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Learn, Live & ExploreLearn, Live & ExploreLearn, Live & Explore

Find enclosed Highlighted Classes

including:

Empowering Women Conference!

IPads - How to….

Mail Merge

Basic Accounting with QuickBooks

Summer Sizzles with Savings!

15% off all Online Classes May 1 - June 30, 2012!

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ThisSummerisallabouttakingtheNextStepUpinyourlifeandyour

business!

Save15%offallonlineclasses!Savingsare

showninbrochure!Youmustcalltoregister.

Joinusforthe

8thAnnualEmpoweringWomenConferenceonJune7th!(seepage8‐9)

Learn!!

Explore!

Live!!

Index

AtoZGrantwriting.....................7Accounting.......................................5BoostingWebsiteTraf ic...........11BudgetingPersonal......................4BusinessStart‐up..........................6BusinessFundamentals.............6CateringBusiness.........................7Communication.............................7DigitalPhotography.....................12eBay....................................................7EmailMarketing............................10EmpoweringWomenConf........8FacebookforBusiness................11Genealogy.........................................12Home‐BasedBusinessShow....14iPadBasics.......................................3iPadHowTos..................................3Leadership.......................................4MagazineWriting..........................7MailMerge.......................................3MarketingPlan...............................12MarketingUsingSocialMedia.11MSProject2010............................4PayrollinQuickBooks.................5Peachtree..........................................5QuickBooks......................................5ResumeWriting.............................12Spanish..............................................10Supervision......................................4

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Mail Merge By combining a simple spreadsheet inMicrosoft Excel 2010 and a letter inMicrosoftWord2010,youcansendoutaPersonalized letter and address theenvelope to 5 or 5,000 people with asimpleclickofthemouse.Learnhowtoturn your customer list, weddinginvitation list, or reunion list into aeasily accessiblemailing list. Youwillbeabletosendamassmailing,addressenvelopes or print labels for bothbusiness and private events – specialsales and promotions, customerappreciation cards, weddings,birthdays,reunionsandanniversaries–inafractionofthetime.Thistwohourhands on seminarwill give you all theinformationyouneedtogetstartedanda“cheatsheet”totakehome.Youmusthave only a basic knowledge of Wordand Excel to get the full bene it fromthisseminar.WED10am‐12pm JUNE13Beckley $35

IPadBasicsDoyouhaveanew iPad2or thinkyoumight like to have a new iPad? Attendthis hands‐on 2‐hour workshopfeaturing thebasicsof iPad2andgetapreview of what the buzz is allabout. We’ll: explore the physicalattributes;navigatingyouriPad;settingpreferences to your liking;using email;restarting and resetting your iPad;organizingyourhomescreenandmore.One‐to‐onetrainingisalsoavailable.WED10am‐12pm MAY16Beckley $55

iPadHowTosNow that you’ve got the basics down;what’s next? Attend this hands‐on 2‐hour workshop and ind out! We’llcover:updatingyouriPad;syncingwithiTunes to managing music and photocontent; transferringphotosfromyouriPad to your computer; editing andorganizing photos on your iPad; usingFacetime; tips and tricks that are socool! Pre‐requisite: must have basiccomputer skills to attend this grouptraining. One‐to‐one training isavailable for the “new to technology”individual: call fordetails.StaytunedforiPad and business. Future classes tocover productivity apps; how to editdocuments;createandpresentfromyouriPad;synchronizedcalendarswithiCloudandmore.WED10am‐12pm MAY23Beckley $55Lookingforcomputertraining

notontheschedule?

One‐on‐oneBasictoAdvancedHands‐on

ComputerTraining

Spacesarelimited

CallSheilaorKarentoday!304‐253‐3145

Computers

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Introduction to Microsoft Project2010Discover how to effectively plan,implement, and control projects usingMicrosoft Project 2010, the world'smost popular project managementsoftware. In these lessons, you’ll learnhow to use Microsoft Project to thinkthrough and organize your project'sdetails,planaschedule,sequencetasks,produce a baseline, assign resourcesand costs, track your progress, identifyand analyze variances, and revise yourproject plan. By the end of the course,you’llbeable toproduceaprojectplanthat wows your audience andempowersyoutoachieveyourbusinessgoals.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

