cOURSES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Want to start a new business or expand an
existing one? Learn the skills needed to operate your
small business efficiently and effectively.
Courses may be taken in
any order. Complete four of these six basic courses and
receive a BRCC Certificate of Completion in the Essentials of
Starting a Small Business.
Classes begin monthly and last six weeks
each--you can begin whenever you like! Click on each course title
for detailed description, instructor background,
and registration information.
Beginning January 1, 2006, the dealer-operator of any new
independent motor vehicle dealership began requiring the
successfully completion of a course of study before they can
take the DMV dealer-operator qualification test. The Virginia
Community College System and the Virginia Independent Automobile
Dealer Association have teamed up to present a 2-day course at one of the many community colleges throughout the
state.
The path to Auto Dealer licensure begins with this
required two day course preparation for the DMV dealer-operator
qualification test. Existing dealerships can also benefit from
this valuable information.
Click here
for current offerings
Applying for Class A, B, or C licensure
with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation?
Fulfill the eight hour education requirement with this class!
Learn the statutes and regulations governing contractors in
Virginia. Text included in course fee.
This class is now a pre-licensing education
requirement for prospective Virginia contractors as required by
statute and the upcoming emergency Board of Contractors
regulations. The eight hour course, recognized by the Department
of Professional and Occupational Regulation, meets the
requirements of those who must attend a remedial session. The
class presents essential information relating to the practice of
contracting within the Commonwealth. It is not examination
preparation although a student should be quite well prepared to
take Part 1 of the contractor examinations after successfully
completing this course. The course is for contractors who have
practiced in the profession for many years and are now seeking
to either upgrade an existing license or are entering the
contracting field from out of state. Course discussion will
include how to perform various tasks such as customer selection,
estimating, marketing, working with building inspectors,
residential contract, and obtaining signed change orders. The
two texts, Contactor’s Business Reference Manual, and Virginia
Contractor’s Law, are included in course fee.
Advanced Contractor Business Licensing Course
Need
to pass the Class A and Class B contractor licensing exams in
Virginia? This 30 hour course focuses on business and project
management and on the unique contracting requirements in
Virginia. Learn how to avoid business failure by learning good
management practices. Prerequisite: Basic Contractor Business
Licensing Course.
State Board of Contractors Tradesman Continuing Education
Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical
tradesman will be required in 2008 to attend three hours of
continuing education and gasfitters will be required to attend a
one hour session for license renewal.
For current Contract Licensing class offerings,
click here.
Join us and become enlightened to the
new craze “Going Green” and learn sustainability concepts and
discover how to create a triple bottom-line plan. Identify
opportunities to improve the social, environmental, and economic
outcomes of your business.
This one-time seminar is for people who
are considering starting a legally recognized, legitimate
part-time or full-time home-based business. The seminar will
cover business plans, marketing/advertising, building a customer
base, supply and demand, wants vs. needs, prospective income,
blue-collar vs. white-collar business, business license, local
and state resources to help with startups and more.
Participants should bring their business ideas and questions
along with writing material. No book or materials suggested or
required.
Designed to help the small business
owner understand and fulfill their federal tax responsibilities.
Topics covered range from a general overview of taxes to more
specific topics such as recordkeeping, business expenses and
employment taxes.
Ever thought of turning your house into
a Bed and Breakfast or buying that old house down the road to
convert? Learn the ropes of starting your own B & B! Learn
acquisition, financing, permits needed, and all the day-to-day
details. Students should bring $10 for the 120-page workbook,
provided by the instructor.
For current offerings,
click here.
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