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Mystery Shopping (Online Course)
Need a fun part-time job? Learn how to get hired as a freelance mystery shopper. Mystery shopping is used by hundreds of well-known businesses to ensure consistent, top-quality customer service from their employees. Paid shoppers earn from $10 to $40 per hour and are in regular demand. This online course will provide you with information about how to become a freelance shopper or set up your own business. Students can start anytime during the registration period and have four weeks to complete the class. Computer requirements: Internet access and email address.

* An explanation of mystery shopping. Why it is used by hundreds of well-known businesses in the United States to ensure consistent, top-quality customer service from their employees.
* How to find out about many job possibilities as a mystery shopper.
* Your responsibilities as a mystery shopper.
* How to develop an effective resume.
* Where to apply- this online course includes links to several job boards with 100's of current jobs listed.
* Finding specific mystery shopping jobs such as an apartment shopper, retail shopper, restaurant shopper, medical-related, etc.
* How to remain undetected as a mystery shopper.
* Ethics: reporting accurately and completely.
* How to communicate with other professional shoppers to get tips and advice.
* How to set up your own independent shopping service.

Check out his website at: http://RickSheridan.com

Instructor: Rick Sheridan

July 2008
Jul 1 - Jul 31;
24 hrs a day; 7 days a week
C
ourse# 204BF.208; Fee: $65
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August 2008
Aug 1 - Aug 31;
24 hrs a day; 7 days a week
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ourse# 205BF.208; Fee: $65
Register Online

September 2008
Sep 1 - Sep 30;
24 hrs a day; 7 days a week
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ourse# 101BF.308; Fee: $65
Register Online

October 2008
Oct 1 - Oct 31;
24 hrs a day; 7 days a week
C
ourse# 103BF.308; Fee: $65
Register Online

November 2008
Nov 1 - Nov 30;
24 hrs a day; 7 days a week
C
ourse# 104BF.308; Fee: $65
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December 2008
Dec 1 - Dec 31;
24 hrs a day; 7 days a week
C
ourse# 106BF.308; Fee: $65
Register Online

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Intro to Voice Acting: How to Earn a Living with Your Voice
Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, documentaries or audio book narrations? You too can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! In this fun, informative, and empowering class you will learn the basics of the voice over industry to help you decide if it is something you'd like to pursue. We will discuss the many different types of voiceovers and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. Your voice will be recorded as you read from real scripts so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. In this 2 hour introductory workshop you will learn what it takes to become a part of this fun and exciting industry. Be warned, many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide, professional Voice Actors. Come ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired... This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All.

Instructor: Voices for All

Tues, Sep 9; 6-8pm
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ourse# 102BF.308; Fee: $37
 or $25 Paso Robles Senior Center Member Fee
Paso Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott Street, Paso Robles
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Sun, Nov 2; 10am-12pm
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ourse# 105BF.308; Fee: $37
San Luis Obispo Campus-Room 4760
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Make $Money$ with a Typing/Word Processing Business
If you can type, then you can make money at home using your typewriter/word processor or computer. Having already learned all about home-based business success,  you will then discover the secrets to profits in the typing/word processing business, including…how and where to find clients; 50 ways to advertise/market your services; effective home office equipment choices; 100 ways to make money with a computer; and FREE national networking information. There really is a need for your services, so why not have the freedom to be your own boss, set your own hours, and have the opportunity to make more money than you ever did before by attending this workshop.  Prerequisite: "How to $Cash$ in with a Successful Home-Based Business.  A required $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class for information designed to help you long after the workshop is over.

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the high demand for this guest instructor nationwide, this workshop can only be offered once a year.

NOTE: Room Change

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark

Tues, Sep 9; 6-7pm
C
ourse# 107BF.308; Fee: $20
San Luis Obispo Campus-Room 4710
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$Cash$ In with a Successful Home-Based Business
Are you tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits at home by learning how to start a home-based business from a Chamber of Commerce past president and successful southern California entrepreneur. During this comprehensive, informative workshop, you will discover…more than 100 home business ideas; mandatory legal documentation; many ways to market your product/service; how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!) and FREE future Q&A opportunities. A required $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class for information designed to help you long after the workshop is over.

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the high demand for this guest instructor nationwide, this workshop can only be offered once a year.

NOTE: Room Change

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark

Tues, Sep 9; 7-9pm
C
ourse# 108BF.308; Fee: $39
San Luis Obispo Campus-Room 4710
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Send your Business & Finance questions/comments/suggestions 
 to:  
Karen Linn

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