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Interested in Advertising a local or virtual event that is relevant to moms?
Visit our advertising option page or send an email to Garla Smith to discuss advertising options.
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Smart Moms Calendar - Upcoming Events
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Local Quickbooks Training
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Monday, March 08, 2010 at 9:00 AM
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Jess Roper McLamb, owner of the Roper Group provides Beginners and Advanced Quickbooks training at her facility in North Raleigh as well as one-on-one training.
Jess is president and founder of The Roper Group and has more than thirty years of accounting, management, and training experience. Jess graduated from East Carolina University with a B.A. in Math and a minor in Psychology and attended NC State University for post graduate accounting courses. She is a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Her clients include land developers, service providers, and retail companies.
She supports our Smart Moms and our small business clients. She is an excellent trainer and can assist you with improving your QB skills.
http://www.ropergroup.com/upcomingClasses.htm
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2010 Opportunity Expos - 3rd Wed of the Month
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 9:15 AM
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Our January Expo was a great success! Join Smart Moms, We-Care-NC and the Triangle Networking Group and Job Finders for monthly expos with experienced people who have home based businesses and franchise opportunities. These opportunities will be showcased in an informal setting.
These opportunity fairs are designed to have a "no-pressure" feel. You will not be beaten up or bagered to join any opportunity. It is strictly an event for Exploration and Data Collection. Vendors (28) who have been chosen to participate have seen significant success in building their business. We feel confident that these vendors are experienced enough to support and coach their teams.
Men, Women, Moms, Dads, Grandmothers and Grandfathers are all welcome. A variety of vendors will be on site.
Pre-register on the Smart Moms site and receive a free gift - by 3/15/10.
When: Wed, March 17, 2010
Time: 10-2
Where: 6-String Cafe and Grill - 1040 Buck Jones Road Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 462-7098 (near Jellybeans)
Click here to learn more and pre-register. Link
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Microsoft Webinar Classes
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 9:15 AM
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“Smart Moms” and L. Stephens and Associates are excited to offer 3 Microsoft webinar classes related to Creating Templates in Excel, Working with Objects in Word and Excel and New Features in MS Word 2007. These classes are offered Thursday mornings and should be accessed virtually. They course includes instruction for 45 minutes, Q&A and a reference manual recapping class points.
These skills are invaluable for:
- Executive Assistants
- Business Owners
- Students
- Comback Moms
Click here to view full course description and register.
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Anxiety Related to Returning to the Working World - Free Webinar
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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Are you working to find part-time or full-time employment but experiencing symptoms of anxiety such as racing heart, rapid breathing, irritability or upset stomach? Renee Avis, MA, LPC, NCC from Cary Counselors will present a free webinar for our database that explores the symptoms of anxiety, triggers and how to manage it. www.carycounselors.net.
Please send an email to garla@smart-moms.net to reserve your slot. There are 21 slots available. Long distance charges may apply if you do not have unlimited long distance service.
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Notary Public Workshops
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM
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Notary Public Education: This course covers the information you need to become a Public Notary and Electronic Notary for the state of North Carolina.
Professional Skills Program - State of North Carolina and Office of State Personnel
Course Cost: $100.00
Click here to register and view other courses offered.
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Classes for Women Entrepreneurs - NC Institute of Minority Economic Development
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Friday, April 30, 2010
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The Women’s Business Center, established in 2000, is a partnership program between the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (NCIMED) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It's mission is to increase the number and the success rate of women-owned businesses.
Classes are offered through out the year to faciliate this mission such as:
- Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture
- 50 Low Cost Marketing Ideas
- Accessing NC Stimulus Funds
- Home Based Business Expo
- SBA Programs and Services
- Building A Business Through Referrals
- How to Start A Home Based Business
And Other Seminars - Click here for more details and registration
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Ready To Work Series - Local Resource for Moms
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Friday, April 30, 2010
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Wake Tech, and ESC are collectively providing a series of classes geared toward preparing individuals to return to the workplace. These classes are provided on a sliding scale and in some cases may be free. Classes are provided each month.
Financial Management Toolkit for the Unemployed
Mastering the Behavioral Based Interview
Steps for Getting Noticed, Known, and Connected in Your Career
Perspectives: Using Industry and Labor Information in the Job Hunt
Communicating and Competing in the Multi-Generational Workplace
Applying MBTI to Enhance Your Job Search
Jump Start Your Career Search – Find Jobs, Land Jobs and Set Yourself Apart
Ask the Experts – Practical Insights Into the Recruiting Process
To register contact Pat Taylor at Wake Tech 919-747-0206 or email pstaylor@waketech.edu. To view the complete class schedule and Raleigh/Cary locations click here>> schedule
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Microsoft 2007 Upgrade
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Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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Prepare to transition your Office 2003 skills to the Office 2007 software. This course begins with a look at features of Office 2007 that are common to all the applications; including the Ribbon, the Office button, and the Quick Access toolbar. Then, learn about new features in Word, and Excel, through hands-on assignments in each application.
Prerequisite: Any previous version of the following classes: Excel, Level 1, and Word, Level 1. This course is not for true beginners. Please see our Level 1 courses for beginner-level skills.
Professional Skills Program - State of NC and Office of State Personnel
Course cost : $100
Course Time: 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Course # 44328 Click Here Register Online or view other classes
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