Fundamentals of Supervision andManagementLearnhowtobeaneffectivemanagerorsupervisor. Master the basics ofbusiness and organizations, learn thepeople skills required to motivate anddelegate, and learn tools for solvingproblemsandresolvingcon licts.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

ManagingCustomerServiceCustomer service personnel interactwith current and potential customerseveryday.Butdotheytrulyspendtimeindingoutwhatcustomersreallywantand giving them the highest servicepossible?Inthissix‐weekonlinecourse,you'll discover dynamite methods forbringing out the best in your team,measuring customer service, andanticipatingtheneedsofyourrepsandyour customers. Learn how to attractand hire top‐notch reps, succeed withteams, and minimize customercomplaints. As an added bonus, you'llunlockthepowerofleadingbyexampleand setting new trends for customerserviceinyourgrowingbusiness.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

BudgetingforYourFinancialSuccess‐Howtomakeyourmoneyandkeepit!Ever wonder where all your moneygoes? Why you never have any cash?Well this class will help you answerthose questions and more. Take thetime to develop the skills you need tomanage your personal inances andplanforthefuture.TUE10am‐12pm JUN26Beckley $35

Customer Service

Money Matters

4 Register Early! Call 304-253-3145 or register online at www.westvirginiawbc.org

Management and Professional Development

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BasicAccountingwithQuickBooksTake charge of your bookkeeping andbetter understand your businessinances today! Topics include:measuring business pro itability; trackcost of goods sold; enter and writechecks;trackingpayrollliabilities;usingregisters; invoicingcustomers; trackingand paying sales tax; and customizingreports.Sessionswillbeconductedinacomputer lab to facilitate hands‐oninstruction.FRI9‐5pm JUNE22Beckley $125

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks2011CutyourpayrolltasksdowntosizewithQuickBooks 2011! With the help ofsimple instructions and hands‐onactivities, you’ll quickly master all thestepsforsettingupyourpayrollsystem.You’ll learn how to access IRSinformation, set up entries for newemployees,createchecks,payliabilities,enteremployeetime,andtrackjobcostdata. And what about all those formsandreportsyouneedto ile,fromW‐2sto Federal forms 940 and 941? Noproblem ‐ they’ll be a cinch with thepower of QuickBooks on your side.Whether you’re new to QuickBooks orwant to expand your skills, this coursewill teach you time‐saving techniquesthat will make performing payroll abreeze. You will need Intuit'sQuickBooks Pro 2011 for Windows orQuickBooksPremier2011forWindows.(Software must be installed and fullyoperationalbeforethecoursebegins.)StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

IntroductiontoPeachtreeAccounting2012Get the training you need to performeveryday accounting tasks usingPeachtree Accounting software. First,you'll set up vendors, customers, andinventory items. Then you'll see howeasyitistorecordtypicaltaskssuchasgoodspurchased, billspaid, items sold,and payments collected. You'll alsolearn how to handle end‐of‐monthprocedures.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!AccountingFundamentalsDemand for accounting professionalscurrently exceeds supply. If you'reinterested in increasing your inancialawarenessandaccountabilitywhilealsogainingamarketableskill,thiscourseisforyou.You'lllearnthebasicsofdouble‐entrybookkeeping,whilealsolearninghow to analyze and record inancialtransactions,aswellaspreparevariousinancialreportsattheendofthe iscalperiod. Accounts receivable, accountspayable,payrollprocedures,salestaxes,andvarious commonbankingactivitieswill be discussed. We'll cover all thebases,fromwritingcheckstopreparingan income statement and closing outaccountsattheendofeach iscalperiod.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

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AccountingFundamentalsIIWhile it is true that accountingprofessionals are scarce, those withcorporate accounting experience areevenmore rare. This course will buildon the knowledge you gained in ourAccounting Fundamentals course toprovideyouwithasolidunderstandingofcorporateaccountingpractices.You'llbe able to analyze transactions andprepare various corporate inancialreports. You'll also gain practicalexperience working with dividends,plant assets, depreciation, accruedrevenue and expenses, retainedearnings, stockholders' equity, andmore.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

Take Your 1st Step to BusinessOwnershipDream of owning your own business?This workshop is the irst step foranyone eager to discoverwhat it takesto start a small business. Obtain anoverview of available programs andservices,meetthestaff,andwatchsomeof our successful business ownersdescribe their experiences in a shortvideo.Pre‐registrationrequired!

