Virtual Workshop: Crafting Customers Profiles
2021-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
July 21st, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Customer profiles (or buyer personas) are designed to help you understand who your ideal customers are. By doing so, you can craft marketing messages that address their challenges and needs and attract them to your business. This interactive database helps you design customer descriptions using over 100 selection variables – from where they live to how they spend their money. Full contact details are available to download using Reference Solutions. You’ll learn how to use this tool during the workshop.
Presenter: Bill Carlson, Data Axle
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Aspiring Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner?
2021-07-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1702 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801, 1702 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Attend a Free Small Business Development Workshop in Shawnee, Oklahoma!
Training by RedWind in Partnership with the Citizen Potawatomi Community Corporation.
Class materials and refreshments will be provided.
You will learn:
Entrepreneurial Skills and Knowledge
Business Planning (Business Model, Value Proposition and Differentiation)
Marketing (Who are my customers, how to reach customers)
More about the workshop: http://nativesmallbusiness.org/inside_the_workshop
Or contact Felecia Freeman 405-878-4697, ffreeman@cpcdc.org

Aspiring Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner?
2021-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1702 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801, 1702 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Attend a Free Small Business Development Workshop in Shawnee, Oklahoma!
Training by RedWind in partnership with the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation.
Class Materials and refreshments provided.
You will learn:
Market Research
Record Keeping
General Business Issues Overview
Cash planning and Tools for Financial Management
More about the workshop: https://www.nativesmallbusiness.org/inside_the_workshop
or Contact Felecia Freeman 405-878-4697, ffreeman@cpcdc.org

Virtual Training: Designing Flyers On Canva
2021-07-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
July 28th, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Canva provides professionally designed templates which you can customize to fit your brand and message. We’ll show you how to easily design flyers, posters, and more using Canva’s design tools. You can print your designs or share them digitally.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
This workshop is provided by 3Raptor Consulting 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 and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $15.00

Virtual Workshop: Sizing Up The Competition
2021-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
August 4th, 2021
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Learn who and where your competitors are, their estimated revenues, number of employees, website link, market reach, growth indicators and more. interactive database helps you design customer descriptions using over 100 selection variables – from where they live to how they spend their money. Full company details are available to download using Reference Solutions. You’ll learn how to use this tool during the workshop.
Presenter: Bill Carlson, Data Axle
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

OKC Women’s Business Breakfast August 2021
2021-08-05 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
August 5th, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:00 am

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.
This month’s topic: TBA. Please come ready to discuss!
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-08-05 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
August 5th, 2021
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

How to Write a Business Plan
2021-08-26 16:00 (America/New_York)
This workshop will explain the purposes and benefits of business planning and introduce a variety of approaches that can be customized to any business. It will address the basics of financial forecasting, why businesses fail, and the importance of flexibility.
This session will be facilitated by Alan Steele, Regional Director of the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center in Bend, IN. Alan has served in this position since 2014. He joined the organization as a Business Advisor in 2008 after holding senior level business development and general management positions within both manufacturing and service focused businesses. Alan has advised more than 1,500 entrepreneurs since joining the Indiana SBDC and was named the network’s State Star in 2015. He is a graduate of the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics at Indiana University South Bend and was named the school’s Alumnus of the Year in 2017.

OKC Women’s Business Breakfast September 2021
2021-09-02 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
September 2nd, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:00 am

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.
This month’s topic: TBA. Please come ready to discuss!
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-09-02 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
September 2nd, 2021
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Financial Management
2021-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
September 7th, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am
Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business. Discover what your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget, setting up a financial dashboard, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Starting Your Own Business
2021-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
September 12th, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed. Federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session. This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Potawatomi Economic Gathering: Business Financials
2021-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
This training is for prospective Business Owners
Determining the Feasibility of a Business Venture

Business Financials
2021-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Potawatomi Economic Gathering:
Sustainably Growing Small Businesses to Support the Tribal Economy
Understanding How Financials Tell Your Story

Business Basics: Human Capital Management
2021-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
October 5th, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Are you tired of running your business alone? Do you have a job advertised and are only getting poor applicants? Do you know how much your employees really cost your business? In this workshop, we will examine the basics of hiring and managing employees.
We will cover:

knowing when it’s time to hire someone
how to craft a job description and the basics of interviewing
what you need to keep now that you have your first employee
compliance issues and necessary documentation for having employees
leading a strong team

Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.100
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

OKC Women’s Business Breakfast October 2021
2021-10-07 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
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Map and Directions
Date/Time:
October 7th, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:00 am

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.
This month’s topic: TBA. Please come ready to discuss!
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-10-07 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
October 7th, 2021
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Starting Your Own Business
2021-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
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Date/Time:
October 14th, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed. Federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session. This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Potawatomi Economic Gathering: Sustainably Growing Small Businesses to Support the Tribal Economy
2021-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Social media is an excellent, free outlet to market your brand, but it’s not always clear how you can actually reach your audience and convert them into customers. In this training, you will learn several concrete steps you can take right away to grow your audience and drive engagement through social media, as well as how to use the popular Canva app to create simple, beautiful images for social media. Share your business’s Facebook or Instagram handle if you’d like a personal critique.

