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real Estate | Business & Small Business real Estate Appraising Pre-Licensing The following seven pre-licensing courses meet the new 150 clock hour classroom requirement for appraisers. These courses meet the AQB criteria. For more information regarding the 2000 hours of practical experience go to www.dllr. state.md.us NEW! Appraisal Practices & Analysis 1 This third 30 hour course includes Residential Analysis & Highest & Best Use (15 hrs), and Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hrs). This course meets the third part of the education requirements of Appraiser Qualification Board and the Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors for the Licensed Real Estate Appraiser classification. Topics include: residential markets and analysis, highest and best use, site valuation, and the cost approach. A financial calculator is recommended. Attendance is mandatory. A final exam will be given. Prerequisites: Appraisal Principles & Procedures and Appraisal Standards & Ethics. Instructors: Ken Baker and Lisa Eckard Cost: $285 (MD Senior Adults: $75) Course #: REA-235-A4 Tue. & Thu., May 13-29, 6:30-9:45 PM; and Sat. May 10 & 17, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (8 sessions; no class 5/24) Business Training Center, Rm. T315 Acquisition & ROW Appraising Learn basic methods & techniques of acquisition right-of-way appraising. Discussion will give emphasis to the valuation & analysis of total takes & partial acquisitions of the site & improvements by government agencies. Topics will include: Eminent Domain, Condemnation, easements (less than fee simple). Just Compensation, Bundle of Rights, property damages, before & after values, techniques & judgment issues, legal issues, surplus properties, lender requirements, etc. The presentation of material will be in a practical and useful format as a basis for acquiring another marketable skill as a real estate appraiser. If covers mission and history of the International Right-of-Way Association. Instructor: Don Gabriel Cost: For course details and to register call the MD Association of Appraisers, Inc. at 410-879-1341. Course #: REA-239-A4 Thu., May 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Washington Road Campus, Rm. L287 Appraisal Principles & Procedures Thinking of becoming a real estate appraiser? Completion of this 60 clock hour course and the 15 hour USPAP course meets the course requirements for a provisional license. For more information on the 2000 hours of practical experience go to www.dllr.state.md.us. Learn about property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, value influences real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets, analysis and ethics, valuation procedures, property descriptions, residential applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math. A financial calculator is recommended. Attendance is mandatory. A final exam will be given. Instructors: Ken Baker and Lisa Eckard Cost: $520 (MD Senior Adults: $95) Course #: REA-234-A1 Tue., Thu. & Sat., Jul. 12 - Aug. 28; Tue. & Thu. 6:30 - 9:45 PM and Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (15 sessions; no class 7/15, 17, 26, 8/2, 5 &7) Washington Road Campus, Rm. N105 Appraisal Practices & Analysis 2 This fourth 45 hour course includes Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches (30 hrs) and Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 hrs). This course meets the fourth and final part of the education requirements of Appraiser Qualification Board and the Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors for the Licensed Real Estate Appraiser classification. Topics include: The sales comparison and income capitalization approaches as they apply to residential properties and residential appraisal report writing. Attendance is mandatory. A final exam will be given. Prerequisites: Appraisal Principles & Procedures and Standards & Ethics. Instructors: Ken Baker and Lisa Eckard Cost: $399 (MD Senior Adults: $75) Course #: REA-236-A4 Tue. & Thu., Jun. 3 - Jul. 1, 6:30-9:45 PM; and Sat. Jun. 14-28, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (12 sessions; no class 6/7) Business Training Center, Rm. T315 BusINess & smAll BusINess How to Set Up Your Books: Home-Based and Small Business Owners Are you in charge of keeping your spouse’s small business books? Do you have a small home-based business and are you doing your own accounting? Make this daunting task more manageable! Learn to plan and grow your venture through proper bookkeeping. Instructor: Sharon A. Mariaca, an accountant and QuickBooks consultant with many years of teaching experience at Carroll Community College. Cost: $69 (MD Senior Adults: $25) Course #: SBA-425-A4 Tue. & Thu., Apr. 29 - May 8, 6:30 - 8:30 PM (4 sessions) Washington Road Campus, Rm. M161 Real Estate: Appraisal Standards and Ethics This is the third course in the series of prelicensing courses. You will explore State licensing and certification requirements and examination contents, federal and state laws, agencies, appraisal organizations, and uniform standards of professional appraisal practice. Prerequisite: Appraisal Principles & Procedures. Instructor: William Riedel Cost: For course details and to register call the MD Association of Appraisers, Inc. at 410-879-1341. Course #: REA-173-A4 Mon. & Tue., May 19 & 20, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (2 sessions) Washington Road Campus, Rm. M157 Supply Chain Management Increase your companys profit margin by effectively managing resources and generating inventory to meet customer demands. Learn how to apply proven supply chain strategies within the scope of your responsibility to get to your desired bottom line. Cost: $2,795 (MD Senior Adults: $2,795) Course #: XXG-024-A1 Online For information go to www.gatlineducation.com/carrollcc real Estate Appraisal Continuing Education The following courses are offered in partnership with the Maryland Appraisers Association (MAA). All courses are approved by the Maryland Real Estate Appraisers Commission and will be presented at Carroll Community College. For further information on course costs and to register call the MAA at 410-879-1341. 