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Advertise Your Business for Free

Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars on advertising and seeing no response? Is your marketing budget almost non-existent? Be prepared to come and get energized with lots of free and very low cost ways to promote and advertise your product or service to your target market. Learn ideas that will build relationships, increase sales and get people talking including: cross promotions, community events and public relations. Become a true grass roots marketer and lead the crowd! Materials fee: $5.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Ways to Advertise Your Business for Free (6943C)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009West City Campus212$13


Be a Star: Be Your Own Publicist

Have you ever wondered how people get featured on television, radio, or in magazines and newspapers promoting their service or product? This class will go over the ins and outs of media relations, how to write a news release, put together a press kit and present yourself in a very polished and professional manner for the media. Learn what to say and not to say when speaking to a member of the press. Materials fee: $5.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Be a Star: Be Your Own Publicist (6778E)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa9/26/2009 - 10/3/2009West City Campus205$26




Become a Notary Public in One Day

Learn the ""2009 New Notary Laws"" that all California Notaries are required to know."" Start your own business, provide customer service for your organization, and earn additional income. This intensive one-day seminar will equip you with everything you need to know to become an effective Notary. Includes exam. Bring: 2”x2” color photo, $40 check made payable to ”Secretary of State”; proper ID, #2 pencils. Arrive on time. Materials fee-$60.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Become a Notary in One Day (6708D)9:00 AM6:30 PMSa10/3/2009 - 10/3/2009West City Campus124$41
Become a Notary Public in One Day Canceled (6709F)9:00 AM6:30 PMSa12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009West City Campus124$41


Earn a Living and Be Your Own Boss

Have you ever considered the thought you'd like to be in business for yourself? Well this is the class to get you started in that direction. The timing in today's economy is now! Being your own boss has many positive benefits that are often overlooked. Come find out the required steps to being on your own; the skills and qualities of a boss; the whys of starting your own business; and many more valuable resources.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Earn a Living Being Your Own Boss (6948H)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa9/19/2009 - 10/3/2009West City Campus204$39


Learn The Business Side of Becoming a Personal Chef

So you want to be a chef? Come learn how a personal chef truly works. Rosalind Cottingham, personal chef for Something's Cooking, will discuss the in's-&-out's of the business. Instruction will focus on ethics of a personal chef, consulting with clients, handling oneself in the client's home, setting service prices, and the abilty to shift gears based on client's needs. Material fee-$5.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Learn the Business Side of Becoming a Personal Chef Canceled (6949D)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa10/17/2009 - 10/17/2009West City Campus204$39


Marketing Made Fun, Easy, and Successful!

Learn to use strategic thinking and create a smart plan. Keys to success are being consistent, building relationships, and keeping it simple. Materials fee: $5.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Marketing Made Fun, Easy, and Successful! (6802F)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa1/9/2010 - 1/16/2010West City Campus124A$26


Low Cost Innovative Marketing Ideas That Get Results

Did you know that everything you implement in your business is marketing including: packaging, pricing, distribution, office appearance, uniforms, promotion, employee and customer relations? You will learn how to put together campaigns using ideas that have a twist to them. The key to being a marketing wiz is daring to stand out from the crowd and get your business or service recognized.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Low Cost Innovative Marketing Ideas That Get Results (6800A)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa1/23/2010 - 1/23/2010West City Campus124A$13