How to Develop Your Business Idea Before You Start Your Business Plan
2024-01-16 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Do you want to start a business but not sure if your idea is feasible? Or do you need help gathering your thoughts into a viable business idea and business model?
During this hands-on workshop you will learn the essential steps of developing and evaluating your business idea, including:

What are your options for going into business
How to turn your business idea into a reality
How to conduct preliminary research
Use a one-page tool in the workshop to evaluate 8 aspects of your company, including customer, cost, pricing and marketing

Key Topics:

Common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs.
Advantages and disadvantages of starting a business on your own, buying a franchise or buying an existing business.
How to come up with an idea for a product and/or service
Develop your business idea in 8 steps.
The value and purpose of a formal business plan.

Learning Outcomes:

You will be able to compare your personality traits, strengths and weaknesses with those of successful entrepreneurs.
You will learn the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business on your own versus buying a franchise versus buying an existing business and why it is important to consider all three options.
You will learn how to develop your business idea into a business model and determine if it is feasible.
You will hear why it is important to prepare a formal business plan if you decide to proceed and an overview of what that plan should include.

Registration Information
Registration Fee: Free

The password protected link to join this class will be included in the registration confirmation email.
If you have trouble registering, send an email to siliconvalley@scorevolunteer.org

About The Course Instructors:
This course is taught by multiple instructors on different occasions. All instructors are experienced professionals, most with 30 years or more of business experience in their own business or senior levels of management. Many are retired executives who have spent their careers in business and know the many facets of a business from sales to operations to cash flow. They are selected to teach because they bring a meaningful background in the course material and can talk about their experiences to better illustrate the topic.

There’s no fee for most of these workshops, however, your tax deductible donation would be most welcome. As a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit with all services delivered on a volunteer basis, we rely on the support of our donors to continue delivering great value to the community. Thank you. Donate Now

When Banks Say No
2024-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
It’s tough for small businesses to get funding. In fact, 75-80% of small business loan requests are denied
by banks. So, what’s a small business owner to do when the bank says no? Find alternative funding
sources! “When Banks Say No” provides an overview of alternative funding options for small business
owners who need money to start, support or grow their businesses.

Takeaways from and Benefits of Attending “When Banks Say No”:
1. Hope! A “no” from the bank is not the end of the road. There are many options available for
nearly any business situation.
2. Understanding! We’ll explain many funding options that banks just don’t offer. One might be
just what you need!
3. Direction! When you identify one or two loan options that work for you, you can take the steps
towards acquiring that money to start or support or grow your business.

Out Presenter, Boyd Karren
Boyd is “a serial entrepreneur”. He loves the world of small business and believes deeply that small business ownership is the key to strong communities.
Boyd has earned two master’s degrees in business: an MBA from Indiana University, and a Master of Global Management degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
He became a business loan broker and started Otro Financial after experiencing his own difficulties in finding funding for his small business opportunities. While he can help businesses in any stage of growth, Boyd specializes in finding funds for start-ups and businesses under two years old, which is the most difficult time for a business to get funding. Boyd has helped many businesses find the money they needed, even after banks told them no.

Creating an Effective Social Media Strategy
2024-01-17 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Join veteran digital marketer Dale Shadbegian for a discussion on creating rich, engaging content that will attract consumers and get reactions that will support your overall marketing goals.

Creating a Business Website
2024-01-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Creating and publishing a website for your business can feel like a daunting task. Even with a
template that takes care of the look and feel of your website, you still need to create the content
for your pages.
It’s easy once you know where to focus. You can publish your website quickly with just the
essential pages you need to get yourself online.
Join us for this presentation where we’ll show you the best practices including:

4 questions your homepage must answer before you hit ‘publish’
The real purpose of your about page
How to make it easy for visitors to find and contact you
Tips for using images
Landing Page.

Our Presenters Catrine Fredrickson and Dixie Punsky

Catrine Fredrikson is the president and owner of EZY Marketing and has over 20 years of experience in
the field of digital marketing. She is a speaker and educator in the area of online marketing with
speaking engagements at SCORE, SBA, local chambers and for professional organizations. With a strong
online presence, she offers live webinars and YouTube recordings EZY Marketing’s channel.

Dixie Punsky is the digital marketing manager at EZY Marketing. She is a University of Florida grad with
16 years of experience in public relations and communications. An accomplished speaker and former
Toastmasters president, she levies her skills in writing, design, and social media to help small business
owners thrive.

