RCC SBDC Fall Classes

Smart Start your Business

Do you have an idea for a business?  Are you wondering how to determine if that idea can be a profitable business, before you spend a lot of money and time on it?

Smart Start Your Business is a good place to start!  In this two-hour workshop, you will assess your resources, planning, funding, and personal readiness for a successful business launch.

If you register for Smart Start Your Business and your idea involves another / several other people, they may attend with you at no charge.

1 session, 2 hours, | 3 pm – 5 pm

Dates: November 20th  | December 10th 

Cost: $66 (Per Business) – Register Today

Fundamentals of Finance – Understanding Business Financial Statements

Running a small business means making big decisions, often with limited financial data. In this 6-hour class, held over two afternoons, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to better understand your business’s financial strength. You’ll learn how to take your income and expense information and transform it into a clear, usable financial statement.

More than just bookkeeping, this class will show you how to interpret that data to make smarter, more confident operational and investment decisions. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, this class will help you take control of your numbers and your business future.

2 sessions, 3 hours, | 2 pm – 5 pm

Starts, November 6 Ends, November 13

Cost: $137 – Register Today

Marketing – Google Business and Local Search marketing That Drives Results

Get step-by-step guidance on how to fully optimize your Google Business Profile, improve your local SEO, and make simple website updates that bring in more local customers.

In this two-part class, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your Google Business Profile and walk away with tools to improve your search rankings, website performance, and overall online presence — no tech background required.

You’ll learn how to:

• Fully optimize your Google Business Profile to increase visibility and engagement
• Strengthen your local SEO with simple, effective strategies that help customers find you
• Market locally on a budget using smart techniques beyond just Google
• Build credibility through citations by listing your business in the right places
• Improve your website’s technical SEO with image optimization, clear heading structure, and more

Whether you already have a Google Business Profile or need help setting one up, this class will give you clear, actionable steps to grow your local presence, even if you’re starting from scratch.

3 sessions, 6 hours, Tues. & Thur. | 3pm – 5pm

Starts, November 4th – Ends, November 6th

Cost: $132 – Register Today