BUSINESS SMART
2023-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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

ONABEN Business Training
2023-10-23 09:30 - 14:00 | Tulsa Central Library Aaronson Auditorium, 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, 74103
Please join us in learning about business entity choices, taxes, benefits, and expenses.

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Formulas & Functions
2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
October 24th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

This session covers the basics of functions and formulas in Excel. Participants will learn the keys to error-free formula entry, how to edit a worksheet, how to use functions like Sum and Average, and working with Autoformat and Autocomplete. The presenter will also include tips for efficiently creating large sheets using the Autofill and Autosum features of Excel.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, 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

HUMAN RELATIONS SERIES: PART 3 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST
2023-10-24 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Managing Employees

Please join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”, PART 3. This will be the last of the three-part business series focusing on recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 3, we will focus on employee retention and the evaluation process. Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable tools to help them implement today’s topics covered.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Advisors
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. 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

INCREASE YOUR SALES WITH GOOGLE TOOLS
2023-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this session we’ll show you how to: Highlight products on your Google Business Profile Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system Use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory
Speaker(s): Marie Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach
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.

SBA CYBER SUMMIT 2023: PART 4
2023-10-25 11:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Managing a Business

Join us for the SBA Cyber Summit 2023, a virtual series taking place every Wednesday in October! Proudly promoted by Oklahoma SBDC, this event brings together leading experts and thought leaders in the field of cybersecurity. With multiple speakers and informative sessions, the SBA Cyber Summit 2023 is your opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and insights in the world of online security. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and protect your business. Check out the event calendar and register for your day of choice or maximize your cyber knowledge by attending each Wednesday in October. Simply copy and paste the link below and it will take you to the SBA Eventbrite registration page where you can find detailed information about the event, speakers and proposed agendas. EVENT REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-cyber-summit-2023-each-wednesday-in-october-tickets-628704420847 Agenda outline for the day: Cyber Insurance Unveiled: Protecting Your Business from Financial Fallout Investor Roundtable – Opportunities in the Cyber Industry The Human Factor: Educating Employees to Become Your First Line of Defense Shielding Your Data: Best Practices for Small Business Data Protection Beyond Passwords: Exploring Advanced Authentication and Access Control Methods Staying Ahead of the Game: Anticipating Emerging Cybersecurity Threats From Ransomware to Resilience: Strategies for Rapid Recovery and Business Continuity (Federal Roundtable including CISA, NIST, and FBI)

EMPOWERING SMALL BUSINESS: UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF AI
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Technology

This event is a collaboration between Oklahoma SBDC and our professional partners at Google. Join our virtual training, “Empowering Small Business: Unleashing the Potential of AI,” and discover the game-changing possibilities that AI tools offer for small businesses. In this engaging session, we’ll explore how harnessing the power of AI, including ChatGPT, Google Bard, Google Drive Tool, and more, can supercharge your small business. Learn how to boost productivity, streamline operations, and elevate your business to new heights through innovative AI solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the transformative potential of AI for your small business success!
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron, Google Expert Trainer
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. 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.

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Formulas & Charting
2023-10-31 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
October 31st, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

This session will cover useful techniques when working with formulas in Excel. Participants will also learn the basics of using Excel to display their data visually using charts.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, 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
2023-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | 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:
November 2nd, 2023
Start Time: 8:15 am
End Time: 10:00 am

Doors open for registration at 8:15 AM
Program begins at 8:30 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

Cash Flow Analysis
2023-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
How you manage cash in your business and understanding the cash flow statement.
Cash flow analysis is an essential aspect of every business as it provides valuable information regarding the company’s financial health and stability. With a clear understanding of their cash flow, business owners can make informed decisions regarding budgeting, investment, and financial management.
In our upcoming webinar, Instructor Bruce Bishline will discuss cash flow analysis as a vital financial tool for tracking the movement of money within a small business. Participants will be able to use what they learn to gain insights into how much cash is available for expenses, investment in new opportunities, and debt repayment.

BUDGETING AND PROJECTIONS MADE SIMPLE
2023-11-03 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
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
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.”

