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Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money
2020-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Business Basics - Starting and Running Your Own Business
2020-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center, Room B1120, 2824 Progressive Drive, Edmond, OK, 73034, 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.

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.

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.

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

TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT - OPPORTUNITY ZONES
2020-09-30 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Facilitated by Southeastern Oklahoma State University OKSBDC
Please join us as we discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Opportunity Zones.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
* Provide an Overview of Opportunity Zones
* Discuss the Tax Benefits for Investors
* Explain the Investor Annual Reporting
* Discuss Disaster Relief Impacting Opportunity Zones
* Plus, a Q & A session
Speaker(s): Richard G. Furlong
IRS
Co-Sponsor(s): IRS
Fee: No Cost

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

Excel: Pivot Tables & Analyzing Your Data
2020-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
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!
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 Financials – What you Need to Know to Make Profit
2020-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
How to check the viability of your business model.
How to calculate your new break-even point.
Financial management strategies to grow your businesses.

GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 2 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST
2020-10-07 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE
Facilitated by Cameron – CETES Small Business Development Center
Topic: Managing Employees
Please join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”, PART 2. This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 2, we will drill discuss the on-boarding and training 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

A CYBERSECURITY PLAYBOOK: FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Online
Facilitated by Southeastern Oklahoma State University OKSBDC
Topic: Managing a Business
This session and discussion will outline the key cybersecurity fundamentals that every business should be implementing to protect critical business data and positively impact to the bottom line.
This webinar will explore five areas and questions around sound cybersecurity strategy, including —
• Identify: How does a business identify cybersecurity risks and threats?
• Protect: How does a business best protect its data and information?
• Detect: How can a business detect and monitor cybersecurity incidents?
• Respond: How should a business plan and respond to cybersecurity incidents?
• Recover: How can a business recover and improve after cybersecurity incidents?
No business has all the right answers to the questions above, but every business must be asking them. Join the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center, Dean Joshua Snavely, and Langston University to dive into this conversation on the cybersecurity basics of your business.
Speaker(s): Joshua M. Snavely, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M.
Dean, School of Business
Langston University
Speaker Information: Dean Joshua Snavely is an attorney currently serving as an administrator and professor at Langston University — Oklahoma’s only historically black college/university. In his administrative capacity, Snavely directs all facets of business school operations, academic affairs, alumni relations and fundraising. In addition, Snavely teaches in the areas of business law, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and homeland security. Since 2018, Snavely has served on the University’s Emergency Leadership Team and currently co-chairs all preparation and reponse efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also currently serves on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Working Group. Snavely earned a master of laws in national security and US foreign relations from the George Washington Law School and an executive master’s in cybersecurity from Brown University.
Co-Sponsor(s): Langston University
Fee: No Cost

How to Explain Your Products and Services with Infographics
2020-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
How well you communicate information about your products and services can make or break your potential sales with customers. In today’s noisy world of information overload and short attention spans, infographics are a quick and easy way to explain the details about your products and services engagingly.
This webinar, presented by product expert Dinah Ramirez with Easel.ly, will provide you with basic formats and strategies for tackling an infographic’s writing and development so that your customers can learn what they need to know and move forward with a purchase.
You’ll learn:
What an infographic is and the benefits of using them to explain your products and services
How other companies and businesses use infographics to explain their products and services – from simple to complex
How to write, organize, and streamline content for an infographic
Ways to get your infographic designed
Presented by Dinah Ramirez
Dinah Ramirez is a customer success trainer, webinar producer, and product expert at Easel.ly. She provides learning experiences to Easel.ly’s user community along with helping businesses and professionals communicate visually with their customer, clients, and audiences.
Dinah holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan in Sociology and Applied Statistics along with an MBA from Wayne State University.
Sponsored by:easelly

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2020-10-09 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC
Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): KTC
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
Fee: No Cost

October 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America - Learn About Useful Tools & Resources
2020-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
80% of rural small business owners believe the quality of life and cost of living are much better in rural areas, BUT they cite challenges.
Join this LIVE Q&A session where the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), USDA and SCORE will dedicate the full hour to answering your questions on the top challenges rural startups face and the most effective resources and programming to help your business thrive.
This lively discussion will delve into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America.
The expert panelists include: NWBC Council Member Barbara Kniff-McCulla, owner and CEO of KLK Construction, CEO of SCORE Bridget Weston, and a special guest from the USDA.
You can submit your questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)
Barbara Kniff-McCulla
Barbara J. Kniff-McCulla is the owner and CEO of KLK Construction in Pella, Iowa. KLK Construction is a contractor in the telecommunications industry and was established in 1979.
Barbara Kniff-McCulla
Owner and CEO, KLK Construction
Bridget Weston
Bridget Weston is the CEO of the SCORE Association, where she provides executive leadership and works directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of SCORE.
Bridget Weston
CEO, SCORE
KEY TOPICS
Business Plans/Startup Assistance Startup Rural Entrepreneurs Women Entrepreneurs Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting
October 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America – Learn About Useful Tools & Resources

October 15: Where’s The Money NOW? Position Your Business for the Future of Small Business Lending
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
This year’s economic crisis has resulted in rapid changes to small business lending. It’s more important than ever to identify the crucial factors lenders are evaluating now, and steps you can take to position your business for financing in the coming months and years.
Nav’s Education Director Gerri Detweiler helped individuals and small business owners navigate the 2008 financial crisis and is working to educate business owners through the current crisis.
Attend this webinar and learn about:
The current lending landscape
Who is lending?
What has changed?
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 on personal and small business credit. She’s answered more than 10,000 financial questions online and has been interviewed in more than 3000 news stories.
Sponsored by:

Increase Your Sales with Online Reviews
2020-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
90% of people claim that positive reviews influence their purchasing decisions. Do you know how your business appears online?
Join Deluxe product experts, Joann Do and Cortney Vargas, as they outline actionable strategies to increase sales and influence customers by increasing online reviews.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
Where customers might be reviewing your business and how to monitor comments, questions, and complaints
The benefits of getting more reviews
How to gather reviews from happy customers
How to respond to criticism so that customers feel heard
How to use online reviews to improve your product or service
Presented by: Cortney Vargas
In Cortney’s 14 years in Marketing, she has honed a wide repertoire of skills around digital marketing, interactive strategy and product management. Loving the challenge of translating large corporate solutions into Main St.’s small business opportunity, Cortney has worked with a vast range of business sizes from 1 employee to 10,000+ team members. Her curiosity leads her to the forefront of new marketing technology,
while her passion for helping small businesses drives her to convert her new experience to products Mom and Pop Shops can use today. Anywhere she is needed from creative development, website operations, product management and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, vendors and clients, she’s there. She even once took a pie to the face for a good cause! She does it all!
Presented by: Joanne Do
Joann has six years of experience in planning and implementing digital marketing strategies with a wide range of clients to increase revenue through Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click, Social Media, content strategy and website development.
In her current role at Deluxe, she leverages her extensive experience and knowledge to create affordable digital marketing solutions for small business owners to grow regardless of where they are at in their business journey.
She has previously worked with some big brands such as Hard Rock Casino, Dairy Queen, Marie Callender’s, Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Olathe Health, as well as small businesses like AAPC Publishing and Champion Termite & Pest Control.
Sponsored by: Deluxe Corporation

GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 3 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST
2020-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Facilitated by Cameron – CETES Small Business Development Center
Topic: Managing Employees
Please join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”, PART 3. This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 3, we will focus on employee retention and the evaluation process. Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered. PART 4 will consist of a one on one review and consultation session with each attendee to answer specific questions and to further assist.
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
