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Smoke Signals January 1994 Page 5 SMALL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS Christmas Bazaar A Holiday Success Those of you who missed shopping at the holiday Christmas Bazaar on Wednesday, December 1 5 really missed a golden opportunity. Over 20 people displayed hand-made craft items of excellent quality and craftsmanship. The Tribal Community Center was filled with Christmas gift items, lovely decorations, and Christmas music. The Business Development Department would like to thank all of the vendors who came and participated, the shoppers who came and financially supported the bazaar, and all of the people who helped us set up, get ready, and clean up. A special thank you to the Maintenance Department for their help and patience with the setup. We really appreciate all of the support and encouragement, and look forward to next year! urn !Kfc The Christmas Bazaar attracted many holiday shoppers. "Overdraw, No Way!" Business Cash Flow Management Thoseofyouwho struggle with managingyour cash flow missed a seminar full of valuable information on December 9th. Presenters covered the basics of cash flow management and product pricing. Why do businesses fail? Dont businesses usually fail when the owners have more bills ihsn money to pay thcin? Cash Flow Management is the art of planning you revenues to cover your expenses. Do you have large yearly bills that you sometimes forget to plan for? Small Business Development Center: Resources & Services Fax Service Computer Lab Phone Message Service Mail Center Service Photocopy Service Business Planning & Management Assistance Training Computer Training & Business Management Training ReMurce Library with Magazines, Books, Videos, and Audiocasscttes Please come in or call to find out how to access these services. You're always welcome! $$$ Update BIA Grant & Loan programs have limited funds for the fiscal year of 1994. These funds are administered on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in applying, call Business Development! Entrepreneur Of The Month: KenLarsen By Tracy Olson In his profession, Ken Larsen has been able to travel and meet people from many different places. He's an independent contractor of log homes. Log homes are becoming more and more popular in Oregon and other states. People are having them built in rural areas to live in all year round, or for vacations and weekend getaways. Ken has helped build twelve homes in the last three years, not all of them in the Northwest. "IVe built a log home for a chicken farmer in Japan," he said. "He lived about sixty miles north of Tokyo. He is a very successful farmer, because I just returned from Hawaii, where I built him another log home." Ken has built log homes for people in Florence, Gaston, Banks, and other towns in Oregon. "I usually have one or two men working with me," he said. "I probably have over a thousand dollars worth of equipment I have accumulated over the years, but the main tools you need are a chainsaw and a sledgehammer." Ken also had to get licensed and bonded. Typically, when building a log home, the owner gets logs, windows, and roofing from an outside supplier. They can get them in what is known as a "shell package" or they can buy them separately. Then they contract Ken to build the house. He works closely with one supplier, Treehouse Log Homes, a company based in Salem. They have had tables set up at home shows in different cities in Oregon, which is how Ken came into contact with the customer from Japan. Ken began working construction in the late 1970s, when he helped his brother rebuild his house. He's also worked for Riverside Lumber company in Sheridan, which is now closed. "I'm glad to be working for myself," he said. "The owners of the house are the only people I have to answer to." Computer Training Schedule The Business Development Department is offering several computer training classes in November. Space is limited to three people per class, so call Debby and reserve a spot now. The numbers are: 879-2251 or 1-800-422-0232. If you are interested in a specific computer training not offered, call and make an appointment with a staff member. BASICCOMPUTERS: Come learn thebasicsofthe computer. We cover an overview of the computer, learn to use the mouse, and do a brief overview of Word For Windows. Instructor: Shelley Hanson. Offered 14 10:00 A.M. -Noon; 127 10:00 A.M.-Noon. WORD FOR WINDOWS: Word for Windows is an easy to use, quick learn word processing system. If you are wanting to write letters or memos, or create reports, Word for Windows is an ideal program for those projects. Instructor: Mitch Conley. Offered 113 1-3:00 P.M. INTERMEDIATE COMPUTERS: If you've attended the "Basic Computers" class but need more practice before moving on, we will practice more and learn more about the basic functions of the computer. Prerequisite: Basic Computers, or some experience on the computer. Instructor: Shelley Hanson Offered 118, 10:00 A.M. to noon. PRINT SHOP DELUXE: Do you ever need flyers or signs for your business or program? Print Shop Deluxe is easy to use, and creates flashy designs. Print Shop Deluxe has a variety of pictures and graphics to add pizazz to your flyers, signs, calendars, or cards. Instructor: Debby Childers. Offered 114 1-3:00 P.M. MICROSOFT EXCEL: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet system. Come learn to use the system to meet your personal and business information needs. Instructor: Elaine Moore. Offered 16, 14:00 P.M. MICROSOFT WINDOWS: Windows is an easy to use "operating system" based on a simple point (at a picture) and click (with a mouse) method. Whether you've used Windows before or not, there are endless possibilities with this system. Instructor: Mitch Conley Offered: 15, 1-3:00 P.M. QUICKEN: Are you looking for a simple, inexpensive accounting program? This is it! You can use quicken to write checks, and maintain your business personal books. If you are considering a computerized accounting system, check this program out. Instructor: Elaine Moore Offered: 110, 2-4:00 P.M. V ( 'J-;c ' 'Jibuti4 X . i i 1 1, i Hi 4 7 1. ' - - ,.i Seminar Schedule Seminars are usually held on the second or third Thursday of each monthat 6:30 P.M. attheTribal Community Center in Grand Ronde. They are open to the public. Here is a schedule for upcoming months: January 13 "How To Sell and Market Your Products and Services" February 10 "Advertising and Promotion That Makes Money" March 10 "You've Got the Idea, Where's the $$$" April 14 "How To Finance A Business" May 12 "Budgeting & cash Management" June 14 "Legal Aspects Of Doing Business" July 14 "Arts & Crafts Marketing" August 11 "Personnel Issues" September 8 "Bow To Start A Business In Oregon" October 13 "Budgeting & Cash Flow Management" November 10-"Business Taies" 1 1 IrO ! Ken Larsen, center, with two of his Japanese colleagues. The log home they built is behind them.