The Purpose of Budgeting and Saving
2023-11-03 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
By keeping tabs on your expenses and giving yourself a plan to follow, budgeting makes it easier to meet your financial goals. Savings, meanwhile, are important because living paycheck to paycheck isn’t viable in the long-term. Learn the best high-tech and low-tech strategies and tools for managing your money. Learn how much to save, which apps to use, which debts to focus on, how well you’re doing for your age.
This is the first in a four part finance series. When you register for the first webinar, you will automatically be registered for all four and will have the option to attend any or all of the sessions.

Virtual: Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables & Analyzing Your Data
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
This session will introduce participants to working with and analyzing their data in Excel. Specifically, we’ll cover how to manage and analyze large amounts of information by working with Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, and Charting. The presenter will also share some additional ways to work with data, both on-screen and printed, and will demonstrate other features that can assist in interpreting your data.
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!
Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, 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

Virtual: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
2023-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand.
In this workshop we’ll cover:

How to create a YouTube channel
Adding videos and organize your channel
How to promote your business with video ads

Presenter: Maria Elena Duron
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.

BUILDING AN EXIT STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
2023-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Managing a Business

Have you started planning for the eventual exit of your business? Planning should begin years in advance. Having a defined strategy can help you build a more valuable company, have stronger personal financial plans and ensure it aligns with your personal goals. This workshop is designed to give business owners a knowledge base, vocabulary and an understanding of the process to create a thorough exit strategy. Whether you plan to transfer ownership to family members, sell your business or close your business, this workshop is designed to build a foundation of understand for the eventual transfer of a business owners’ biggest asset – their privately held business.
Speaker(s): Daniel McCoy, University of Georgia SBDC Senior Business Consultant
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. 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.

GET YOUR BUSINESS ON GOOGLE SEARCH AND MAPS - VETERAN SPECIFIC
2023-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Oklahoma SBDC is proud to team up with our partners at Google to offer a VETERAN SPECIFIC conversation to address Google Search and Maps for veteran-led businesses. Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish showcasing additional features for veteran-led businesses. In this session, Google will show you how to: Create and claim your Google Business Profile, Manage your business information across Google Search and Maps, How to use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer and Coach
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

BUSINESS START UP
2023-11-10 10:30 - 12:00 | 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): 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. 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.

Native American Heritage Month
2023-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Hosted by SBA Oklahoma District Office
Our speakers will discuss Hot Topics for Minority Owned Small Businesses including Government Contracting Opportunities and Resources.

Safe and Savvy Online Shopping
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE
With the holiday season approaching, consumers will once again head online to make their holiday purchases. The popularity of online shopping has grown every year for good reason. The internet offers a far greater selection of goods than we could find at our local stores (often at better prices), enables us to shop from virtually anywhere at any time, and delivers our purchases right to our door.
This doesn’t mean online shopping is without risks: the potential for order errors, lost or stolen deliveries, breached payment information, dissatisfaction with products or merchant policies, or even outright fraud. But consumers can enjoy all the advantages of shopping online and reduce the likelihood of hassles when they know how to protect their personal information, make wise choices about where they shop and how they pay, and take steps to avoid disputes.
Please join us for a free train-the-trainer webinar, sponsored by Amazon, featuring a panel of experts, including Debra Berlyn, executive director of Project GOAL (Project to Get Older Adults onLine), and John Breyault, vice president of public policy, telecommunications and fraud for National Consumers League.
Webinar panelists will provide tips to help ensure a jolly online holiday shopping season for you and the community you serve. Among other things, attendees will learn:

The safest payment methods to use online
How to dispute a fraudulent charge
How to protect their personal information
How to spot fraudulent sites and online reviews

MAKE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS MORE ACCESSIBLE
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Hosted by OKSBDC & Google When businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with products and services, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow, and improve the experience for all users. Join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach helps small businesses gain a better understanding of the following: * What does accessibility mean, online? * How to design for accessibility: web pages, email, and tips for physical spaces * Tips for being more inclusive 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.”

BUSINESS SMART
2023-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
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.”

How to maintain your credit for both business and personal...IDRS Acorn Project webinar this Friday
2023-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
This Native American Heritage Month, we continue our celebration of all in Indian Country with the entrepreneurial spirit whether that be small business owners, artists, farmers, ranchers, of even those being entrepreneurial in the home.
This week we’re also participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week and recognizing that Native entrepreneurs join Indigenous entrepreneurs all around the world in being a valuable part of the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Check out our Facebook or Instagram pages as we highlight just a few of the awesome entrepreneurs and Tribes that we serve.
Tomorrow, we’ll learn all about credit. How do you get it and how do you keep it? What’s a good score and how is it calculated? Eddie Torres is back and will make sure you’re prepared whether you’re going for a loan, applying for a credit card, or just operating your business and you want to make sure you’re ok, just in case. Please join us!
Details about this workshop plus details on how to register are below. As always, IDRS workshops are totally free of charge. We hope you are able to make it!
And, if you know of another Native artist or entrepreneur who our programs would benefit, please share this email with them.