TUES6‐7PM MAY29Beckley NoFee

BusinessFundamentalsThe Business Fundamentalsworkshop is designed forthose who are thinking ofstarting,orhavehadabusinessforoneyear or less. This 3 hour workshopprovidesessential informationforwhatan entrepreneur needs to know tosuccessfully start a business. TheFundamentalsworkshopisaprogramofthe WV Small Business DevelopmentCenterinpartnershipwiththeWomen’sBusiness&TrainingCenterinBeckley.Training will include: Marketing Tips;Keys to business success; Choosing alegal structure; Licensing &documentation; State & FederalRequirements;Businessplanning;Hintsonwritingabusinessplan;Developingabusinessbudget.

TUES5:30‐8:30pm MAY22BeckleyTUES5:30‐8:30pm JUNE12Beckley $35TheCraftofMagazineWritingEver readanon ictionmagazinearticleand said, Icanwritebetter than that?With this fun, interactive class you canlearn the ropes from a pro and turnyour dream of becoming a freelancerinto a bright future as a magazinewriter. It's fun, it's easy, and a greatsource of extra incomewhether you’reretired, planning for the future orstaying close to the kids. If you're adetermined new writer, or if youhaven'twritten formagazines in years,this class will jump start your career.You'll learn plenty of powerfulbrainstorming techniques designed topracticallywriteeveryarticleforyou.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

Business

6 Register Early! Call 304-253-3145 or register online at www.westvirginiawbc.org

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SecretsoftheCatererDo you love to cook and plan parties?Then start your own catering businessandmakemoney doingwhat you love!In this course, you learn foundationalskills about catering and the basics ofthe catering business, including manydeliciouscateringrecipes!StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!LearntoBuyandSelloneBayOnline auctions match buyers withsellers in a global marketplace foralmostanyitem.Ifyou'veeverdreamedof working from home or just earningextra income by buying and sellinggoods online, our experiencedinstructorswillguideyoueverystepoftheway.You'lllearnhowtocreatetitlesthat get noticed, how to craftadvertisingcopythatsellsitemsquicklyand for top dollar, and how to createanduploadphotosof the itemsyouareselling. You'll also learn how to safelyconduct inancial transactions, how toacceptcreditcardpayments,andhowtopack and ship any item hassle‐free. Ifyou'reabuyer,you'lllearnhowtovaluealmost any itemup for auction,how toget the best possible price, how toprotectyourselfagainst fraud,andhowto compete effectively against otherbidders.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

KeystoEffectiveCommunicationIf you often ind yourself at a loss forwords or lack con idence in yourcommunication abilities, you'llappreciatethiscourse.Withthehelpofa patient instructor and a supportivecommunity of your fellow students,you'll work step by step through theprocess of becoming a greatconversationalist. You'll learn to usecommunication to build rapport andcreate environments of trust, warmth,and respect. Become more con ident,createagreat irstimpression,getalongwell with others, and createmore andbetter personal and professionalrelationships.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

AtoZGrantWritingAtoZGrantWriting is an invigoratingand informative course that will equipyouwiththeskillsandtoolsyouneedtoentertheexciting ieldofgrantwriting!You'll learn how to raise needed fundsby discovering how andwhere to lookfor potential funders who are a goodmatch foryourorganization.You'llalsolearnhowtonetworkanddeveloptruepartnerships with a variety of funders,how to organize a successfulgrant‐writingcampaign,andhowtoputtogetheracompleteproposalpackage.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

Grant Funding

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Empowering Empowering Empowering Women ConferenceWomen ConferenceWomen Conference

Wear your

most stylish

shoes and

step up

with us!

“Step Up Your Life!”

Thursday, June 7, 2012

8:30am - 3:30pm

Tamarack Conference Center

Beckley, WV

Presented by the:

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Registration (Early Bird Pricing ends May 23rd) Name(s): Company:

Address: City, State, Zip:

Phone: Email:

Early Bird Tickets - # @ $80 per person = Regular Tickets - # @ $95 per person = Early Bird Reserved Table of 8 - $600.00 = Regular Table of 8 - $700.00 = TOTAL =

Online: www.westvirginiawbc.org Phone: Call Laura at 800-766-4556 or 304-253-3145

Emily Bennington “Getting Organized to Get

What You Want”

Kathleen DuBois “Marketing Yourself for the Future”

