Building Business Credit
2025-10-15 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Maintaining and reporting good personal credit is at the heart of building credit for your small business and it can affect how lenders and other businesses view your business. Learn how to better leverage your business credit by using credit reporting services.

Ecommerce Excellence: Unlocking Revenue Streams and Reach
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
This training provides ecommerce businesses with the strategies and tools to increase revenue and expand their reach. Topics covered include website optimization, effective marketing campaigns, social media engagement, customer service and retention, and data analytics. This training is designed to help ecommerce businesses thrive and succeed in a competitive online marketplace. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation materials.

Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Bob will cover topics related to setting up and operating your business finances, hiring professionals, forecasting financial information, and looking at sources of capital. In addition to use for lenders and investors, your financial forecasts will provide the knowledge that your business can be a success.
Bob Manza is a Board Member of the SCORE Association, an SBA funded organization supporting small businesses throughout the U.S. Bob is a SCORE certified mentor in Austin and is a volunteer leadership member with Foundation Communities.. Bob’s broad experience in finance includes: strategic and business planning; business optimization and investment; international business development; acquisition evaluation and integration; and accounting and control activities. Prior to PepsiCo, Bob worked with PWC in Detroit, New York and Madrid, Spain. Bob holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Mastering Intentional Goals: A Success Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
2025-10-15 12:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Kickstart 2026 with a powerful new approach to goal setting. This workshop helps small business owners create a comprehensive blueprint for success, emphasizing the need for intentionality and adaptability. Learn the art of setting precise, actionable goals and developing a roadmap with scalable milestones, ensuring you achieve both personal satisfaction and professional triumph in the upcoming year.

Business Smart
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
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.

AI-Driven Business Hacks - Work Smarter, Not Harder
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the ultimate productivity partner. This workshop will show you the best tools to streamline your workflow, boost creativity, and save time on tasks you didn’t even know could be automated.
Key Takeaways: AI tools for content creation, decision-making, and time-saving hacks that free you up to focus on the big picture.

Edmond – Back to Basics: Canva for Social Media Marketing
2025-10-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center – Danforth Campus, 3841 Danforth Rd, Edmond, OK, 73034, United States
Join startups and small businesses every 3rd Thursday for Back to Basics, a monthly seminar series covering essential topics for business operations and growth. Each month an industry expert will join to lead the session to offer insight and interactive discussion on these key stand-alone subjects.
In October we will discuss “Canva for Social Media Marketing” – Learn how to use Canva to create eye-catching content that elevates your brand online. This hands-on session will walk you through simple design tools, templates, and tips to boost your social media presence—even if you’re not a designer.
Lunch will not be provided. Will take place in Seminar Room A & B. Keep an eye out for an email from Francis Tuttle before the event to register with them, this is for security purposes since this is an educational campus. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or other valid ID with you for check in.

Turn Digital Tools In Dollars: Understanding People and Numbers
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
This class is an interactive class to help you understand SEO from a real-world perspective. Amy helps her clients build their SEO foundation using Google My Business, Google Analytics 4, and Google Search Console. She will discuss the differences in Algorithms focused SEO and Customer Focused SEO. She will give you the first step in building your SEO and show you how to measure SEO, If you have a Google Analytics Account you might even be asked to be in the hot seat and get a business strategy based on your numbers.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand two different types of SEO
2. Learn the First Step in SEO
3. Learn the difference between Google My Business and Google Analytics
4. Learn how to see human behavior in numbers
5. Learn the different parameters around your Google Analytics Numbers.

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
2025-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. We start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop is focused on pricing, and we start by covering some pricing basics. Then we review a detailed process to determine how you can determine the price of your product. Since pricing, a service is very different than a product, we have a special section the covers the separate process for pricing your services.

Navigating Google’s Evolving Algorithm: The Role of AI on SEO
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Join Ben Theis of Skol Marketing for a deep dive into the latest shifts in Google’s algorithm and how they’re reshaping SEO. From AI-generated content to rich media and Google’s E-E-A-T guidelines, this session breaks down what’s changing, what it means for your content strategy, and how to stay ahead.
Learn how to leverage AI without sacrificing quality, align with user intent, and create experiences that Google rewards. If you’re looking to future-proof your SEO in an AI-driven world, this is the session you can’t afford to miss.
Key Takeaways:

What Google’s latest algorithm changes mean for your content
How to use AI without hurting your SEO
The role of E-E-A-T and why it matters more than ever
Why user experience and intent now drive rankings
Quick wins to boost visibility with rich content

Financial Projections for your Business Plan and Beyond
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Join us for an informative virtual workshop on the basics of financials and projections for small businesses. This session will cover essential topics such as understanding key financial statements, cash flow management, and how to create accurate financial projections that can guide your business planning and decision-making. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your financial literacy, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and insights to help you manage your business finances confidently and set realistic goals for future growth.

