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Virtual Training: Protect Your Business From Fraud
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Join us to receive the latest information about fraud from a Certified Fraud Examiner. Learn to prevent, deter and detect fraud, ranging from general business to everyday life.
Presenter: Autumn Thurman, REI Senior Accountant
Workshop 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.

2021 Social Media Planning
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Are you stuck every week wondering what to post on social media for your business? Get to the end of the week and realize you forgot to post at all? Or are you continually missing fun post opportunities because you realized a social media “holiday” or another opportune digital moment has passed and you’re too late to capitalize on it?
In this 60 minute webinar, we will cover how to create a content calendar so you never miss another important date for your business again. Join social media expert, Roxanne Best, as she helps you plan for holidays, product launches and special events in advance!
The workshop will take place on Wednesday, January, 27th at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 am Mountain / 11:00 am Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.
All Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome. If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar, please share it with them!
Roxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits, special events, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor, culinary artist, storyteller, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com.
This workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development, the Small Business Administration, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.

Business Operations
2021-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
From developing business systems to train and motivate staff, join for a session on business operations.

About this Event

Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below.

Efficiency is the key to profitability and scalability. As a small business owner, it’s easy to become a bottleneck to the success of your business when, in reality, the best businesses are the ones that can run without you.

Streamlining operations allows your business to run more efficiently – creating more revenue with less effort. In this online interactive Q&A, we’ll discuss systems you can use to manage your business and how to train, motivate, and protect staff.

Join us for a short presentation on:
● How to develop systems to better manage your business
● How to protect your business and staff.
● How to train and motivate people

Followed by a Q&A
● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them
● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through

Sign up today to secure your spot and start growing your business.

Please register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. Please note that this session will be recorded. Join via Zoom here at 2pm.

Data Privacy - Why it Should be a Top Priority for Your Small to Medium-Size Business
2021-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) need to make Data Privacy a higher priority in today’s increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.
Join Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) CEO & Founder Kristin Judge and Keeper Security CEO & Co-Founder Darren Guccione, as they discuss issues regarding cybersecurity, privacy, data governance and digital ethics.
In this webinar, you will learn:

What some of the data privacy regulations that are affecting SMBs today
The responsibilities and potential liabilities created by these regulations
How SMBs can take proactive steps to comply with complex regulations

Presented by Kristin Judge

After serving as an elected official, Kristin founded the nonprofit Cybercrime Support Network to serve individuals and SMBs impacted by cybercrime. She’s been called on by technology publications like SC Magazine and Government Technology, to share online safety tips.
Kristin was named SC Media “Women in IT Security Influencer” and “Woman of Influence” by the Executive Women’s Forum. At MS-ISAC and National Cyber Security Alliance she worked as a “technology interpreter” helping nontechnical people understand security.
Presented by Darren Guccione

Darren Guccione is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, Inc., the creator of Keeper, the world’s most popular password manager and secure digital vault. Keeper software is used globally by millions of people and thousands of businesses.
Prior to Keeper, Darren served as an advisor to NinthDecimal (f/k/a JiWire), the leading media and technology service provider for the Wi-Fi industry. Prior to that, Darren was the CFO and Co-founder of Apollo Solutions, Inc., which was acquired by CNET Networks (now CBS Interactive).

Sponsored by: Cybercrime Support Network

Sponsored by: Keeper Security, LLC

Virtual Training: Getting Registered As A Federal Contractor
2021-01-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
This workshop will discuss registration processes and marketing for small businesses selling to federal agencies. As a small business you need opportunities for growth, the potential to pay good wages and keep quality employees. Have you considered governmental agencies as an additional revenue source? This session will discuss how to get started, and tips on marketing as a federal contractor.
Presenter: Ron DeGiacomo, OkPTAC Coordinator
Workshop provided by: Kiamichi Technolocy Center and REI Women’s Business Center
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Virtual Training: Learn The Basics of Google Ads
2021-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
January 29th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

DESCRIPTION
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.
IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO
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
Presenter: Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google Professional Trainer
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

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Financial Management
2021-02-02 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 2nd, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:30 am

Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business. Discover what your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget, setting up a financial dashboard, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC 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.