Cathy Schrader “Honoring Girl Scouts

100th Anniversary” &

“Planning your financial future” “Protecting Yourself as You Move Up”

Rhonda Abrams Entrepreneur best-selling author, and nationally syndicated columnist, Rhonda Abrams is widely recognized as one of America’s foremost experts on entrepreneurship and small business. Named one of America’s top Small Business Champions, Rhonda has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs plan, launch, and run successful companies. Rhonda is the author of more than 15 books on growing a business, which have been used by millions of entrepreneurs, been translated into more than 30 languages, and are used in over 700 business schools t throughout the globe. Her first book, Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies is still America’s best-selling business plan guide. Rhonda writes the weekly “Strategies” small business column in USA Today. Her newest book is Bringing the Cloud Down to Earth.

Rhonda will present "The Leap: Taking Your Business - and Yourself - To the Next Level”

Mary Foley Mary inspires women with practical advice to create sanity for their lives and confidence for their careers

– all while having a bit of fun! She is the author of three books, a popular national speaker, and former co-host of the Girlfriend We Gotta Talk! Radio show. Mary has appeared on the cover of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and spoofed on the E! Entertainment TV Show The Soup.

Mary will present “5 Ways to Thrive on Change, Increase Your Confidence and

Power Up Your Career”

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WritingEffectiveGrantProposalsLearn to prepare grant proposals thatget solid results for your favoriteorganization or charity. Over $200billion annually is available for worthycausesandmostpeopledon’tknowhowto prepare the application that willdeliver needed funding. Avoid themistakes that get applications forwonderful projects tossed into thewastebasket! Learn how to writeprofessional proposals that actuallysucceed.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!AdvancedGrantProposalWritingDo you know the best way to presentinformationinagrantproposal?Inthiscourse,anexperiencedgrantwriterwillshow you how to research and writewinning proposals that get funded.Learn what to do‐‐and, moreimportantly what not to do‐‐on everypart of your proposal. Gain a fullunderstanding of the criteria fundersuse to determine whether your grantproposalgetsfundedorrejected.You'llbecome expert at ferreting outcorporate, foundation, and governmentgrant makers, and you'll know how totailor your responses to informationfoundinthepeerreviewcriteria.You'llalso discover a number of signi icantinishing touches that can give yourproject the edge over others. You'llknow the best type of paper to use,which buzzwords to include, whichfonts work best, and which types ofgraphicsandformattingtechniqueswillmakeyourproposalmorecompetitive.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

SpeedSpanishIImagine yourself speaking, reading andwriting Spanish. Now you can withSpeed Spanish! This course is designedforanyonewhowants to learnSpanishpronto. You'll learn six easy recipes forgluing Spanish words together to formsentences. In no time at all, you'll beable to go into any Spanish speakingsituationand converse in Spanish. ¡QuéBueno!StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!SpeedSpanishIIHave you ever seen a non‐nativespeaking Spanish luently? Were youimpressed? Would you like to becomemore conversational and morecomfortable in Spanish‐speakingsituations? Now you can. Our SpeedSpanish courses are unlike any otherSpanish classes you may have evertaken. You'll see words, hear thempronounced properly, and be grantedplentyofopportunitiestopracticeyourpronunciation.Then,you'lllearnseveralclever recipes that you can use to gluethe words together into sentences.EnrollinSpeedSpanishII,andyou'llseean immediate improvement in yourSpanish luency from the very irstlesson.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

eMailMarketingLow‐cost marketing at the press of asend button! Discover safe, legal, easyto use ways to reach your customersabout sales, new products, or speci icitemstheyaskedabout.Hands‐onclassutilizingConstantContact.WED10‐2pm JUN27Beckley $55

Spanish

Marketing

10 Register Early! Call 304-253-3145 or register online at www.westvirginiawbc.org

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BoostingYourWebSiteTraf icAcquire the basic skills to boost yourweb site traf ic, including how toanalyze your visitor traf ic, how to usesearch engine optimization to getgreatervisibilityandexposureinGooglesearches,andhowtoredesignyourwebsite copy to increase your visitors andresults.ONLINE MAY7‐JUNE1NEW $195Only$165May‐June!Facebook for Business: AdvancedSkillsforBusinessesandOrganizationsFindoutwhatgoesonbehindthescenesonFacebookPagesandhowtoincreasethe chances that your message is seenand acted on. Discover new tools andproven techniques to increasebusinessandexpandyourreach.Discusshowtoadapt your marketing message for theFacebookplatformandhowtointegrateFacebook across all marketing areas.This is an advanced class and assumesyou have started a Page on Facebookand have some basic knowledge of theplatform.ONLINE MAY7‐JUNE1NEW $245Only$208May‐June!

