CNMI-SBDC Director Gary Liddle said during the recent Saipan Chamber of Commerce meeting that the center will help business owners see their businesses in a new and different light that they have not seen before.
“We have over 20 different workshops that we can customize to address and fit the specific needs of the different businesses, and we can customize the workshops to fit your time and schedules,” Liddle said.
Types of workshops
He said the workshops include:
• Pre-Business keys to Success
• Merchandising
• Basic Recordkeeping
• How to Read Financial Statements
• Business Plans, Budgeting and Planning
• Marketing/Public Relations
• Federal Procurement
• Women in Business Workshops
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Restaurant Manager
• Retailing, Forecasting Profits and Cash Flows
• How to Survive During a Recession
• International Trade
• Insurance for Small Businesses
• Effective Personnel Training
• Tax/Financial Planning
• Business Telephone Etiquette and Writing
• Exploring Growth Opportunities
• Marketing Strategic Decisions
• Sizing up your Business
• Using Financial Tools
• Determine Market Potential
Counseling programs
Liddle said the center also offers counseling on business starting/acquisition, source of capital, marketing/sales, government procurement, accounting and records, financial analysis/cost control, inventory control, engineering, personnel, computer system, international trade, business liquidation/sale, technology and other topics.
“We urge you to avail of these workshops because these will guide you and help you make changes if any is needed to expand your businesses,” Liddle said.
He also invites business owners to visit the SBDC office at the Department of Commerce Building on Capital Hill.
You may email [email protected], fax 664-3067 or call 664-3018 for more information.
