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Picture-Perfect Posts: Creating Social Media Images With AI
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Explore the creative potential of AI tools like Firefly by Adobe and Canva Dream Lab to design stunning images for social media! In this webinar, you’ll learn how to leverage these platforms to effortlessly create visuals that resonate with your audience and boost engagement. Whether you’re a design novice or looking to streamline your creative process, join us to unlock AI’s power in crafting standout content that aligns perfectly with your brand.

Ready, Set, Respond: A Disaster Preparedness Workshop
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Wes Watkins Technology Center, 7892 Highway 9, Wetumka, 74883, United States
Join us for this informational workshop designed to equip small businesses with essential tools and strategies for disaster preparedness. Learn how to assess risks, create robust response plans, and ensure business continuity during unexpected challenges. Stay ready, stay resilient!
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Business Advisor Bert Robison
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.”

Make Your Website Work for You
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Want to learn the best tips for launching or sprucing up your business website?
In this workshop, Google’s Maria Elena Duron will help entrepreneurs discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your business goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop is for you.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron, Google Expert Trainer
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.

Ready, Set, Respond: A Disaster Preparedness Workshop
2025-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Wes Watkins Technology Center, 7892 Highway 9, Wetumka, 74883, United States
Join us for this informational workshop designed to equip small businesses with essential tools and strategies for disaster preparedness. Learn how to assess risks, create robust response plans, and ensure business continuity during unexpected challenges. Stay ready, stay resilient!
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Business Advisor Bert Robison
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.”

Growth Metrics that Matter
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
In this seminar, participants will learn about the key metrics that matter in marketing and how to use them to optimize their campaigns. By measuring the right metrics, businesses can make data-driven decisions to improve their marketing strategies and see better results. This seminar will empower participants to stop wasting time and money on ineffective marketing and start using metrics to drive success.
This workshop is presented by Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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 REI WBC at 800-658-2823.

Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
This workshop is to help small business owners design and set up the proper business retirement plans for themselves and their employees to achieve retirement saving goals. This can be part of your benefit packages you can offer to attract, retain your key employees and be compatible among your peers.
You will learn or check in the following areas:
1. General concepts for retirement planning
2. Type of IRAs business can set up
3. Type of defined contribution plans like 401k and 403b, profit sharing, safe harbor and solo 401k, etc.
4. Type of Defined benefit plan like: cash balance pension plan

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Session 5 - The Business Plan
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Oklahoma City Score Office, 318 NW 13 Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business is a six-part series of pre-business workshops to help clients reach a “go or no-go” decision for a start-up. The content is designed to work in conjunction with mentoring and includes homework for the client to complete. The program is not designed to provide all of the information needed to start a business, but rather to help the client decide whether he or she is ready to take the next step toward becoming an entrepreneur.
In Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Module 5 – The Business Plan, learn how to build your business Plan. You will build on what you have learned in the first 4 workshops and complete a winning business plan you can present to investors and lenders.

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
A PivotTable is a powerful tool to calculate, summarize, and analyze data that lets you see comparisons, patterns, and trends in your data. This workshop will show you how to properly format pivot tables, teaching you how to apply basic formatting, rename pivot table fields, and format numbers.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
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 800-658-2823.

Navigating Hardship, Default, and IDR Plans
2025-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Join Us for an Informative Session on Navigating Student Loan Challenges! 💰🎓

This webinar will cover:
✅ Practical strategies for managing student loans during financial hardship
🚨 What to do if your loans are in default
💡 Exploring Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans

Whether you’re looking for solutions to ease your financial burden or just want to better understand your repayment options, this session will provide valuable insights to help you take control of your student loans!

Business Start Up
2025-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE
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): OKSBDC Business Advisor
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.

How to Register your Business with the State of Oklahoma
2025-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Ray Little will walk us through the process of registering a small business with the State of Oklahoma. SBA will also provide program information and resources to assist your business.

Learn the Basics of Google Ads
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. In this session we’ll talk about: How to create an account and set up an ad campaign How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions How to measure success
This workshop is presented by Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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 REI WBC at 800-658-2823.

AI and Canva - Creative Content for Social Media
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Explore the potential of AI in enhancing your social media content. Join Roni Ramos, as we delve into how artificial intelligence can automate and refine the creation of engaging text, captivating visuals, and personalized posts. Learn how to use AI tools to produce dynamic content that aims to connect with your audience. This webinar will introduce innovative techniques for crafting compelling narratives and visuals designed to catch the eye and encourage engagement. Suitable for marketers and content creators at any level of expertise, this session helps you leverage the latest AI technology to enrich your social media strategy.
This webinar is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Canva.

