E-commerce Marketing and Advertising strategies
2021-03-10 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
From creating a digital marketing plan to growing your ecommerce traffic and advertising, join for a session on e-commerce marketing.

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. Access via Zoom link below.

E-commerce is a massive opportunity for any business. It allows you to grow your community and make more sales by connecting with customers from around the world. Because of the size of the opportunity, it’s also a fiercely competitive space with its own tools and own rules to ensure success.

E-commerce marketing can be confusing. What tools should you use? What platforms are best for you? And how much money do you really need to spend to be successful?

In this online interactive Q&A, we’ll share some foolproof advice on how your business can use e-commerce and marketing tools to grow their business, attract more customers, and generate more revenue.

Join us for a short presentation on:
● How to create and stick to a digital marketing plan
● The best tools to get traffic to your offline and online business
● Ecommerce growth strategies
● Intro to advertising on major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Google.

Followed by a Q&A session
● 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.

Teaching Youth Entrepreneurship
2021-03-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Do you work with youth, would like to work with youth or have a young person that you would like to influence in a positive way? Many of today’s youth rarely receive information on how to work toward economic stability while pursuing a small business through
entrepreneurship.
In this webinar, participants will learn the 10 basic principles of teaching youth entrepreneurship, with a high-level view of each of each principle.
The workshop will take place on Thursday, March 11th at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 am Mountain / 11:00 am Central. 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.
About our presenter:
Camille Koster (Cherokee) serves as the Youth Program Manager for the IDRS Acorn Project. Through the program, she teaches youth how to explore entrepreneurship and create side hustles which provides them the opportunity to make money while continuing to focus on their education . She has worked in youth development and in nonprofit for the last 18 years, both writing and facilitating camps across the nation. She has co-facilitated camps with the Drug-Free Communities National Initiative, Students Working Against Tobacco, Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health, ONABEN, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and more. Camille dedicated five years of her youth development career as the Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. She successfully assisted in one the largest youth entrepreneur programs as she helped build strategy and infrastructure for a cookie sale campaign that led to her local Council selling over 1 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in Eastern Oklahoma.
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Camille is a United States Navy Veteran and is proud to have represented the Cherokee Tribe in the military. During the time she served, only 15.4% of the military was comprised of Native American members, likewise, only 4% were female members. She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Management. Camille lives in Jenks, Oklahoma, is married to a Firefighter and has three children.
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.

MARKETING MASTERCLASS SERIES - WHY YOUR WEBSITE IS NOT MAKING YOU MONEY - SERIES 3 OF 3
2021-03-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
So you want your website to actually make you money but the problem is you feel overwhelmed by all the layouts and options. You deserve marketing that makes you money and it doesn’t have to be hard or cost a lot of money! Sound good? Then take time to join Chris Fox, Certified Marketing Guide, in this Marketing Masterclass where he will be sharing ways to make your website more profitable right away.
Speaker(s): Chris Fox

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Starting Your Own Business
2021-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
March 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.

Ask the CPA 2021 - Tax Advice for Your Small Business
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
April 15th will be here sooner than you think! You have tax questions. We have tax answers.
Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. The hour will be dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns. He will also offer tax advice you can implement throughout the year.
You can submit questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar.

Presented by: Micah Fraim
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Micah S. Fraim provides comprehensive CPA services to individuals and small businesses including accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. An Amazon best-selling author and financial expert featured by TIME, MSN, Nasdaq, Fox Business, and Yahoo Finance,
Micah provides personal attention and expert services to each client. Micah brings a unique perspective to his clients – advising them on what is best for their business overall, not just from a tax perspective.

Virtual Training: Successfully Branding Your Business
2021-03-11 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
March 11th, 2021
Start Time: 1:30 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

What is branding and why is it important for your business? This session will walk you through the branding process and introduce cost-effective resources and tools that will help you tell your story and build your business through branding.
Presenter: Jessie Phillips, Kiamichi Technology Center District Communications & Marketing Coordinator.
Workshop provided by 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.

Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
2021-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a free live online workshop for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy. Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide.