Maximizing Credit
2025-10-22 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
How is credit scored? Why does my credit score matter? Learn what steps to take for obtaining credit, using it wisely and the impact money management has on your future credit standing.

Investing 101 – Foundational Strategies for Business Owners
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
This beginner-friendly session breaks down investment fundamentals through the lens of the business owner. Alexander will demystify asset classes, diversification, risk tolerance, and market behavior—equipping attendees with the confidence to build a strong, long-term investment strategy that complements their business and personal financial goals.

AI Visibility 360: How to Be Found by People, Platforms, and AI Tools
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Being found online is no longer just about keywords. It’s about showing up everywhere AI looks. This session walks you through the visibility layers that matter now—and how to build a presence that sticks.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Where AI search pulls from and how to be listed, ranked, and cited
✅ The role of Google, directories, and structured content in modern search
✅ How to build authority across your digital footprint
✅ What makes your profile and site “AI-citable”
✅ Visibility audits and quick wins for multi-platform search

📌 Built for: • Experts, consultants, and local businesses ready to optimize for human search, machine learning, and future-facing platforms

10 Things Every Small Business Needs To Know About Cybersecurity
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE
Cybercriminals are targeting small businesses more than ever, and theresults can be costly. In this fast paced online Workshop, you will learn the 10 most important things that every small business owner must know about protecting their company. We will cover how attacks really happen, the simple defenses that work, and practical , budget friendly stepsyou can put in place right away. You will also get insights into cyber insurance, incident response, and building long-term resilence. No jargon, just clear, actionable guidance to keep your business to stay safe and stay secure.

Microsoft Word – Mail Merge & Advanced Formatting
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
What happened the last time you wanted to send an email or letter to a group of people? Did you waste time manually creating each communication one-by-one? Join us to learn how to create personalized documents using Mail Merge, and we’ll also show you how work with complex images and page layouts. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:
Mail merge
Working with images
Advanced formatting
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!

How to Recognize and Rise with AI
2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
In this powerful and practical keynote, Maria Elena Duron shares the personal story of the opportunity she missed – the chance to buy into eBay at $1/share – and uses it to deliver a critical message: we’re standing at the edge of the next eBay moment… and this time, it’s AI.
But unlike AI keynotes that focus on tech jargon or speculative futures, this talk is rooted in real transformation: helping business leaders, service providers, and entrepreneurs understand AI as the new operating system for visibility, trust, and authority.
What the Audience Will Walk Away With:
Why AI is becoming the new OS for how people (and machines) search, choose, and trust
What the real risk of doing nothing looks like (hint: invisibility)
The 3 practical moves every business leader must make to become unmissable in the age of AI
How to simplify and align your business with how AI sees and recommends

OKC: Women Who Mean Business – Health & Wellness for Entrepreneurs
2025-10-28 08:00 - 11:30 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center – Rockwell Campus, 12777 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, United States
Join us for our quarterly Women Who Mean Business Breakfast on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Francis Tuttle Rockwell Campus. This month’s event will focus on health and wellness for women entrepreneurs, exploring how physical, mental, and emotional well-being can drive business success. Attendees will enjoy networking, light breakfast, and practical insights on maintaining balance while managing the demands of entrepreneurship.
Our BAIL team (Banker, Accountant, Insurance, Lawyer) will return to offer valuable business guidance, and our featured speakers will share strategies to reduce stress, increase productivity, and support long-term growth. Whether you?re an established business owner or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this session will inspire and equip you to thrive in both business and life. This is a GREAT networking opportunity.

Using A.I.-Tools, Prompts and Strategies for Your Business
2025-10-29 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Unlock the power of artificial intelligence to transform your business! This dynamic training introduces you to various AI platforms and teaches you how to craft effective prompts to maximize their potential. From automating tasks to enhancing creativity, you’ll learn practical ways to integrate AI tools into your workflows, streamline operations, and elevate your brand. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone looking to stay ahead in today’s tech-driven world, this course will leave you feeling confident and inspired to harness AI for growth and success!

Strategies for Debt Reduction
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
Paying off debt faster saves time and money. In this workshop you will learn about productive and destructive debt reduction strategies.