Shipping as a Small-Business Growth Strategy - Here’s What You Need to Know
2021-02-02 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Small businesses have faced many challenges and hurdles since the pandemic began, but e-commerce continues to thrive. The rise in online shopping is likely to continue, making it more important than ever to offer shipping for your products.
Join this session where Jamie Mason, FedEx Sales Director, will share expert advice on getting started with shipping, how to save time and money, and insight on how small businesses can make the most of this opportunity for growth.
You’ll learn about:

How to make shipping part of your long-term growth strategy
Saving time and money with the right shipping services
Simplified shipping with online tools, creating an account, ordering supplies and more
Shipping specialty items like perishables, electronics and dangerous goods

Presented by Jamie R. Mason

Jamie Mason is a Managing Director of Field Sales for FedEx Services in Southern California, responsible for strategic direction, vision and execution in growing market share within the small to medium business segment.
Her passion for consultative selling stems from growing up with FedEx over the last 34 years while watching the company quickly adapt to change in the marketplace through innovation and technology.
Jamie’s first-hand experience allows her to help her customers use shipping to adapt, grow and stay competitive even in uncertain times.

Sponsored by

10 Ways to Successfully Market Your Business on a Shoestring Budget
2021-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
In this interactive Q&A, we’ll cover 10 ways that you can market your business so that you can market with intention and confidence.

About this Event

Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below.

Everyone knows that they need to market their business, but not everyone knows how to do so in a way that makes money instead of wasting it. With all the tools available to modern marketers, it’s hard for small businesses to know where to invest their time and money with marketing, and how to tell whether it’s working or not.

Marketing, if done right, can help ramp up sales, generate masses of new customers, and create an entirely new revenue stream for your business. If done well, it can become a painful and embarrassing waste of time and money that leads to a lot of frustration and very few results.

In this interactive Q&A, we’ll cover 10 ways that you can market your business, so that you can market with intention and confidence.

Join us for a short presentation on
● Low cost and no cost marketing ideas any business can use
● How to know which marketing platform is right for you
● How to track, measure and tweak your marketing to save money and time

Followed by a Q&A session where
● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them
● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through

Presenter Marco Patricio
Marco Patricio is a storyteller, copywriter, and marketer that helps businesses create content and marketing that connects with their customers and drives sales. Marco has worked with businesses of all sizes to better tell their stories, from established brands like Shopify and Mozilla to small businesses of all sorts across every industry.

Sign up today to secure your spot and start growing your business.
Please register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. Please note that this session will be recorded. Join via Zoom here at 2pm.

Etsy Entrepreneurship
2021-02-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-02-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
About The Course
The IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items.
The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing, branding, pricing, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store.
The live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy.
The next course will take place at the following times and dates.
11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET
Tuesday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 3rd
Thursday, February 4th
Friday, February 5th
Due to the high demand for this free course, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted. Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course. You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday, January 29th.
About the Instructor

The course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist, MaryBeth Timothy. MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC, an art business located in Muskogee, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art.
MaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items, such as ceramic decorative tiles, coffee mugs, cuff bracelets and t-shirts. While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops, art markets, and powwows, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store.

Participating Partners

Virtual Training: Excel ~ Data Entry and Formatting
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 3rd, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

This session introduces beginners to the basics of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. We’ll cover basic terminology, strategies for efficient data entry, and simple spreadsheet formatting for improved use of your data. The presenter will create a simple worksheet and show some basic formatting options so participants can learn from a live demonstration.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
Workshop provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Virtual Training: Quick Books Desktop: All About Reports
2021-02-03 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us to hear from a certified QuickBooks pro advisor and learn all about Reports:

Reports in the Customer and Vendor Center
Sales Tax Liability Report
Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets Reports
Creating Customized Reports
Filtering & Memorizing Reports
Sending Reports to Excel

There will be plenty of time for discussion with the expert and an addition “tips and shortcuts” sheet provided at the conclusion of the virtual session.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Workshop Provided by: Back Office Success 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.

Native AG Producer | Taxes and Finance Toolkit Series
2021-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
As tax season approaches do you want to learn more about how Native agriculture producers can prepare and complete forms like the Schedule F?
Join this series of webinars to learn how to be well prepared for lender meetings, thus cultivating a positive borrower relationship. We will cover preparing a balance sheet to convey your financial position; understanding the Sch. F tax form to share farm profitability; and telling your story to your lender, preparing a cash flow plan and other business planning tools.