IntroductiontoSocialMediaGetinvolvedinthemovefromin‐personto online communication. Learn whatsocial networks are and their role inyour business and personal life. Findoutthetopsitesandhowbusinessesareusing the sites for communication,customer retention, branding,marketing, market research, needsassessment and serving customers andclients. Explore theoptions foryourorganization. Look at case studies ofwhatotherorganizationsaredoing.Letyour instructor guide your explorationof Facebook andYouTube. For anyoneinterested in social networks. Yourinstructor is a nationally knownspeaker, consultant and trainer onsocialnetworksandsocialmedia.ONLINE MAY7‐JUNE1 $195Only$165May‐June!MarketingUsingSocialMediaDevelopa two‐waycommunicationandmarketing strategy for yourorganization using social media. Letyour instructor guide you in exploringmajor social media, including Twitter,LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick,easy ways to use Twitter, blogs andLinkedIn to engage your customers orclientsandkeeptheminterestedinyourorganization or business. You’ll indouttheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofeach, and learn what’s right for yourwork and type of organization. Yourinstructor,SuzanneKart,isadirectorofmarketing for a national associationandwritesandspeaksonthetopic.ONLINE MAY7‐JUNE1 $195Only$165May‐June!

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1YearMarketingPlanAre you planning your ChristmasMarketinginNovember?Notgettingthe results you want? Need a way totrackyourmarketing?Thenthisistheclassforyou.Takethetimetoplanyourmarketing, knowhow you are going tomarketandtrackwhatwaseffective.TUES10‐2pm JUN19Beckley $55

GenealogyBasicsWho will you discover? What newbranch of your family will you ind? Ifyou're a newcomer or an amateurgenealogist, this coursewill help guideyoutothemostusefulWebsiteswhereyou can search for family names.Tracing your family's history is afascinating journey, as you'll seethrough hands‐on examples that helpyou dig deeper into your family's past.The course explains in simple termswheretolook,whotocontact,andhowtomakeyourfamilyhistorycomealive.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!TravelPhotographyfortheDigitalPhotographerThelureoftravelissurpassedonlybythe inevitable desire to bring homepicturesandshareyouradventures.Joinus and discover the world through aphotographer's eye. This course willaddressthetoolsandtricksthatenabledigitalphotographerstocapturescenesfromaround theworld andbring themhome. We'll share various examplesfromdestinationsacross theglobe,andexpand your knowledge of techniquesfor shootingdigitally andworkingwiththeimagesafteryougetback.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

DiscoverDigitalPhotographyJoinusandexploretheworldof digital photography! Thiscourse provides an

introduction to the fascinatingtechnology that catapulted thephotographic world into the 21stcentury. We'll discuss the basics ofdigital photography, equipment,software,thedigitaldarkroom,printing,Internet and e‐mail use, along withcommercial and personal applications.You'll learn what you need, what youcan do, and what fun you can have.Whetheryou'renewtophotographyora longtime professional making thechange to the digital world, this classwill provide an introduction to newopportunities.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!ResumeWritingWorkshopReadytowritetheresumetogetthejobyou have always wanted? Well this isthe class to help you do it! Create aneffectiveresumeorimprovetheoneyoualready have. Transform your resumeinto a powerful tool that will get youinterviews.Thisworkshopwillleadyouthroughaself‐assessmentseriessoyouwill have extensive knowledge aboutthe product you are marketing YOU!Write an employment objective thatshows potential employers that youhave direction. Make the most of yourwork experience. Knowwhat to revealin a resume, and what to keep toyourself. Learn to overcome gaps inwork history and age discrimination.This course includes the use of onlineresumes and Internet Resume Secrets.This course is invaluable for anyonewhowants tocreate theirownresume,or learn how to write resumes andcoverlettersforpro it.StartDates:MAY16orJUNE20ONLINE(6weeks)$99Only$84May‐June!

