Small Business Management I for Contractors (English/Spanish) - 9 HOURS

Training provided by the Clackamas SBDC qualifies for continuing education with the CCB

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Small Business Management I for Contractors: Where newly licensed contractors learn the secrets of a successful business without going to the school of hard knocks! To augment the class experience, the SBDC also includes up to 2 hours of business advising per month at no additional cost. Let us help you quickly apply concepts from class to your day-to-day routine. This is a $2,500 value – do not let this one get away! This class is taught in both English and Spanish! We look forward to having you in class!

Dates & Times

This class is a Video-On-Demand class. It does not meet in person or on Zoom. After you register, you will receive videos to watch online. After watching the videos, you will meet with the instructor, Diana Tourney, to receive your certificate.

Topics include:

Taxes – Understand How They Impact Your Business

• Review of self-employment taxes and processes
• Learn how taxes impact your business
• Strategies for changing business structures and saving taxes
• Review of the Schedule C – understanding categories for your business.

Steps to Becoming an Employer

• Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring
• Who can help me with my payroll?
• Payroll Taxes
• Labor Law Posters and Other Compliance Topics
• Timesheets & Other Employee Records
• Keys to Mobile Contractor’s Office When You Have Employees

Review of Contracting – How it Works

• When should I consider contracting?
• GCAP Overview – Your resource to contracting opportunities

Marketing Techniques, Materials & Sales Strategies to Outsmart the Competition

Key Partners That Will Take Your Business to the Next Level

Things to Know as a Subcontractor or When Hiring a Subcontractor

Blue Print Reading Basics

Construction Math

Best Practices with Vendors

Intermediate Estimating

Loans, Financing, Construction Liens and Customer Bankruptcies

Register early to ensure your spot in the class. Up to 2 people from the business may participate (for 1 registration).

Questions? Contact Cris Kelly at cris.kelly@clackamas.edu.