Topic: Balance Sheets –
Speakers: Denny Everson and Pauline Van Nurden
Watch Here

Date: February 3rd 2pm CT
Topic: Taxes – Schedule F
Speakers: Rob Holcombe

Date: February 10th 2pm CT
Topic: Telling my story to a lender & modeling cashflow
Speakers: Denny Everson and Pauline Van Nurden
Hosted by the Mvskoke Fund
Delivered by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management
Partners include Native360 Loan Fund
Sponsored by the Native American Agriculture Fund

You can join for all three events here!

Virtual Training: OKC Women’s Business Breakfast
2021-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 4th, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:00 am

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.
This month’s topic: TBA. Please come ready to discuss!
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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 Event: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-02-04 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 4th, 2021
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

STARTING A MEDICAL PRACTICE
2021-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Starting your own medical practice is an exciting and sometimes daunting opportunity. New practitioners (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners) often have excellent medical training without any background or training in setting up or running a practice. For your medical business to be successful, you need a clear and detailed plan at the outset to keep things moving on schedule. This workshop will help you outline a start-up timeline, actionable steps for starting your practice and resources from an experienced practitioner. You will also be introduced to a team of professionals who will continue to work with you as your open your practice doors – whether it is a traditional, direct care or concierge practice.
Speaker(s): This event will be facilitated by Dana Hugle, Oklahoma SBDC Business Development Specialist and will feature medical professionals as guest speakers.

Etsy Entrepreneurship
2021-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
About The Course
The IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items.
The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing, branding, pricing, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store.
The live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy.
The next course will take place at the following times and dates.
11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET
Tuesday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 3rd
Thursday, February 4th
Friday, February 5th
Due to the high demand for this free course, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted. Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course. You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday, January 29th.
Course Agenda

About the Instructor

The course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist, MaryBeth Timothy. MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC, an art business located in Muskogee, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art.
MaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items, such as ceramic decorative tiles, coffee mugs, cuff bracelets and t-shirts. While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops, art markets, and powwows, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store.

Participating Partners

What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 - Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Now
2021-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Wondering what’s next for your business in 2021?
Join us for a conversation with Rieva Levonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily, Ross Herosian, Founder and CEO of Tricycle Creative, and Blake Clark, Global Vice President of Software Advice, about continuing patterns, new small business trends and the biggest changes that will impact your business this year.
You’ll discover:

How small and midsize businesses adapted and survived in 2020 (and what you can emulate)
Patterns from 2020 that persist in 2021 and what’s changed about them
What customers are expecting this year
Where digital commerce and contactless experiences are headed and what to do about it
New trends to watch out for now, in the latter half of 2021, and beyond

Presented by: Rieva Lesonsky

Rieva Lesonsky is president and CEO of GrowBiz Media, a custom content and media company focusing on small business and entrepreneurship, and the blog SmallBizDaily.com.
She’s a nationally-known speaker, best-selling author, and authority on entrepreneurship and has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Prior to starting GrowBiz Media, she was the long-time Editorial Director of Entrepreneur magazine.
Presented by: Ross Herosian

Ross Herosian is the Founder and CEO of Tricycle Creative. Tricycle Creative is a marketing agency that provides digital marketing solutions to creative business owners. Their flagship program, the Roadmap Sessions, gives businesses a plan for their marketing, content, and communications so they know how to spend their time, money, and resources.
Over the course of his career, Ross has been a radio DJ, a collegiate recruiter, a video producer, a content creator, a social media manager, an event marketer, and even ran an arts non-profit.
Presented by: Blake Clark

Blake Clark is the Group Vice President of Software Advice, a company that helps businesses navigate the software buying journey. Blake has more than 15 years of experience managing eCommerce businesses, leading product strategy, and customer experience across a diverse range of industries including gaming and hospitality.
At Software Advice, he leads the company’s strategic vision and oversees day-to-day operations. In addition to running a 250+ person team, he is a proud father to five kids.

Volunteering in 2021 - How it Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
2021-02-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we are thrilled to have CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience.

This webinar will discuss:

The importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation
The many benefits that come with volunteering
How volunteering with SCORE will help you, the small businesses we serve, and your community!