Business Smart
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
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 Shannon Spier OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones
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.”

Plan Your Business for Online Sucess
2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
How do you set your website up to win over customers? Your website has to attract and engage visitors, educate them about your products and services, and convert them into customers. Success begins with a plan!
This webinar will show you the key elements your website needs to succeed.
After the session, you’ll have a better understanding of:
· The critical role your website plays in your online marketing strategy
· The features and tools you’ll need to execute your plan
· How to get everything working together to achieve your goals
· How to set your website up to attract, engage, and convert your ideal customers
· Attendees will receive a free website planning workbook.

Entrepreneurial & Leadership: Start-Up Basics
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE
Session 1: Startup Essentials – Building Your Entrepreneurial Foundation

Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with a comprehensive overview of the key factors influencing startup success. In this session, you’ll explore the rewards and challenges of business ownership, learn the essentials of business formation, and identify critical organizational, marketing, and financial components.

Mastering Email Marketing for Small Business Growth
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Discover the power of email marketing in this insightful webinar tailored for small businesses. With an average ROI of $36 for every $1 spent, email marketing remains one of the most cost-effective tools to drive business growth. In this session, we’ll cover:
· The latest techniques, including how to leverage AI to supercharge your campaigns.
· Proven strategies to make your emails stand out in crowded inboxes.
· Actionable steps to gain your next 100+ subscribers.
· Crafting irresistible subject lines that boost open rates.
· Personalizing your emails for deeper engagement and better results.
· Automating your sales funnel to streamline marketing efforts.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with practical tips and strategies to implement immediately, helping you maximize your email marketing efforts and accelerate your business growth.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unlock the full potential of email marketing for your business!

Business Plans Made Simple
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join us for Business Plans Made Simple, a comprehensive and interactive workshop designed to guide you through the process of creating a business plan. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to refine your strategy, this workshop will provide you with the tools and insights you need.
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.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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 REI WBC at 800-658-2823.

Ready, Set, Respond: A Disaster Preparedness Workshop
2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Join us for an interactive virtual workshop designed to equip small businesses with essential tools and strategies for disaster preparedness. Learn how to assess risks, create robust response plans, and ensure business continuity during unexpected challenges. Stay ready, stay resilient!
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Business Advisor Bert Robison
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.”

E-commerce Excellence: Unlocking Revenue Streams and Reach
2025-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
This training provides ecommerce businesses with the strategies and tools to increase revenue and expand their reach. Topics covered include website optimization, effective marketing campaigns, social media engagement, customer service and retention, and data analytics. This training is designed to help ecommerce businesses thrive and succeed in a competitive online marketplace.
This workshop is presented by Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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 REI WBC at 800-658-2823.

Protecting Your Company’s IP: What Every Startup & Small Business Needs to Know
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Intellectual property is becoming increasingly important when it comes to business valuation as well as success. Your business could likely benefit from more than one form of intellectual property protection. As such, knowing the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets can prove invaluable when the time comes to develop strategies that protect any inventive concepts or creative expressions you might develop, along with any source identifiers you might use when you take your products or services to market. Additionally, if you have any confidential, proprietary information, you may consider developing trade secret protection protocols to better maintain the secrecy of that information. Underlying all of those potential protection strategies are the written agreements necessary to not only ensure that your company’s information remains confidential, but also that you or your company will legally own any intellectual property you may ultimately try to monetize.
This presentation will provide you with foundational knowledge on each of the four main types of IP (patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) along with some related issues such as IP ownership and common startup mistakes, so that you will be better prepared as you start and grow your business.

The Art of Captivation: Designing Slides That Keep Audiences Hooked
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
apturing attention in a world of distractions is an art form. This session unveils the secrets behind designing slides that captivate, engage, and support your message without overwhelming your audience. Attendees will explore the psychology of visual engagement, witness live slide makeovers, and discover how to balance content and design seamlessly.
Key Takeaways:
1. Master the psychology behind attention-grabbing visuals.
2. Learn to transform cluttered slides into compelling visual stories.
3. Gain actionable strategies to keep audiences engaged from the first slide to the last.

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Module 6 - Human Capital Management
2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Oklahoma City Score Office, 318 NW 13 Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business is a six-part series of pre-business workshops to help clients reach a “go or no-go” decision for a start-up. The content is designed to work in conjunction with mentoring and includes homework for the client to complete. The program is not designed to provide all of the information needed to start a business, but rather to help the client decide whether he or she is ready to take the next step toward becoming an entrepreneur.
In Module 6 – Human Capital Management Learn the basics of hiring employees.