DESIGN THINKING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
2024-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
Facilitated by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Hosted by OKSBDC & Google Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking. Join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach helps introduce small business owners to the following: * Principles of the design thinking process * Applying the design thinking process to solve problems * The basics of prototyping your ideas Attendees will be able to get their questions answered by this amazing Google Coach and will receive a copy of the presentation with valuable handouts.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach
Co-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma SBDC
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
Register Online

Delivering Unprecedented Value: Your Leverage for Business Growth
2024-01-17 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Consistently providing exceptional value to your customers is a powerful way to drive sustainable growth in your business. This webinar shows how you can apply such an approach in your business and how it will foster customer loyalty while enhancing your business reputation.
Our presenter, Harry Spaight, is a SCORE volunteer with extensive experience in sales and sales training. His “Sales Made Easy” podcasts are available on Apple by clicking here or directly on Spotify by clicking here.

Online Workshop: Step by Step Marketing Process for Startups
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
A frequent question we get from new SCORE clients: “Are there certain steps that we should be taking for marketing as a new business and is there a particular order they should go in?”
We will review the 50+ steps you need to start with and touch on some of the additional ones that are optional for your business. We also will leave you with a marketing checklist to use and customize.

Legal Considerations: Starting a Business and Asset Protection
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Jennifer will show you ways to protect assets through business formation decisions, trade secret protection, and appropriate legal documents. It is always better to make some protective decisions early on than to put out fires later.
Jennifer is Principal Attorney at Law Office of Jennifer D. Ward in Austin, Texas. She is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, the State of California, the Western District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, the Eastern District of California, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her practice focuses on employment law and general counsel services for small businesses and non-profits. She is involved in many legal and community organizations. She is the 2019-2020 Treasurer-Elect for the Travis County Women Lawyers Association and is active in several sections of the Austin Bar Association.

BUSINESS SMART
2024-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
Facilitated by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Hosted by: Oklahoma SBDC If you’re looking to start a business and have questions on where to begin, this workshop covers those first steps. Maybe you have a business idea and need to answer a few questions to give the idea more structure. Have you thought of a clever name, registered your business, or opened a bank account? Now what? In this workshop, we will be covering the following topics: Market Feasibility Key sections of a business plan Factors to consider when determining legal structure Where to find funding Key resources for your business The goal of this workshop is to provide direction to new entrepreneurs and introduce you to the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Sandra Pierre OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones
Co-Sponsor(s):
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877. All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Fee: No Cost
Register Online

Ultimate Website Makeover
2024-01-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Envision a future where your website isn’t just a page, but a lead magnet, drawing in customers effortlessly.
In the ‘Ultimate Website Makeover Workshop’ led by Lisa Zufall, this vision becomes your reality.
Learn to turn first impressions into lasting engagements, with a site that speaks directly to your audience’s needs. Say goodbye to common web pitfalls, and hello to a website that not only looks stunning but also acts as a tireless business advocate.
Join us and unlock the full potential of your online presence, where success is not just a possibility, but a certainty.
Presented by: Lisa Zufall
Lisa is the creator of Rock UR Website™ and CEO of Birch Solutions, where she combines over 20 years of tech, marketing, and sales experience to help businesses rock their online presence. She works with everyone from fledgling startups to Fortune 500 companies, bringing the same energy and enthusiasm to every project (and a few cups of coffee, let’s be real).
Lisa’s expertise has been recognized by some pretty impressive sources, including MNStarter, EO Fire, St. Paul Pioneer Press, SCORE, and The HOW Conference. She’s also a sought-after speaker and host, sharing her insights and sense of humor at events around the world.
When she’s not helping businesses take over the world (or at least the internet), Lisa can be found hosting monthly workshops, where she shares her secrets for launching, growing, and rocking businesses of all kinds. Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest marketing trends or just need some advice on how to keep your social media game strong, Lisa’s got you covered.
Connect with Lisa at https://birchsolutions.net/ and get ready to rock! (And don’t worry, she won’t make you listen to her old mixtapes.)