Credit Management: Learn the Five C’s of Credit and How Scores are Calculated –
Friday, November 17th, 2023
12 pm (noon) Pacific; 1 pm Mountain;
2 pm Central; 3 pm Eastern
1 1/2 hour session
Shortlink to registration: ntv.bz/money
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The five Cs of credit are important because lenders use these factors to determine whether to approve you for a financial product. Lenders also use these five Cs—character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions—to set your loan rates and loan terms. FICO Scores are calculated using many different pieces of credit data in your credit report. This data is grouped into five categories: payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%) and credit mix (10%).
This is the second in a four part finance series. When you register for this webinar, you will automatically be registered for all of the other webinars and will have the option to attend any or all of the sessions.
For the recording of Webinar #1, The Purpose of Budgeting and Saving, please visit: ntv.bz/money_rec_1

For more information about the IDRS Acorn Project or to get help for your business at no cost, please contact us at:
Our Team Help email: help@idrsinc.org​
Phone: 916-482-5800
Website: www.nativebiz.org​
Facebook: www.facebook.com/idrsacornproject​
Instagram: www.instagram.com/idrs_acorn_project​
About IDRS Acorn Project:
The IDRS Acorn Project is a program of Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (IDRS, Inc.) a 501(c)(3) Native-governed, non-profit based in California. The IDRS Acorn Project provides free, online and offline small business training to Native entrepreneurs throughout the United States. IDRS also offers free counseling services to Native entrepreneurs to help them start and grow small businesses.
IDRS, Inc. also provides dispute resolution services including mediation and facilitation, dispute resolution training, and tribal election administration to Native American tribes. For more information about IDRS, please visit www.idrsinc.org.
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Virtual: Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
2023-11-28 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 basic PowerPoint tools like themes and transitions that will make an impact and engage your audience. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Topics to be discussed:

Using themes
Basic slide creation
Embedding and linking to video
Transitions

Presenter: Chris Hennes, Pioneer Library System
This workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System, Great Plains Technology Center, Davis Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, 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.

Short Term Vacation Rental Start Up - Wednesday November 28 - Oklahoma SBDC
2023-11-28 11:00 - 12:30
Topic: Start-up Assistance

THIS IS AN ONSITE ONLY EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING IN QUINTON, OKLAHOMA. Thinking of using your house or property for extra income by starting a short-term vacation rental? This presentation will walk you through information needed for decision making and set up of a vacation rental. We will cover basic information on Airbnb, VRBO and other short term rental platforms as well as tax information to consider. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered and receive a copy of the presentation with additional tips for success.
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, OKSBDC Assistant State Director of Performance & Operations Aaron Deering, OKSBDC 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
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Phone: 580-745-3358
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

LOCATION

Quinton Community Center

1021 Main Street Quinton, Oklahoma 74561

Virtual: Cybersecurity and Your Small Business
2023-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Cybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’ cybersecurity, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space.
In this session we’ll talk about:

Why cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes
How to protect your business and your customers online
What steps you can take after a potential security breach

Presenter: Maria Elena Duron
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.

SBA Webinar on Building Capacity with Government Contracting - December 7
2023-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Wendy Clark with State of Oklahoma Office of Management & Enterprise Services and Carter Merkle with TGI APEX Accelerator will discuss how to navigate state contracting and build capacity for larger federal contracts.
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Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
2024-01-03 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Online
Online Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
January 10th, 2024
11:00 am
12:00 pm
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Create a compelling brand
Define your audience
Convert customers
Build loyalty and advocacy
Presenter: Maria Elena Duron
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Where's the Money
2024-01-03 11:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Almost all businesses require an infusion of money at some time to start, maintain, or grow. This workshop describes various funding sources and specific criteria used to evaluate funding requests. A SCORE mentor will explain the process for SBA guaranteed loans, as well as talk about local organizations that provide loans to start-ups and existing businesses. Also get tips on crowd-funding, friends and family loans and equity investments from Angel Investors and when Venture Capitalists come in.
A Finance expert will help you learn about:

