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QuickBooks (Online Version)-Basics & Intermediate

with Teresa Johnson

Feb

8

February 8th to March 21st, 2024

$98 More Info

This live, instructor-led Intuit-approved course, using Windows OS is geared for beginning/intermediate users. Students will learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting software applications for small businesses. QuickBooks is an enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses, paying sales tax and creating reports to better manage a small business or company. This course provides the MOS certification pathway (no expiration) for interested students, and they may elect to take the official exam when ready. Call the Adult Ed office for separate purchase details of the required printed textbook/eBook which accompanies this course. PLEASE NOTE: In class, students will use MCST provided laptops, but all students will need Windows OS operating computers at home in order to do homework assignments. Prior to class, please complete the 2-part form at this link.

Outsmart the Scammers Seminar

with Mike Curtis

Feb

6

February 6th, 2024

$18 More Info

Incidents of fraud are on the rise, and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. This presentation will help give you the information you need to outsmart the scammers. During the program, we’ll discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources you can turn to in the event you or loved ones are targeted, and steps you can take to protect yourself and others.

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AirBnB-Type Rental Part II

with Dee Peppe

Apr

23

April 23rd to May 7th, 2024

$72 More Info

This course is designed for those of you who have decided to take the plunge and try their hand at short-term rentals. Let’s get you up and running. Practical ‘how to’ information, along with individual student’s needs, will steer this course. We’ll go through the process of setting up everyone’s profile and account, as well as talk about the best way to take photos, get those uploaded and placed in the profile. We’ll take a close look at nightly rates based on each facility, amenities, location, and time of year. We’ll discuss insurance options and any other factors that should be considered.

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Medicare 101 – June 2024

with Jeanne McIntyre

Jun

20

June 20th, 2024

Free More Info

Determining which Medicare plan is best for you can feel like a maze of uncertainty. In this live presentation by Jeanne McIntyre, a certified (State Health Insurance Assistant Program) SHIP Counselor, you will be provided unbiased information regarding Medicare, Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplemental plans, and tips on how to save money, avoid paying penalities and how to navigate through the process with more confidence to make an informed decision. All materials will be provided to you at the class and are yours to keep for future reference. Be sure to call MCST to enroll. Spectrum Generations, the central Maine area agency on aging, is a non-profit organization.

Medicare 101 – March 2024

with Jeanne McIntyre

Mar

21

March 21st, 2024

Free More Info

Determining which Medicare plan is best for you can feel like a maze of uncertainty. In this live presentation by Jeanne McIntyre, a certified (State Health Insurance Assistant Program) SHIP Counselor, you will be provided unbiased information regarding Medicare, Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplemental plans, and tips on how to save money, avoid paying penalities and how to navigate through the process with more confidence to make an informed decision. All materials will be provided to you at the class and are yours to keep for future reference. Be sure to call MCST to enroll. Spectrum Generations, the central Maine area agency on aging, is a non-profit organization.

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AirBnB Intro

with Dee Peppe

Mar

5

March 5th to 12th, 2024

$58 More Info

The short-term vacation rental community is growing worldwide and in Midcoast Maine. Are you wondering if your property has the potential for some extra income? This will be general information to help you decide if short-term renting is the right fit for you, your family, and your home. Discussion specifics will be generated by your questions, and the ins-and-outs revealed by an 8-year veteran of short-term vacation rental success. Considerations for discussion include lodging taxes, local permits, navigating the website, security and expectations.