Re-Strategize Your Business Planning to Prevail the Pandemic
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are most vulnerable to failure in a global pandemic. They rely on a sustainable supply chain, whereby products and services flow from their suppliers, through their company, and on to their customers.
The pandemic virus destroyed this self-sustaining business model, making strategic and tactical plans no longer relevant.
Join this webinar, presented by seasoned business educator George Slook, and learn how to re-strategize your business planning to maintain an adequate level of cash on hand, and get suppliers and vendors to make their payments when due.
Attendees will learn:
How to determine the “Strategic Intent” of your company based on strategic planning sessions
In-depth details of “Strategic Integration” approaches, such as Forwards, Backwards, Horizontal, Vertical, and Balanced
Why the teachings of the renowned Sun Tzu are important to your business, who profoundly said ”Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive; Knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.”
Presented by: George Slook
George Slook is a seasoned business educator with practical experience in academic and corporate environments. Actively engaged in delivering accounting and finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
George is adept at one-on-one consulting, with a particular focus on enabling entrepreneurs to start a business and small business owners to strategically grow their business. He designs and directs business planning seminars for adult education programs, and develops and delivers business education programs for current military who desire to reenter the workforce.

Lead The Way - Networking For Success, Business & Social Etiquette
2020-11-06 09:00 - 14:00 | First United Bank Leadership Center, 1400 West Main Street, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Join us for Lead The Way, Women’s Leadership Series! Each leadership day is designed to encourage, support & celebrate women in business.
Business and Social Etiquette, Jana Christian – The mere thought of mixing and mingling with strangers is enough to make some people break out in a sweat. Knowing how to handle one’s self with poise adds to an individual’s overall effectiveness when representing an organization at social and business events.
Networking For Success, Lissa Qualls – We know we have to network in order to grow our business. The questions is how exactly do we wo that. We will be looking at ways to be more intentional and effective with our networking.
About our Presenters:
Lissa Qualls, Clarity, LLC – For over twenty years Lissa served as a trainer for Youth for Christ USA and International. In her leadership roles Lissa has worked with CEOs, managers, leadership teams and entire companies each time helping them to better understand how they show up and how to better communicate with each other.
Jana Christian, The Etiquette School of Oklahoma – The Etiquette School of Oklahoma has grown to be a market leader in the provision of etiquette training solutions to people of all ages in social or corporate settings. Thier promise is simple; you will be amazed by how your life will change by going through our programs.
Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting, LLC – Utilizing her eleven years of experience in the nonprofit world, Sara brings her passion of fighting social justice issues to the table. Their mission is to empower business, organizations and nonprofits to successfully navigate their path while working to create a lean and effective team.
Brought to you in partnership by: REI WBC, First United, Southeastern Insurance Group, and OKSBDC
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.

SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2020-11-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business structure, sales tax exemptions, form completion, new business registration, withholding, tax filing requirements, vendor responsibilities.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC
Co-Sponsor(s): OTC, KTC & SBDC
Reasonable 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.
Fee: No Cost
Already Registered? Sign in for more information.
Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
LOCATION
Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74501

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2020-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): KTC
Reasonable 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.
Fee: No Cost
Already Registered? Sign in for more information.
Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
LOCATION
Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74501

Google Analytics 101 - Improve Your Online Business by Understanding Essential Data
2020-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Google Analytics is a fantastic tool. Best part is, it’s free to use for everyone! No matter if you have a 2-page website or a massive e-commerce website, you can use Google Analytics to understand how your customers are using your website and where you can improve their experience.
During this webinar, expert in business data analytics Mo Hossain will walk you through the steps of how to set up Google Analytics so you can start getting data from your own website.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
The basics of Google Analytics
Why Google Analytics is important
How you can use it for your benefit
Presented by: Mo Hossain
Mo Hossain is a volunteer Workshop Presenter for SCORE and an expert in Business Data Analytics and Website Optimization. Mo previously worked in NYC and London with international companies for several years, where he helped major retailers, media and technology companies make sure their customers were having a great user experience.
After working as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Software Developer and DevOps Engineer, he decided to open up his own business, Data Up, to help small and medium size businesses understand their data and create a better online experience so their customers keep coming back.

OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020
2020-12-03 08:15 - 09:00 | The Walker Building, 1300 N. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business! Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
At this event you can expect to:
Connect through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.
Hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.
Free to attend. Breakfast sponsorships available.
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org.
Partners: Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2020-12-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business structure, sales tax exemptions, form completion, new business registration, withholding, tax filing requirements, vendor responsibilities.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC
Co-Sponsor(s): OTC, KTC & SBDC
Reasonable 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.
Fee: No Cost
Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
LOCATION
Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74501

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2020-12-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): KTC
Reasonable 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.
Fee: No Cost
Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
LOCATION
Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74501

Selling Through Social - Develop Your Strategy for the New Year
2020-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Selling doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable or icky. You can use your social platforms to sell to potential clients and customers using simple, targeted and authentic tactics—and that’s what you’ll learn in this webinar.

Don’t let your social media platforms serve only as a brand tool. Get active and use them as a way to truly build your business, one new connection at a time.

At the end of the actionable webinar, presented by CEO, content marketing expert, author and coach Jessica Thiefels, you’ll walk away with a clear and easy to implement strategy for selling through social.
Participants will learn:

Strategies for connecting before selling
A clear and simple formula for finding and qualifying potential leads
An outline of your pitch flow
The sales process I used to get 50+ women into my paid membership

Presented by Jessica Thiefels

Jessica Thiefels is the author of, 10 Questions That Answer Life’s Biggest Questions, podcast host of Mindset Reset Radio, CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting, an organic content marketing agency and Founder of the Marketing From the Gut, a Coaching membership.
She’s been writing for more than 10 years and has been featured in top publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur. She also contributes to Glassdoor, Fast Company, Outbrain, Score.org and more.

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2020-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services SBDC Cleveland County OSU Extension Office
601 East Robinson – Room C
Topic: Business Basics
Business Smart workshop will focus on successful ways for starting and operating a business. Topics to be covered include business planning, marketing, budgeting and financing options.
After the seminar attendees will continue to receive counseling on an individual basis to address specific needs.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC
Co-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC
For questions or inquiries, contact James Arati – Tel: 405 321 4774
Fee: No Cost
Phone: 405-321-4774
Email: James.Arati@oksbdc.org
LOCATION
ONLINE

Social Media Marketing
2020-12-28 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
From creating a social media marketing strategy to managing content, join for a session on e-commerce marketing.

About this Event

Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below.

Social Media has almost become a prerequisite to creating community for your business and connecting with your customers. When used effectively, social media can be an incredibly effective growth strategy to engage existing customers and to attract new customers to both your retail location and online store.

Social media marketing doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. In this online interactive Q&A, we’ll teach you simple systems that you can use to grow your business, connect with your customers, and make more sales.

Join us for a short presentation on:
● How to create and execute a social media plan
● The best social media strategies to get traffic to your offline and online business.
● Using social media to grow your ecommerce sales
● How to create great content that brings in more customers

Followed by a Q&A session
● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them
● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through

Sign up today to secure your spot and start growing your business.

Please register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. Please note that this session will be recorded. Join via Zoom link here at 2pm.

Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
2020-12-29 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
It’s not a question of if, but when the next disaster will strike. Is your business prepared for the next major disaster event?
This webinar, presented by Alex Contreras, Director of Preparedness, Communication and Coordination at SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance, will provide steps to prepare and recover from disasters so that your business is resilient.
Presented by Alejandro Contreras

Alejandro is the Director of Preparedness, Communication and Coordination for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Since 1953, the SBA has approved over $67 billion in affordable disaster loan assistance to more than 2.2 million homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations for natural disasters.
Powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration

Google Analytics 102 - Setting Goals, Tracking Data and Analyzing Reports
2021-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Now that you’ve attended the webinar Google Analytics 101- Improve Your Online Business by Understanding Essential Data, and applied the suggested action items, you’re ready to take the next step in developing a deeper understanding of how Google Analytics can benefit your business.
Google Analytics is a fantastic tool. Best part is, it’s free to use for everyone! No matter if you have a 2-page website or a massive eCommerce website, you can use Google Analytics to understand how your customers are using your website and where you can improve their experience.
In this continuation webinar, expert in business data analytics Mo Hossain will focus on the steps of creating goals for your business that you can track through Google Analytics and review through the built-in reports.
You’ll also learn the importance of:

