Monday, January 9, 2012

MIRC classes for Businesses

MIRC classes for Businesses coming up in January and February.

Visit Grand Rapids and ISD 318 Community Education along with Minnesota Extension is offering free classes for business owners and staff.  Discover how you can improve your business by improving your internet skills and tools for your business. Grand Rapids is part of the larger Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) project.  MIRC is a coalition of statewide partners.  MIRC's focus is to bring the full promise of Internet to rural Minnesota communities, businesses and people.  The project is funded through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Grant, which Blandin Foundation serves as project administrator.  

The following classes are offered to Businesses in Itasca County in January and February.  You can register online at www.getlearning.org or call 218-327-5730.  Both classes will be held at ISD 318 Administration Building-Computer Lab-820 NW 1st Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.  These classes are offered at no charge.  

Websites Simple to Complex Jan. 18, 2012   9am-12pm
Don't be intimidated! Gain info on how to start a business website from this workshop! Discover the variety of great options for business owners to explore. Explore the FREE and EASY options and/or the customized options or the in-between options   Learn tips related to working with web designers and programmers, understanding pricing, understanding costs. Explore websites created at all levels of complexity and determine your best options.

Intro to Selling Online Feb. 16, 2012  9am-12pm
From Craig's List to Shopping Carts:What are your major concerns about doing business online? Security?Shipping? Costs? This workshop covers these major concerns related to online transactions and more. Businesses are doing more and more transactions online to sell products directly as well as manage their bank accounts.  You will explore the use of online tools like Paypal and online banking platforms to help make more informed decisions.










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