Small business trainings set for West Point

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Kim Preston, Center for Rural Affairs Women's Business Center director, kimp@cfra.org, 402.687.2100 ext. 1008; or Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, rheal@cfra.org, 402.687.2100 ext 1025

WEST POINT, NEBRASKA – Several free workshops are scheduled in July for local entrepreneurs and business owners in the West Point area. These events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and the John A. Stahl Library.

Each session is limited to 10 attendees, and will take place at the John A. Stahl Library, 330 N. Colfax, in West Point.

  • QuickBooks Basics: Tuesday, July 9, and Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to noon (two-day course). Learn to create a company; work with customers, vendors, and banking; and run reports. Register by July 8.
  • Advanced QuickBooks: Tuesday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Customize templates; filter reports; work with assets and loans; and review payroll. Register by July 15.
  • Advanced Excel: Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Better your knowledge of formulas; learn quick tips and tricks to be more efficient; link cells; group worksheets; and chart. Register by July 17.

“Keeping good records is vital to the success of an entrepreneur’s business,” said Kim Preston, Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center director. “You can manage your costs; or just collect, store, and analyze your data in a timely manner. That helps cash flow and viability.”

Diann Ballard from db-Consulting, LLC, of Pender, Nebraska, will instruct the course. The use of laptops and software will be provided.

Visit cfra.org/events for more information. Center for Rural Affairs provides business training, technical assistance, microloans, and networking to small businesses in Nebraska.

 

Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Center for Rural Affairs receives funding from the Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Business and Innovation Act through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, U.S. Department of Treasury, Peter Kiewit Foundation, and other sources. Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Small Business Administration funded programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if requested in advance. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.