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Small Business Breakfast Club
2020-05-05 08:15 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club meets the first Tuesday of the month. This networking and business-building event is for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners. We will highlight a business owner or local expert who can share their knowledge and experience, covering different topics monthly, with plenty of time for Q&A and networking.
Breakfast Sponsorships Available to highlight your business!
For more info, contact Marla Herndon, REI WBC, at 800.658.2823.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, Choctaw Nation, Durant Main Street, Imagine Durant, 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.

FINANCIALS FOR NON-FINANCIAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
2020-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
Understanding your company’s financial statements is fundamental for business success, but often business owners find themselves baffled by income statements, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts.
Material Covered:

How to analyze your income statement
Ratios you should be monitoring
How to improve your numbers
What you need to know about balance sheets
How to read and analyze your balance sheet
Why the cash flow forecast is one of your most important financial management tools

Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty
2020-05-06 09:00 - 10:00
Discover tools, tips and resources to help you manage your business remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how to update critical business information online to keep customers informed, host virtual meetings and events, and access documents from anywhere. We’ll also share the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support small businesses.

Audience: Small Businesses, Non-Profits
Products: GMB, Ads, G-Suite: Gmail, Hangouts, Docs
When: Wednesday, May 6th
9:00AM – 10:00AM PT / 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET

OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020
2020-05-07 08:15 - 10:00 | The Walker Building, 1300 N. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
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.

Navigating Long-Term Uncertainty and the Aftermath of Disruption
2020-05-07 13:00 - 14:30
Key to any leadership role is the ability to provide a sense of informed direction and a sense of calm when situational demands exceed internal resources. Uncertainty can cause us to feel ‘blind’ and unsure about our own strengths and intuition.
This webinar, presented by The Crisis Tamer Lisa Dinhofer, will provide ‘navigational tools’ for working with uncertainty and planning for the aftermath of disruption.
This session will provide practical steps for:

Identifying the often missed opportunities of ‘not knowing’
Effectively using clarity, ‘knowing’ and confidence during disruption
Finding gold in the ‘gap’ between the problem and finding the solution
The critical role Values play in managing uncertainty for yourself and your team
Planning for what we never think about in the aftermath of disruption

We’ve extended this webinar to allow for more questions and on-the-spot coaching around this topic. With change happening at an accelerated pace, this timely presentation will be updated to resonate with what’s happening up to the date of this session.
Presented by Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT – The Crisis Tamer

Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT is The Crisis Tamer. She works with subject matter and circumstances most people turn away from. Lisa mentors companies past traumatic events, workplace abuse and disastrous communications to regain stability and establish a new normal. Lisa was an employee at the World Trade Center during the 1993 bombing and was still working in NYC during 9/11. She draws from those first hand experiences of trauma in the workplace and lessons learned from other workplace tragedies.
Lisa is a certified Thanatologist, trained counselor and communication expert with over 18 years of professional experience training, consulting, coaching and speaking on effective messaging and situational management for traumatic or unexpected loss, workplace bullying and sexual harassment, difficult conversations and unintended outcomes, chronic conflict and performance development within high intensity front-line occupations and business environments.

Small Business Tax Workshop
2020-05-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business structure, sales tax exemptions, form completion, new business registration, withholding, tax filing requirements, vendor responsibilities.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC
Co-Sponsor(s): OTC, KTC & SBDC
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
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Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive McAlester, OK 74501

Business Start Up Workshop
2020-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
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
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Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive McAlester, OK 74501

Coweta Women in Business Breakfast
2020-05-12 08:00 - 09:30 | 1843, 124 South Broadway, Coweta, OK, 74429, United States
Discover the power of networking with other Women Business Owners on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month beginning in January for the Coweta Women in Business Breakfast in partnership with Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build a network of business contacts and have an opportunity to showcase your business.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Coweta Chamber of Commerce, 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 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

Business Basics: Marketing & Sales Management
2020-05-12 08:30 - 11:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, United States
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.

Price: $20.00

HOW TO GET FREE PUBLICITY FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Publicity is a low-cost way to get your business name out there. Public relations has often far more impact than any paid advertising.
Attend this webinar to learn:

The power of no cost publicity and how to get it.
What stories the media want to cover.
How to target the right media.
How to write a media release.
Media interview tips.
How to use free publicity to grow your small business.

Learn how to get free publicity for your small business at this webinar.

