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SUMMARY:Short Term Vacation Rental Start Up - Wednesday November 28 - Oklahoma SBDC
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nTHIS IS AN ONSITE ONLY EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING IN QUINTON\, OKLAHOMA. Thinking of using your house or property for extra income by starting a short-term vacation rental? This presentation will walk you through information needed for decision making and set up of a vacation rental. We will cover basic information on Airbnb\, VRBO and other short term rental platforms as well as tax information to consider. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered and receive a copy of the presentation with additional tips for success. \nSpeaker(s): Dana Hugle\, OKSBDC Assistant State Director of Performance & Operations Aaron Deering\, OKSBDC Business Advisor \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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. \n\nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 580-745-3358\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org\n\n\n \n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nQuinton Community Center\n\n1021 Main Street Quinton\, Oklahoma 74561
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/short-term-vacation-rental-start-up-wednesday-november-28-oklahoma-sbdc
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Cybersecurity and Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop\, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’ cybersecurity\, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space. \nIn this session we’ll talk about: \n\nWhy cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes\nHow to protect your business and your customers online\nWhat steps you can take after a potential security breach\n\nPresenter: Maria Elena Duron \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-cybersecurity-and-your-small-business
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T120000
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UID:3679-1701946800-1701950400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:SBA Webinar on Building Capacity with Government Contracting - December 7
DESCRIPTION:Wendy Clark with State of Oklahoma Office of Management & Enterprise Services and Carter Merkle with TGI APEX Accelerator will discuss how to navigate state contracting and build capacity for larger federal contracts. \nThank you! \nFollow us on Eventbrite:  US SBA\, Oklahoma District Office Events | Eventbrite \nLet us know how we are doing  www.sba.gov/feedback
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/sba-webinar-on-building-capacity-with-government-contracting-december-7
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T120000
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UID:3695-1704279600-1704283200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Online \nOnline Meeting\nMap and Directions \nDate/Time: \nJanuary 10th\, 2024\n11:00 am\n12:00 pm \nAs a new entrepreneur\, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. \n\nIn this workshop\, you will learn how to:\nCreate a compelling brand\nDefine your audience\nConvert customers\nBuild loyalty and advocacy \nPresenter: Maria Elena Duron \nFunded 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 Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/launch-your-business-with-customer-focused-marketing-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T130000
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UID:3772-1704279600-1704286800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Where's the Money
DESCRIPTION:Almost all businesses require an infusion of money at some time to start\, maintain\, or grow. This workshop describes various funding sources and specific criteria used to evaluate funding requests. A SCORE mentor will explain the process for SBA guaranteed loans\, as well as talk about local organizations that provide loans to start-ups and existing businesses. Also get tips on crowd-funding\, friends and family loans and equity investments from Angel Investors and when Venture Capitalists come in. \nA Finance expert will help you learn about: \n\nLoan Application Packaging\nAlternate Funding Sources\nMicro Loans\, Bank Loans\, Angel Investors and Venture Capital\nReal Estate Loans\nWorking Capital for Start-Ups and Existing Businesses\nSBA Policies and Procedures\nWhat you need to do as a borrower\nWhere to go for advice\n\nIt’s frustrating to go from one bank to another and not get the answers you need. This workshop will explain your options and help you to get that loan! \nThis workshop will be held IN-PERSON and on Zoom. Registration deadline is 9:00PM the day before. \nEVENT LOCATION: \n8825 Aero Drive\, Suite 102 \nSan Diego\, CA 92123 \nPresenters: Michael Sedloff helps start-up and existing businesses turn good ideas into great profitable performance. He built Southland Equities from a one-person local start-up into a highly profitable business. After 23 years\, he sold it to a national bank which was and still is the largest originator of home loans in the U.S. Michael draws from his experience in planning\, strategizing\, selling\, managing\, hiring and training employees\, negotiating leases\, complying with regulatory requirements and finding financing to help clients be successful.  \nHarry Duffield has 40 years of experience in accounting and finance. He started his career with Plante & Moran\, CPA’s in Michigan then moved to San Diego and worked for Deloitte & Touche CPAs (then Haskins & Sells.) He then spent 15 years working for real estate developers in the San Diego area as their Controller/Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. In 1995 he purchased a CPA practice and spent 15 years operating the practice which consisted of about 300 clients. He conducted audits\, reviews\, compilations\, and prepared income tax returns for corporations\, partnerships\, individuals\, nonprofits\, and estates. He sold the practice in December 2010 and retired.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/wheres-the-money
