Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

Business Tax Workshop
2018-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Plains Technology Center, 4500SW Lee Boulevard Bldg 600, Rm 656, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Oklahoma Tax Commission Business Tax Workshop The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business ownership, from new business to seasoned business, who need to brush up on the latest tax changes, and everyone in between. These workshops are offered free of charge.

Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Boulevard
Building 600, Room 655
Lawton, OK 73505
Contact
Lynn Null
Great Plains Economic Development Center
580-250-5556
lnull@greatplains.edu

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Sticky Note Business Plan
2018-10-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Do you need a business plan but don’t know where to start? Let us help you take the stress out of starting your plan. In this class, we will work through your business concept by using sticky notes. We will also spend time evaluating the concept and you will leave with an outline of what your plan looks like.
Where
Great Plains Business Development Center
1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd
McMahon Lecture Hall
Lawton, OK 73505
Morgan Gould
Economic Development Center
580-250-5553
mgould@greatplains.edu

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How to take the Pressure, Stress, and Stigma out of Selling
2018-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Hate being perceived as a salesperson?
Worried how others perceive you when you are selling?
Frustrated at the pressure you feel in selling more?
Anxious when you have to ask for the sale?
Upset at the way your sales interactions go with prospects?

Come to this session and learn how to create more comfortable interactions for your prospects, clients, and yourself. These interactions will allow you to sell more, and sell more easily. In addition you will experience less pressure, stress, and stigma in your interactions with others.

Chamber members $99.00 per person
General admission $120.00 per person
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Hosted in partnership with Great Plains Technology’s BDC http://greatplains.edu/business-development-center/
Presented by Sandler Training of Oklahoma www.customgrowth.sandler.com

When:
Friday, October 12, 2018 9:00 AM thru 03:00 PM

Where:
Great Plains Technology Center
Business Development Center in the McMahon Lecture Hall
1601 SW Parkridge Blvd

For More Info:
355-3541

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Business Basics - Financing Your Business
2018-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Francis Tuttle Tech Center, Campus Center Building Room A1011 - Tuttle Theater, 12777 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, United States
Need financing to start a new business or expand your current business. “Financing Your Business” will walk you through the steps. Every small business owner will benefit from this workshop designed to provide guidance with financing a business.
Topics include how to shop for a bank, what a lender wants in an application and what a lender is looking for in a business plan. Other lending options and sources of funding are also addressed including alternative lenders, equity investors and crowdfunding.
Presenters from SBA, REI Oklahoma, and local banking institutions
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Entrepreneur 101
2018-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | McAlester Community Center, 3274 Afullota Hina, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Are you interested in starting a business? Do you think you are an entrepreneur? Do you think you have the skills? Join the Choctaw Nation Small Business Department to discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur!
Speaker(s): RaShonda Hutchings, Choctaw Small Business Advisor and Kreg Haney, Choctaw Small Business Advisor
Please register!
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 5803809651
Email: rshutchings@choctawnation.com

Location

McAlester Community Center
3274 Afullota Hina
McAlester, OK 74501

Entrepreneur 101 - Idabel
2018-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Idabel Kiamichi Technology Center, 3025 Lincoln Rd NE, Idabel, OK, 74745, United States
Idabel Kiamichi Technology Center
Kiamichi Technology Center – Business Building – Room 4

Topic: Start-up Assistance
Are you interested in starting a business? Do you think you are an entrepreneur? Do you think you have the skills? Join the Choctaw Nation Small Business Department to discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur!
Speaker(s): Jonathan Callaway, Choctaw Small Business Advisor and Olivia Wilson, Choctaw Small Business Advisor
Please register!
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 580-740-2491
Email: jmcallaway@choctawnation.com

Location

Idabel Kiamichi Technology Center

Kiamichi Technology Center – Business Building – Room 4
3025 Lincoln Rd NE
Idabel, OK 74745

Business Tax Workshop
2018-10-25 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-11-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-12-13 09:00 - 11:30 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business owners, from new to seasoned business, who need to brush up on the latest tax changes. These workshops are offered free of charge.
For a new business or an individual thinking about setting up a business in Oklahoma, the workshop offers information on formation types, business structures, a step-by-step guide to business registration, bookkeeping techniques and a line-by-line explanation of the primary business tax forms. You will learn the keys to sales tax registration and collection, along with helpful tips on rate tables, reporting formats and exemptions. For an existing business, participants will learn the steps to filling out the various business tax forms and which forms and tax laws have changed based on the latest legislative decisions.
Presenter: Dewey Brandon, OK Tax Commission
Workshop Co-Sponsors: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