Power Talks Communication Skills For Women Leaders - Building Trust Among Teams & Clients
2020-05-13 13:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Power Talks is designed to build a network of women in business in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area who will enhance their communication and leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.
This course will provide a conversation intelligence dashboard, the ladder of conclusion and teach how to see conversational blind spots.
Facilitator: Lissa Qualls
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
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 Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Partners: Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation 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 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 Online
2020-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
Quickbooks Online is used for the training. Laptops will be provided. Participants in this introductory-level, hands-on workshop will learn how to examine accounts, enter and pay vendors, record deposits, reconcile bank statement, customized reports and other business accounting functions, including an overview of payroll. Attendees will enter the information on the computer using practice sets and will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on “how and why” Attendees will receive a coupon for a discount when ordering software from Intuit.
Space is limited. Register online.
Instructor: Savanna Dixon, CPA
Partners: Red River Technology Center, First Bank & Trust, Duncan Area Economic Development, Duncan Main Street, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, 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 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: $125.00

Essential PR Tools and Tactics - Elevate the Visibility of Your Business While Being Sheltered in Place
2020-05-14 10:00 - 11:30
Promoting your business during the coronavirus outbreak presents unique opportunities. New technologies, subscriber lists, social media and strong digital connections are more important than ever, and more powerful than ever before.
Attend this session, presented by PR expert Patricia Maldanado, where we’ll provide the tools and steps you can take to make sure your business remains visible to your customers, potential customers, and even the media. Now more than ever, the steps you take to promote your company, its work and products plays an essential role in ensuring its relevance and survivial.
Join us for this important webinar that will help you elevate the visibility of your business. We’ve extended this webinar to allow for more questions around this topic.

Presented by Patricia Maldanado – President and Founder, Little Fish Media

Patricia Maldanado is a former newspaper reporter who made the switch to public relations in 2009. Ms. Maldonado worked as a reporter for The Naples Daily News, The Associated Press and the Miami Herald, where she was a member of the Pulitzer Prize team of reporters, editors and researchers awarded the top prize in journalism for the coverage of local city elections that were overturned.

Ms. Maldonado served as communications director for the Human Services Coalition (now Catalyst Miami), a Miami nonprofit that launched an initiative to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit and free tax preparation to lower-income families in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. She also spent time as a communications coordinator for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Patricia has also taught mass communications at Miami Dade College. She was a member of the WLRN Community Advisory Board and served as chair of the City of Miami Community Relations Board, a volunteer group that works to foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among the city’s diverse populations. She gives DIY PR workshops for SCORE chapters in Broward and Palm Beach counties, as well as help with their PR and social media strategies.

How To Do Business With the Government
2020-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
The Kiamichi Technology Centers Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides marketing and technical assistance to businesses & industry clients interested in selling products and services to federal, state and local governments. The primary purpose of PTAC is to expand the economy in Southeast Oklahoma by providing specific, tangible resources to Oklahoma business and industry clients through job retention and growth.
Presenter: Ron DeGiacomo, OkPTAC Coordinator
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 Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
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.

SBA COVID-19 Loan Program Webinar
2020-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
SBA Covid-19 Loan Information for Small Businesses
All Video conferences use Skype
11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020
Link: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/lpweathe/HBD3PTD6
Conference ID: 984816279
Contact: Larry Weatherford, Larry.Weatherford@SBA.gov
Join by phone/Toll number: +1 (202) 765-1264,,984816279# (Dial-in Number)

Road to Recovery: Strategies for Business Owners
2020-05-14 13:00 - 14:00
Almost all businesses have been affected by COVID-19, but for small and midsize businesses the impact has been all the more acute. Many companies are finding themselves cash strapped, and more than half say their ability to run their business has been impacted*. With the economic forecast uncertain, it can be difficult to plan and strategize. But there are steps business owners can take right now that could not only preserve, but strengthen their business for the future. This panel discussion will include: – Leadership strategies to keep your employees engaged, while managing costs and cash flow – Information on relief programs – How to balance long-term strategies with immediate business needs *McKinsey & Company

How To Write A Business Plan
2020-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
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.

Understanding SBA's HUBZone Certification
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
If you are interested in selling your supplies or services to federal agencies you should learn about the SBA’s HUBZone certification. Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. The HUBZone program encourages economic development and employment growth in HUBZone areas by providing increased access to those set-aside federal contracting opportunities.
Presenter: Ron DeGiacomo, OkPTAC Coordinator
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 Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
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.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2020-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Space is limited. Register online.
Presenter: Savanna Dixon
Partners: Durant Chamber of Commerce, Durant Main Street, Kiamichi Technology Center, Choctaw Nation, 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.

Price: $125.00

Power Talks Communication Skills For Women Leaders - Conversations For Influence
2020-05-20 13:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Power Talks is designed to build a network of women in business in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area who will enhance their communication and leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.
The course will teach how to structure the approach for a successful conversation, plan for the worse and listen for the principles of influence.
Facilitator: Lissa Qualls
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
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 Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Partners: Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation 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 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.