2024 Hottest Business Ideas, Trends & Markets
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Don’t get left behind! 2024 is looking to be a strong year for America’s small businesses. To take advantage of these opportunities, you need to keep up with the latest business trends, startup ideas, and consumer behaviors or risk getting left behind.
In this webinar, we’ll talk about breakthrough small business ideas and industries that are exciting entrepreneurs in 2024 and how existing businesses can update their offerings to appeal to today’s new consumers.
You will learn about:

America’s still-changing demographics
Booming businesses
Changing consumer behaviors and how to react
Embracing all the “commerces:” e-commerce, m-commerce, and re-commerce

Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.

Six C's of Credit How Lenders Evaluate Your Small Business Loan Request
2024-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
How Banks Evaluate Your Small Business Loan
Small business owners will learn how lenders evaluate your small business loan using the 6 C’s of credit.

Building a Startup Budget
2024-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
This webinar will guide you through the process of creating a startup and operating budget. Whether you are already in business or working towards starting one, you’ll learn how to create a budget that will guide your spending decisions, monitor your financial performance and identify your cashflow needs. We will work through a specific budget example and distribute an Excel template for you to use for your own business.
Presenter: Michael Sandman, SCORE Boston Mentor

Email Marketing: Common Mistakes to Avoid
2024-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE
Email marketing continues to be one of the most cost-effective methods to engage your audience and drive sales with an average return on investment of $45 for every $1 spent. Join us to learn the common mistakes to avoid as well as the latest techniques to maximize results. Take away key actions you can implement right away!
This informative webinar will cover the following:
• Common mistakes to avoid
• The latest email marketing tips
• How you can stand out in the inbox & drive results
• Cost-effective resources to save you time & maximize results
• Case studies
Presenter:
Victoria Byrne is the founder of Creative Marketing Services, Inc. She’s worked in corporate and small business marketing for over 20 years, helping clients achieve optimal results through a combination of creative and cost-effective marketing initiatives. Victoria is a Certified Constant Contact Solution Provider and regularly presents for national organizations on a variety of digital marketing & website topics.

WHAT YOUR LENDERS NEED TO KNOW
2024-01-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
Facilitated by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center

Topic: Financing

HOSTED BY: Oklahoma SBDC If you want to learn more about financing your start-up or existing business through standard lending and SBA products, please take time to join OKSBDC as we welcome Whitney Randall, Commercial Lending Officer with Citizens Bank as she walks us through a detailed presentation about the lending process and what your lenders need to know about you as a client. There will be time allowed for a Q&A session after the presentation.
Speaker(s): Whitney Randall – Commercial Lending Officer, Citizens Bank of Edmond Ben Evans – Oklahoma SBDC Business Advisor
Co-Sponsor(s):
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.

Fee: No Cost
Register Online

Setting Smart Goals for Your Small Business
2024-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Is business growth falling short of your expectations? Unlock the true potential of your small business’s online presence by mastering the art of setting SMART goals, (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound). Join our transformative workshop, “Setting SMART Goals for Your Small Business,” and learn how to steer your business strategies toward resounding success with a plan to achieve them.
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Eileen Dempsey
SCORE Mentor and Workshop Presenter
Eileen Dempsey has been a SCORE Mentor and Workshop Presenter since 2017. She has a Masters of Business Administration from Gonzaga University.
She Mentors and teaches on the following topics: Business Plan, Customer Service, Management & Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Strategy Development, Accounting basics, and Technology.

ONLINE: Basics of Starting a Business
2024-01-20 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business. We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business

Should I Own a Small Business?
2024-01-20 09:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
This workshop will discuss the characteristics, backgrounds and mindsets of successful small business owners. This should allow you to see whether you have what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. We will also show you how to evaluate your skills to understand what areas you need to work on to increase your chances of success.
This workshop will cover the following topics:
What is entrepreneurship?
What is the entrepreneurial process?
Is entrepreneurship limited to certain age groups or gender?
Do I need a college degree in business to be successful?
What are the paths to owning a business?
How do successful entrepreneurs think?
What are the personal characteristics of successful entrepreneurs?
What are the chances my business will succeed?
How will I know if I have the skills needed to succeed?
The presenter for this webinar is Craig Linsky.
Craig is a SCORE mentor and Chairman of the Client Education Committee at SCORE in Jacksonville. Craig worked in the financial services industry for nearly thirty years. For the past ten years, he has designed and taught marketing and other business topics both domestically through SCORE and internationally through the Financial Services Volunteer Corp.