Made in America Resource Summit
2025-10-30 08:30 - 12:00 | Glenpool Conference Center, 12205 S Yukon Avenue, Glenpool, OK, 74033, United States
The Made in America Resource Summit is coming to Glenpool! Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and community partners, this event will connect Oklahoma’s small businesses with resources in manufacturing, workforce, and international trade. Attendees will hear directly from partner organizations and take part in valuable networking opportunities designed to help small businesses access tools for growth and success. Schedule: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Introductions of Partners 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Networking with Partners Participating Organizations: U.S. Small Business Administration U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division U.S. Commercial Service – International Trade Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Oklahoma Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Consultation Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Oklahoma Department of Commerce City of Glenpool Tulsa Technology Center OCAST This free summit is an opportunity for small business owners to meet with state and federal partners, learn about available assistance, and connect one-on-one with experts. Representatives from Oklahoma OSHA Consultation will be on site to share how their free and confidential safety services can support your workplace. Register today to secure your spot!

Microsoft Word: Leveraging Workflow Tools
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Whether you are collaborating with others or simply reviewing a document, Microsoft Word makes it easy to edit. In this workshop, we will explore how to improve your editing workflow with track changes and Word’s document review process. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:
Reviewing documents
Track changes
References and citations
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!

Crafting your Business Blueprint with LivePlan
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
We’re excited to partner in bringing you the “In the Weeds” Masterclass Series – A program being offered by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Rural Economic Development Department. Part Three: Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder or seasoned business owner, this masterclass offers valuable insights and practical skills to elevate your business planning efforts to the next level. Learning to utilize LivePlan confidently will empower you to develop a strategic business plan that will drive success and growth for your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of presentation.
Speaker(s): Amarie Bartel, Rural Economic Development Coordinator Oklahoma Farm Bureau
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.” This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations

Starting a Side Hustle
2025-11-05 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
Whether you choose to be a contract employee or start your own business, this workshop covers the basics you need to know to start a side hustle.

Agentic AI: Building Autonomous Systems for Small Business Efficiency
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Go beyond chatbots and discover how small businesses can begin integrating agentic AI-autonomous systems that perform tasks, make decisions, and drive outcomes without daily oversight.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What agentic AI really means (and doesn’t mean)
✅ How to identify tasks that can be automated end-to-end
✅ Where to safely hand off decisions-and where to stay in the loop
✅ Tools, workflows, and real use cases of agentic AI at work
✅ How agentic systems create freedom without loss of control

Agentic AI: Building Autonomous Systems for Small Business Efficiency
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Go beyond chatbots and discover how small businesses can begin integrating agentic AI-autonomous systems that perform tasks, make decisions, and drive outcomes without daily oversight.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What agentic AI really means (and doesn’t mean)
✅ How to identify tasks that can be automated end-to-end
✅ Where to safely hand off decisions-and where to stay in the loop
✅ Tools, workflows, and real use cases of agentic AI at work
✅ How agentic systems create freedom without loss of control
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron – Smart Brand System

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.” This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations

OKC Women’s Business Breakfast
2025-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | REI OKC Conference Center, 218 East Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
REI Oklahoma invites you to join us for the OKC Women’s Business Breakfast – a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network and market your business!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Microsoft PowerPoint is a business essential. It allows you to create, edit, present, and share presentations. We will show you how to make attractive and effective presentations using Master Slides, customized themes and complex animations to engage and inform your audience. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:
Using themes
Slide creation
Embedding and linking to video
Transitions
Master Slides

Small Business Insurance Basics
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
We all know there are many important decisions to be made when opening a business. Making sure you select the right type of small business insurance coverage is one of those. Unfortunately, many small business owners find out way too late that they’ve not had the right type of coverage causing unrecoverable losses. Please take time to join OKSBDC and Andy Paden, INSURICA Ins. Group as we discuss small business insurance and try to help you navigate your way through these important decisions. Individuals attending this workshop will walk away with a better understanding of the following:
* One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Make the right choice for your business structure.
* Do you have the enough coverage?
* Understanding Business Insurance Basics.
* When is it time revisit my insurance policy and coverage?
* How do I know what types of insurance policies I need?
* What affects my insurance costs?

Small Business Insurance Basics
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
We all know there are many important decisions to be made when opening a business. Making sure you select the right type of small business insurance coverage is one of those. Unfortunately, many small business owners find out way too late that they’ve not had the right type of coverage causing unrecoverable losses. Please take time to join OKSBDC and Andy Paden, INSURICA Ins. Group as we discuss small business insurance and try to help you navigate your way through these important decisions. Individuals attending this workshop will walk away with a better understanding of the following:
* One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Make the right choice for your business structure.
* Do you have the enough coverage? * Understanding Business Insurance Basics.
* When is it time revisit my insurance policy and coverage?
* How do I know what types of insurance policies I need?
* What affects my insurance costs?
Speaker(s): Andy Paden – Insurica – OKSBDC Business Advisor
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.”
This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations
