Business & Management
Smart Start
Presented by the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development Center. The 2 hour workshop is a basic guide to starting a small business. The workshop will cover business start-up check lists, forms of ownership, registering the business name, sales tax permits, writing business plans, marketing basics, and local, state, and federal loan and aid programs. To register for any site call Coreen at 712-256-6552. Fee $20
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 18*1 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 01/06/2010 | 6:00-8:00PM | Aviation 217 |
1 session | Call 712-256-6552 |
| MANAG 18*2 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 01/21/2010 | 2:00-4:00PM | Aviation 217 |
1 session | Call 712-256-6552 |
| MANAG 18*14 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 11/19/2009 | 2:00-4:00PM | Aviation 217 |
1 session | Call 712-256-6552 |
| MANAG 18*22 | Atlantic | T | 11/24/2009 | 6:00-8:00PM | Center TBA |
1 session | Call 712-243-5527 |
| MANAG 18*15 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 12/02/2009 | 6:00-8:00PM | Aviation 217 |
1 session | Call 712-256-6552 |
| MANAG 18*23 | Harlan | T | 12/08/2009 | 6:00-8:00PM | Center TBA |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
| MANAG 18*16 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 12/17/2009 | 2:00-4:00PM | Aviation 217 |
1 session | Call 712-256-6552 |
Essentials of Human Resources
For entry-level HR professionals, supervisors, and small business managers, this is a true introductory course in human resource management. It provides participants with a broad overview of the human resource function. Key areas include employment law, effective recruitment and selection, basics of compensation, orientating and training employees, and performance appraisals. Fee $399
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 19*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 04/06/2010 | 6:30-9:30PM | Looft Hall 022 |
6 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Connect the Dots-When the Dots Are Goals/Picture Is Success
Bring your company mission, vision and at least one corporate goal and during lunch will outline the success picture and identify how to begin aligning the dots (goals). Fee $49
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*20 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 11/24/2009 | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Looft Hall 010 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Farm Management Classes
Farm business management serves as a comprehensive guide to managing a farm business. From financial management, income and expense statements to balance sheets and cash flow budgeting. Other topics include risk management, asset building, setting achievable goals, and establishing vision. Get the tools you need to raise the bar on your crop or livestock business. Fee $399
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 01/13/2010 | 6:00-10:00PM | Looft Hall 022 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Notary Public Training
This is the place to discover what a notary does, your state's requirements, your state's application and testing information, how much you can charge. Materials are easy to read. Fee $89
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*03 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 05/05/2010 | 2:00-5:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Welcome to Child Care
An introduction to the world of childcare for new child care center staff or to refresh your skills. To pre-register for these six sessions, call 1-800-945-9778 or go to www.swiowachildcare.org to check out the topics covered. Fee:$25 Fee $49
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*41 | Atlantic | M | 11/23/2009 | 7:00-9:00PM | Center TBA |
6 sessions | Call 712-243-5527 |
Iowa Sales and Use Tax
Sales tax permit requirements, who needs a sales tax permit and how to get one are all covered in this class. Discussion will also include what is taxable and what is not, exemptions, reasons for not charging tax, documentation required to support exemptions, local option tax and sales tax reports. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 14*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 03/24/2010 | 6:30-9:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Sales and Use Taxes for Manufacturers
A class designed solely for the manufacturers. Learn when manufacturing begins and ends for sales tax laws. Discussion of purchases that would be exempt for manufacturers to make. The importance of exemption certificates and how to complete them. Learn when local option tax applies. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 15*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 05/03/2010 | 1:00-3:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
2009 Income Tax Updates - Federal and Iowa
Income tax updates for accountants and tax professionals Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 99*02 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 01/11/2010 | 1:00-5:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Iowa Income Tax 2009 Update
This class is for the accounting or tax professional. It offers a detailed discussion of the complete Iowa 1040, including updates for the current filing season. Fee $5
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 99*50 | Harlan | T | 12/15/2009 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Center TBA |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
Landscapers Sales & Use Tax
Relates exclusively to the unique sales and use tax issues faced by those in landscaping and lawn care. Who collects and who pays sales or use tax. Working for non-profits and governments. Making exempt and taxable purchases. Application of local option taxes. Application of construction industry rules. Completion of exemption certificates. Providing contractors statements. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 99*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/25/2010 | 2:00-4:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