Analytics
How to create SMART goals
Asking the right questions of your data based on the goals you create

Note: If you have not already, please watch the Google Analytics 101 recorded webinar before this workshop, so these concepts are easier to understand: https://www.score.org/event/google-analytics-101-improve-your-online-business-understanding-essential-data

Presented by Mo Hossain

Mo Hossain is a volunteer Workshop Presenter for SCORE and an expert in Technology Strategy & Digital Business Analysis. Mo previously worked in NYC and London with international companies for several years, where he helped major retailers, media and technology companies make sure their customers were having a great user experience.
After working as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Software Developer and DevOps Engineer, he decided to open up his own business, Data Up, to help small and medium-size businesses understand their data and create a better online experience so their customers keep coming back.

2021’s Hottest Businesses, Markets & Trends
2021-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
We all know 2020 was not a typical year for small businesses, and the factors that impacted us this year will continue to affect us in 2021.
But, while we’re still facing a lot of unknowns, there are some things we do know. And we’ll discuss them in this webinar.
Join this timely session, presented by small business expert and best-selling author Rieva Lesonsky, where you’ll learn about the breakthrough small business ideas and industries that are breaking through and reaching consumers. You’ll find out about America’s changing demographics, attitudes, and consumer behaviors, and how your small business can best adapt and address them, such as:

The industry that’s soaring right now and how small retailers can take advantage
How restaurants can transform their operations
Which consumer behaviors have shifted, and how you can reach those customers
How COVID-19 has created entrepreneurial opportunities
How to pivot your small business to address changing consumer demands

Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or have owned your business for years, you’ll want to learn how you can adjust to and take advantage of today’s changing marketplace.
Presented by Rieva Lesonski
Rieva Lesonsky is president and CEO of GrowBiz Media, a custom content and media company focusing on small business and entrepreneurship, and the blog SmallBizDaily.com.
She’s a nationally-known speaker, best-selling author, and authority on entrepreneurship and has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Prior to starting GrowBiz Media, she was the long-time Editorial Director of Entrepreneur magazine.

Virtual Event: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-01-07 14:30 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

SEO Simplified in 30 Minutes
2021-01-14 01:00 - 02:00 | ONLINE
Search engine optimization (SEO) has been made to appear way more complicated than it is. Mike Corso, of Roovio Digital Marketing, maintains that 80% of good SEO habits come down to just four words, “They ask, You Answer”, and in this eye-opening presentation will explain what this means to your business and how to apply it.
Join Mike as he unpacks the essence of SEO in just 30 minutes that will enable you to take immediate action and see results.
You’ll learn:

The important steps that you can take to evolve your website optimization and achieve greater online visibility
How successfully ranked websites leverage the strong backbone of their existing site and are adding a lot more value (content!) on top
Mike’s favorite tools for keyword and content research, social media, and more

Presented by: Mike Corso
Mike grew up in Roslyn, Long island (NY) with a great family (3 older siblings), cats and dreams of either pitching for the Mets or performing trumpet solos at Madison Square Garden. The baseball dream is over but music never dies @ http://jacktoad.com. Recreational time is also spent jogging, biking, playing tennis, sailing a hobie cat, cooking and reading. Otherwise, Mike is very happily married to his 8th grade sweetheart and has 3 sons. Mike also hates the fact that he has not been to Italy.

Professionally, Mike was the first person to promote music on the Internet for the major record labels in the US (pre Web!). Since then, he has worked in all areas of digital marketing with expertise in lead generation (social media, search engine marketing/PPC, paid social media), UX, and search engine optimization (SEO).

How to Create a Marketing Message So Customers Will Listen
2021-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
About

Clarify your marketing message to connect with customers and increase sales.
Most business leaders lost thousands of dollars when COVID-19 hit because they weren’t prepared to sell online. Bricks-To-Clicks® provides marketing workshops to help small businesses clarify their marketing message to connect with customers so sales increase.
The Missouri SBDC is offering three online courses to help business owners clarify their message to connect with customers and boost cash flow. Each course will be two hours in length and delivered online via Zoom.
Most companies waste an enormous amount of money on marketing. This course explains the Storybrand marketing framework. The instructor helps business owners create a one-liner to connect with customers to boost sales. A How to Create a One-Liner handout will be given to participants.

