Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Formulas & Charting
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
This session will cover useful techniques when working with formulas in Excel. Participants will also learn the basics of using Excel to display their data visually using charts.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
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.

Marketing Plan 101: Create Your Roadmap To Success
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time and money would be well spent? Are you just following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too?
What you will learn about building a well-executed marketing plan:

-Setting goals for your business and marketing strategy
-Define your business with SWOT Analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat
-Develop you USP (Unique Selling Proposition)
-Learn how to get to the hand raise! How you talk about your business and who you help.
-Define your target audience with buyer personas and brand archetypes
-Determine which tools you will need to execute on your marketing plan
-Learn why measuring and optimizing your marketing efforts is important
-Define your brand with proper visuals and messaging

Boost Sales on Autopilot with Smart Email Marketing
2025-03-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Discover how email automation can generate consistent sales for your business without taking up your time! In this webinar, we’ll cover the essentials of autoresponder campaigns—powerful tools that follow up, inform, and engage your customers automatically. Learn how AI and strategic messaging help build relationships and drive actions that grow your business. Topics include setting up effective campaigns, key triggers, and creating evergreen content that resonates with your audience. Leave with actionable insights to implement immediately and make your email marketing work for you on autopilot!

Business Start Up
2025-03-14 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
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.

Grow Your Business With Google Ads
2025-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Are you ready to capture more leads for your service-based business through Google Advertising?

In this webinar, Michelle will share how you can use Google Ads to grow your business. We’ll show you what type of ad messaging and offers work well, what your ideal budget should be, and what type of results you can expect by running a Google Pay-Per-Click campaign. We’ll give you the tools necessary to get started with basic keyword research so you know what to prioritize when you launch your campaign.
This workshop will be interactive with plenty of opportunities for attendees to ask questions. Hope to see you there!

Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Learn how to kickstart using YouTube and the transformative power of video content to promote and expand your business. This comprehensive guide covers everything from setting up your channel to crafting engaging videos that resonate with viewers and elevate your brand. Perfect for beginners looking to make a significant impact in the digital space.
In this workshop we’ll cover:
How to create a YouTube channel
Adding videos and organize your channel
How to promote your business with video ads
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.

Turn Digital Tools In Dollars: 'Understanding People and Numbers'
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
This is an interactive class to help you understand SEO from a real-world perspective. Amy helps her clients build their SEO foundation using Google My Business, Google Analytics 4, and Google Search Console. She will discuss the differences in Algorithms focused SEO and Customer Focused SEO. She will give you the first step in building your SEO and show you how to measure SEO, If you have a Google Analytics Account you might even be asked to be in the hot seat and get a business strategy based on your numbers.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand two different types of SEO
2. Learn the First Step in SEO
3. Learn the difference between Google My Business and Google Analytics
4. Learn how to see human behavior in numbers
5. Learn the different parameters around your Google Analytics Numbers.

Staying Ahead: Monthly Google and AI Developments
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales
This is a professional collaboration between OKSBDC and Market in Moments with Maria Elena Duron. Join us for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the newest Google algorithm changes, feature releases, and best practices. Harness the Power of AI: Discover how AI tools can supercharge your marketing efforts and drive better results. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this webinar is your go-to source for staying informed and competitive in the digital age.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Market in Moments
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.”

Avoiding Employment Litigation
2025-03-21 12:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
The two hour Zoom Webinar will cover the various ways in which employees sue their employers for employer related claims. The webinar covers avoiding employment related litigation claims during the hiring process, handling discipline and performance issues, avoiding wage and hour claims, having the right arsenal of employment documents, avoiding discrimination and harassment claims, and proper handling of the end of the employment relationship. This is an action-packed webinar that has been well received in the past by businesses of all sizes!

How to Write a Business Plan
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
In this training, the presenter will explain the purpose, structure, and requirements of a business plan. Each crucial section of the business plan will be reviewed and key elements will be discussed. It will be my goal to provide attendees with a ‘blueprint’ on how to write a winning business plan

What is Digital Accessibility for Small Businesses?
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Adam Thiel will talk about the current digital accessibility landscape, including information on recent updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Expect lots of practical examples and techniques, plenty of practical examples and techniques, plenty of recommended tools and resources, and a few bad dad jokes along the way. Come learn about why accessibility is important and how your business can start making more accessible digital content. SBA will also provide some resources to assist your business, evaluate your compliance as well as other small business assistance.

Branding Your Business
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Discover how to create a brand that captures attention, builds trust, and drives success. Whether you’re building a personal or business brand this training will help you learn the core elements of what is a brand, help curate your unique identity using messaging, logos, and colors that resonates with your audience. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone looking to make their business unforgettable. This is an interactive course that allows you to walk away feeling empowered and successful to start your brand today!
Presenter: Lauren Denny, KTC Digital Media Instructor
This training series is presented in partnership with the Oklahoma Commercialization Network, powered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
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 REI WBC at 800-658-2823.

Decoding Financial Statements: A Path to Better Decisions
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

Join us for an interactive virtual workshop designed to empower small business owners with the skills to interpret financial statements effectively. This workshop is continuation of the Financial Projections and Beyond and will take a deeper dive into the financial statements. Attendees will learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to make informed decisions that drive growth and stability. Gain practical insights and strategies to strengthen your financial acumen and take your business to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to decode the numbers and unlock your business’s potential!
Speaker(s): Edward Dyer OKSBDC Business Advisor
Co-Sponsor(s):
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Analyzing Your Data
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
This session will introduce participants to working with and analyzing their data in Excel. Specifically, we’ll cover how to manage and analyze large amounts of information by working with Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, and Charting. The presenter will also share some additional ways to work with data, both on-screen and printed, and will demonstrate other features that can assist in interpreting your data.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
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.

Business Smart
2025-03-27 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
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.”

E-Commerce: Discover the E-Commerce World
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE
Kickstart your e-commerce journey with our comprehensive boot camp, designed to guide you from the basics to mastery in just five weeks. Begin with an introduction to essential e-commerce platforms and market trends, followed by hands-on sessions to build and optimize your online store. Learn effective digital marketing strategies to drive traffic and enhance customer experience with proven sales techniques. The series culminates in a capstone project, where you’ll develop and present a business plan, integrating all your newfound knowledge. Join us to transform your business idea into a successful online venture.

Grassroots Innovation Accelerators: Ask Me Anything
2025-04-01 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
The Oklahoma SBDC and Oklahoma Farm Bureau invite you to join us for this virtual event where we’ll discuss The Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Accelerator program and answer all your questions about how it can help innovative rural businesses in Oklahoma. The Activate Oklahoma track is designed for any rural-based business with an innovation or product that will bring economic opportunities to Oklahoma’s rural communities. The Agcelerate Oklahoma pipeline focuses on innovations and technologies that have an on-farm or production agriculture application in an effort to diversify opportunities for farmers with a farmer-focused and farmer-led development program. Together with our program and investment partners, the Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Business Accelerators program is giving Oklahoma’s best and brightest the support they need to change the world, starting right here in rural Oklahoma.
Speaker(s): Amarie Bartel, Rural Economic Development Coordinator Oklahoma Farm Bureau Jessica Ervin, Technology Innovation Director Oklahoma SBDC

Picture-Perfect Posts: Creating Social Media Images With AI
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
