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Continuing
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Fall
2008 Brochure - Business
GETTING PAID TO TALK
From commercials, cartoons and movies to audio
books, documentaries and the internet, people
just like you earn great income with their
voices. This is your chance to learn all the
basics from an industry professional, including
how to prepare a winning demo tape and build
success in this exciting field.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask
questions and to hear examples of demo tapes
recorded by professional voice actors.
Class participants will even have the chance to
record a commercial script under the direction
of our producer. This class is informative, lot
of fun, and a great first step for anyone
interested in voice acting. Taught by staff
member of Creative Voice.
SBM1975
11/20/2008-11/20/2008, 1 session
6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Days: Th
CREATIVE VOICE DEVELOPMENT
GROUP
* CTC C223, $39
INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE FOR FUN AND PROFIT
Fortunes have been made (and lost) in real
estate. Find out how to increase your chances of
success by learning the tricks to
purchasing and managing rental property. Basic
site appraisal, creative financing options,
tenant selection, contract and
leasing outlines, maintenance troubleshooting,
conflict resolution and dispute resolution will
all be covered. On-line searches for local
opportunities in the real estate market will be
discussed.
Textbook required.
SBM1954
10/2/2008-10/23/2008, 4 sessions
6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Days: Th
JIM HARRIFF
* CTC A105, $69
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SKILLS WORKSHOP
Successful managers do not just happen-- they
are developed! They need highly refined
communication and conflict resolution skills in
today's stressful and competitive business environments. This workshop will provide
participants with information on leadership and
management styles. Participants will discuss
responsibility and ethics, effective
communication, the art of listening, how to hire
the best person for the job, the conscious
creation of winning teams, recognizing and
resolving conflict along
with problem solving techniques, the creation of
a learning organization through the creation of
a culture of change. Further
topics will include how to become an effective
facilitator including developing appropriate
ice-breaker techniques for all group sizes and
productivity management -- on-time, within
budget, without surprises, managing and
supervising people, empowering staff and manage
multiple projects. Participants will leave ready
to utilize their new skills in the workplace as
effective leaders and managers.
SBM0420
9/15/2008-10/27/2008, 10 sessions
6:00 PM-8:30 PM, Days: MW
THOMAS REIDY
* CTC D314, $199
OPERATING A BED & BREAKFAST
Have you longed to purchase that old mansion on
the hill and convert it to a Bed & Breakfast?
Before you take this big step, come and explore
the many aspects of opening and operating a Bed
& Breakfast. We will cover facility selection,
opening
preparation, daily operations, marketing and
record keeping. Held at Bed & Breakfast
Wellington, 707 Danforth St., Syracuse.
Directions sent prior to class. Website: http://www.bbwellington.com/
SBM1955
10/7/2008-10/21/2008, 3 sessions
6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Days: Tu
WENDY WILBER
* OTHER , $59
PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN *NEW**
Starting a new business? Will you need to borrow
money? If so, you'll need to develop and
effective business plan and financing
proposal for any financial institution. This
workshop takes you step-by-step through
the intricacies of this project, as you address
market research and analysis, competition,
pricing, financial statements and employees.
SBM1906
11/3/2008-11/10/2008, 2 sessions
6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Days: M
LEONARD COLELLA
* CTC B102, $49
REINVENTING YOURSELF
***NEW***
It doesn't matter whether you have been
downsized, if your family has grown, or if you
are looking for fulfillment in retirement
-- sometimes you just need a change! Let's talk
about ways to find a job that is FUN as well as
profitable using the skills you
already have. Take an assessment of your skills
and talents and use those results to develop a
functional resume. Learn how to
best present that resume and insure that the
right person gets to read it. Role play through
a job interview. Learn which questions you
should ask and how to best answer those
questions asked of you. Turn the job search into
an opportunity where you can reinvent yourself!
SBM1912
10/2/2008-10/23/2008, 4 sessions
6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Days: Th
CUNINGHAM,PHD GEROGIA
* CTC A105, $59
STARTING A HOME BASED BUSINESS
Have you been thinking about starting a home
based business, but just don't know how? This
class is an absolute must for
anyone considering starting one. Learn about the
benefits of owning your own business, how to
choose the right one and avoid the wrong one.
Develop a business plan, how to set up your home
office and get organized. Market your business,
tax benefits and
strategies to make your business successful.
Learn from someone who has already done it and
avoid the mistakes that can make a difference!
SBM1902
9/24/2008-10/15/2008, 4 sessions
6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Days: W
JOHN BURWICK
* CTC C224, $99
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