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 through sublimation printing, 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 and art markets, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store.
The Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions. The first session will be on Tuesday, February 2nd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central. There will be a session at the same time on Wednesday, February 3rd; Thursday, February 4th; and Friday, February 5th. 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.
Course Agenda
Day 1
Introductions
Break
Course overview
Why sell on Etsy?
Day 2
Recap of session 1
Homework discussion
How to stand out on Etsy
What you need to do before opening your Etsy store
Break
Taking great product photos
Day 3
Recap of session 2
Homework discussion
How to list your items on Etsy
Break
Etsy search engine optimization
Indian Arts & Crafts Act
Pricing & fees
Etsy payment
Developing your store policies
Day 4
Recap of session 3
Homework discussion
Creating your store profile
Sales strategies
Break
Communicating with customers
Shipping products
Collecting sales tax
Promoting your store on Social media
How to set up coupons and special offers
Where to get help.

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2021-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us as we review 13 questions to consider when starting a business. SBDC Advisors will discuss business start up walkthrough and business planning. Attendees will walk away with a business plan outline and handouts.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Business Advisors
Co-Sponsor(s): KTC
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.

Lower Your Cost of Doing Business with a Solid Supply Chain Management Strategy
2021-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
During these unprecedented times, many small businesses are struggling to survive. The focus for many of these business owners is to return to profitability and to develop a plan for continuous improvement.
In this webinar, presented by Wilbert Long Jr (CEO, Strategic Supply Chain Solutions) and Christopher Cox (President, Strategic Supply Chain Solutions), we will discuss the impact that the cost of your goods purchased will have in the area of profitability, your plan to continuous improvement, and the road to recovery.
You’ll learn about:

Important considerations of purchasing goods and services in today’s business environment
Cost saving opportunities in your Supply Chain
Developing a cost savings strategy
And more…

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Wilbert Long Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Supply Chain Solutions, LLC. He has more than 30 years of experience using exceptional communication and leadership skills to coach, manage, and motivate diverse professionals in challenging environments in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Operations executive.

Wilbert Long Jr.
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Strategic Supply Chain Solutions, LLC

Christopher Cox is Vice Chairman of the Board and President and Co-founder of Strategic Supply Chain Solutions, an organization that partners with companies to help reduce their purchased costs on almost everything that they buy.

Christopher Cox
Vice Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder, Strategic Supply Chain Solutions, LLC

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Online: Reports & Payroll
2021-03-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
This course will provide an overview of reports that shows how well your company is doing, how to merge accounts, and other transactions types. You will also be introduced to the payroll process for a small business, address contract vendor payments, and discuss the required paperwork for each.
Instructor: Savanna Dixon, CPA
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 Event: Understand SBA's 8(a) Certification
2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
If you’re interested in selling supplies or services to federal agencies and think you might qualify as a small disadvantaged business, this session is for you. The federal government’s goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year as part of the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Joining the 8(a) program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts and helps provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities.
In this online session, presenter Lesa Steele with REI Native American Business Center will discuss:

Benefits of SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program
Qualifications and Eligibility
How to begin the certification process

We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session, so come ready with your questions!
Presenter: Lesa Steel, REI Native American Business Center Coordinator
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.

How to Define Your Vision and Increase the Probability of Success
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Your vision is the source of inspiration for your company and your life. You have a vision or maybe even a dream, but how can you make it a reality?
Did you know you can increase the probability of making your vision come true by 50-80%? Did you know you can do this with a few simple fundamental actions on your part? This is not fiction. This is based on neuroscience, statistics, and many experts in the field.
This webinar, presented by Certified SCORE Mentor John Tile, will help you think about:

Key questions to ask yourself

Defining your vision/mission

Developing goals/objectives to increase your chances of making your vision a reality

Presented by: John Tile

42 years’ experience in industry holding various leadership positions in engineering, logistics, safety, and program management. John has also worked with international customers including; Australia, Canada, England, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
John can help you in areas of strategy, business planning (startups and sustaining businesses), business development, people leadership/mentoring, marketing, business financials, competitive analysis, customer relationships, safety culture, and business metrics.

The Essentials of Great Product Photography
2021-03-19 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.

