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Professional Development Center
Resources for Business & Management

The Professional Development Center, long recognized for its commitment to helping entrepreneurs, is now offering business courses for employees of small businesses.

Managing Your Time and Priorities
Small business owners are expected to be everything to everyone: managers, salespeople, visionaries, and technicians. Learn how to set priorities for yourself and your business and stick with a plan that will bring you results.
1 Wed., Sept. 17, 8:30-10:30 am, ADM-207, $50. #XA-P123

Public Speaking for Success
Delivered by a graduate of Toastmasters, this workshop will help you get over your fear of public speaking and will give you the tools to give a good speech to customers and colleagues alike.
1 Wed., Oct. 15, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, ADM-207, $100. #XA-P124

The Fundamentals of Sales
Learn from a professional sales trainer the best way to find your prospects, make your case and seal the deal.
1 Wed., Nov. 12, 8:30-10:30 am, ADM-207, $50. #XA-P125

Writing the Perfect Email
Email provides opportunities for success, but can also pose very serious challenges. In this course, participants will learn to write concise emails that get to the point quickly and effectively.
1 Wed., Dec. 3, 8:30-10:30 am, ADM-207, $50. #XA-P126

For Start-Ups and Small Businesses

Checklist for Going into Business
Interested in going into business for yourself? Learn from business experts which items to check off as you embark on this adventure. Taught by members of SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives.
1 Wed., Oct. 22, 6:00-7:30 pm, CLA-200, $20. #XA-P921

Everyday Problems of Small Businesses
Small business owners routinely confront problems that they struggle to deal with. Learn to navigate the tricky waters of small business ownership. Taught by members of SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives.
1 Wed., Oct. 29, 6:00-7:30 pm, CLA-200, $20. #XA-P922

Starting a Home-Based Business
Whether you are thinking about a home-based business as a second income or a full time career, this course will give you an overview of how to start your business and avoid common mistakes.
1 Thurs., Sept. 25, 8:00-10:00 pm, TEC-130, $50 (+ $20 optional materials fee, payable to instructor). B Nathan. #XA-P928

THE ACADEMY FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE
Attention Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Many of Westchester’s entrepreneurs have come to view The Academy for Entrepreneurial Excellence as a rite of passage for growing their businesses. Developed for business owners who are already in business, this course combines executive coaching and interactive classroom activities presented by some of Westchester’s most outstanding professionals. For more information regarding the Academy, visit www.sunywcc.edu/academy

Orientation: Tues., Aug. 26, 6:00-9:00 pm, Admin. Conf. Room, FREE, but registration required. #XA-P932
Class: 16 Tues., Sept. 2-Dec. 16, 6:00-9:00 pm, Admin. Conf. Room, $850. #XA-P933

For information, please call Harry Horowitz, Director at 914-606-6669, or email harry.horowitz@sunywcc.edu

 

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