Educational Opportunities
QuickBooks
Learn from Lisa Kirisits, CPA, with a state of the art computer classroom, equipped with up to date QuickBooks software. Each session has been developed separately to assist new users and current users. However, exercises from session 1 are relevant in session 2.
The 2 sessions being offered:
Tuesday, June 5 (8:30am to 11:30am) - QuickBooks Overview
- What is QuickBooks and its benefits
- Learn how to setup the company profile & modify company preferences
- Practical applications for QuickBooks users
- How to use QuickBooks to manage your business
- Learn which QuickBooks version will best fit your business
Tuesday, June 12 (8:30am to 11:130am) - QuickBooks for Existing Users
- Various reporting functions available in QuickBooks
- How to optimize bookkeeping functions
- Integrating QuickBooks with your specific business
- Lessons leanred from experiences
Investment: $100 per session or $185 for both sessions
(Cost does not include QuickBooks software)
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WMBE Certification Webinars
New York State spends approximately $6.5 billion annually just on goods and services. The Directory of Frequently Purchased Commodities and Services by New York State Agencies is one way to ensure a level playing field for companies to compete for opportunities to do business with the State. The Directory provides information on and website links to State agency contacts, procurement and payment guidelines, and helps vendors learn how to do business with State agencies.
By reviewing this information, businesses can identify possible opportunities and taxpayers can better understand how their money is spent.
The Canisius College Women's Business Center, together with Empire State Development and Erie County will assist small business owners to understand the Women & Minority Business Enterprise Certification (WMBE) process and the value of becoming certified with the City of Buffalo, Erie County and New York State.
Benefits to You
- Determine the value of WMBE Certification
- Find out what products and services the Government will purchase
- Learn how to access information sources
- Learn how to market certification to buyers
- Hear success stories
Program Information
Webinar I:
"Should I get Certified?"
Cost: $25
Register Online
Webinar II:
"Now that I am Certified, how do I get Contracts?"
Cost: $25
Register Online
Registration
Please note that once you have registered, a link and instructions to the Webinar will be sent to you via email.
Click here if you would like to download a printable registration form.
Capstone Project Case Studies Canisius College students complete major projects as part of their course work each semester. Your business can be that "project" and bring real world into the classroom. Click here to view the registration form.
They look for existing businesses with a specific goal in mind. This student project then becomes research for your business in a particular area of need including international trade. If you have a project, or would like more information about this free program, call us at 716-888-8280.