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.

Improving Your Credit Score
2021-03-23 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Credit plays an important role in the development of your business. Whether seeking financing from a lender or even through credit cards, credit determines the availability of credit and the cost that you pay for access to those funds. In addition, some auto insurers and employers also base decisions on credit. In this webinar, learn what makes up your credit score, where you can find your credit report for free, and tips for improving your score.
This webinar is totally free!
To register, please CLICK HERE.
Presented By: Mark Thompson. Mark serves as Executive Director for IDRS. He has an exceptionally strong background in business and business law. He has specific skills and background in financial accounting and controls, personnel management, information systems, accounting software, costs and income projections and analysis, bidding government contracts, and marketing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lynn Wilson at 918-978-7622.

Basics of Small Business Bankruptcy
2021-03-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardship for many small business owners, and these owners have several options for how to handle their financial distress.

In this webinar, presented by retired bankruptcy judge Hon. Thomas Small, we will focus on understanding the basics of small business bankruptcy.

You’ll learn:

When it can help a business
How it works
What are the consequences?
How recent legal changes make bankruptcy work better for small businesses

Presented by: Judge Hon. Thomas Small

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of North Carolina (1982 to 2009; chief judge from 1992-1999, 2006-2007); re-called 2013-2014.
A.B., Duke University. J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law.
Chair, U.S. Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules, 2000-2004, Member, 1996-1999. Bankruptcy Judge Representative to U.S. Judicial Conference, 2004-2007. Member, United States Judicial Conference Long Range Planning Committee, 1991-1996.
Presented by: Ben Iverson

Ben Iverson is an associate professor in the finance department at BYU, where he has worked for the past three and half years. Prior to that, he was an assistant professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. His research mostly focuses on corporate and consumer bankruptcy, and he has published articles in several of the leading academic journals.
Ben received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University and his undergraduate degree in economics from BYU. He also worked as an assistant economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Online: Banking Features & Functions
2021-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
This course will provided you with tips on how to sync bank fees and creating bank rule within the QuickBooks Online programs.
Instructor: Savanna Dixon, CPA
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: Canva For Beginners
2021-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
March 24th, 2021
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm

With the changes in today’s world, it is more important than ever to engage clients through social media. Learn key secrets in branding to help your business stand out, engage your clients and create memorable social media posts. Learn how to use Canva, a free graphic design program, which will assist you to create professional posts and marketing materials sure to catch your customer’s attention.
Presenter: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
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.

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training | ARTIST CALENDAR + MARKETING + BUSINESS PLAN
2021-03-24 14:00 - 17:30, 2021-03-25 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
First Peoples Fund’s two-day trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike.
At the training, we will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:
• Express your personal vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business.
• Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools.
• Budget and establish a successful pricing structure.
• Market your business using variety of approaches and tools.
• Create your mission statement and present your art work.

Virtual Training: Make Your Website Work for You
2021-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
March 25th, 2021
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 2:00 pm

In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices and characteristics of a great website:

It’s goal-oriented
It’s organized and easy-to-search
It’s useful
It’s functional
It’s intuitive to use, on any device, and
Last not least, it’s findable by search engines

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.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Business Resources for Women
2021-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration for a discussion of business resources for women in honor of Women’s History Month. Also presenting will be Jamie Buckley with First Citizens Bank about the History of Women in Banking. Both local and federal resources will be discussed.
Presenters: US Small Business Administration, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, Pioneer Library System, and REI Women’s Business Center.
For more information, contact Jennifer Edwards, REI WBC, at 800.658.2823.
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
2021-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
To register, please click: ntv.bz/photography
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.

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.

Virtually Creating Your Trifecta Tribe - Mentors, Peers & Mentees in Business
2021-03-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Now more than ever, it is imperative to the success of your business that you are engaged in and adept at building ethical, authentic, and diverse connections. The overarching ethos of creating your Trifecta Tribe is that when one of us wins #WeAllWin.
In this highly engaging and compelling webinar, Founder and Host of Her Power Moves Michelle Y. Talbert will share the tools and strategies necessary for creating an ecosystem of mentees, peers, and mentors and achieve success through the establishment and nurturing of these essential relationships.
You’ll learn:

The tools necessary to excel in relationship development virtually, and in-person
A clear understanding of how to add value to every relationship you establish
How to leverage social media and live events with the use of real-world examples

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to have accomplished and successful female entrepreneur, Michelle Y. Talbert, share her expertise with the SCORE audience.