Don't Let Fear Steal Your Dream of Business Ownership
2020-05-21 13:00 - 14:30
Without a doubt, the world is living through a challenging moment in real-time.
While no sector of the U.S. economy has remained untouched by the pending COVID-19 crisis, a recent survey conducted by a major franchise trade group, Franchise Insights’, revealed some surprising results on franchisee activity in the near term, and amidst this challenging backdrop.

Over 54% think that “now is a good time” to start a business. 59% of respondents expect to start a business within the next three months, and another 17% within four-to-six months

The majority of respondents (39%) believe that business conditions will improve in three months, while only 24.3% expect them to worsen

Only 18% of the respondents indicated plans to put their business startup search on hold

This insightful and encouraging webinar, presented by the CEO of FranNet Jania Bailey, will provide you with many franchise options to consider for bringing your dream of business ownership to life.
Presented by Jania Bailey

Jania Bailey, CFE, is the CEO of FranNet, the most respected voice in the franchise consultant industry in North America. Bailey has more than 30 years of experience in the banking and franchise industries. Bailey served for 6 years on the Executive Board of Directors for the International Franchise Association (IFA) and currently serves as Chair of the IFA Membership Committee.

Business Basics - Starting and Running Your Own Business
2020-05-21 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.

Make Your Website Work for You - Part 1
2020-05-26 11:00 - 11:45 | ONLINE
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Part 1 will focus on creating a goal-oriented, organized and functional website.

Products: Google Analytics
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Cleveland Coffee Club
2020-05-27 08:00 - 09:30 | JC Byers Memorial Library, 111 West Delaware Street, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the Cleveland Coffee Club hosted by the Central Technology Center, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area. Bring your business cards!
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Central Technology Center – Drumright, City of Cleveland, 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.

Power Talks Communication Skills For Women Leaders - Conflict Management & Resolutions
2020-05-27 13:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Power Talks is designed to build a network of women in business in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area who will enhance their communication and leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.
This course will teach how to diagnose a situation, understanding triggers, have open lines of sharing and how to move forward.
Facilitator: Lissa Qualls
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
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 Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Partners: Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation 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 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.

Make the Leap to Ecommerce
2020-05-27 14:00 - 15:00
Hosted by Shopify & Grow with Google
Shopify, a leader in ecommerce solutions, is partnering with Grow with Google OnAir for a webinar to help small businesses looking to take the leap online. We will explore resources and ecommerce tools that businesses can access through Shopify, as well as answer questions about how to transition a small business to online operations.

First Steps to Startup Success
2020-05-28 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop. Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:
Common startup questions
Oklahoma Taxes
Business Structures, Licenses & Permits
How to register a business in Oklahoma
Financing a business
Preparing a business plan
Market Research
Basics of marketing and easy ways to market a business
Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, OK Tax Commission; OKSBDC, Choctaw Nation, & REI Oklahoma representatives.
Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant 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.

Make Your Website Work for You - Part 2
2020-05-28 11:00 - 11:45 | ONLINE
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Part 2 will focus on creating an intuitive and search-friendly website.
Products: Google Search Console

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

How to Find Opportunities and Test Your Ideas When Existing Assumptions are Challenged
2020-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses everywhere.
But opportunities are still out there for those small business owners who know how to identify new markets, can adjust their methods to connect with customers, and are able to minimize unnecessary investments by testing new approaches before committing resources.
In this session, Head of Marketing Partnerships with Yahoo Small Business Dan Breeden will give you tips from actual small business owners on:

Identifying new business opportunities and target markets
Understanding where great ideas come from — and which may be profitable
How to research new products or services that you should provide
What you need to do to connect with new target markets
How to test your ideas before you launch

Presented by Dan Breeden

Dan Breeden is the head of marketing partnerships for Yahoo Small Business, where he manages strategic partnerships, agency marketing, and public relations.
Dan has been at Yahoo since 2006 and has led partner and marketing programs for a number of B2B and consumer initiatives. He’s been with Yahoo Small Business for the past eight years, focusing on building a community of strategic partners, developers and agencies who provide the tools and expertise that small businesses need to start, build and grow successful companies.
Prior to joining Yahoo, Dan led marketing and was the editorial director for special publications for the San Jose Mercury News. There his efforts focused on helping small and medium size businesses connect with local customers, particularly in home retail, autos, real estate, and employment categories. Before switching to marketing, he was a reporter and editor for daily newspapers around the Pacific. He continues to write small business advice articles on such publications as Inc.com., Ecommerce Times and DigitalCommerce360.

Pivoting Your Marketing Efforts
2020-05-29 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
The Coronovirus has sent many of us home to work, or we have shifted to an online platform. During this shift, how do we promote our products and services? We will go over a 4-step checklist that small businesses should undertake during this time.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor!
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 will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
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
