How To Write A Business Plan
2020-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
This workshop will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan. While each business needs a unique plan, the basic elements are the same. You will receive a template to work through and the REI WBC representatives will be available to review your plan and make suggestions during the ongoing process.
Presenters: 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.

Avoiding Consumer Frauds for Native American Consumers & Communities
2020-09-03 14:30 - 16:00 | ONLINE
Consumer fraud is ever-present. Worse, scammers use disasters such as the pandemic to devise new frauds and the safer-at-home mandates have put consumers more at risk by making them easier to reach. In addition, these con artists target discrete populations such as seniors and minorities with schemes designed specifically to take advantage of their vulnerabilities.
Through this event subject matter experts from the Federal Trade Commission, HUD and the FDIC will describe how to identify and avoid mortgage forbearance fraud, consumer frauds targeting Native Americans and identity theft. FTC data indicates that frauds against Native Americans are under-reported making them an ongoing, attractive target. FTC representatives will walk attendees through how to report frauds to the FTC.

Small Business Development Workshop (FREE)
2020-09-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-10 10:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Online training by RedWind in partnership with Native 360, Myskoke Fund, and Lakota Funds. Three days from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Central. Once registered, access to link and directions will be provide.
WHEN
September 08, 2020 at 10am – September 10, 2020
WHERE
Online – Register to get access.
CONTACT
Pete Upton, Native360 Loan Fund · pete@native360.org · 308-850-0303

Lessons Learned About a Business Journey- The Story of a Minority Entrepreneur
2020-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Opening a business is like enrolling in a school program where you will never graduate. It’s like adding another child to your family. It takes perseverance, stamina and there is absolutely no substitute for hard work.
Nilson Goes, the founder of Infinite Energy Construction, knows this all too well and will share his riveting story of the journey he traveled to start and grow his highly successful business as a minority entrepreneur. This story will inspire, educate and motivate anyone struggling to start and grow a business.
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, SCORE is excited to share Nilson’s story with you and help propel you forward on your own business journey.
Presented by Nilson Goes
A commitment to achievement, self-development, and community, has defined Nilson L. Goes and is the foundation upon which he built an exceptional professional career.
Nilson Goes has an extensive and accomplished academic background; distinguished by a doctorate in electrical engineering, serving as a collegiate educator, published academic, as well as the recipient of international scholastic recognitions and scholarships. This is blended with the comprehensive experience of building and running a successful business in the Kansas City area for almost 25 years now.
Nilson Goes accomplishes this through tenacity, innovation, exceptional problem solving skills, and measured risk-taking to consistently deliver the best to customers and stakeholders.

Virtual Training: Online Marketing
2020-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Learn the foundational elements of online marketing that will help get the word out about your business.
We will discuss:
How people find you online
How to set yourself up for success
How to encourage new and repeat business
There will be time for Q&A after the presentation.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTE
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: Discovering Your Most Productive Self
2020-09-10 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
WHEN-The Science of Perfect Timing is a book by Dan Pink that provides you the skills to discovering your most productive self. Julie C Griffin, of Central Technology will share how to make the most of your time, assess the best time to do your work and signify and understand beginnings, midpoints and ends. These techniques will help you to run your day instead of your day running you!
Julie C. Griffin, Central Technology Center, Drumright is a business development and marketing professional dedicated to serving her clients through creative problem solving, leadership development , critical thinking and education.
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.

How to Create a Business Plan to Grow Your Business
2020-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
– What it takes to become a successful business owner in this new economy.
– How to innovate and pivot.
– Creating a business plan for your new business model.

Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money
2020-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
There has never been a better time to start a business online than right now.
Steve Strauss, USA TODAY columnist and bestselling startup author, will show you the steps needed to start an e-business, even without a big budget.
Find out everything you need to know to launch the dream, including:
The Shoestring process
The different types of online businesses you can start
Finding the money
Making money
Business nuts-and-bolts
And more!
If you are looking to create a side hustle or main hustle with an online business, then this is the webinar for you.
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 reaches 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.

Excel Basics: Data Entry and Formatting
2020-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
This session introduces beginners to the basics of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. We’ll cover basic terminology, strategies for efficient data entry, and simple spreadsheet formatting for improved use of your data. The presenter will create a simple worksheet and show some basic formatting options so participants can learn from a live demonstration.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenters: Chris Hennes with the Pioneer Library System
Partners: 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.

