How to Write a Business Plan
2023-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

BUSINESS START-UP CHECKLIST (ON SITE TRAINING ONLY
2023-03-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenwood Women’s Business Center and Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, 102 Greenwood Ave #2nd, Tulsa, OK, 74120, United States
Greenwood Women’s Business Center and Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Start-up Assistance

OKSBDC is proud to collaborate with The Greenwood Women’s Business Center to offer this ON SITE ONLY TRAINING. Are you wanting to start a business and don’t know where to begin? Attending this workshop will be a great place for you to start! This will be an on-site only workshop to be held at the Greenwood Women’s Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This workshop will help provide detailed guidance on the necessary steps to starting a business in Oklahoma. OKSBDC Advisors will provide an overview of what your business plan needs to include along with a discussion of small business taxes and specialized certifications as they apply to your small business. Those attending this workshop will receive a copy of the presentation and handouts along with the opportunity to schedule a free and confidential advising session with one of our SBDC Advisors.
Speaker(s): Jessee Paxton, OSKBDC Business Advisor Maria Almeida, OKSBDC Business Advisor
Co-Sponsor(s): Greenwood Women’s Business Center Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
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.”

Fee: No Cost

Get Your Business on Google
2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Join Grow with Google Speaker, Maria Elena Duron, as she shows you how to increase your visibility.
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
Create and claim your Google Business Profile
Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers
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.

HUMAN RELATIONS: EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT - SERIES 1 OF 3
2023-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
OKSBDC is collaborating with HR Solid Foundation to offer an exciting three-part series that will cover the complete employee life cycle for business owners. Series 1 of 3: Human Relations – TALENT RECRUITMENT Ensuring the overall process of identifying, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interviewing candidates for jobs within an organization is a daunting, but necessary task. Having the right employees to represent your brand can significantly contribute to the success of your small business. In this first class, attendees will learn the necessities of developing within or the value an outside candidate can bring to the table. They will also see the intricacies of the recruiting cycle, and importance of advertisement – as well as certain cost that can be avoided! This is a full review of the recruiting process when you are starting from scratch, or as a tenured employer. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and handouts. We will also allow time for Q & A with the presenter.
Speaker(s): Christy Close, MsHRM, SHRM-CP, PHR HR Solid Foundation
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.”

Building a Simple Website Using Google Sites
2023-04-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-26 18:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE
Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? In today’s digitalized world, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The truth is, having a great website doesn’t take a lot of special skills. There are numerous template-based website creators that allow you to create responsive and attention-grabbing websites with NO coding skills.
Lynn (Cathy) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University.
Cost $67. Current IAIA undergraduate and graduate students will pay $27. Current IAIA employees, alumni, and Seniors 65 will pay $54. If discount does not appear at checkout, contact CE Manager before you pay. This eight hour course is eligible for .8 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).

BUSINESS START UP
2023-04-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-12 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
In partnership with Central Technology, Back to You Marketing and REI Women’s Business Center, Stephen Koranda will teach how to use Market on a Shoestring Budget for small business owners and entrepreneurs
Stephen Koranda, Principle, Sr. Consultant of Back to You Marketing in Norman, OK is a certified destination marketing executive, certified tourism ambassador and has a passion for sharing tips for effective marketing.
https://centraltech.edu/short-classes/increase-sales-with-product-photography/#major-social-media-marketing.
For more information please contact Leslie Browand, REI WBC Coordinator 1-800-658-2823.

Importance of Credit for a Small Business
2023-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Danita Rose, ATeam Financial Investments and former SBA Lender, will talk about the importance of personal credit and the impact on small business ownership, provide suggestions for steps to improve credit, and barriers to government guaranteed lending. Cecil Furr, SCORE, will discuss how SCORE Counselors assist small businesses with free counseling and training.

Social Media Tips to Grow Your Business
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
In partnership with Central Technology, Back to You Marketing and REI Women’s Business Center, Stephen Koranda will teach how to us Social Media Tips to Grow your Business for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Stephen Koranda, Principle, Sr. Consultant of Back to You Marketing in Norman, OK is a certified destination marketing executive, certified tourism ambassador and has a passion for sharing tips for effective marketing.
https://centraltech.edu/short-classes/increase-sales-with-product-photography/#major-social-media-marketing.
Questions? Call 918.224.0235

Virtual- Microsoft Word: How to Create & Simplify Documents
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 12th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

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
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.

HUMAN RELATIONS: COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - SERIES 2 OF 3
2023-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Human Relations Series 2 of 3 Total Rewards – Compensation & Benefits Attendees will be taken through the combination of benefits, compensation and rewards that employees receive from their organizations. This can include wages and bonuses as well as recognition, workplace flexibility and career opportunities. Total rewards referring to the function and responsibilities within HR that handles compensation and benefits, or the combined intrinsic and extrinsic rewards (or value) that an employee perceives. Attendees will examine benefits from a P&L statement, and those who do have the necessary means, as to what other factors they can explore to ensure their employees feel valued. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and will be allowed time for live Q & A with the presenter.
Speaker(s): Christy Close, MsHRM, SHRM-CP, PHR HR Solid Foundation
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.”

Building a Simple Website Using Google Sites
2023-04-12 18:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE
Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? In today’s digitalized world, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The truth is, having a great website doesn’t take a lot of special skills. There are numerous template-based website creators that allow you to create responsive and attention-grabbing websites with NO coding skills.
Lynn (Cathy) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University.
Cost $67. Current IAIA undergraduate and graduate students will pay $27. Current IAIA employees, alumni, and Seniors 65 will pay $54. If discount does not appear at checkout, contact CE Manager before you pay. This eight hour course is eligible for .8 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).

