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!
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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.
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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"
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Ken Larsen, center, with two of his Japanese
colleagues. The log home they built is behind them.