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Vetrepreneur Academy
  • Presented by—
  • Dayton VOB 108
  • OmniCom Solutions Group
  • The Small Business Development Center  - Wright State University
  • All are Welcome—Veterans and Spouses
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An Introduction to the Vetrepreneur Academy
  • Overview of what will happen as part of the Academy
  • Introduction of instructors/consultants
  • SBDC overview
  • Panel of VOB108 Vet business owners
  • June 14, 2011


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Agenda for tonight
  • Welcome
    • VOB108/SBDC
  • Participants introductions
  • Logistics
    • Binders/materials
  • Overview of the Academy
  • SBDC overview
  • Next steps
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Demilitarization for Vets Returning to Civilian Life
  • Entrepreneurship as a Career
  • How the Business World may differ from Military service
  • Dress for Success—From military uniform to business suit
  • June 21, 2011


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Introduction to Veteran Affairs Certification
  • What is VOSB, SDVOSB?
  • Overview of NaVoba and the “Buy Veteran” campaign
  • Registering on CCR, VetBiz.Gov, Federal Certification process
  • June 28, 2011


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Creating a Business Plan
  • Basic Word Processing
  • Begin work on the Business Plan
  • Overview of available commercial financing
  • July 12, 2011


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Setting up your finances using QuickBooks
  • An introductory course showing the basic concepts involved in using QuickBooks to manage your finances, control your inventory and manage your payroll.
  • July 19, 2011


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Setting up your Technological needs – What do I need?
  • Understanding the hardware and software needs of the startup business
  • Discussion of Cloud Based computing, mobile “Ultralight’ offices, teleconferencing/web meetings, Skype, Websiteology, etc.
  • July 26, 2011


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Marketing your business for the 21st Century
  • Promoting the veteran startup business using the latest software and media
  • Trademarks, Copyrights and patents
  • August 2, 2011


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Introduction to Spreadsheets – MS Excel
  • Basic training in setting up spreadsheets for the startup business
  • Advice on key financial areas to track; sales, budgets, expenses, etc.
  •  August 9, 2011


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Introduction to the GSA Schedule—Contracting with the Federal Government
  • An overview of the importance of doing business via the GSA Schedule
  • Advice on applying and developing your posting on the schedule
  • NAICS Codes – What are they and how do they affect my business?
  • August 16, 2011


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Introduction to Sales
  • Basic selling as part of the startup business
  • Managing a sales team
  • Choosing a sales person
  • August 23, 2011


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Financial Management for Business owner
  • Wealth building, and profit management
  • Valuing your business
  • Succession planning
  • August 30, 2011


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Navigating WPAFB
  • Understanding how to get around on the base and what you need to be successful in marketing your business to the Air Force.
  • Understanding the Contract process at the base and who to contact to get work.
  •  September 6, 2011


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Location of Classes
  • Wright State University, Raj Soin College of Business, Rike Hall
  • Day of Classes: Tuesday from June 14-September 6, 2011
  • Time of Classes: 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
  • Registration: 877-299-0700 or email  to barb@omnicomsg.com
  • Include name, mobile number and requested classes
  • Cost: No charge