Tuition: $67.00

Class Length: 4 Weeks

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2023-04-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-18 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
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
In partnership with Central Technology, Back to You Marketing and REI Women’s Business Center, Stephen Koranda will teach how to use Social Media Tips to Grow Your Business for small business owners an entrepreneurs.
Stephen Koranda, Principle, Sr. Consultant of Back to You Marketing in Norman, OK is a certified destination marketing executive, certified tourism ambassador and has a passion for sharing tips for effective marketing.
https://centraltech.edu/short-classes/increase-sales-with-product-photography/#major-social-media-marketing.
For more information please contact Leslie Browand, REI WBC Coordinator 1-800-658-2823.

Virtual: Microsoft Word: Mail Merge & Advanced Formatting
2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 19th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

What happened the last time you wanted to send an email or letter to a group of people? Did you waste time manually creating each communication one-by-one? Join us to learn how to create personalized documents using Mail Merge, and we’ll also show you how work with complex images and page layouts. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:

Mail merge
Working with images
Advanced formatting

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.

HUMAN RELATIONS: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - SERIES 3 OF 3
2023-04-19 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Managing Employees

Human Relations Series 3 of 3 Employee Relations can be rough to navigate, so let us help make sure you have the proper policies in place that prevent you from being a legal liability to your small business. This last of the series will help you develop workplace policies about employee conduct and will include the following: Investigating any allegations of improper conduct (such as sexual harassment or discrimination complaints). Handling grievances and resolving disputes that may arise between employees or between employees and management. Participants will be able to establish an employee engagement process as well as learning techniques for conflict resolution . Attendees will learn how to establish an employee engagement process as well as learning techniques for conflict resolution and will better understand how to be able to demonstrate the value of succession planning, and what is necessary for team development. Attendees will receive a copy this presentation with actionable handouts.
Speaker(s): Christy Close, MsHRM, SHRM-CP, PHR HR Solid Foundation
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.”

SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE BASICS
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
We all know there are many important decisions to be made when opening a business. Making sure you select the right type of small business insurance coverage is one of those. Unfortunately, many small business owners find out way too late that they’ve not had the right type of coverage causing unrecoverable losses. Please take time to join OKSBDC and Andy Paden, INSURICA Ins. Group as we discuss small business insurance and try to help you navigate your way through these important decisions. Individuals attending this workshop will walk away with a better understanding of the following: * One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Make the right choice for your business structure. * Do you have the enough coverage? * Understanding Business Insurance Basics. * When is it time revisit my insurance policy and coverage? * How do I know what types of insurance policies I need? * What affects my insurance costs?
Speaker(s): Andy Paden – Insurica Ben Evans – OKSBDC
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.

LEARN THE BASICS OF GOOGLE ADS
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Hosted by OKSBDC & Google If you want to learn more about reaching customers and growing your small business with Google Ads, please mark your calendars and take time to join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach teaches you how to create an account and set up an ad campaign, how to write great ads, refine keywords, how to include ad extensions and how to measure your success. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation with helpful tips.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach
Co-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma 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. 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 Word: Leveraging Workflow Tools
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 26th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

Whether you are collaborating with others or simply reviewing a document, Microsoft Word makes it easy to edit. In this workshop, we will explore how to improve your editing workflow with track changes and Word’s document review process. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:

Reviewing documents
Track changes
References and citations

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.

Women's Business Summit of Southeast Oklahoma
2023-04-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur Center, 1423 E. Washington, Suite 1, Idabel, OK, 74745, United States
Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur Center
517 N 16th Ave
Durant, OK
73439
Bryan
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 27th, 2023
9:00 am
2:00 pm

Gather with us for a one-day event designed to empower, inspire, and celebrate success! This will be a time to break away from the noise and refocus on growing your business.
The Summit will feature guest speaker Amy Singleton, owner and partner at Hite Digital Norman and host of Queens Lead podcast. We will also have Q&A with a Women in Business Panel featuring women business owners from southeast Oklahoma. The panel will focus on best practices in their diverse industries and how they overcome obstacles and celebrate success.
The event will also offer vendor space, so come ready to shop and support small businesses. Sponsorship opportunities are available to highlight your business before, during and after the event. Email wbc@reiok.org for vendor and sponsorship information. Vendor space is limited.
Lunch and swag bags are included in registration fee. BONUS – You will have the opportunity to get a free headshot as part of the event too!
You will be directed to PayPal to pay for registration. Refunds are not available. If you, or your designee, do not attend, the fee is non-refundable. If the event is cancelled or rescheduled, you will be notified by email.
If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Marla Herndon at mherndon@reiok.org 2 weeks prior to the event.
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: Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
May 10th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

Microsoft PowerPoint is a business essential. It allows you to create, edit, present, and share presentations. We will show you how to make attractive and effective presentations using basic PowerPoint tools like themes and transitions that will make an impact and engage your audience. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:

Using themes
Basic slide creation
Embedding and linking to video
Transitions

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.

INCOTERMS 2020: MANAGING RISK AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
2023-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Exporting

The SBDC Wes Watkins International Trade Center will partner with Global Logistics Company, V. Alexander & Co., Inc., to conduct a training on Incoterms 2020. This presentation will educate companies on how to mitigate risk and how to create strategic opportunities in their trade transactions. We will discuss the common Incoterms 2020 and bust the myths behind ExWorks and DDP. Attendees will leave with a better understanding about terms of sale and risk transfer in international shipping transactions. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and receive a copy of presentation. IMPORTANT NOTE: This training is for companies and employees that are involved in imports and exports. Ideal employees would be ones in Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Shipping and Transportation.
Speaker(s): Maria Lopez, Wes Watkins International Trade Center Trade Marketing Analyst Glenn Shearron, Trade Compliance Specialist V. Alexander & Co., Inc.
Co-Sponsor(s): V. Alexander & Co., Inc.
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 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.

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.