Presented by: Bridget Weston

Bridget Weston is the CEO of the SCORE Association, where she provides executive leadership and works directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of SCORE.
Presented by: Ed Coleman

Ed Coleman is a SCORE certified mentor and District Director of the Washington DC chapter. His experience includes the development and execution of omni-channel marketing strategies including print, web site management and development, email marketing, social media and search engine marketing in both turn-around and growth situations.

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
2021-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 8th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.

In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:
Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile

Presenter: Maria Elena Duron, Grow With Google Professional Trainer
Workshop 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.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Event: Creating A Strategic Plan
2021-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Writing a strategic plan, creating measurable SMART goals and formulating the logistics of a project sounds like tasks required of a Fortune 500 company, not your dream. But in order to make your dream a reality, you must master these skills and learn to control the growth of your business. Learn how to master these skills and through strategic planning take your business to the next level.
Presenter: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Workshop provided by: REI Women’s Business Center
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

How Packaging Can Build Your Brand, Reduce Damages and Waste, and Even Save Money
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Increased online shopping during the pandemic means consumers are being flooded with more packages than ever. Packaging can make your shipments stand out from those of other businesses and products, while helping reduce damages and save money.
In this session, Kim Dixon, FedEx Office Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will discuss key packaging considerations for small-business shippers and share how optimizing your packaging can increase customers’ satisfaction and even reduce waste and cost.
You’ll learn about:

Packaging Basics for brand new shippers to save money in the long run
Custom-branded boxes and other packaging options to market your business
How to understand and calculate dimensional weight to decrease estimated shipping costs
How to utilize the experts at the FedEx Packaging Lab for package, freight and material testing to ensure better protection for your shipments and help reduce customer damage claims

Presented by Kim Dixon

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Office, Kim Dixon leads a network of 2,100 digitally connected retail stores and customer locations, and 19 centralized print production facilities. Nearly 200,000 customers turn to these locations every day for expert print capabilities, customized packing and shipping, and same-day delivery, making it a one-stop shop for small-business owners.

Under Dixon’s leadership, FedEx Office team members take great pride in understanding each customer’s needs, developing innovative solutions and delivering world-class service that bring their visions to life, watching start-ups grow into thriving businesses.

Sponsored by

Vitural Training: Intro To LinkedIn
2021-02-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 9th, 2021
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

We’ll provide an overview of the business social media platform, share how to create a professional profile, best practices to using LinkedIn and using the platform to build a business.
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.
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 Training: Excel ~ Introduction to Formulas & Functions
2021-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 10th, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

This session covers the basics of functions and formulas in Excel. Participants will learn the keys to error-free formula entry, how to edit a worksheet, how to use functions like Sum and Average, and working with Autoformat and Autocomplete. The presenter will also include tips for efficiently creating large sheets using the Autofill and Autosum features of Excel.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
Workshop provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

The Essentials of Great Product Photography
2021-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Great product photography is essential for any artist or craftsman who needs to showcase their work through photos. Learning to take great photos helps build trust in your products by giving consumers a true representation of your work. Whether it’s to build your artist portfolio or sell your work online, you’ll benefit from expert product photography tips taught by Native photographer, Roxanne Best.
The Photography Workshop will take place over two 2-hour sessions. The first session will be on Thursday, February 11th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central. There will be a session at the same time on Friday, February 12th. The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs.
This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.

Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business
2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
From engaging customers to managing a marketing plan with varying budgets, join for a session on marketing strategies.

About this Event

Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below.

Marketing is one of the most obvious ways to grow your business. It’s a growth strategy we’re all familiar with, but it can feel like a big step for business owners who lack the expertise or experience to know how to market effectively in today’s economy.

In this online interactive Q&A, we’ll discuss low cost ways that you can start attracting more customers and generating more revenue from the ones that you already have.

Join us for a short presentation on:
● How to re-engage existing customers
● How to identify and attract new customers
● How to develop a marketing plan
● Low cost no cost marketing ideas you can use

Followed by a Q&A
● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them
● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through

Sign up today to secure your spot and start growing your business.

Please register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. Please note that this session will be recorded. Join via Zoom here at 2pm.

Native AG Producer Taxes and Finance Toolkit
2021-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Starting Your Own Business
2021-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
February 11th, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed. Federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session. This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