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T140000
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UID:3760-1704286800-1704290400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Measuring your Website Success with Google Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Website owners who are trying to grow traffic and leads for their business can gain profitable insights about their website performance by utilizing the information in their Google Analytics (GA) account. Yet many marketers and business owners fail to take advantage of this valuable information. If you are struggling to understand how your website is performing or don’t know what things to look for in GA to identify problems to fix\, this workshop is for you. \nSteve Pitchford will lead this workshop measuring your website success with GA. You will learn basic navigation as well as how to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) like those below and more. Bring your laptops and logins to dig in. You will get instructions on how to set up a Dashboard in your GA account and learn how to import existing reports from the Google Solutions Gallery. You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of your website and with proven steps on how to measure your website success going forward. Other topics covered will include the following: \n• Who is staying on your website or bouncing off \n• What pages are visitors spending time on \n• When it’s time review underperforming content or update your website design \n• Where is your traffic is coming from \n• Why is Mobile traffic performing differently than Desktop \n• How well is your blog content converting visitors into engaged prospects \nSteve Pitchford presents this workshop. \nSteve Pitchford has been helping business grow with lead generation services since 1991. Today Steve runs his own SEO agency with a passion for helping small and medium-sized businesses understand their website performance better. With the significant amount of data that Google Analytics provides\, profitable insights can be gleaned that lead to traffic growth and higher profits.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/measuring-your-website-success-with-google-analytics
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T200000
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UID:3762-1704306600-1704312000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Learn To Use Financial Statements As Tools To Manage Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Financial Statements are important for every business\, and sometimes they are a bit mysterious to Business Owners. At this Workshop we will review the various Financial Statements that you need to see monthly in order to manage your business effectively. Knowing key financial numbers about the performance of your Business on a timely basis will help you to improve key decisions regarding the overall management of your business. Please join us to learn WHY! It is also important to learn how to interrupt these types of Financial Statement to more effectively manage your Business\, and the operations of your Business. The objectives of this Workshop are: \n  \nTo help you learn how to read a Balance Sheet\, and understand what key information is stated in that Financial Report. \n  \nTo help you learn how to read a Monthly / YTD Profit And Loss Statement. How to use this Financial Report to improve your Business. \n  \nWhat is a Cash Flow Statement\, and why is that important. \n  \nHow to use your financial statement to manage your Business and create projections. \n  \nReview those taxes due for Businesses ( Payroll Tax\, Sales Taxes\, Business Taxes\, etc.) \n  \nThe Facilitator for this Workshop will be Anne Marie Craighead. Anne Marie is the President and Owner of AMC Accounting Solutions\, an accounting firm located in Naperville\, Il. AMC Accounting Solutions focuses on accounting and tax needs for individuals and Businesses. Ann Marie started her firm in 1998 to serve the Naperville and Chicagoland areas. She has her MBA from DePaul University and has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for 27 years. Ann Marie isa member of AICPA Society\, and a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/learn-to-use-financial-statements-as-tools-to-manage-your-business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T100000
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UID:3693-1704356100-1704362400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:REI OKC Conference Center\n318 NW 13th\nOklahoma City\, OK\n73103\nMap and Directions \nDate/Time: \nJanuary 4th\, 2024\n8:15 am\n10:00 am \nDoors open for registration at 8:15 AM \n\nProgram begins at 8:30 AM              \nThe 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! \nEach 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. \nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month (with the exception of July 2024).  Breakfast sponsorships are available.  Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org. \nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is offered in partnership by the Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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 Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-20