Loan Application Packaging
Alternate Funding Sources
Micro Loans, Bank Loans, Angel Investors and Venture Capital
Real Estate Loans
Working Capital for Start-Ups and Existing Businesses
SBA Policies and Procedures
What you need to do as a borrower
Where to go for advice

It’s frustrating to go from one bank to another and not get the answers you need. This workshop will explain your options and help you to get that loan!
This workshop will be held IN-PERSON and on Zoom. Registration deadline is 9:00PM the day before.
EVENT LOCATION:
8825 Aero Drive, Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92123
Presenters: Michael Sedloff helps start-up and existing businesses turn good ideas into great profitable performance. He built Southland Equities from a one-person local start-up into a highly profitable business. After 23 years, he sold it to a national bank which was and still is the largest originator of home loans in the U.S. Michael draws from his experience in planning, strategizing, selling, managing, hiring and training employees, negotiating leases, complying with regulatory requirements and finding financing to help clients be successful.
Harry Duffield has 40 years of experience in accounting and finance. He started his career with Plante & Moran, CPA’s in Michigan then moved to San Diego and worked for Deloitte & Touche CPAs (then Haskins & Sells.) He then spent 15 years working for real estate developers in the San Diego area as their Controller/Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. In 1995 he purchased a CPA practice and spent 15 years operating the practice which consisted of about 300 clients. He conducted audits, reviews, compilations, and prepared income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, nonprofits, and estates. He sold the practice in December 2010 and retired.

Measuring your Website Success with Google Analytics
2024-01-03 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Website owners who are trying to grow traffic and leads for their business can gain profitable insights about their website performance by utilizing the information in their Google Analytics (GA) account. Yet many marketers and business owners fail to take advantage of this valuable information. If you are struggling to understand how your website is performing or don’t know what things to look for in GA to identify problems to fix, this workshop is for you.
Steve Pitchford will lead this workshop measuring your website success with GA. You will learn basic navigation as well as how to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) like those below and more. Bring your laptops and logins to dig in. You will get instructions on how to set up a Dashboard in your GA account and learn how to import existing reports from the Google Solutions Gallery. You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of your website and with proven steps on how to measure your website success going forward. Other topics covered will include the following:
• Who is staying on your website or bouncing off
• What pages are visitors spending time on
• When it’s time review underperforming content or update your website design
• Where is your traffic is coming from
• Why is Mobile traffic performing differently than Desktop
• How well is your blog content converting visitors into engaged prospects
Steve Pitchford presents this workshop.
Steve Pitchford has been helping business grow with lead generation services since 1991. Today Steve runs his own SEO agency with a passion for helping small and medium-sized businesses understand their website performance better. With the significant amount of data that Google Analytics provides, profitable insights can be gleaned that lead to traffic growth and higher profits.

Learn To Use Financial Statements As Tools To Manage Your Business
2024-01-03 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE
Financial Statements are important for every business, and sometimes they are a bit mysterious to Business Owners. At this Workshop we will review the various Financial Statements that you need to see monthly in order to manage your business effectively. Knowing key financial numbers about the performance of your Business on a timely basis will help you to improve key decisions regarding the overall management of your business. Please join us to learn WHY! It is also important to learn how to interrupt these types of Financial Statement to more effectively manage your Business, and the operations of your Business. The objectives of this Workshop are:

To help you learn how to read a Balance Sheet, and understand what key information is stated in that Financial Report.

To help you learn how to read a Monthly / YTD Profit And Loss Statement. How to use this Financial Report to improve your Business.

What is a Cash Flow Statement, and why is that important.

How to use your financial statement to manage your Business and create projections.

Review those taxes due for Businesses ( Payroll Tax, Sales Taxes, Business Taxes, etc.)

The Facilitator for this Workshop will be Anne Marie Craighead. Anne Marie is the President and Owner of AMC Accounting Solutions, an accounting firm located in Naperville, Il. AMC Accounting Solutions focuses on accounting and tax needs for individuals and Businesses. Ann Marie started her firm in 1998 to serve the Naperville and Chicagoland areas. She has her MBA from DePaul University and has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for 27 years. Ann Marie isa member of AICPA Society, and a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