12 Register Early! Call 304-253-3145 or register online at www.westvirginiawbc.org

Personal Enrichment

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Easy ways to Register

Online: www.westvirginiawbc.org

Phone: Call 304-253-3145 M-F 8am to 5pm (Credit/Debit Card required)

Fax: Fax your Registration Form Page 15 to 304-252-9584 (Credit/Debit Card required)

Mail: Send your Registration Form and Payment to: WBC 602 New River Town Center Beckley, WV 25801

Walk-in: Visit us at The Business Center located in the Workforce Center at 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV - off of Robert C. Byrd Drive. M-F, 8am to 5pm

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It’seasy!It’sfun!

1. In the online classroom, ‐listen to audio lectures,‐ viewslides, ‐even takeanoptionalquiztotestyourself.

2. Discussion and Questions.Then post written commentsintheonlinediscussionwithyour fellow participants andthe instructor. Yourinstructor logs on once a dayto answer questions and joininonthediscussion.

3. Readings. Many courses haveonline readings of up to 20pagesaweek.

4. Participate anytime of day ornight, as little or as often asyou like. The ideal is to goonline 2‐3 times a week, butyoudecide.

HaveQuestions?CallLauraat304‐253‐3145

Online Training How it Works

The Women’s Business & Training Center (WBC) is funded in part through a

cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In addition, Women’s Business & Training Center (WBC) PRIME program is funded in part through a grant award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact The Women’s Business & Training Center at 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV or 304-253-3145, who will make the arrangements.

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Home Based Business Show

Haveyoueverdreamedofowningandmanagingyourownbusiness?

Doyouwantacareerthatwill itintoyourscheduleleavingtimefor

familyandfriends?Ahomebasedbusinessusingdirectsellingmaybe foryou!Therearehundredsofdirectsellingbusinessthatoperate throughout the United States and on Friday,May18thandSaturday,May19th,manyofthemwillbe

attheClarksburgMalltoshowcasetheopportunitiesofferedthroughtheircompany.Youwillhavetheopportunitytocompareeachcompanywhoseproduct interests you and see which one will best it your lifestyle andinancialgoals.

AlimitednumberofboothsarestillavailableforcurrentDirectSellersinClarksburg.

CallLauratodayat304‐253‐3145formoreinformation.

SpecialdiscountedratesavailablethisyearthankstothegeneroussupportoftheDirectSellingEducationFoundation,theAssociationofWomen’sBusinessCenters

andtheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration’sPRIMEprogram.

CallLauraat304‐253‐3145todaytoseeifyouqualify!

Alsomarkyourcalendarsfortheupcoming2012HomeBasedBusinessShow

BeckleyattheCrossroadsMall‐September21‐22,2012

Markyourcalendarandjoinusforthe1stAnnualClarksburgHomeBasedBusinessShow

SelfEmploymentThroughDirectSellingSeewhatDirectSellinghastoofferyou!

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Registration Form - Due 5 days in advance of class

Name of Class: Attendee Name:

Name of Class: Attendee Name:

Company Name:

Address: City/State/Zip:

E-mail:

Phone: Fax:

# of Attendees @ $ per person = $ Total

Email: [email protected]

Mail: WBC, 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801

Fax: 304-252-9584 (must be paying with credit card)

Call: 304-253-3145 or 800-766-4556

□ Enclosed is my check/money order payable to: WBC

Please charge the following account: □ MasterCard □ Visa

Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Cardholder’s Name: Signature:

Date of Birth:

Name of Class: Attendee Name:

Name of Class: Attendee Name:

ClassLocations

Beckley‐Women’sBusiness&TrainingCenter‐602NewRiverTownCenterBeckley(locatedinsidetheWorkForceWVCareerCenter)Charleston‐405CapitolStreet,‐Charleston,WV

DrivingDirectionsavailableuponrequest

CallLauraat800‐766‐4556

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New Class!

iPad How Tos DoyouhaveanewiPadorthinkyoumightliketohaveanewipad?

Attend this hands‐on 2‐hourwork‐shop featuring the iPad 2 andind out what all the buzz is about.Learn how to: con igure and useemail; sendandreceive images;syncwith your desktop; install and usesome of the most popular apps andpersonalizeyoursettings.Seepage3.

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ConferenceConferenceConference “““Step Up Your Life!”Step Up Your Life!”Step Up Your Life!”

Thursday, June 7th 8:30am - 3:30pm

Tamarack Conference Center - Beckley

Register Early and Save! See Page 8 & 9