LOCATION:REI OKC Conference Center\, 218 East Main Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73104\, United States
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UID:3766-1704362400-1704366000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Brainstorming Your Business Idea: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:You’ve got this idea for a new business. Maybe it’s something you always wanted to do. Maybe there’s an opportunity you see in the market place. How do you figure out if it’s an idea that can work. Here’s one word: BRAINSTORM! \n  \nThis webinar will go through a 10-step process — a series of 10 questions you can mull\, research and answer — that acts as a personal brainstorming process and shed light on the validity of your business idea. \n  \nAmong the things we’ll consider in this event: \n** What is the point of the business \n** To whom am I selling my goods or services? \n** How much money do I need to start? \n** Why someone should care (how am I solving the customer’s pain point)? \n** Who are the bad guys (the competition)? \nAnd more! \n  \nABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Gary Robinson is chair of the Memphis chapter of SCORE as well as the district director for the state of Tennessee. He has been a SCORE volunteer since 2017 after spending 40 years as a journalist. Lenora Ebule is founder and owner of Bailan Spice\, a Memphis-based business that sells African spices in local stores and on online retailers. She has been a SCORE client for several years.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/brainstorming-your-business-idea-what-you-need-to-know
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
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UID:3764-1704362400-1704369600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Simplifying QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:If you are an experienced QuickBooks user who needs help\, you can skip this workshop and go online to austin.score.org to request free individual QuickBooks mentoring sessions. For the beginner\, we present QuickBooks as a tool for storing transaction data for your business and generating your financial reports. In this introduction\, we discuss the different versions of QuickBooks\, look at the user interface\, and prepare you for free\, one-on-one sessions with a SCORE mentor get your company set up in QuickBooks. Supporting the presentation are several short video tutorials using the online version of QuickBooks. Time is allowed for discussion and answering questions. This is not a hands-on workshop\, so a computer is not needed. If you sign up for a mentor after the workshop\, we will help you to set up your business in QuickBooks with an appropriate chart of accounts\, so you can begin data entry. Youtube videos are another good resource. For example\, we think the Youtube tutorial at https://youtu.be/Oejy3YTVTdQ can be helpful.\nPatrick Coleman and Bill Grosskopf are SCORE mentors and experienced QuickBooks trainers. Both are available for one-on-one mentoring to help you set your business up in QuickBooks.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/simplifying-quickbooks
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
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UID:3768-1704366000-1704369600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Are YOU SBA Ready?
DESCRIPTION:If you need funding for your business and can’t get on Shark Tank\, register for this webinar! You’ll learn what steps are required to get approved for and SBA loan. \nSpecifically\, you will learn: \n\nThe importance of a written business plan\nHow to create financial projections\nWhich categories of loan proceeds you can request\nDifference between collateral and down payment\nPurchase or lease negotiations\nTenant improvements and or renovations\nWhat is funded at loan closing and the draw process\n\nOur Presenter\, Mike Mickler \nMike Mickler is a #1 SBA lender and a native of Jacksonville and 10th generation of his family (think Mickler’s Beach).  He moved to Nassau County in 1990 where he raised 3 kids (now in their 30s). Mike has been in banking for over 30 years and currently helps business owners with SBA loans to start\, grow\, or buy their business.   Mike is married and enjoys fishing\, traveling\, history and creating driftwood & shark teeth art. Together with his Team\, Mike helped Pineland Bank achieve the #1 SBA Lender for Northeast Florida in 2021 according to the Jacksonville Business Journal.  Mike is a Board Member for the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce\, serves on the Fernandina Beach Police Foundation Board and the Community Hospice Board.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/are-you-sba-ready
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
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CREATED:20240103T190510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T190510Z
UID:3809-1704366000-1704369600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Simple Steps 1: Business Startup Basics
DESCRIPTION:This introductory webinar focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Start-up Basics provides you with an overview of the skills and the tools you need when deciding to start a business. In this session\, you learn about: \n  \n\nthe advantages and disadvantages of owning a business\nthe most profitable form for your business\nthe fundamentals of formation\, organization\, marketing\, cash flow and funding sources
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/simple-steps-1-business-startup-basics
