2021’s Hottest Businesses, Markets & Trends
2021-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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.

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
2021-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 8th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.

In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:
Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile

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.

Price: $0.00

How Packaging Can Build Your Brand, Reduce Damages and Waste, and Even Save Money
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Increased online shopping during the pandemic means consumers are being flooded with more packages than ever. Packaging can make your shipments stand out from those of other businesses and products, while helping reduce damages and save money.
In this session, Kim Dixon, FedEx Office Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will discuss key packaging considerations for small-business shippers and share how optimizing your packaging can increase customers’ satisfaction and even reduce waste and cost.
You’ll learn about:

Packaging Basics for brand new shippers to save money in the long run
Custom-branded boxes and other packaging options to market your business
How to understand and calculate dimensional weight to decrease estimated shipping costs
How to utilize the experts at the FedEx Packaging Lab for package, freight and material testing to ensure better protection for your shipments and help reduce customer damage claims

Presented by Kim Dixon

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Office, Kim Dixon leads a network of 2,100 digitally connected retail stores and customer locations, and 19 centralized print production facilities. Nearly 200,000 customers turn to these locations every day for expert print capabilities, customized packing and shipping, and same-day delivery, making it a one-stop shop for small-business owners.

Under Dixon’s leadership, FedEx Office team members take great pride in understanding each customer’s needs, developing innovative solutions and delivering world-class service that bring their visions to life, watching start-ups grow into thriving businesses.

Sponsored by

Virtual Training: Excel ~ Introduction to Formulas & Functions
2021-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 10th, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

This session covers the basics of functions and formulas in Excel. Participants will learn the keys to error-free formula entry, how to edit a worksheet, how to use functions like Sum and Average, and working with Autoformat and Autocomplete. The presenter will also include tips for efficiently creating large sheets using the Autofill and Autosum features of Excel.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
Workshop provided by Pioneer Library System 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.

Native AG Producer Taxes and Finance Toolkit
2021-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)

The Essentials of Great Product Photography
2021-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Great product photography is essential for any artist or craftsman who needs to showcase their work through photos. Learning to take great photos helps build trust in your products by giving consumers a true representation of your work. Whether it’s to build your artist portfolio or sell your work online, you’ll benefit from expert product photography tips taught by Native photographer, Roxanne Best.
The Photography Workshop will take place over two 2-hour sessions. The first session will be on Thursday, February 11th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central. There will be a session at the same time on Friday, February 12th. The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs.
This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.
This workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development, the Small Business Administration, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2021-02-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Please join us as we review 13 questions to consider when starting a business. SBDC Advisors will discuss business start up walkthrough and business planning. Attendees will walk away with a business plan outline and handouts.
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

Discovering the Tools for Creating a Successful Business
2021-02-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Entrepreneurs are truly a special breed! It takes a specific set of skills and characteristics to be successful in entrepreneurial ventures. In this fun, dynamic, and interactive session being presented by Camille Koster, you’ll learn:

The secret success factors of the entrepreneurial mindset used by the world’s top entrepreneurs

Why the entrepreneurial mindset is the most important skill you need to make your business a success (yes, even more important than cash flow!)

How to use the entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate your business even when nothing else is

How to continually grow and sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset to reach new levels in your business (and life) sooner

This workshop is part of a series based on teachings from the book “Who Owns the Ice House?” by Clifton Taulbert. This is a repeat of our January Do You Have What It Takes webinar.
The workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 17th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central. The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs.
This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.

Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
2021-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a free live online workshop for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy. Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide.

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 through sublimation printing, 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 and art markets, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store.
The Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions. The first session will be on Tuesday, February 2nd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central. There will be a session at the same time on Wednesday, February 3rd; Thursday, February 4th; and Friday, February 5th. The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs.
This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.
Course Agenda
Day 1
Introductions
Break
Course overview
Why sell on Etsy?
Day 2
Recap of session 1
Homework discussion
How to stand out on Etsy
What you need to do before opening your Etsy store
Break
Taking great product photos
Day 3
Recap of session 2
Homework discussion
How to list your items on Etsy
Break
Etsy search engine optimization
Indian Arts & Crafts Act
Pricing & fees
Etsy payment
Developing your store policies
Day 4
Recap of session 3
Homework discussion
Creating your store profile
Sales strategies
Break
Communicating with customers
Shipping products
Collecting sales tax
Promoting your store on Social media
How to set up coupons and special offers
Where to get help.

Improving Your Credit Score
2021-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Credit plays an important role in the development of your business. Whether seeking financing from a lender or even through credit cards, credit determines the availability of credit and the cost that you pay for access to those funds. In addition, some auto insurers and employers also base decisions on credit. In this webinar, learn what makes up your credit score, where you can find your credit report for free, and tips for improving your score.
This webinar is totally free!
Presented By: Mark Thompson. Mark serves as Executive Director for IDRS. He has an exceptionally strong background in business and business law. He has specific skills and background in financial accounting and controls, personnel management, information systems, accounting software, costs and income projections and analysis, bidding government contracts, and marketing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lynn Wilson at 918-978-7622.

Shoestring Solutions to Common Startup Issues
2021-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The idea of starting a business can be quite daunting, and especially in today’s times.
In this hands-on startup webinar, USA TODAY senior small business columnist and author of The Small Business Bible, Steve Strauss will help you understand what the most common startup pitfalls are and how to avoid or solve them – without spending a lot of money!
Topics of this session include:

Getting a website for free (or almost free!)
DIY legal and operations
Marketing on a shoestring
And more…

Steve is a one-of-a-kind presenter and we’re sure you will enjoy this lively, valuable startup webinar!

Presented by: Steve Strauss
.

Often called “America’s small business expert,” Steve Strauss is a best-selling author and USA TODAY columnist, as well as an attorney, thought leader, and the author of 17 books, including The Small Business Bible. His content and media appearances reach millions.
Steve regularly speaks around the country and around the world and he is often tapped to be a spokesperson for companies like Bank of America and Microsoft. He sits on advisory boards for the World Entrepreneurship Forum, SCORE and P&G. The Strauss Group creates exceptional content for Fortune 500 companies down to small chambers.
Steve’s latest venture is the tech startup, TheSelfEmployed.com. Steve has a combined 100,000 social fans/followers/likes. He also really dislikes ketchup.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Online: Getting Started
2021-02-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Are you just getting started with QuickBooks Online? Join us for this informative virtual workshop as we share the benefits and downsides of the online version of QuickBooks. This workshop will help you to decide what subscription you may need, how to create a new company file, how to convert an existing QuickBooks Desktop file to the Online version, and how to use the Online dashboard features.
Instructor: Savanna Dixon, CPA
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.

Better Ways To Manage Your Social Media Content
2021-02-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you have your content calendar and plan for social media marketing but you are still forgetting to post? Is it hard to make it back to log on to post everyday or maybe you have too many accounts to juggle? If you answered YES to any of the above questions then you don’t want to miss this webinar.
In this 60 minute webinar, you will learn how by using content management apps, you can to schedule your posts in advance. We will cover what features to look for in a content manager app and how much will it cost? Tune in to find out. Join social media expert, Roxanne Best, as she helps you manage your content so your social media channels never run dry!
The workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 24th at 12:00 pm Pacific / 1:00 pm Mountain / 2:00 pm Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.
All Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome. If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar, please share it with them!

Roxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits, special events, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor, culinary artist, storyteller, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com.

Virtual Training: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 25th, 2021
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 2:00 pm

Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:

Understanding different video formats
How to setup a YouTube channel
Making good creative, and how to target and measure the results

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.
