Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

BUSINESS START UP
2023-05-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Topic: Start-up Assistance

It’s back to basics! If you want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin, then this class is for you. In this workshop, our SBDC professionals will address many of the questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process of starting a new business. Attendees will learn about legal business structures, small business tax basics, best management practices, basic marketing strategies and market research. We will also talk about how to write a business plan and the importance of financial statements. After attending, you will have the opportunity to connect with one of our SBDC Business Advisors to get assistance in moving through the stages of your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation along with helpful handouts, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Speaker(s): Oklahoma SBDC Business Advisor
Co-Sponsor(s):
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. 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.

Virtual: Microsoft PowerPoint: Leveraging Master Slides
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
May 17th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

Are you wasting time changing each slide individually to give your presentation a consistent look? Leveraging Master Slides is a critical feature unknown to most PowerPoint users. Join us to learn how to use
Master Slides, customize themes and add complex animations to engage and inform your audience. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:

Master Slides for customization
Advanced show options
Animation

We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, 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.

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2023-05-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Hosted by: Oklahoma SBDC If you’re looking to start a business and have questions on where to begin, this workshop covers those first steps. Maybe you have a business idea and need to answer a few questions to give the idea more structure. Have you thought of a clever name, registered your business, or opened a bank account? Now what? In this workshop, we will be covering the following topics: Market Feasibility Key sections of a business plan Factors to consider when determining legal structure Where to find funding Key resources for your business The goal of this workshop is to provide direction to new entrepreneurs and introduce you to the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Sandra Pierre OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

Social Media Tips to Grow Your Business
2023-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Social media can help feed your business or organization more customers, referrals, donations, members, volunteers and results. Be introduced to the next generation of platforms – TikTok, SnapChat, WhatsApp and others and learn what’s trending. Walk away with free tools to help manage, monitor, and measure your results.
This session is perfect for those new to business and those with established businesses who are looking for marketing techniques that improve connections with their customers.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20+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.
This workshop is provided by Back to You Marketing, Pioneer Library System, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be directed to PayPal to pay for registration. Refunds are not available for training workshops hosted in person or online. If you, or your designee, do not attend the workshop you signed up for, the fee is non-refundable. If a workshop is postponed or rescheduled, you will be notified by email about the opportunity to move your registration to the newly scheduled date.
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

LinkedIn
2023-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee, OK, 2403 North 41st Street E, Muskogee, OK, 74403, United States
LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for making connections, generating leads and building your small business. In this seminar dedicated to this platform, Stephen Koranda of Back to You Marketing will share how LinkedIn helps you to get started and how to us LinkedIn to grow your small business. This “Lunch & Learn” event will be held IN PERSON at Indian Capital Technology – Muskogee Campus. (lunch at 11 – presentation begins at 11:30 am)
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.
This workshop is provided by Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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

Financial Focus: Preparing to Fund Your Business
2023-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Understanding your business idea inside and out is one factor when starting a business. Another is if financing will be necessary to start or continue to grow your business. This workshop will go into the details of the 5 C’s of Credit, understanding financial statements, knowing general information a lender will look for, and what a good business loan application looks like. Lunch will be provided for those in-person. There is also a virtual Zoom option available. Please choose below.
This workshop is provided by Arvest Bank, Great Plains Technology Center, Red River Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
On-Site Information:
Great Plains Technology Center – Lawton
Great Plains Technology Center – Business Development Center
1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Presenters:
Misty Thomas has dedicated 10 years to assisting Oklahoma entrepreneurs grow their small businesses. As Loan Officer with REI Oklahoma, she helps small business owners navigate through a variety of business lending resources and programs to aid in finding the best options for their funding needs. Misty helps facilitate REI Business Lending’s internal lending programs as well as collaborates closely with local lenders to further assist businesses of all sizes in gaining access to the needed capital to grow and prosper in their communities. Misty lives in Durant with her two daughters and enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies, reading, and spending time outdoors.
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.

