The Kitsap Business Assistance Center and Olympic College will present several educational opportunities for small business owners this summer. Classes will be held at both the Bremerton campus of Olympic College and the Norm Dicks Government Center in downtown Bremerton. For more information about these classes call the Kitsap Business Assistance Center at (360) 307-4220. Class registration is handled through Olympic College Registrar’s Office at (360) 475-7181.

CNSMB003: Developing a business plan

Learn how the major elements of a business plan – finance, marketing, and operations – can be integrated into a “road map” to determine where you and your business are going.

Available Sessions: July 12, 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: $70.00

CNSMB022: Small business marketing strategy

In this hands-on class, we discuss developing your market niche, needing to be different, improving your product or service, recognizing market trends and incorporating them in your market strategy.

Available Sessions: July 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00

CNSMB001: How to start your small business

Explore basic issues in starting a business including funding sources, business plan, marketing plan, and more.

Available Sessions: June 21, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. • July 19, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
August 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: FREE

CNSMB006: A beginner’s guide to getting published

Information includes: how to become a “published” writer overnight; submitting manuscripts the correct way; writing irresistible query letters; 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer. Material fee of $10 is payable to instructor at the door.

Available Sessions: Aug 3, 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Cost: $35.00 plus fees

CNSMB007: How to “cash” in with a successful home-based business

Discover many details, including: more than 100 home business ideas; all the mandatory legal documentation; ways to market your product/service; taking tax deductions. Materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor at the door.

Available Sessions: Aug 3, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Cost: $35.00 plus fees

CNSMB008: How to make “money” with a home-based typing/word processing business

Participants must have attended “How to ‘cash’ in with a successful home-based business”. Get tips for a word processing business: how/where to find clients; 50 ways to advertise/market your services; effective home office equipment choices; 100 ways to make money with a computer; FREE national networking information. Materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the door.

Available Sessions: Aug 3, 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00 plus fees.