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
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UID:3770-1704445200-1704448800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Starting a Business - Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Have an Idea? Turn it into a business! \nStarting a successful business requires more than a great idea\, conviction\, and ceaseless energy to make it happen. A thorough Self-Assessment will identify your readiness to begin the journey to Start Your Own Business. \nIn this Live Online Workshop you will: \n\nevaluate your preparedness to start a business\nidentify financial and other necessary resources\nlearn about business legal structures\ncollect data to build your business plan\n\nYou will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop. \nAbout Our Instructor \nUser advocate Peter Hildebrandt has been helping companies make sound business decisions for 35 years. He is the principal in Covetability\, a consulting firm specializing in bringing customer data into the design of product offerings. His clients range from high technology Fortune 500 companies to startup businesses. He is on three non-profit boards and plays the string bass professionally in his spare time. Mr. Hildebrandt has been a SCORE mentor for more than five years and has helped thousands of small business owners succeed.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/starting-a-business-are-you-ready
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T130000
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UID:3774-1704456000-1704459600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Use of Credit
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, business owners will learn the types of credit available to a small business owner such as lines of credit\, credit cards and term loans\, as well financing options from the Small Business Administration. \nBio: Regions Bank is a Fortune 500 company committed to keeping customers first\, providing tech-driven convenience and being a strong community partner. As part of that partnership we offer tips\, tools and resources designed to help you stay on track and safeguard your future. Click here for more information \nRegistration Information: \n\nUpon registering you will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation will contain a Regions Bank Webex link to attend online.\nYou do not need a Webex account to participate.\nPlease connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12 PM and concludes by 1 PM.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-use-of-credit
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T180809Z
UID:3776-1704456000-1704459600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:I 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. \nPresented by Zoey Charif.  \nZoey has mastered the art of entrepreneurship with over 15+ years of experience in various industries. Now\, she runs her own business plan writing agency and acts as a consultant to help small business owners write business plans.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-write-a-business-plan-8
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T180942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T180942Z
UID:3778-1704533400-1704540600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Basics
DESCRIPTION:This ZOOM webinar provides you with: \n* An overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business\n* The advantages and disadvantages of owning a business\n* The most profitable form for your business\n* The fundamentals of formation\, organization\, marketing\, cash flow and funding sources \nThis is the first webinar in the three part series “Simple Steps to Starting Your Business”. Session 2 – Polishing Your Business Idea/Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing and Session 3 – Financial Statement Basics\, Sources of Funding\, and Financial Projections.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/simple-steps-for-starting-your-business-basics
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T181146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T181146Z
UID:3780-1704535200-1704542400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business\, Big Impact: The Power of Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner eager to explore the world of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) but don’t know where to start? Generative AI is a powerful tool that can save you time\, create content\, and boost your marketing efforts. \nThis workshop is designed as a general introduction to generative AI and will explore how it works\, its strengths and weaknesses\, and how it can benefit your business. Join us and discover how generative AI can be a game-changer for your small business\, even if you’re new to the world of AI. Don’t miss this oppportunity to take your business to the next level! \n**IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NO Registration after 1/5/24 at 11:59 pm.** \nInstructor: Sandy DeWald \nSandy DeWald is an expert in bringing new products to market. With 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry\, she has developed and launched hundreds of new products into multiple market segments. \nKey areas of expertise involve the entire lifecycle of new product development including market research and idea validation; developing product specifications\, features and benefits; and effectively launching new products into the market. \nAs a lifelong learner\, she has a BS in English/Biology from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Union University and is excited to share what she’s learned in both academic and real-world business settings to help new entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. \n**IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NO Registration after 1/5/24 at 11:59 pm.** \nRegistered attendees will be notified of any changes or cancellations \nAny workshop materials will be sent within 48 hours following the event.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-big-impact-the-power-of-generative-ai