GO GLOBAL WITH GOOGLE MARKET FINDER
2023-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales

This is a partnered event between OKSBDC and Google. With the right tools and international marketing strategy, businesses are expanding globally to meet new demands. This workshop introduces Google’s Market Finder, a free tool that can help you identify new international business opportunities and plan for success. In this workshop, we will: • Discuss the benefits of exporting • Introduce Google Market Finder • Show you how to use the tool to explore other markets Attendees will have the chance to get their questions answered by a certified Google Trainer and will receive a copy of the presentation.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer & Digital Coach
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

WHAT YOUR LENDERS NEED TO KNOW
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Financing

HOSTED BY: Oklahoma SBDC If you want to learn more about financing your start-up or existing business through standard lending and SBA products, please take time to join OKSBDC as we welcome Whitney Randall, Commercial Lending Officer with Citizens Bank as she walks us through a detailed presentation about the lending process and what your lenders need to know about you as a client. There will be time allowed for a Q&A session after the presentation.
Speaker(s): Whitney Randall – Commercial Lending Officer, Citizens Bank of Edmond Ben Evans – Oklahoma SBDC Business Advisor
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE
2023-05-26 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Cash Flow Management

This is a collaboration between OKSBDC and 3 Raptor Consulting, LLC. Inventory management doesn’t need to be challenging. Take time to join us for this introduction to the tools and techniques of inventory management for your small business. Learn how to use Excel to manage your inventory and project what to order next month. We will show you how to save time, decrease waste, and increase your profits based on monthly sales. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and will receive a copy of the presentation.
Speaker(s): Sara Orellana, MS MHP Owner, 3 Raptor Consulting
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

How to Write a Business Plan
2023-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 from, and REI WBC representatives will be available to review your plan and make suggestions during the ongoing process.
Presenters: REI Women’s Business Center
This 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.

LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ABROAD
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Managing a Business

This is a collaborated event between OKSBDC and Northwest Texas USPTO. Did you know that patents offer territorial rights, meaning that there is no such thing as an international or global patent? In this training, we will help you learn how to protect your intellectual property (IP) in foreign jurisdictions. The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications. The discussion will include an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and will have the chance to get their questions answered by a USPTO expert.
Speaker(s): Northwest Texas USPTO Representative
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

Virtual: How to Write a Business Plan
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE

Virtual: Building Business Credit
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Maintaining and reporting good personal credit is at the heart of building credit for your small business—and it can affect how lenders and other businesses view your business. Learn how to better leverage your business credit by using credit reporting services.
This workshop is provided by Tinker Federal Credit Union, 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.

Price: $0.00

ESTABLISH A PROFESSIONAL DOMAIN, WEBSITE AND EMAIL
2023-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales

This is a collaborated event between OKSBDC and Google If you’re curious about bringing your existing business online, or you’re just starting a business and want to know where to begin, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web. In this session we will cover: • The benefits of owning a domain • Helpful web terms to know • How to get the most out of your domain Attendees will have the chance to get their questions by a certified Google Trainer and will receive a copy of the presentation.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer & Digital Coach
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

DIY Video Marketing
2023-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | REI OKC Conference Center, 218 East Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
Learn to create your own video marketing program for your business or non-profit. In this session, you’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos. We’ll even share topic ideas and how to incorporate video into your other marketing strategies.
This session is perfect for those new to business and those with established businesses who are looking to integrate video into their marketing efforts.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20+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.
This workshop is provided by Back to You Marketing, Pioneer Library System, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be directed to PayPal to pay for registration. Refunds are not available for training workshops hosted in person or online. If you, or your designee, do not attend the workshop you signed up for, the fee is non-refundable. If a workshop is postponed or rescheduled, you will be notified by email about the opportunity to move your registration to the newly scheduled date.
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: Microsoft Excel: Data Entry and Formatting
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
June 7th, 2023
10:00 am
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
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, 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: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.
In this workshop, Grow with Google Trainer, Maria Elena Duron will show you how to:
Create a compelling brand
Define your audience Convert customers
Build loyalty and advocacy
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: Maximizing Credit
2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
How is credit scored? Why does my credit score matter? Learn what steps to take for obtaining credit, using it wisely and the impact money management has on your future credit standing.
This workshop is provided by Tinker Federal Credit Union, 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.