Starting a Business: What You Need to Know
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE
If you are thinking about starting a new business or have recently started one, this is a valuable workshop for you. Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business.
In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do. Some of the key topics covered include naming your business, licenses and taxes, insurance, financing sources, elements of a business plan, and marketing considerations. You will also hear how SCORE can help you succeed in your new venture.
What You Will Learn

Options for starting your own business
The various management hats you will need to wear
Advantages and disadvantages of legal structures for your business
The major causes of business failures
How to avoid legal problems
Ways to improve your chance of success

Best of all, you will leave with a checklist of the 17 things you need to think about and do to be successful at establishing your business. This will be helpful to ensure a productive session with a SCORE Mentor.
Instructor: Dick Mader
Dick Mader is a SCORE mentor and serves on the chapter Board of Directors. He comes by his knowledge of starting a business first hand.
In 1972, Dick and his wife Mary started a media distribution business in Southern California, which is now prospering and growing under 2nd and 3rd generation family members.
Dick is passionate about using American entrepreneurial opportunities to create small business successes and personal independence. He helps clients create a clear roadmap to start a business and guide them through the process.
Instructor: Bob O’Brien
Bob was in the sales business for over 50 years. His formal education includes a BS in sales engineering, and a Masters degree in finance. He started as a sales engineer for a major electrical manufacturer, then a sales manager and finally regional sales manager before starting his own Manufacturers Representative firm. This firm grew from a startup to sales of over $15,000,000 / year. After 25 years running the company Bob was able to sell the company to his employees.
Bob was an active Board Member in the Electronic Rep Association, (ERA), where he was given a lifetime honorary membership. Bob has recently completed his term as chairman for the non-profit ERA educational trust.

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Optimize Your Health & Wellness While Building Your Business
2024-01-20 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
Starting and building your business can wreak havoc on your health, but it doesn’t
need to be this way.
*Learn about foods that give you more energy for your day.
*Create morning and evening routines to help you manage the
daily stressors and give you a great night’s sleep.
*Fine-tune your capacity to think clearly for strategic
decision-making with various holistic methods.
All this can be done without spending a ton of hours each day. Come to this workshop and you’ll leave with
a game plan!

Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
2024-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE
Join us and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement.
In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan.
Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.”
Listen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program:
• It was a great help to have time to work on a plan and get direct feedback from the instructor!
• The hands approach of writing my lean canvas in class really helped me think in detail about my business.
• Really helps simplify the planning process for me!
• Gave me a structured approach to think through my business.
• It was a very positive environment; the instructor and other students provided examples on how to improve my plans.
SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here.
Presenter
This workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor Peter Burkland. Peter’s industry experience includes the functional areas of Information Services, Marketing, Field Sales, Materials Management and Finance in companies such as Lederle Laboratories, American Cyanamid, Bristol Myers, Great Plains Bag and The Continental Group. He earned his MBA in Finance & Banking from Columbia University and has a BA from Brown University. He certified in production and inventory management (CFPIM) by APICS and qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer during five years of service in the U.S Navy. For more information about Peter, visit his LinkedIn profile here: Peter Burkland

Online Workshop: QuickBooks 101
2024-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
Learn why record keeping is important! Come away with some small business record keeping rules. QuickBooks is one option for your business when it comes to bookkeeping and accounting. Whether you signed up simply to learn QuickBooks or are a complete newbie to the software does not matter. We will teach you the software from the beginning!
This first session will cover why record keeping is important, an Introduction to QuickBooks Online, how to navigate around in QuickBooks and how to set up a new business in QuickBooks. Learn how to simply set up customers, vendors, inventory items and employees.
Quickbooks 102 will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Introduction to Bookkeeping for Small Business
2024-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Many businesses miss out on opportunities to make more money because they do not fully understand the value of keeping a “good set of books” and analyzing the financial reports their books produce.
In this three-part workshop shop series, we will discuss strong bookkeeping processes; discuss the technology tools that support your back office; review the most important financial reports examine the metrics required to help you make more informed business decisions.
Proper bookkeeping with the right technology and financial analysis provide business owners with more informed business decisions resulting in the business making more money.
Topics will include:

Understanding the foundations for good bookkeeping processes
Learning the basics of bookkeeping
Understanding common bookkeeping mistakes & related poor business practices

Our Presenter Shellie Joyner
Shellie holds a Master of Accountancy from The University of North Florida. She’s worked in various firms large and small and has built her accounting expertise in both the private and public sectors for 20 years. She founded her business Tides Accounting Co. 6 years ago.
When she isn’t buried deep in numbers, she enjoys tutoring students and business owners in accounting & QuickBooks, teaching yoga, live music and sporting events, and hanging at the beach with her family. She loves being involved in the community and especially volunteering at her daughter’s school.

