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Feature   February 1, 2002   by CARS Magazine

New Series of Business Workshops…

These workshops will offer insightful information into the critical aspects of running a successful business. How should you prepare your business to minimize your taxes? How should you protect your b...


These workshops will offer insightful information into the critical aspects of running a successful business. How should you prepare your business to minimize your taxes? How should you protect your business and your personal assets from liability? What do you need to make the smooth transition from one family member to another? These are the kinds of things that every owner-operator should know. Are you prepared? Have you taken the necessary steps to safeguard your business?

Did you know that 7 out of 10 people over the age of 35 can expect to be disabled for at least 3 months sometime during their business career? If you were unable to work how would your business continue to operate?

If you can’t answer these questions then you need to tune into the CARS Network for this special series of workshops Thursdays at 4 PM eastern time beginning on Thursday February 28. It’s the most cost effective thing you can do to safeguard your business and your family.

Bill Labanovich, the owner of Clarington RPM (Recycle Parts Management) co-hosts the show and says, “Twenty-five years ago I got into this business through the family and I took it on not having any business training. At the time I didn’t know the business basics; how to deal with my banker, lawyer or my accountant. So every time I learned something it was through making mistakes, and they were costly mistakes.”

Many owner-operators learned things through a series of expensive trial and error steps. But it doesn’t have to be that way any more. This series features exclusive sessions with Lori Pasternak and Bill Labanovich tackling the real issues that effect owner-operators and how you can best prepare yourself for every eventuality.

New Series of Computer Workshops…

New Series of Computer Workshops…

If that isn’t enough the CARS Network is launching a new series of Computer courses. The CARS Computer Basics lessons are designed with the absolute beginner in mind. The course starts with a lesson on the basics of computer hardware and software. Computer technology moves at an unprecedented pace – understanding how a computer works allows you to make informed decisions when purchasing new computer systems.

Lessons instruct participants in the ease of computer operation. Learning the basics of communicating with your computer allows owners to quickly get a handle on using new software packages.

The Internet has rapidly become a powerful business tool. Discover how to get connected and to make the most of the opportunities this exciting new communications medium presents.

No matter what business you are in, it is a good idea to become familiar with the latest office software. Word Processing and Spreadsheet software packages are essential tools to business owners. The CARS classes provide full step-by-step tutorials illustrating essential tasks in these popular computer applications.

Financial reports, banking, instant mail and professional reports are just a few of the functions computer have made available and convenient that millions of business owners now use daily. Learning how to use a computer effectively quickly becomes useful and profitable.

To learn more about these exciting new IDL workshops, contact CARS at 905-709-1010!