Virtual- Microsoft Word: How to Create & Simplify Documents
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Whether you use Word for work, study or leisure, this workshop will help you transform that blank page into a professional looking document. You’ll learn how to create a consistent and repeatable look in Word using styles, themes, and templates. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:

Formatting with styles
Applying a new theme
Creating your own templates

We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
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 800-658-2823.

The Power of Connections: Leveraging Networking for Your Small Business
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
In the fast-paced, interconnected world of business, networking emerges not just as a skill, but as a vital tool for success. “”The Power of Connections”” offers you a roadmap to master this art, essential for thriving across industries and sectors.
What you will learn:
* Networking Essentials: Grasp the core of networking. Discover why it’s critical for business growth and learn effective techniques for initiating conversations in various settings.
* Brand Building Mastery: Your brand is your story. Learn to weave your personal and business brand seamlessly into interactions, making every networking opportunity count.
* Digital Networking Dynamics: In the digital age, your online presence speaks volumes. Gain expertise in leveraging social media and online communities to expand your business horizons.
* Conversation That Counts: Beyond small talk, engage in meaningful dialogues. We’ll share tips for keeping conversations engaging, ensuring they pave the way for strong, lasting business connections.
* The Art of the Elevator Pitch: In a few seconds, what would you say about your business? Learn to craft and deliver powerful elevator pitches that leave a lasting impression.
* Your “Calling Card”- Post pandemic..do we still hand out physical cards or should we use digital cards. We will look at both and what is important to include on your card.
* Event Networking Strategies: From business events to trade shows, every gathering is an opportunity. Uncover strategies to maximize your presence and leave a mark.
* Follow-Up Mastery: The conversation doesn’t end at ‘goodbye.’ We’ll delve into effective follow-up strategies to keep your network engaged and continuously interested in your business.
Join us and transform the way you connect. Unlock the power of networking to open doors, create opportunities, and drive your business forward.

Classification of Workers (Independent Contractor v. Employee)–Getting it Right
2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Misclassifying workers can lead to costly legal consequences, including penalties, back wages, and tax liabilities. Whether you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or startup leader, understanding the distinction between independent contractors and employees is essential to protecting your business and ensuring compliance with employment laws. We will discuss the distinction between independent contractors v. employees and the distinction of classifying workers as “exempt” v. “non-exempt.”
Join Allyson Thompson, Partner at Hart Kienle Pentecost, for this in-depth educational seminar, where she will break down the critical legal factors that determine worker classification. Over the course of two hours, attendees will gain valuable insights into:
· The legal framework governing worker classification, including California’s AB5 and the “ABC Test”
· The key differences between independent contractors and employees
· Common misclassification pitfalls and how to avoid them
· How to structure contracts and business relationships to stay compliant
· The legal and financial risks of misclassification and how to mitigate them
· Recent updates in state and federal employment laws
This interactive seminar will include real-world case studies, practical examples, and a Q&A session where attendees can get answers to their specific business concerns.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert legal insights and ensure your business is classifying workers correctly!

WordPress: Top 10 Tips for Success
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
WordPress now powers 44% of websites and it’s one of the most popular, powerful and flexible website platforms for all levels of business. Its user-friendly content management system makes WordPress a top choice for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and thousands of small businesses. WordPress is saleable and a great investment.
Join us to learn why WordPress is such an amazing resource for Small Businesses and the Top 10 Tips for Success.

Easy-to-use Content Management System
Website Hosting for Optimal Performance
How to Choose a Quality Theme
“Must Have” WordPress Plugins
Lead Generation Tools
Search Engine Friendly Resources
E-commerce Solutions
WordPress Security & Maintenance
Case Studies

Quickbooks Online Essentials
2025-04-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur Center, 1423 E. Washington, Suite 1, Idabel, OK, 74745, United States
This is a collaborated event and will be held on location at The Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur Center in Durant, Oklahoma. This class will only accept 10 registrations!
Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to elevate your accounting skills with QuickBooks Online version! Whether you’re a small business owner, an aspiring accountant, or someone looking to enhance your financial management abilities, this workshop is perfect for you.
During the class attendees will learn how to set up QuickBooks Online for a business as well as working with bank accounts, entering sales information, receiving payments and making deposits, entering and paying bills, analyzing financial data, tracking and paying sales tax, and customizing forms for their business and more.
Attendees will enter the information on the provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on “how and why”. QuickBooks Online is used for the training.
Presenter: Three Birds Tax Service
Sponsor: Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur Center
Partners: Oklahoma Small Business Development Center, Kiamichi Technology Center, Oklahoma Commercialization Network, powered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Gina Hamilton, ghamilton@choctawnation.com at 580-380-5451 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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 REI WBC at 800-658-2823.
Speaker(s): Three Birds Tax Service