Online Workshop: Business Finance for Beginners
2024-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
The focus of this workshop is on understanding and using those confusing financial terms that all small business owners need to know. We will start at square one and use language that you can understand.
Our goal is to strip away the mystery surrounding business finance. We cover the must-knows.

SmartSTART #1 Should You Start Your Own Business
2024-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix) | ONLINE
Learn in SmartSTART #1 “Should You Start Your Own Business?”, the In’s & Out’s of owning a business & about testing your business idea and about the key factors that influence business success. Lay the groundwork for taking the full Advanced Series of SmartSTART classes to jump-start & operate your business.
You will receive a Zoom link to the class no later than 24 hours prior to class via your email address given at registration. Therefore, do not block your subscription to SCORE email material. This is one class broken down into two sessions. The first session will be on January 22nd and the second on January 24th. Both sessions begin at 6:30 PM and end at 8:00 PM MT.

Overview of Procurement Economy
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | REI OKC Conference Center, 218 East Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
REI OKC Conference Center
318 NW 13th
Oklahoma City, OK
73103
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
January 23rd, 2024
10:00 am
11:30 am

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. They play a crucial role in creating jobs, generating revenue and promoting innovation. Procurement (through federal, state and local governments as well as corporations) can be a valuable opportunity for small businesses to expand their customer base and grow their business.
Procurement is the process by which the government acquires the goods and services it needs by purchasing from commercial businesses. Since agencies of the government use taxpayer money, there are a number of regulations on how to use it properly and responsibly.
Contrary to popular belief, procurement contracts often go to small businesses.
This session will cover how you assess your business readiness for contracting and market research with an emphasis on competitive analysis before competing.

Is there a need for my product or service? Can my business be competitive against other businesses selling similar products and services?
Ensure contracting is the right option for your business before bidding. Do you have a verifiable track record of delivering goods and services? What’s your business reputation?
When is subcontracting vs contracting right for my business?
Find your NAICS code, business size, and create your capabilities statement.

* This is an in-person workshop.

Price: $0.00

Jan 23: Market Research: Uncovering FREE Research Resources
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
This workshop will teach you how to find the information you need to make better business decisions.
You’ll Learn How To:
1. Collect & analyze information critical to your business plan.
2. Identify the best industry and market segments.
3. Pinpoint the most profitable customers.
4. Analyze & beat the competition.
Free Workshop Tools Include:
• 80 page, easy to follow Workbook with links to free research sites.
• Business plan template
About the presenter- John Rhind, Certified SCORE Mentor

5 years as a SCORE mentor, counseling hundreds of clients & teaching dozens of workshops.
30 years of senior-level corporate & ad agency experience with numerous Fortune 500 companies
Certified Inbound Marketing Professional
Bachelor of Science from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University

7 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself Legally When Starting a Business
2024-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
In this webinar, you will learn seven smart steps you can take as an entrepreneur to keep your business on solid legal ground, from building a foundation to maintaining compliance.
Charley Moore, CEO and founder of Rocket Lawyer will break down these simple practices that can help you confidently run your business. Instead of looking back and being weighed down by legal question marks, you can look forward to bringing your dream to life.
Learning Objectives:

How to build the right legal foundation from the start
How to protect yourself and your assets when starting a business
How to ensure you are compliant in your state

Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.

How to Choose a Business Legal Structure
2024-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Score, 7777 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73159, United States
The workshop will introduce you to some basic concepts and will provide information to help you select the business structure that is right for you.

Managing Human Resources in 2024
2024-01-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
It’s critical to protect your company and yourself as an employer, whether you are about to hire your first employee or have 50 employees, by creating and developing strong human resource procedures.
Whether you are a small business owner, human resources manager or office manager, this seminar will address five critical HR issues that all employers face:

Employee Handbook and Documentation
Onboarding Employees Effectively
Discipline and Termination Safely
Employee Performance and Documentation
2021 Compliance, Safety and OSHA