How to Find and Get a Small Business Grant
2021-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Small business grants are an entrepreneur’s dream, because they offer money that does not have to be repaid. But finding, applying for and winning small business grants can be daunting.
In this webinar, presented by Education Director of Nav Gerri Detweiler, you’ll learn:

The main sources of grants, including both private and federal grants
Tools for researching small business grants
Application tips to increase your chances of being successful
Is there really free money to start a business?
The current state of COVID-19 small business grants

Presented by Gerri Detweiler
Gerri Detweiler has more than twenty years of experience guiding individuals through the confusing world of credit, and has earned a reputation as a reliable and independent resource
Gerri serves as Education Director for Nav, the first site to give business owners free personal and business credit scores and tools to build financially healthy companies. There she develops educational programs and content for small business owners, and works on advocacy initiatives.
Sponsored by Nav

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2021-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Basics

Business Smart workshop will focus on successful ways for starting and operating a business. Topics to be covered include business planning, marketing, budgeting and financing options. After the seminar attendees will continue to receive counseling on an individual basis to address specific needs.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC
Co-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC
For questions or inquiries, contact James Arati – Tel: 405 321 4774

Fee: No Cost

Virtual Training: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
2021-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
January 25th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO

Identifying business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them
Incorporating data into your marketing plan
Selecting tools to help you find the answers you need

Presenter: Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google Professional Trainer
Workshop provided by REI Women’s Business Center
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Data Privacy - Why it Should be a Top Priority for Your Small to Medium-Size Business
2021-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) need to make Data Privacy a higher priority in today’s increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.
Join Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) CEO & Founder Kristin Judge and Keeper Security CEO & Co-Founder Darren Guccione, as they discuss issues regarding cybersecurity, privacy, data governance and digital ethics.
In this webinar, you will learn:

What some of the data privacy regulations that are affecting SMBs today
The responsibilities and potential liabilities created by these regulations
How SMBs can take proactive steps to comply with complex regulations

Presented by Kristin Judge

After serving as an elected official, Kristin founded the nonprofit Cybercrime Support Network to serve individuals and SMBs impacted by cybercrime. She’s been called on by technology publications like SC Magazine and Government Technology, to share online safety tips.
Kristin was named SC Media “Women in IT Security Influencer” and “Woman of Influence” by the Executive Women’s Forum. At MS-ISAC and National Cyber Security Alliance she worked as a “technology interpreter” helping nontechnical people understand security.
Presented by Darren Guccione

Darren Guccione is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, Inc., the creator of Keeper, the world’s most popular password manager and secure digital vault. Keeper software is used globally by millions of people and thousands of businesses.
Prior to Keeper, Darren served as an advisor to NinthDecimal (f/k/a JiWire), the leading media and technology service provider for the Wi-Fi industry. Prior to that, Darren was the CFO and Co-founder of Apollo Solutions, Inc., which was acquired by CNET Networks (now CBS Interactive).

Sponsored by: Cybercrime Support Network

Sponsored by: Keeper Security, LLC

Virtual Training: Learn The Basics of Google Ads
2021-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
January 29th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

DESCRIPTION
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.
IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO
How to create an account and set up an ad campaign
How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions
How to measure success
Presenter: Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google Professional Trainer
Workshop is provided by REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Financial Management
2021-02-02 08:30 - 10:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 2nd, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:30 am

Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business. Discover what your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget, setting up a financial dashboard, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Etsy Entrepreneurship
2021-02-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-02-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
About The Course
The IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items.
The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing, branding, pricing, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store.
The live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy.
The next course will take place at the following times and dates.
11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET
Tuesday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 3rd
Thursday, February 4th
Friday, February 5th
Due to the high demand for this free course, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted. Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course. You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday, January 29th.
About the Instructor

The course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist, MaryBeth Timothy. MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC, an art business located in Muskogee, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art.
MaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items, such as ceramic decorative tiles, coffee mugs, cuff bracelets and t-shirts. While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops, art markets, and powwows, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store.