QuickBooks Desktop: All About Reports
2020-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Join us to hear from a certified QuickBooks pro advisor and learn all about Reports:
Reports in the Customer and Vendor Center
Sales Tax Liability Report
Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets Reports
Creating Customized Reports
Filtering & Memorizing Reports
Sending Reports to Excel
There will be plenty of time for discussion with the expert and an addition “tips and shortcuts” sheet provided at the conclusion of the virtual session.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
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: DIY Product Photography
2020-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE
Visual presentation of your products plays a big part in creating your brand’s image and getting the price you deserve. Learn how to photograph your products to give them a professional appeal and make them stand out amongst the competition whether you use a smart phone, point & shoot or DSLR camera. With simple DIY tools, you will learn how to set up photo shoot materials and your light sources. We will also discuss some handy apps to use.
Natasja Kemp is a photography instructor for Central Technology and is owner of Kemp Aerial Photography. Natasja will teach techniques on how to best photograph your product.
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.

Excel: Introduction to Formulas & Functions
2020-09-22 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
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!
Presenters: Chris Hennes with the Pioneer Library System
Partners: 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.

Enid Women in Business: Communicating Like a Boss
2020-09-22 11:30 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Join us for the next Enid Women in Business event! This virtual time together will provide an opportunity to learn, promote leadership, share resources, and encourage each other.
This quarter’s topic: Communicating Like a Boss
When we know how to communicate in such a way that our message can be heard, we have the opportunity to move forward in our careers and life. In our time together we will look at ways to effectively communicate our message.
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
Speaker: Lissa Qualls, owner of Clarity OK, has a unique way of teaching how to “Communicate Like a Boss”. For over 20 years, Lissa served as a trainer for Youth for Christ USA and International, training staff, National Directors and National Board of Trustees throughout the world. She has also worked with CEO’s, 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.
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Strate Center for Business Development, Enid Regional Development Alliance, Hive Appeal, Main Street Enid, Northern Oklahoma College, 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.

Get Your Business Online in a Blink- Stress Free Ways to Find the Right Software
2020-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Do you need technology that helps you adapt to our new online world and meet demand after disruption strikes? Are you trying to digitize your business quickly but don’t know where to start?
Taylor Short and Sam Bonanno from Software Advice will walk you through easy and stress-free ways to help you find the right software to get your business online fast. They’ll answer 3 critical questions you should think about as you adopt the right software for your business:
What problem do I need to solve with software?
How do I choose the right software for my business?
How can I purchase software efficiently?
You’ll get actionable tips for identifying the biggest challenges with current software, what to look for when evaluating multiple products, and how to accurately calculate the total cost of adopting new technology.
Presented by Taylor Short
Taylor Short is a Content Team Lead at Software Advice, managing a team of business IT and technology analysts who cover business and technology trends and help businesses digitally transform. He’s written content around manufacturing, facilities and maintenance management and has been cited in dozens of notable publications, including The Washington Post, Lodging Magazine, Facility Management Magazine and Facility Executive Magazine.
Presented by Sam Bonanno
Sam Bonanno is a Senior Content Analyst for Software Advice, helping businesses navigate the software buying journey and
understand marketing technology and business trends. Her research and writing has been featured in a variety of publications, including MarTech and Marketing Profs. She holds a B.A. in English from SUNY Geneseo.

Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert
2020-09-23 01:00 - 02:00 | ONLINE
Join us to view an informative video presentation from the Oklahoma Tax Commission, which offers detailed information on: business formation, business structures, sales tax exemption, new business registration in Oklahoma and explanation of the primary business tax forms. Following the video, we’ll hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide further 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 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: Budgeting and Projecting
2020-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Budgets, financial documents and projecting are the last thing on any entrepreneur’s mind. Rather than avoiding them, learn the power in each document, how to create them and ways to use them to increase your profit and lower your bottom line.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Workshop provided by 3Raptor Consulting 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.
Price: $0.00

GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 1 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST
2020-09-23 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Managing Employees
Please join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”, PART 1. This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 1, we will focus on the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process. Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered.
Speaker(s): Dr. Samantha Lankford, OKSBDC/Cameron University – Director – Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES)
Dana Hugle, OKSBDC Eastern Center Director and Business Development Specialist
Co-Sponsor(s): Cameron University
Fee: No Cost

BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP
2020-09-24 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Basics
Business Plan Workshop
Andra Smith and Bobbi Holliday will walk you through how to create a business plan that will work for your new or existing business.
Business Plans are a vital for funding requests and can help your business start on the right path to success.
Speaker(s): Andra Smith
Bobbi Holliday
Co-Sponsor(s): Northwest Technology Center, Fairview Campus
Fee: No Cost

How to Create a Cash and Sales Flow Forecast to Grow Your Business
2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
– How to create a cash flow forecast.
– How to improve your cash flow.
– Sources of cash to grow your business.