28 Carroll Community College · Continuing Education & Training · Register by Phone, Fax, Mail, or on the Web · 410-386-8100 · www.carrollcc.edu Business & Small Business Small Business Training Network Four Partners, One Purpose Winner of the 2007 National Association of Counties Achievement Award The Miller Small Business Resource Center at Carroll Community College, the Department of Economic Development of Carroll County, the Maryland Small Business Development Center and Start Up Carroll have joined forces to provide comprehensive training, consulting and assistance to current and future business owners in Carroll County. Thanks to the generous funding from the Department of Economic Development of Carroll County and the Maryland Small Business Development Center, we are able to offer these classes and programs for FREE! Take one class or take all of them, in any order that is convenient to your schedule! For assistance in selecting your course and for more informaton, call Marlene Titus at 410-386-8012. Call 410-386-8100 to reserve your seat. There is no cost for these programs! Budget Planning Are you just starting to put together your plan for a new small business? Learn about the ‘start up’ and initial costs of running a business. This course covers creating a business budget, calculating start up costs and assessing the financial viability of your planned new business. Instructor: Leonard R. Lee Course #: SBA-409-B4 Tue., May 20, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-409-C4 Thu., Jun. 19, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-409-A1 Tue., Jul. 29, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T315 Big Solutions for Small Businesses Whether you are a seasoned business owner, entrepreneur, or just getting started, the Miller Small Business Resource Center will provide you training, technology and other resources to start or grow your business. Creating and Updating Your Marketing Plan This course focuses on how to create a basic marketing plan for your small business. Learn how to understand your market potential and your target market. Create your own marketing plan that uses the best marketing tactics for your type of business. Instructor: Melissa Wilcox Course #: SBA-408-B4 Thu., May 8, 9:00 - 12:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-408-C4 Thu., Jun. 5, 9:00 - 12:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T315 Course #: SBA-408-A1 Thu., Jul. 10, 9:00 - 12:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 The Resource Center offers: • Confidential Counseling • Workshops and Seminars at convenient times • Technology Resources • Comfortable Location to read and research • Peer Relationships and Networking Opportunities • Reference USA Database First Steps to SMARTStart Your Small Business Look before you leap! If you are thinking about going into business for yourself, be prepared. This seminar is designed for those who want to go into business for themselves, but are unsure where to start. Topics will include: options for business entities; resources available to start-ups; costs of services needed; licensing and tax considerations; loans and financial resources; marketing on a budget; and getting your business off the ground and finding customers. Instructors: Start-Up Carroll Course #: SBA-399-B4 Tue., Apr. 29, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch Course #: SBA-399-C4 Sat., May 3, 9:00 - 12:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T315 Course #: SBA-399-D4 Wed., May 14, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-399-E4 Wed., Jun. 11, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-399-F4 Tue., Jun. 24, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch Course #: SBA-399-A1 Tue., Jul. 15, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T315 For more information call Marlene Titus at: 410-386-8012 or visit www.carrolltraining.com Creating Your Strategic Business Plan Are you starting a new business and need a business plan for your lender, a ‘road map’ for your new venture? This course will cover the requisites of a business plan that can be used for financing and general business purposes, including financial projections for your new small business. Instructor: Leonard R. Lee Course #: SBA-410-B4 Tue., May 27, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-410-C4 Tue., Jun. 17, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-410-A1 Thu., Jul. 31, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T315 Located in the Scott Center at Carroll Community College 130-A07 10/06 29 Carroll Community College · Continuing Education & Training · Register by Phone, Fax, Mail, or