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T181331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T181331Z
UID:3782-1704711600-1704715200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Obtain a Business Loan
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to finance your existing business or are you starting a new business ? This Webinar will explain the qualifying factors of personal credit\, credit score\, and collateral or equity requirements. We will review sources of financing\, explain cash flow\, and the importance of using a business plan. We will also review the basics of a financial statement. This Webinar will be presented by Ken Nadler\, Pasco/Hernando Score Volunteer.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-obtain-a-business-loan
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T191007Z
UID:3811-1704711600-1704715200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Shopify
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a comprehensive Shopify tutorial to help you get started with creating your own eCommerce store? \nThis free workshop is perfect for beginners who have no prior experience with Shopify. We’ll provide step-by-step instructions on the basics of setting up and running your store\, including how to create products\, manage inventory\, process payments\, and more. \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll be well equipped to start selling your products online with Shopify! So let’s get started!
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/online-workshop-shopify
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T133000
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SUMMARY:Buying or Selling a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sell your business for what it is worth! \nLearn how to buy the right business at the right price!  \nThis is a class for anyone who wants to buy or sell a business and doesn’t know where to start. Two highly experienced business brokers\, each with over 30 years of experience\, teach this class and they really know their stuff. The course will cover how to start the process of either buying or selling; how to place a value on a business so that Buyer and Seller negotiate a fair and equitable price; a discussion of places to get funding\, contingencies\, and due diligence. You will also have the opportunity to make an appointment with the instructors for a one-on-one conversation. \nLearning Outcomes\nIf you are a business owner thinking of selling you will learn … \n\nHow to estimate the value of your business so it will sell\nHow to prepare your business to maximize its value\nHow to market your business\n\nIf you are interested in buying a business you will learn … \n\nHow and where to find businesses to purchase\nHow to estimate the right price to pay for a business\nHow can you find business financing and loans\nHow to investigate the business you are looking to purchase\n\nTestimonial:A recent participant\, T.B.\, wrote: \n“I took 17 pages of notes. The presenters were both very knowledgeable and I have been talking non-stop about this class to others. I recommend that people watch for the next one and sign up. It was great!!” \nRegistration Information\nRegistration Fee: Free \nThe link to join will be included in your registration confirmation email. \nIf you have trouble registering\, send an email to siliconvalley@scorevolunteer.org \nAbout The Course Instructors: Mel Weisblatt and John Mittelstet\nJohn Mittelstet \nJohn has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Texas Tech University and completed the IBM/Harvard joint President’s program. He holds the Certified Business Intermediary designation from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and is a Certified Business Broker member and past President and board member of the California Association of Business Brokers. He is the president and managing partner M & A Advisors. Having completed the sale of more than 200 businesses he has acquired a large body of experience in recasting financial statements and tax returns. Key to safely purchasing a business is understanding the value as well as the associated risks of acquiring a business. John has been helping buyers and sellers of businesses since 1981. \nMel Weisblatt \nMel has a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University and an M.A. from Case Western Reserve University. He has been a business broker since 1989\, and the owner of his own company\, Probus Business Sales\, since 2000. He was president of the California Association of Business Brokers\, as well as Executive Director of CABB. As a business broker he has focused on small business in the Bay Area and has represented hundreds buyers and sellers successfully negotiate the transfer of businesses.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/buying-or-selling-a-small-business
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T181743Z