Virtual Training: Getting Registered As A Federal Contractor
2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
This workshop will discuss registration processes and marketing for small businesses selling to federal agencies. As a small business you need opportunities for growth, the potential to pay good wages and keep quality employees. Have you considered governmental agencies as an additional revenue source? This session will discuss how to get started, and tips on marketing as a federal contractor.
Presenter: Ron DeGiacomo, OkPTAC Coordinator
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.

Excel: Intermediate Formulas & Charting
2020-09-29 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
This session will cover useful techniques when working with formulas in Excel. Participants will also learn the basics of using Excel to display their data visually using charts.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenters: Chris Hennes with the Pioneer Library System
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.

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS, AND TRADE SECRETS
2020-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Basics
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets
How can you protect your invention, product, brand name, logo, or short story that you’ve created?
• This session will explore the four types of intellectual property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets, including definitions, costs, time frames, examples, and where to apply.
• Preliminary search techniques for patents and trademarks will be covered, also what legal, state, and USPTO resources are available.
The Oklahoma State University Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a resource for those who want information about IP.
Speaker(s): Suzanne Reinman – Library Professor, Government Information/Patent and Trademark Resource Center – Oklahoma State University
Co-Sponsor(s): USPTO
Fee: No Cost

Concrete Strategies to Boost Your Sleep & Double Your Business Impact
2020-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
When we don’t feel rested and energized it directly impacts our life and our business. If you want to ramp up your impact today, it starts by getting sleep.
The World Health Organization has declared sleep loss as an epidemic across all industrialized nations with staggering statistics.
Join this life-altering presentation with Success Coach and Speaker Holly Jean Jackson, and walk away with:
Sleep facts & a clear understanding of why sleep is crucial to you and your business
The 3 biggest sleep challenges
Concrete strategies to boost your sleep & double your business impact
If you find yourself feeling exhausted all of the time and lacking the energy you need to build your dream life and business this is the webinar for you.
Presented by Holly Jean Jackson
Holly Jean Jackson helps business owners and entrepreneurs love their life and their business again. With over 12 years of technology and business experience, she helps business owners get their groove back physically, mentally and emotionally. She does this through a combined approach of both coaching and consulting providing practical and actionable results.
Her business and consulting strategy spans many industries including: Visa, California State University East Bay, University of California Office of the President and Treasury Wine Estates. Holly holds a bachelors in political science and urban studies and a masters in public administration. Holly is deeply passionate about empowering small business owners to succeed 360 degrees.

Virtual Training: Canva For Beginners
2020-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
With the changes in today’s world, it is more important than ever to engage clients through social media. Learn key secrets in branding to help your business stand out, engage your clients and create memorable social media posts. Learn how to use Canva, a free graphic design program, which will assist you to create professional posts and marketing materials sure to catch your customer’s attention.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
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

Virtual Training: DIY Product Photography
2020-09-30 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE
Visual presentation of your products plays a big part in creating your brand’s image and getting the price you deserve. Learn how to photograph your products to give them a professional appeal and make them stand out amongst the competition whether you use a smart phone, point & shoot or DSLR camera. With simple DIY tools, you will learn how to set up photo shoot materials and your light sources. We will also discuss some handy apps to use.
Natasja Kemp is a photography instructor for Central Technology and is owner of Kemp Aerial Photography. Natasja will teach techniques on how to best photograph your product.
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

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
2020-10-01 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
Facilitated by Statewide Services OKSBDC
Topic: Managing a Business
Please join us as we discuss “How to understand others in a stressful season so you can eliminate stress and increase productivity”. Certified Life and Business Coach, Dana Bickford will guide you through this interactive, enlightening and impactful session. Topics to be discussed: Reducing Stress, Minimizing conflict, Building trust, Raising morale, Maximizing team performance, Improving team performance….. and more!
Speaker(s): Dana Bickford – Certified Life and Business Coach
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.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.”
Fee: No Cost

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2020-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Tax Planning
The workshop covers taxes for the State of Oklahoma. During this three-hour session, you will learn about new business registration, business tax report form completion, sales and withholding record keeping requirements, sales tax deductions and exemptions and vendor responsibilities. It is useful for anyone contemplating starting a business.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.
Fee: No Cost

Native American Entrepreneurs: Learn How to Make Your Dream a Reality (Virtual Training)
2020-10-05 10:00 - 2020-10-09 15:00
From idea conception to marketing, this training will provide both group and individual level guidance to help launch your business. Bring an open mind, willingness to learn, and a real desire to form your business.
Instructor: Dr. Ron Sheffield
Oct 5-8
10 AM – 3 PM EST and
Oct 9
3 PM – 6 PM EST