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OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2018-11-01 08:15 - 10:00, 2018-12-06 08:15 - 10:00 | Kamps 1910 Cafe, 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The Oklahoma City Women’s Business Breakfast has become a popular local networking event. This opportunity enables you to connect with countless potential customers, build your network of business contacts, and it is a great opportunity to showcase your business! Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
The Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org. Free parking is available at Kamp’s and additional parking is available on 9th Street.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s 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 P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

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Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2018-11-15 08:30 - 12:30 | Francis Tuttle Tech Center – Reno Campus, 7301 West REno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73127, United States
Want to start your own business? The Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, REI Women’s Business Center, OK Small Business Development Center and SCORE are offering this workshop to help you decide if starting a business is right for you and, if so, how to go about it. Existing small business owners could benefit from several of the topics in this workshop as well.
Topics include what questions to ask before starting a business, how to analyze and decide which business structure to use, how to register the business in Oklahoma, how to develop a simple but meaningful business plan, how to understand basic business financials and finally, where to find financing. Additionally, available federal, state and local resources to assist you will be discussed.
Speakers: Francis Tuttle, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

Tulsa Women's Business Lunch
2018-12-06 08:00 - 09:00 | 36° North Entrepreneurial Center, 36 EAst Cameron Street, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
The Tulsa Women’s Business Breakfast is a bimonthly event to help business owners and entrepreneurs meet one another, learn from community leaders and become more informed about Tulsa’s business ecosystem. It’s a great way to network and learn about the many resources Tulsa has to offer.
Bring Your business Cards and join us for this networking meeting for women business owners, professionals, and small business resource partners.

Market your business through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and women in business.
Discover the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Please select here to register.
Coffee and Breakfast sponsorship are available.

First Steps to Startup Success
2018-12-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-01-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop.
Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:

Common startup questions
Business Structures, Licenses & Permits
How to register a business in Oklahoma
Financing a business
Preparing a business plan
Basics of marketing and easy ways to market a business

Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL TAX WORKSHOP
2018-12-20 08:00 - 17:00
Rose State College SBDC Professional Training and Education Center
Rm. 114

Topic: Tax Planning
Conducted by a representatives of Peters and Chandler, P.C. Certified Public Accountants, the workshop covers basic IRS Tax requirements. During the three-hour session you will learn about record keeping/bookkeeping systems, business income tax, business deductions, and federal tax forms and filing dates. This information is essential to anyone contemplating starting a business.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Speaker(s): Peters and Chandler, P.C.
Co-Sponsor(s): IRS
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.

Small Business Tax Workshop
2019-01-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus, 1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Topic: Tax Planning
Business structure, sales tax exemptions, form completion, new business registration, withholding, tax filing requirements, vendor responsibilities.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC
Co-Sponsor(s): OTC & OKSBDC
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Phone: 5807453358
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus
EOSC – McAlester Campus
208
1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK 74501

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2019-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Topic: Tax Planning
The workshop covers taxes for the State of Oklahoma. During this three-hour session, you will learn about new business registration, business tax report form completion, sales and withholding record keeping requirements, sales tax deductions and exemptions and vendor responsibilities. It is useful for anyone contemplating starting a business.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.

QUICKBOOKS TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
2019-01-15 08:00 - 12:00 | High Plains Technology Center, 3921 34th Street, Woodward, OK, 73801, United States
Woodward SBDC Office High Plains Technology Center
103

Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
For those who have been using or are somewhat familiar with QuickBooks Desktop, come learn some amazing tips and tricks from an experienced user.
Registration can be made on line at: https://qbtipsandtricks.eventbrite.com
Speaker(s): Andra Smith
Co-Sponsor(s): High Plains Technology Center
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Fee: $ 40.00
Register at: https://qbtipsandtricks.eventbrite.com

Phone: 580-571-6186
Email: Andra.Smith@oksbdc.org

Marketing Your Business
2019-01-15 09:30 - 23:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, 73401, United States
Business owners must make every dollar count, which is why it’s so important to take advantage of different marketing avenues. This workshop will focus on low-cost and effective marketing tools, such as social media, e-marketing, networking and more, all which can help stimulate a “buzz” about your business and the products and services you offer. Wondering how to get shoppers off their computers and into your store? This session will also provide you with tips for maximizing engagement with your customers and ideas for making in-store shopping worthwhile. Some hints on what not to do will be shared, along with examples and plenty of time for discussion.
Attendees are encouraged to register and space is limited.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma Corporate Communications Manager
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $15.00