Virtual Training: Business Basics: Operations Management
2021-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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Date/Time:
November 2nd, 2021
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Do you have short term and long term goals for your business? Do you know what would happen to your business if something happened to you? Have you documented your key business processes? Join us for this workshop which will take a deeper look into the different areas of operations you need to consider when starting and growing your business. In this workshop, we will take a look at how to structure your business to meet your business needs, how to set short term and long term goals and strategies, as well as examine different areas of risk within your business. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.1

Price: $0.00

OKC Women’s Business Breakfast November 2021
2021-11-04 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
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Date/Time:
November 4th, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 10:00 am

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business!
Each month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources.
This month’s topic: TBA. Please come ready to discuss!
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
2021-11-04 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
November 4th, 2021
Start Time: 2:30 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Potawatomi Economic Gathering: Sustainably Growing Small Businesses to Support the Tribal Economy
2021-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what conflict is, and learn techniques for resolving conflict in both workplace and customer-centered “difficult” situations. We will discuss the roots of conflict, introduce the concept of the “Right Fight”, and identify assertive resolution strategies. Participants are given best practices for the real-life “difficult” situations they face every day.

Gordon Cooper-Small Business Saturday with Cama Watts
2021-11-19 08:00 (America/Chicago)
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is ready to help you get ready for Small Business Saturday! Contact Business and Entrepreneurial Coordinator, Cama Watts to access The Shop Small Studio!
You will receive customized Shop Small marketing to promote your business throughout the holiday season and discuss ideas of incentives to bring customers through the door. Whether it’s a discount, BOGO, or free gift, customers will appreciate the offer and return the appreciation by shopping with you.
One-on-one consultations are available through November 19th!
Contact Cama Watts at cama@gctech.edu or 405-214-3256

THE CREDIT REPAIR PROCESS
2022-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Business Basics

Please join OKSBDC and our professional partners at First United Bank as we discuss what you need to know about The Credit Repair Process. Those attending will walk away with a better understanding of the following: 1) How to detect if you need to repair your credit 2) The processes necessary to achieve credit repair 3) How to protect yourself against credit repair scams
Speaker(s): Jennifer Henagar – Director of Financial Well-Being, First United Bank Lisa Long – Community Loan Officer, First United Bank
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

SBA LENDING - AN OVERVIEW OF THE 7A AND 504 LOAN PROGRAMS
2022-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Financing

This event is a collaboration between OKSBDC and our professional partners at AmeriState Bank. In this conversation we will provide an overview of the parameter of the SBA 7a and 504 loan programs. We will also answer some common questions by small business owners such as: “Why do business owners seek SBA financing?”, What types of projects are SBA eligible?”, “Can I qualify for an SBA loan?” The goal of this presentation is to help small business owners determine whether or not SBA lending is a good fit for your business. Following the presentation there will time for Q&A with featured speaker, Monty Chambers/Vice President – Government Guaranteed Lending/AmeriState Bank. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and handouts, helping them move forward with their SBA lending decisions.
Speaker(s): Monty Chambers, Vice President – Government Guaranteed Lending AmeriState Bank
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

BUSINESS START UP
2022-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Start-up Assistance

It’s back to basics! If you want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin, then this class is for you. In this workshop, our SBDC professionals will address many of the questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process of starting a new business. Attendees will learn about legal business structures, small business tax basics, best management practices, basic marketing strategies and market research. We will also talk about how to write a business plan and the importance of financial statements. After attending, you will have the opportunity to connect with one of our SBDC Business Advisors to get assistance in moving through the stages of your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation along with helpful handouts, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Speaker(s): Jonathan Wynn, SBDC 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.

Fee: No Cost

America's SBDC Oklahoma: Business Start Up
2022-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
Topic: Start-up Assistance
It’s back to basics! If you want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin, then this class is for you. In this workshop, our SBDC professionals will address many of the questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process of starting a new business. Attendees will learn about legal business structures, small business tax basics, best management practices, basic marketing strategies and market research. We will also talk about how to write a business plan and the importance of financial statements. After attending, you will have the opportunity to connect with one of our SBDC Business Advisors to get assistance in moving through the stages of your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation along with helpful handouts, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Speaker(s): Jonathan Wynn, SBDC 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.

BUDGETING AND PROJECTIONS MADE SIMPLE
2022-02-15 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

HOSTED BY OKSBDC. Learn the basics of creating a budget which outlines your projected revenue, cost of goods sold, and projected expenses for the coming year. This workshop will help you understand how to create and set prices for products made, services provided, and items purchased to sell. Develop a clear understanding of what your weekly, monthly, and annual expenses are, and what you need to make to cover them. This class will empower you to control the finances of your business, allowing you to make the best decisions possible to enhance the growth of your business.
Speaker(s): Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
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

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2022-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Hosted by: Oklahoma SBDC The Business Smart workshop will be covering specific topics including market feasibility, writing a business plan, legal structure, funding sources and processes, as well as business registration. This workshop will also go over some of the critical websites most business owners will register on and access. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Stephen Knight
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