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UID:3786-1704726000-1704729600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will learn or check in the following areas: \n1.    General concepts for retirement planning \n2.    Type of IRAs business can set up \n3.     Type of defined contribution plans like 401k and 403b\, profit sharing\, safe harbor and solo 401k\, etc. \n4.    Type of Defined benefit plan like: cash balance pension plan \nMandy Woo is the presenter of this workshop. She has been a SCORE volunteer since 2006. Mandy\, herself is a business owner\, certified financial planner and educator. She has extensive years of experience in wealth preservation as well as strategic retirement\, financial and tax planning for high net worth individuals\, families and business owner since 2001.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/retirement-plans-for-small-business-owners
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T181912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T181912Z
UID:3789-1704733200-1704736800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is suitable for entry-level and beginner users of QuickBooks Online version only. It is not designed for intermediate users. The objective is to learn the basics and include the following topics: \n\nIntroduction to QuickBooks Online\nWhich online version is right for you?\nCreating a new Company File\nUnderstanding the Dashboard\, Gear & Plus Icons\nChart of Accounts – “Customize it for your business”\nCreating an invoice and receiving payments\nEntering and paying bills.\nLinking your bank account to download transactions\nCategorizing expenses to the correct expense account\nOverview of Inventory\nUnderstanding the Basic Reports: Profit & Loss\, Balance sheet\, Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\nOverview of QuickBooks Mobile app\nSharing file with accountant and other users\n\nFee: FREE \nCopy of the recording and materials will be sent to all attendees.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/quickbooks-online-5
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T182014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T182014Z
UID:3791-1704733200-1704736800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business\, whether it is a product\, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission\, analyze your situation\, conduct research\, identify your target market\, and develop your marketing mix. \n  \nStuart Hodes is a retired nonprofit/association manager who currently serves as a volunteer counselor for the Orlando Chapter of SCORE.  The executive administrative positions Stuart has held represent over thirty-five years of professional experience in association and nonprofit management. During Stuart’s eleven years of non-profit management\, twenty-three years of association management and six years in the private sector Stuart worked for Junior Achievement (JA)\, American Automobile Association (AAA)\, United Cerebral Palsy\, and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). \n  \nSteve Martin is the owner of Omni Productions. He produces and directs high end corporate video\, in-person & hybrid events/conferences and multimedia projects. Most clients are fortune 500 organizations\, although some are small and mid-sized firms. His extensive marketing background makes him the perfect fit as a SCORE instructor.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-your-business-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T182207Z
UID:3793-1704790800-1704794400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Choosing a Legal Structure\, Selecting a Bank Account Type\, & Preventing Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Choosing a Legal Structure\, Selecting a Bank Account Type\, and Preventing Fraud for a Small Business \nSponsorship and Instruction by First Citizens Bank  \n  \nIn this Live Online Workshop you will be instructed in: \n\nselecting an advantageous legal structure for your business (sole proprietorship\, Limited Liability Company\, S-Corporation)\nthe reasons for separating personal and business bank accounts (taxation\, liability\, ease of management)\ntypes of business bank accounts and services (merchant services\, loans\, credit lines)\nfraud awareness and prevention (common types\, best practices for safeguarding)\n\nYou will learn: \n\nthe pros and cons of common small business structures\nbusiness and personal credit scores are different so maintain separate accounts\nhow to protect your hard earned profits\n\nAbout Our Instructor \nFarrukh Sayani – Vice President and Financial Sales Manager at the First Citizens Bank Alpharetta office. About Us | First Citizens Bank 
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/choosing-a-legal-structure-selecting-a-bank-account-type-preventing-fraud
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T182340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T182340Z
UID:3795-1704796200-1704799800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Tax Talk
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide education and tax tips to help small business owners take advantage of benefits the tax system offers and minimize tax liability. \n  \nTopics covered: \n\nKey changes in tax law impacting small business owners in 2024\nMost important things to do as a small business owner to take advantage of benefits the tax system offers\nMost important pitfalls to avoid; minimizing tax liability issues\nEntity Options and Tax Implications\n\nSole Proprietor\nLimited Liability Company (LLC)\nPartnerships and Corporations\n\n\nAnswer burning tax questions
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-tax-talk
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T182752Z
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UID:3799-1704798000-1704801600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Planning - The Easier Way