STATE & FEDERAL NEW BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2019-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Helmerich Research Center, 526 N. Elgin - Room 153, Tulsa, OK, 74106, United States
OSU-Tulsa OK SBDC Location Helmerich Research Center
Room 153

Topic: Tax Planning
This event will feature the State tax seminar taught by Dewey Brandon and will last approximately 1 hour. The next 2 hours will feature the IRS tax seminar taught by Bob Fitzgerald, CPA. This event is free to the public and will be held at the OSU-Tulsa campus at 526 N. Elgin Avenue in downtown Tulsa. Take the Detroit exit off of I-244. Go north 1 block to John Hope Franklin Blvd. and take first right to Parking Lot D – free parking. The class will be held in Room 153.
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 918-594-8673
Email: Jill.Dietz@OKSBDC.org

LOCATION

OSU-Tulsa OK SBDC Location
Helmerich Research Center
Room 153
526 N. Elgin
Tulsa, OK 74106

Get Your Business On Google
2019-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Do you want to show up when customers search for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and the benefits of having a Google My Business listing. Google My Business lets you post updates to showcase what’s new, respond to reviews to build loyalty and add photos to highlight what makes your business special. Learn to manage how your information appears across Google and how you can attract more customers using the world’s largest search engine.
Presenter: Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center Coordinator.
Partners include Great Plains Technology Center, OKSBDC, Great Plains Technology Center Economic Development Center, Cameron University, Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, CETES, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Comprehesive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-01-23 08:30 - 16:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
Quickbooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how Quickbooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. Quickbooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving Payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Space is limited, register early.
MJ Brienen, Certifed 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.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2019-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, 410 W. Main Street, Ardmore, OK, 73401, United States
Ardmore Chamber of Commerce 410 W Main St
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Business Structure, Sales Tax Exemptions and Form Completion, New Business Registration, Withholding, Record-Keeping, Tax Filing Requirements and Vendor Responsibilities
Speaker(s): Ed Dyer, OKSBDC and Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
Co-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC, Oklahoma Tax Commission
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Fee: No Cost
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Phone: (580) 745-2956
Email: bbonner@se.edu

LOCATION

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce
410 W Main St
410 W Main St
Ardmore, OK 73401

Get Your Business On Google
2019-01-30 09:00 - 10:30 | High Plains Technology Center, 3921 34th Street, Woodward, OK, 73801, United States
Do you want to show up when customers search for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps? In this workshop, you will set up your Google My Business listing. Google My Business lets you post updates to showcase what’s new, respond to reviews to build loyalty and add photos to highlight what makes your business special. Learn to manage how your information appears across Google and how you can attract more customers using the world’s largest search engine. There will be someone onsite to verify your Google listing and answer questions, so come ready for interaction and hands-on assistance.
Seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to register online. Workshop fee is $15.
Speakers: Marla Herndon, Women’s Business Center Coordinator for REI Oklahoma, and Katie Shirley, Business & Enterpreneurial Services Coordinator, High Plains Technology Center.
Partners: High Plains Technology Center, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Get Your Business On Google
2019-02-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, 73401, United States
Do you want to show up when customers search for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and the benefits of having a Google My Business listing. Google My Business lets you post updates to showcase what’s new, respond to reviews to build loyalty and add photos to highlight what makes your business special. Learn to manage how your information appears across Google and how you can attract more customers using the world’s largest search engine.
Presenter: Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center Coordinator.
Partners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

#WBC Connects
2019-02-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, 301 S. Grant, Wagoner, OK, 74467, United States
Discover the Power of Networking at the very first #WBC Connects. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your network of business contacts and have a great opportunity to showcase your business.
Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
You’ll also:

Connect through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.
Hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

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Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Content has never been more important, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand, examples of successful brands, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand. Included will be how a brand is not a logo, developing a brand promise, monitoring your brand, fonts, colors, and keeping consistent brand communication in overall marketing.
Your investment for this workshop is $20. Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor. We do not charge for our one-on-one sessions.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center
Partners: Great Plains Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-02-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Southwest Technology Center, Seminar Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK, 73521, United States
Quickbooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how Quickbooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. Quickbooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving Payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
MJ Brienen, Certifed 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.
Space is limited, register early.
Partners: Southwest Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
