Business Basics: Operations Management
2020-10-13 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center, Room B1120, 2824 Progressive Drive, Edmond, OK, 73034, United States
Do you have short term and long term goals for your business? Do you know what would happen to your business if something happened to you? Have you documented your key business processes? Join us for this workshop which will take a deeper look into the different areas of operations you need to consider when starting and growing your business. In this workshop, we will take a look at how to structure your business to meet your business needs, how to set short term and long term goals and strategies, as well as examine different areas of risk within your business. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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.

Business Basics - Starting and Running Your Own Business
2020-10-22 08:30 - 11:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, United States
To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed. Federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session. This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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.

OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020
2020-11-05 08:15 - 10:00 | ONLINE
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.

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.

Business Basics: Marketing & Sales Management
2020-11-10 08:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Looking for ways to increase sales for your business? Do you need help advertising and promoting your business to customers? Join us for this workshop which will cover approaches for creating and managing a formal sales process and how to manage your marketing plan.
Topics include:
how to determine your sales process
recruiting new customers
retaining existing customers
how to advertise your business
Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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.

Business Basics - Starting and Running Your Own Business
2020-11-19 08:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE

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

Business Basics: Financial Management
2020-12-08 08:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE
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, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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.

Virtual Training: Networking for Success
2020-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
December 8th, 2020
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 2:30 pm

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.
Presenters: Lissa Qualls, Clarity, LLC
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. Registration fees are non-refundable. You will be given a credit for a future training should this event be cancelled.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business and Social Etiquette
2020-12-09 13:00 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
December 9th, 2020
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 2:00 pm

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.
Presenter: Sara Paape, 3 Raptor Consulting
Provided by REI Oklahoma 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. Registration fees are non-refundable. You will be given a credit for a future training should this event be cancelled.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Desktop: All About Reports
2020-12-16 13:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
December 16th, 2020
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

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.
Provided by Back Office Success 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

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.

Virtual Training: Excel ~ Introduction to Formulas & Functions
2021-01-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
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.

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.

Virtual Training: The Perfect Customer: How to Identify Your Target Audience
2021-01-26 13:30 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
January 26th, 2021
Start Time: 1:30 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

As a small business, you want to ensure that the efforts you put into marketing and advertising are working. Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you identify your target audience and “work smarter” to align your marketing efforts to reach the ideal customer.
Presenter: Jessie Phillips, Kiamichi Technology Center District Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Workshop provided by Kiamichi Technology Center 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.

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.

Virtual Training: Excel ~ Data Entry and Formatting
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 3rd, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

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!
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.

Virtual Training: OKC Women’s Business Breakfast
2021-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 4th, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:00 am

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!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.
This month’s topic: TBA. Please come ready to discuss!
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.
This workshop is provided by 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 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 Event: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-02-04 14:30 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 4th, 2021
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

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.

Price: $0.00

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
2021-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
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

Vitural Training: Intro To LinkedIn
2021-02-09 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 9th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

We’ll provide an overview of the business social media platform, share how to create a professional profile, best practices to using LinkedIn and using the platform to build a business.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional.
Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
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: Starting Your Own Business
2021-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 11th, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed. Federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session. This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, 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 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.

Virtual Training: Excel ~ Intermediate Formulas & Charting
2021-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 17th, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

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!
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.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Online: Getting Started
2021-02-23 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
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.

Virtual Training: Excel ~ Pivot Tables & Analyzing Your Data
2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
February 24th, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

This session will introduce participants to working with and analyzing their data in Excel. Specifically, we’ll cover how to manage and analyze large amounts of information by working with Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, and Charting. The presenter will also share some additional ways to work with data, both on-screen and printed, and will demonstrate other features that can assist in interpreting your data.
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.

Virtual Training: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
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.

Business Basics: Human Capital Management
2021-03-02 08:30 - 10:30 | ONLINE
Date/Time:
March 2nd, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:30 am

Are you tired of running your business alone? Do you have a job advertised and are only getting poor applicants? Do you know how much your employees really cost your business? In this workshop, we will examine the basics of hiring and managing employees.
We will cover:

knowing when it’s time to hire someone
how to craft a job description and the basics of interviewing
what you need to keep now that you have your first employee
compliance issues and necessary documentation for having employees
leading a strong team

Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.100
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, 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.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Online: Creating Customers, Invoicing & More
2021-03-02 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
This course is about how to use the basic QuickBooks Online Functions which you need to know in order to be proficient. You will learn how to navigate through QuickBooks Online, get useful shortcuts to help you work more quickly, create customers, create invoices, and receive payment for invoices, among other things.
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.
