Business and Financial Planning

Learn new ways to make and save money or explore the steps you need to secure a comfortable retirement.

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  • Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
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NOTE:  Individuals enrolling in on-campus classes must follow the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for students and should submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Documentation Form. Exemptions to these requirements may be requested based on either religious conviction or health reasons by submitting the appropriate Health Services form.

Courses

Creating a Successful Business Plan

Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Committing your idea to paper in the form of a business plan not only increases your chances of obtaining financing, but also in keeping your business strategically focused. You will work through all the major components of writing a business plan and emerge with your first draft in hand. And most importantly, you will have completed the first—and most difficult—step on the path to small business success.

This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears is My Classroom.

Creating a Successful Business Plan
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Online, 4/12 - 6/2 ZILC-014 602 15 seats left $115
Online, 6/14 - 8/4 ZILC-014 700 15 seats left $115
Online, 7/12 - 9/1 ZILC-014 701 15 seats left $135
Online, 8/16 - 10/6 ZILC-014 702 15 seats left $135

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefit

A few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Attend this hands-on workshop and learn strategies to get the most money from Social Security. Learn how to plan for taxes, health care and other costs during retirement, as well as how to wisely grow and protect your retirement income. This session will cover key Social Security benefit choices, such as individual and spousal options, and help you understand simple steps to maximize your benefit. Join us before you make financial decisions that may not be able to be reversed. Course fee includes a $5 materials fee.

Course will meet in the Administration Building, Room 106

Frank Finch,Instructor

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefit
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Tuesday, 4/25
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
ZBFP-047 600 6 seats left $19

NYS Notary Signing Agent

If you are currently a New York State notary public and always wanted to explore earning additional income with your current notary commission, this seminar is for you !After completing this basic introductory course, you will have the opportunity to work on a freelance basis in your own independent business by working with mortgage, title and signing companies who will hire you on a per-job assignment, where you may earn from $75 to $150 or more for notarizing and presenting mortgage loan documents. All materials are included in this course, which features a step-by-step guide book, sample loan documents, 20-page mortgage glossary and a YouTube mock loan signing. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.

Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113

Victor Bujanow, Instructor

NYS Notary Signing Agent
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Thursday, 5/4
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ZBFP-078 600 17 seats left $54

Notary Public Review Workshop

This workshop prepares you for the New York State notary public test and will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the notary public’s role. Confusing laws, concepts and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations that a notary public is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, when to defer to an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This workshop is a must for candidates who want to become fully aware of the authority, duties and responsibilities involved in becoming a notary. All materials will be provided, including website information, booklets and forms. Also featured is an 80-question practice exam that attempts to emulate the actual New York State mandatory exam. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.

Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113

Victor Bujanow, Instructor

Notary Public Review Workshop
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Thursday, 4/13
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ZBFP-015 600 11 seats left $54

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Fitzgibbons Health Technologies Center, Room 334

Fax: (518) 629-8103

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(excluding college holidays and vacations)