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Local businesses are the lifeblood of our community. The Mid-county Memo offers this section to our business neighbors for news, advancements, promotions, expansions and other noteworthy events to be shared with the community at large. Business Memo submissions for the February issue are due by Thursday, Jan. 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, dial 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
Gateway accountants add CPA
Gulde & Ortquist, PC, a certified public accountant firm at Northeast 112th Avenue and Halsey Street, has announced that team member Michelle M. Kee has earned the designation of certified public accountant by the Oregon Board of Accountancy.
Kee is a native of Idaho and holds a degree from Oregon State University. Along with her public accounting experience, she has served in various progressively responsible positions in private industry. She will practice primarily in income tax and financial reporting and compliance functions. Her experience allows her to work with a variety of clients and industries.
Gulde & Ortquist, PC focuses on the needs of small businesses and individuals. Targeting the service, construction and retail industries, Gulde & Ortquist, PC is able to provide valued personal service that goes far beyond the basic tax functions.
The firm employs computer hardware and software that allows for the preparation of individual income tax returns in a paperless environment. Utilizing scanning and e-filing technology, 75 percent less paper is generated, consuming far less natural resources. Clients receive a bound presentation copy of their return along with a CD version and source documents in Adobe Acrobat format. Clients have reported that the CD is very handy to retrieve copies of returns or documents such as W-2’s. The company’s accountants have found that this technology allows them to have more one-on-one time with clients.
In addition, the firm has been a leader in electronic income tax filing. Filing errors and problems are greatly reduced with this method that offers greater security and fast refunds.
Robin Gulde, a former IRS Agent, has been in private practice since 1989. He has a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College and an MBA from the University of Portland. Lisa Ortquist, a former Washington Department of Revenue officer, has been in practice since 1995 and has a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University.
If you build it...
Long Ball Academy boasts a staff rich in experience, talent and unmatched passion for the game of baseball. Located at 14324 S.E. Stark St., Suite 400, the staff strives to identify potential talent and share their experience and knowledge of the game with the superstar hopefuls of tomorrow.
LBA was founded in 2005 to teach both the game and the fundamentals of baseball. These skills and game savvy combined with a student’s own talent, attitude, hard work and perseverance will contribute to the opportunity to play baseball at a high level with a greater understanding, according to co-founder and instructor Nathan P. Mosley, Jr.
The coaches’ experience in baseball instruction — from the youngest Little Leaguer through single A at the professional level — is a critical factor in the academy’s success.
It is through this experience that coaches assess developmental readiness to learn and progress. They do not demand the same delivery of a skill set from a 7-year-old that they do from a 17-year-old. They do, however, show that 7-year-old where he can be in 10 years and give him the tools to get there.
According to Mosley, students are taught to be mentally ready to play the position of their choosing, and the academy provides a safe, comfortable place for kids to learn. Some scholarships are available.
To learn more, contact Mosley at 503-544-3135 or visit www.longballacademy.com, because everybody digs the long ball.
Small Business Development Center to offer marketing seminars
Marketing can make or break your business endeavor. Because of the importance of marketing for small businesses, The Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center will host a series of marketing seminars.
Information about the sessions follows.
• Small Business Management Essentials: Marketing Your Business -- This class will cover marketing trends, high-impact methods at low costs, selling and presentation skills, and competitive advantage. This one-day seminar will be held on Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. The cost is $199.
• Guerrilla Marketing -- This seminar will teach attendees how to plan marketing activities and monitor results using guerrilla-marketing techniques. Max Corona, management consultant at Synergic Inc., will teach this seminar on Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is limited to eight participants and costs $38.
• Effective Marketing -- This seminar will teach individuals the marketing skills that can make the difference between success and bankruptcy. Individuals will learn how to analyze competitive environments and build an enticing brand identity. Rick Willis, owner of Inspiration Marketing, will teach the seminar on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Willis is one of the top advertising professionals in Portland and a business adviser with the SBDC. This class costs $38.
• Mastering Online Marketing -- This seminar will focus on how to market a business online, including strategies for increasing traffic and ways to increase e-commerce profits. Corona will teach this seminar on March 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is limited to eight participants and costs $38.
For more information or to register, contact the MHCC SBDC at 503-491-7658 or bizcntr@mhcc.edu. All seminars are held at the MHCC SBDC, 323 N.E. Roberts Ave. in downtown Gresham. Preregistration is required a minimum of 72 hours prior to the beginning of each seminar.
Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.
QuickBooks explained
The Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center is offering several QuickBooks seminars to explain bookkeeping complexities for new and advanced businesses.
Following is information about the upcoming seminars.
• QuickBooks Bootcamp 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks -- This one-day, hands-on training seminar is for individuals who are new to the QuickBooks software program. This seminar will be held on Jan. 6, Feb. 4 and March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $129.
• QuickBooks Bootcamp 2: Making QuickBooks Work for You -- This one-day, hands-on training seminar is for individuals who have taken QuickBooks Bootcamp 1 or have bookkeeping experience. This seminar will teach QuickBooks' built-in features to help small businesses better understand their financial data to make better management decisions. This seminar will be held on Jan. 20, Feb. 18 and March 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $129, or $229 for both QuickBooks Bootcamps 1 and 2.
• Payroll QuickBooks -- This seminar will help attendees set up their payrolls, including processing tips and quarterly and annual reporting. This class will be held Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $49.
• Advanced QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics -- This workshop is for individuals who want to use the software program's advanced features, including custom reports and graphs, time tracking and job costing. This seminar will be held on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $49, and the class is limited to eight participants.
• QuickBooks Point of Sale Retail Software and Hardware -- This seminar will help attendees spend less time on busy work and more time growing their businesses. This hands-on, two-day class will use the QuickBooks hardware bundle and POS software program and will cover setup, operations and getting the most out of the system. This class will be held on Feb. 12 and 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $99 for both days, and the class is limited to eight participants.
• QuickBooks for Contractors -- This is an advanced workshop to help contractors learn skills such as creating estimates, invoicing customers using new methods and understanding job cost reports and financial statements. This seminar will be held on March 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $49 and the class is limited to eight participants.
For more information or to register, contact the MHCC SBDC at 503-491-7658 or bizcntr@mhcc.edu. All seminars are held at the MHCC SBDC, 323 N.E. Roberts Ave. in downtown Gresham. Preregistration is required a minimum of 72 hours prior to the beginning of each seminar.
Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.
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