Virtual Training: Conflict Resolution Techniques
2021-03-31 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Stepping Into The Deep – Overcoming Conflict and Building Trust
In this interactive workshop we will learn how identify, address and overcome conflict. Conflict is a part of life and business but it doesn’t have to destroy either one.
Presenters: Lissa Qualls, Clarity, LLC
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.

Winter Weather Disaster Declaration - Discussion and Benefits Review
2021-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Financing

Due to the severe winter storms that occurred Feb. 8-20, 2021, low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Oklahoma businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s acting Administrator Tami L. Perriello announced.
THIS DECLARATION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES AND ALL CONTIGUOS COUNTIES TO THOSE DECLARED: Canadian, Carter, Cherokee, Comanche, Cotton, Hughes, Jefferson, Le Flore, McIntosh, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Osage, Pittsburg, Stephens, Tulsa and Wagoner.
If you are a business owner, homeowner or renter in the above stated areas, please take time to join OKSBDC Professionals and Guest Speaker Corey D. Williams, Public Information Officer with the Office of Disaster Assistance, Field Operations Center – West – U.S. Small Business Administration for a live presentation as we review the declaration, benefits associated with this declaration and what resources are available to Oklahomans as a result.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

SBA disaster loans are the primary source of federal assistance to help pay for disaster repair or replacement costs not fully covered by insurance or other compensation.
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters.
Businesses of all sizes and most private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million for property damage.
Small businesses, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations may also borrow to help meet disaster caused working capital needs. Business statutory loan limit is $2 million for combined damage and working capital needs.
Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 to repair/replace their primary residence.
Homeowners and renters may borrow up to $40,000 to repair/replace personal property.

Speaker(s): OKSBDC Advisors
Corey D. Williams
Public Information Officer
Office of Disaster Assistance, Field Operations Center – West
U.S. Small Business Administration

OKC Women’s Business Breakfast April 2021
2021-04-01 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
April 1st, 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.

Price: $0.00

5 Steps to Build Your Platform and Stand Out in a Noisy World
2021-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Speaking is one of the most powerful ways to build and grow your business. By implementing Story, Stage and Scale, you will achieve a greater reach than you could have ever imagined.
This empowering webinar, presented by Founder and CEO of Advance Your Reach Pete Vargas, will teach the seven critical steps you need to implement to begin leveraging stages and using your story to scale your business.
You’ll learn about:

How to get clear on the problem you solve and the people you serve
The keys to crafting a clear and compelling message that makes people want to work with you
Connecting your Hero’s Journey Story
How to get10X the revenues from every platform you speak on
How many platforms exist and where your ideal platforms lie
A Step-by-Step System to winning platforms on demand
What to sell to your ideal audience so they can go further with you beyond the platform

This lesson is not just for speakers, but entrepreneurs, organizations and nonprofits that are looking for a powerful medium to grow their business.
Presented by: Pete Vargas

Pete Vargas understands how difficult it is for people who have a message inside of them or a business they’re leading to get the attention they deserve. Rising above the noise and being seen as an authority in your field can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially if you’re not a social media or PR expert.
In 2003 Pete saw firsthand how one message spoken from one stage could impact hundreds of lives. He also realized how powerful the right message on the right stage could impact leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Since that moment, Pete has made it his mission to impact 1 Billion people through the power of 1 Million stages.
Sponsored by: Advance Your Reach

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
2021-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Description: 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 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

Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-04-01 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Date/Time:
April 1st, 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.

Virtual Training: 10 Tips To Grow Your Social Media
2021-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Social media can help feed your business or organization more customers, referrals, donations, members, volunteers, prospects, and results. Learn 10 tips and best practices. Walk away with free tools to help manage, monitor, and measure your results.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda
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.