Price: $0.00

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Formulas & Functions
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
June 14th, 2023
10:00 am
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
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, 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: Reviewing Credit Reports
2023-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | OK
What can I learn from my credit report? Learn how to review your credit report yearly and how to make adjustments to your money management habits based on your report.
This workshop is provided by Tinker Federal Credit Union, 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.

Financing Readiness 1: Borrowing money from traditional lenders & the FSA
2023-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
This course is designed to build off of our “Understanding Debt + Equity” and help you take the next step towards debt readiness. What do traditional bank lenders and the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) want from you? What do you need to do to prepare yourself for conversations, applications, negotiations ? What’s up with business plans and financial records, what do you actually need and what don’t you need? We talk to the experts at the Center for Farm Financial Management, and the Administrator of the FSA himself to help you chart a course through perceived complications, hurdles, and surprising opportunities from these traditional outfits. We will visit with producers who have gone through the debt process themselves and learn from their experiences.

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Formulas & Charting
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
June 21st, 2023
10:00 am
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
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, 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.

BUDGETING AND PROJECTIONS MADE SIMPLE
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

HOSTED BY OKSBDC. Learn the basics of creating a budget which outlines your projected revenue, cost of goods sold, and projected expenses for the coming year. This workshop will help you understand how to create and set prices for products made, services provided, and items purchased to sell. Develop a clear understanding of what your weekly, monthly, and annual expenses are, and what you need to make to cover them. This class will empower you to control the finances of your business, allowing you to make the best decisions possible to enhance the growth of your business.
Speaker(s): Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

MASTERING AMAZON: STRATEGIES FOR USING MARKETPLACE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
2023-06-23 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales

If you are a small business owner and have been wanting to learn more about Amazon’s Marketplace Strategies to grow your business, get registered for this virtual event! This will be an in-depth discussion, delivered by a former Amazon Executive and SBDC Advisor. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your business to the next level, this is a must-attend for anyone trying to find success in the world of online retail. We will begin with providing an overview of Amazon as a business platform and will cover the following topics: * Setting Up Your Amazon Account * Optimizing Your Product Listings * Managing Your Amazon Inventory * Amazon Marketing Strategies * Creating Effective Product Ads * Enhancing Your Amazon Brand * Best Practices for Success on Amazon With the global reach and powerful tools of Amazon, the sky’s the limit for what you can achieve. We will allow time for Q & A, and attendees will receive a copy of the presentation with helpful handouts.
Speaker(s): Allen Dennis, OKSBDC Business Development Specialist
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables & Analyzing Your Data
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
June 28th, 2023
10:00 am
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
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, 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.

Financial Focus: Credit Card Processing Debunked
2023-07-11 11:30 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Credit Card Processing is often a daunting task for small business owners – where do you start? Who do you hire? How much does it cost? The goal is to assist the audience in debunking the mysteries behind credit card processing and educating you on how to make a good decision for your business. Lunch will be provided for those in-person. There is also a virtual Zoom option available. Please choose below.
Paige Garrett serves as a Merchant Service Relationship Advisor for Arvest Bank. She has over 12 years’ experience working with customers to evaluate and recommend payment option needs. Paige works hands on with the customers to help simplify the card acceptance process which in return increases the businesses competitive edge and bottom line. Arvest Merchant Services includes local service, affordable purchase or lease options, competitive pricing and more.
This workshop is provided by Arvest Bank, Great Plains Technology Center, Red River Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
On-Site Information:
Great Plains Technology Center – Lawton
Great Plains Technology Center – Business Development Center
1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Presenters:
Paige Garrett, Arvest Bank
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.

Agriculture and Social Media Marketing
2023-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
MBSKOKE Fund Agricultural Business Training Series
Breakfast and Lunch is provided. This is a two day class
Registerhttp://www.mvskokefund.com
For more information, JEBear@Muscogeenation.com or call 918-549-2608.
Event brought to you by: REI Women’s Business Center, Native American Agriculture Fund, Muscogee Nation and Mvskoke Fund.