on the Web · 410-386-8100 · www.carrollcc.edu Business & Small Business Developing a Brand/Logo for Your Business Do you have a brand or logo for your small business? Do you have one that isn’t working for you? This course covers how to determine your business’s identity and brand/logo, how to develop a promotional budget and how, when and where to promote your small business. Instructor: Melissa Wilcox Course #: SBA-407-A4 Tue., Apr. 29, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Washington Road Campus, Rm. N205 Course #: SBA-407-B4 Thu., May 22, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Legal and Insurance Issues Affecting Small Business Owners Running a small business today requires knowledge of a myriad of legal and insurance issues. This course will cover basic legal decisions that business owners must make from inception to succession planning. Registrants will also learn about the types of insurance a business should have and could use from time to time. Course #: SBA-419-B4 Thu., May 15, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-419-A1 Tue., Aug. 19, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Six Sigma - Greenbelt Six Sigma is a Quality Improvement methodology structured to reduce product or service failure rates to a negligible level (roughly 3.4 failures per million opportunities). The Six Sigma process encompasses all aspects of a business, including management, service delivery, design, production and customer satisfaction. As a philosophy Six Sigma drives business culture and requires a nearly flawless execution of key processes making Six Sigma a high standard for companies and individuals to achieve. Six Sigma is highly associated with the delivery of consistent world-class quality. Cost: $1,895 (MD Senior Adults: $1,895) Course #: XXG-020-A1 Online For information go to www.gatlineducation.com/carrollcc Financial Statements & Tax Strategies Designed for small business owners and those just starting their own businesses, this course will cover how to read and understand financial statements. Using this skill, also learn how to develop basic tax strategies for your small business. Instructor: Doug Howard Course #: SBA-400-A4 Tue., May 6, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Washington Road Campus, Rm. N205 Selling to the Government Learn how to contract with the federal government and take advantage of the opportunities created by the Base Realignment Act and the expansion of the local military bases. Discover what federal contracting certifications are available and how to get them; how to apply and information necessary; pitfalls to avoid; and Federal “self-certification” programs, and the contract advantages of registering your business to sell to the federal government. Instructor: Bonnie Maliszewski Course #: SBA-420-A4 Wed., May 21, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Course #: SBA-420-A1 Tue., Aug. 19, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T315 Online Courses… • Creating a Successful Business Plan • Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay • Start & Operate Your Own Home Based Business • Starting Your Own Consulting Business • Business Marketing Writing • Publish It Yourself: How to Start & Operate Your Own Publishing Business • Laws of the Business Jungle • Introduction to Business Analysis • Mastery of Business Fundamentals • Mastery of Business Applications • and other Business Planning & Entrepreneurial courses For more information go to www.ed2go.com/ carrollcc ............................................... Franchise Ownership Options for the Entrepreneur Have you ever thought of owning a franchise? Examine the pros and cons of franchise ownership, the ins and outs of finding a franchise that is right for you, investment sources and levels and other topics of interest for those considering the possibility of purchasing a franchise. Instructor: Lee Meizlesh. Mr. Meizlesh has been involved in franchising for over 40 years, working for Ray Croc at McDonald’s, helping to start several franchise systems and is a member of the International Franchise Association. Course #: SBA-421-A4 Tue., May 13, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 Technical Six-Sigma - Blackbelt The Black Belt training program integrates online learning with hands-on data analysis. The course material provides an in-depth look at problem-solving, as well as deployment and project development approaches. Since software will be used for data analysis, the course material concentrates on the application and use of the tools, rather than on detailed derivation of the statistical methods. Workshops are incorporated extensively throughout the training to challenge the students analytical and problem-solving skills. Cost: $2,695 (MD Senior Adults: $2,695) Course #: XXG-019-A1 Online For information go to www.gatlineducation.com/carrollcc Hiring and Firing Learn how to hire and promote the right people and slash turnover costs. This course covers improving customer service, productivity and sales while also improving your employees’ attitudes and focusing on cooperation in the workplace. Instructor: John Enselein Course #: SBA-406-B4 Thu., Jun. 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Business Training Center, Rm. T317 30 Carroll Community College · Continuing Education & Training · Register by Phone, Fax, Mail, or on the Web · 410-386-8100 · www.carrollcc.edu