Participating Partners

Native AG Producer | Taxes and Finance Toolkit Series
2021-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
As tax season approaches do you want to learn more about how Native agriculture producers can prepare and complete forms like the Schedule F?
Join this series of webinars to learn how to be well prepared for lender meetings, thus cultivating a positive borrower relationship. We will cover preparing a balance sheet to convey your financial position; understanding the Sch. F tax form to share farm profitability; and telling your story to your lender, preparing a cash flow plan and other business planning tools.

Topic: Balance Sheets –
Speakers: Denny Everson and Pauline Van Nurden
Watch Here

Date: February 3rd 2pm CT
Topic: Taxes – Schedule F
Speakers: Rob Holcombe

Date: February 10th 2pm CT
Topic: Telling my story to a lender & modeling cashflow
Speakers: Denny Everson and Pauline Van Nurden
Hosted by the Mvskoke Fund
Delivered by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management
Partners include Native360 Loan Fund
Sponsored by the Native American Agriculture Fund

You can join for all three events here!

STARTING A MEDICAL PRACTICE
2021-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Starting your own medical practice is an exciting and sometimes daunting opportunity. New practitioners (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners) often have excellent medical training without any background or training in setting up or running a practice. For your medical business to be successful, you need a clear and detailed plan at the outset to keep things moving on schedule. This workshop will help you outline a start-up timeline, actionable steps for starting your practice and resources from an experienced practitioner. You will also be introduced to a team of professionals who will continue to work with you as your open your practice doors – whether it is a traditional, direct care or concierge practice.
Speaker(s): This event will be facilitated by Dana Hugle, Oklahoma SBDC Business Development Specialist and will feature medical professionals as guest speakers.

Etsy Entrepreneurship
2021-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
About The Course
The IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items.
The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing, branding, pricing, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store.
The live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy.
The next course will take place at the following times and dates.
11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET
Tuesday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 3rd
Thursday, February 4th
Friday, February 5th
Due to the high demand for this free course, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted. Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course. You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday, January 29th.
Course Agenda

About the Instructor

The course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist, MaryBeth Timothy. MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC, an art business located in Muskogee, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art.
MaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items, such as ceramic decorative tiles, coffee mugs, cuff bracelets and t-shirts. While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops, art markets, and powwows, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store.

Participating Partners

What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 - Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Now
2021-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Wondering what’s next for your business in 2021?
Join us for a conversation with Rieva Levonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily, Ross Herosian, Founder and CEO of Tricycle Creative, and Blake Clark, Global Vice President of Software Advice, about continuing patterns, new small business trends and the biggest changes that will impact your business this year.
You’ll discover:

How small and midsize businesses adapted and survived in 2020 (and what you can emulate)
Patterns from 2020 that persist in 2021 and what’s changed about them
What customers are expecting this year
Where digital commerce and contactless experiences are headed and what to do about it
New trends to watch out for now, in the latter half of 2021, and beyond

Presented by: Rieva Lesonsky

Rieva Lesonsky is president and CEO of GrowBiz Media, a custom content and media company focusing on small business and entrepreneurship, and the blog SmallBizDaily.com.
She’s a nationally-known speaker, best-selling author, and authority on entrepreneurship and has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Prior to starting GrowBiz Media, she was the long-time Editorial Director of Entrepreneur magazine.
Presented by: Ross Herosian

Ross Herosian is the Founder and CEO of Tricycle Creative. Tricycle Creative is a marketing agency that provides digital marketing solutions to creative business owners. Their flagship program, the Roadmap Sessions, gives businesses a plan for their marketing, content, and communications so they know how to spend their time, money, and resources.
Over the course of his career, Ross has been a radio DJ, a collegiate recruiter, a video producer, a content creator, a social media manager, an event marketer, and even ran an arts non-profit.
Presented by: Blake Clark

Blake Clark is the Group Vice President of Software Advice, a company that helps businesses navigate the software buying journey. Blake has more than 15 years of experience managing eCommerce businesses, leading product strategy, and customer experience across a diverse range of industries including gaming and hospitality.
At Software Advice, he leads the company’s strategic vision and oversees day-to-day operations. In addition to running a 250+ person team, he is a proud father to five kids.
