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SUMMARY:The Components of a Basic Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Commit your business idea to paper. It’s the key to Success! This workshop walks you through the basics of putting your business idea on paper. It teaches the basic content of what is required and gives you help in thinking through some of the issues. It is aimed at individuals who have a feasible business idea and are now ready to think through all of the details. It is the information that you need to attract people\, money\, and clients but it needs to be written. \nA written business plan allows you to describe your product or service\, your market and your potential clients. Going through the Business Plan process reveals to you the strengths and weaknesses of your idea and how to improve it. It gives you the confidence to sell your idea to others. This process forces you to think through the critical issues in an organized way and sharpen your business skills. The business plan will help you prepare your roadmap for success. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: Lanny Oakes has 30-plus years of experience as a Marketing and Field Management executive with Nationwide Insurance company. His expertise includes training and development of agents\, field sales managers\, sales management administration\, awards and recognition programs\, compliance with state and federal regulations\, marketing development including new product development.
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SUMMARY:How a (Free) Mentor Can Help Guide Your Small Business to Success
DESCRIPTION:Do you think your small business could benefit from a mentor’s help as it starts\, grows\, or pivots? Join us for this National Mentoring Month seminar. Hear four local small business owners describe their experience with free SCORE mentoring and how it helped them tackle their business challenges.
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SUMMARY:How to Get Funding: Preparing\, Options\, Qualifying\, Applying (online)
DESCRIPTION:You want to start or grow a business and you need to really understand funding? This workshop covers EVERYTHING (in plain English). Get ready for a whirlwind ride with our local Instructor (read his impressive bio below) with plenty of first-hand experience. You will learn: \n\nAbout getting loans from banks\, investors\, venture capital\, grants\, the government\, the SBA\, crowdfunding\, non-profit lenders\, microlenders\, business incubators and more\nWhich options require good credit and which are more forgiving\nHow long it takes to receive funding once its approved\nWhat to do before you ever ask for funding\nWhat lenders really look for\n\nYou don’t often get a chance to spend interactive time with an expert like Ron Wichter\, who brings years of experience. \nWhen you register for a SCORE online webinar\, you will receive a confirmation email within 30 minutes. If you do not receive this email\, please check your spam filter. If you still do not see it\, please email ch.admin0022@scorevolunteer.org just in case there is a (rare) technical problem
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SUMMARY:Valuing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This presentation by Bill West\, an expert on closely held businesses\, focuses on understanding your business and its value. \nThe presentation provides an overview of the importance of business valuation and its role in business decisions. Various valuation methods\, such as the market\, income\, and asset approaches\, are explained in detail\, including their specific uses. The presentation also addresses factors influencing business value\, including financial metrics like revenue\, profitability\, EBITDA\, and non-financial aspects like market trends and intellectual property. \nPractical steps in the valuation process\, such as gathering financial data and applying discounts\, are covered. Strategies for enhancing business value\, like financial optimization and branding\, are also discussed. Finally\, the presentation highlights how valuation insights aid in decisions like selling a business\, attracting investors\, and estate planning.
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SUMMARY:The Corporate Transparency Act - What Small Businesses Need To Know
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re considering starting a business or are already a business owner\, you need to be aware of The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)\, which introduces new compliance requirements for small businesses in 2024. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll break down the key provisions of the CTA\, the purpose of this new law and how it might impact your business. We’ll also guide you through the compliance requirements and reporting procedures to ensure you meet the deadlines. \nLearning objectives: \n\nWhat is the Corporate Transparency Act\, and who must comply\nWhat\, how and when is Information to be Reported?\nPreparing for compliance and penalties for non-compliance\nWhat is the impact on Small Businesses\n\nLive attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS WITH CUSTOMER FOCUSED MARKETING
DESCRIPTION: Online \nFacilitated by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center\n\nTopic: Marketing and Sales\n\nHosted by OKSBDC & Google As a new entrepreneur\, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. Join us as Maria Elena Duron\, Google Trainer/Digital Coach helps small business owners learn how to: * Create a compelling brand * Define your audience * Convert customers * Build loyalty and advocacy Attendees will be able to get their questions answered by this amazing Google Coach and will receive a copy of the presentation with valuable handouts. \nSpeaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach \nCo-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma SBDC \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877. All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
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