDI Business Training Lab
Instructor: Tom Chandler, JEDI Consultant
Need a web site (or a better web site)? WordPress software offers tremendous power, yet is easy to use (no more calling your Webmaster for every change). Learn WordPress basics in this class - along with tips and hints for a better web site.

It's Your Business ~ flyer

Dates: Tuesdays, September 21 to December 7, 2010
Time: 5:30– 8:30 pm
COS Fee: $65. or BOGS waiver
Location: COS, Yreka Campus and Dorris DLC
Instructor: Joy von Skepsgardh JEDI Instructor- Co-sponsored with COS, BA 86
How do you build a business aligned with your personal values that is both profitable and enjoyable? Gain skills to research, organize, manage and expand a small business. Target the right customer, develop a marketing plan, create budgets and cash flow projections. Pre-registration required at both COS and JEDI

JEDI Business Exchange

Date: Last or next to the last Monday of the month: September 27, October 25, November 29, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: No Charge
Location: Alternating between Mount Shasta and Yreka. Call JEDI for details
Instructor: Justi Hansen, JEDI Consultant
"Doing Business Better Together!"
Enjoy this regular monthly opportunity to build business networks, discover new resources and create effective new business strategies despite a challenging economy.

Making Your Money Work for You ~ fflyer l

Dates: Thursdays, September 30 to December 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
COS Fee: $52 or BOGS waiver
Location: COS, Weed Campus
Instructor: Renee Getreu, JEDI Instructor, Co-sponsored with COS, BA 89 -
You can enjoy more financial freedom! In this class you'll learn to laugh about money, gain confidence and make smart money decisions. You'll practice skills to make the most of your income and credit and build a strong future by discovering how you can save and invest wisely. Pre-registration required at both COS and JEDI

Online Marketing Boot Camp

Date: Monday & Wednesdays, October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $100. or waived for income-eligible JEDI clients
Location: JEDI Business Training Lab
Instructor: Tom Chandler, JEDI Consultant
In JEDI's Boot Camp, you'll learn how to leverage the Internet's amazing power to build or improve your own web site, complete with blogs, e-mail and the latest social media. You'll gain tons of ideas, inspiration - and an online marketing blueprint.

Meet the Lenders

Date: Wednesday October 27, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: Free & Open to the Public
Location: To be Announced
Coordinator: Paj Kane, JEDI Trainer
Meet bank and public lenders who service business owners througout Siskiyou County. Understand key elements of a loan application and the 5 "C's" of lending. Receive the most current loan information that can help position you for success.

Effective E-Newsletter Stragies

Date: Monday & Wednesday, November 1 & 3, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $35. or waived for income-eligible JEDI clients
Location: JEDI Business Training Lab
Instructor: Tom Chandler, JEDI Consultant
E-Mail marketing offers the highest Return on Investment (ROI) of any online marketing method - yet few small businesses use it. Learn how to create effective e-mail campaigns for your business using Mail Chimp.

Building Strong Credit

Date: Monday & Wednesday, November 8 & 10, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $35. or waived for income-eligible JEDI clients
Location: Weed COS Campus, TBA
Instructor: Renee Getreu, JEDI Trainer
Are you strategic with how you use credit, working toward your long terms goals? Have you started your business on credit? Find out how to use credit in ways that free you from burdensome debt.

Tax Tips for Smart Business Owners

Date: Monday, November 15, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $25. or waived for income-eligible JEDI clients
Location: To Be Announced
Instructor: Lynn Teuscher, Accountant with Aiello, Goodrich and Tuescher
Expert CPA Lynn Teuscher presents the most current information on business deductions and credits and how to reduce your tax burden by using all the strategies available to small business owners.

Planning for Business Success: The Power of Cash Flow Projection

Date: Monday, November 13, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $25. or waived for income-eligible JEDI clients
Location: JEDI Business Training Lab
Instructor: Paj Kane, JEDI Trainer
With hands on practice in Excel, you'll understand how a cash flow projection can be your most valuable budget planning tool. You'll learn to determine feasibility of a business idea and prove to a lender that your businesss is a good investment. Basic computer skills necessary.

VITA Volunteer Training

Date: Early December dates for 5 day Training to be confirmed
Fee: Free to committed volunteers
Location: JEDI Business Training Lab
Coordinator: Paj Kane, JEDI VITA Site Coordinator
JEDI's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax preparation for income eligible taxpayers. Volunteers are greatly needed. A week of free IRS training is given to committed volunteers in early December. Basic computer skill required. To volunteer call Paj Kane at JEDI.

Exploring Business Opportunities

Date: Tuesday & Thursday, August 17 - December 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 am
Fee: $65. or BOGS waiver
Location: Weed COS Campus
Instructor: Shawn Abbot, COS Facultly
In this COS class you can explore emerging opportunities for green businesses and jobs. Discover new products and services now in demand due to changes in society, technology and the environment.

JEDI Business Technology Center
The computer lab and graphic station is open for personal and business use by our clients. To assure there is an available computer in the lab, clients are advised to make an appointment to reserve a computer and to set dates and times. The graphic station is for personal and business use as well and requires a reservation. Contact JEDI (888) 926-6670 or 926-6670 to setup your appointment.

Hours: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm ~ Monday
Hours: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm ~ Tuesday through Thursday
Phone: (888) 926-6670 or (530) 926-6670

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Expanded Service
JEDI will be expanding its services throughout the County with onsite counseling in outlying communities and strengthening and creating new partnerships to reach more people. Our goal is to bring JEDI's services and spirit to you and your community. Help us do that! Call Nancy Swift at (888) 926-6670 or 926-6670 if you have an ideas about how JEDI can serve a particular need in your community.

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