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SCORE Boston and East Cambridge Savings Bank \n  \nCreating a business plan can seem like a daunting exercise. This is especially true for those running a small business\, which can be an all-consuming undertaking. But it helps to have a plan. This workshop will explore a simplified means of business and strategic planning through the use of the Business Model Canvas. \n  \nPresenter: Marc Goldberg\, SCORE Cape Cod Mentor
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-planning-the-easier-way
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T182538Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Social Media can have a huge impact not only on your business but your brand. This workshop gives a different perspective to our Basic Social Media workshop. \n  \nSocial media platforms like Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Pinterest\, and YouTube offer an opportunity to learn from your customers\, prospects and even competitors. Social platforms also offer you a cost-effective channel for market research\, generating awareness and providing customer support. \n  \nIn his 2-hour workshop\, Kent Lewis\, Founder & CEO of Anvil Media\, will outline 5 Benefits of Social Media Marketing and 10 Essential Social Media Strategies that will help you formulate and refine a social media program for your business. He will provide real-world case studies\, best practices and additional resources\, including touching on the latest platforms like TikTok\, channels like podcasting\, strategies like influencer marketing and best practices. Lastly\, Lewis will host a clinic; reviewing attendee social media presences’ and provide real-time feedback to make social media work more effectively for your business. \n  \nPlease Note: This Social Media workshop is specifically designed for businesses that are currently using social media\, but need to increase the effectiveness of using the various platforms to increase business and profitability. \n  \nPresenter: Kent Lewis\, CEO\, Anvil Media
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/advanced-social-media
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T165723Z
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UID:3733-1704801600-1704805200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How To Start an Online Store - An E-commerce Business Guide
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive into the essential elements of starting and managing an online store. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to expand online\, we’ll equip you with the knowledge needed to create a thriving e-commerce business. \nOur expert presenter will help ensure your online store is set up for long-term success by guiding you through building and growing an e-commerce business. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to research your product idea\nHow to select a platform\nHow to create a website\nHow to get your first sale\nHow to measure success (KPIs)\n\nLive attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-start-an-online-store-an-e-commerce-business-guide
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T110000
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CREATED:20240103T183002Z
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UID:3801-1704880800-1704884400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:The Components of a Basic Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Commit your business idea to paper. It’s the key to Success! This workshop walks you through the basics of putting your business idea on paper. It teaches the basic content of what is required and gives you help in thinking through some of the issues. It is aimed at individuals who have a feasible business idea and are now ready to think through all of the details. It is the information that you need to attract people\, money\, and clients but it needs to be written. \nA written business plan allows you to describe your product or service\, your market and your potential clients. Going through the Business Plan process reveals to you the strengths and weaknesses of your idea and how to improve it. It gives you the confidence to sell your idea to others. This process forces you to think through the critical issues in an organized way and sharpen your business skills. The business plan will help you prepare your roadmap for success. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: Lanny Oakes has 30-plus years of experience as a Marketing and Field Management executive with Nationwide Insurance company. His expertise includes training and development of agents\, field sales managers\, sales management administration\, awards and recognition programs\, compliance with state and federal regulations\, marketing development including new product development.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/the-components-of-a-basic-business-plan
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164950
CREATED:20240103T183141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T183141Z
UID:3803-1704880800-1704884400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How a (Free) Mentor Can Help Guide Your Small Business to Success
DESCRIPTION:Do you think your small business could benefit from a mentor’s help as it starts\, grows\, or pivots? Join us for this National Mentoring Month seminar. Hear four local small business owners describe their experience with free SCORE mentoring and how it helped them tackle their business challenges.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-a-free-mentor-can-help-guide-your-small-business-to-success
LOCATION:ONLINE
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