Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 4812 Online: www.AssabetAfterDark.com / Call: 508-263-9651 How to Pay for College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement Monday, 6:30 - 9pm, Oct. 24 • $55 BF19-F16 Parents with children of all ages:  Come hear college planning observations and strategies that you will not hear from your local high school. Author of Pay for College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement, Tim Higgins will discuss the most efficient ways to address the high cost of college. You will learn how every family, regardless of children’s ages or household income, can more efficiently plan for future college expenses; how to predict your financial aid package even before you apply; the number one question to ask colleges that may save you thousands; how to find the right balance between your college and retirement goals; and the best financial aid and admissions strategy - bar none. Instructor: Timothy Higgins It’s Your Idea; Protect It - Part I Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Oct. 4 • $79 BF10-F16 New Englanders have a reputation as innovators, artists, and inventors. If you have used your creativity to produce a new product, work of art, or unique service, you need to know how to protect and preserve your intellectual property. Intellectual property can be a beautiful poem or riveting novel that you’ve written, an amazing photograph you’ve taken, a cool corporate logo that you’ve developed, or the proverbial “better mouse trap” that you’ve invented. Learn the different methods of protection available, and how they are applied. We will cover the basics of: copyrights, trademarks, patent searches, non-disclosure documents, provisional patents, design patents, utility patents, and trade secrets. You too, can take advantage of all these recognized, and affordable, methods of protection.  Instructor: Danna Mancini It’s Your Idea; Protect It - Part II 2 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Oct. 11 - Oct. 18 • $99 BF21-F16 What is the next step to protecting your intellectual property? Learn not only what methods of protection are available to you, but also the major components that go into each of them. Some of the components covered include: drafting/drawing requirements, prior art, preferred embodiment, invention summaries, product descriptions, and claims. You will review and discuss actual examples of each method. Instructor: Danna Mancini QuickBooks Part I 5 Thursdays, 6 - 9pm, Oct. 6 - Nov. 3 • $299 BF02-F16 Computerized bookkeeping with QuickBooks is the number one small business accounting software. Business owners automate your business and become more productive with QuickBooks. Job seekers, obtain in demand QuickBooks skills. Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, how to set up a business, customize the chart of accounts and work with vendors, customers, and employees. Also, learn the sales process, recording receipt of payments, entering and paying bills, managing bank accounts, credit cards, and more. Course fee includes official QuickBooks Premier 2015 text plus DVD with four-month trial software. Instructor: Ginny Wholley QuickBooks Part II 5 Thursdays, 6 - 9pm, Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 • $219 $299 textbook fee included $219 textbook not included (No class Nov. 24) BF03-F16 Part II includes a refresher on the fundamentals of bookkeeping. Learn to run and read financial statements and many other reports. Learn how to order and track inventory, pricing options, tracking and billing time and materials, payroll set up and processing, customizing forms, year-end procedures, and more. You must have the official QuickBooks Premier text plus DVD with four-month trial software for this course. Instructor: Ginny Wholley Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers 3 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Sept. 21 - Oct. 5 • $119 BF23-F16 Can you sell yourself and your ideas? Do you know how and why you provide value personally or professionally?  Passion, energy, and enthusiasm are keys to telling a story whether it’s to a boss, colleague, or an entire room who might invest in your skills, product or service. By receiving practical advice and impactful communication training, you will learn face-to-face conversation and engagement techniques that are best suited to your communication style. You’ll learn why it’s not what you say but how you deliver your message that makes it impactful, whether you’re talking one on one or to a group of people. From your initial greeting of shaking hands, making eye contact, being aware of non-verbal communication and confidence, everyone needs help with communication. Instructor: Mark Altman Bundled Classes • $499 BUSINESS & FINANCE