Want to master the financial aspects of your business? Here’s how we can help…
This workshop series is designed to empower entrepreneurs to manage their business’s financials. Delivered by expert practitioners, these lively workshops and roundtables will give you practical tips and resources to help you grasp various financial concepts in your small business. The workshops are designed to work in tandem with the one-on-one free and confidential consulting that SBDC offers. You will learn various concepts, strategies and tools in this track that will supplement the free resources and consulting available to you.
| Workshop | Hours | Frequency | In-Person/Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing a Solid Financial Plan | 2 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Tax Planning Essentials | 3 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Basics of Bookkeeping | 3 | 2x/Year | In-Person |
| Understanding Financial Statements | 3 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Quickbooks Desktop 1&2/Quickbooks Online 1&2 | 1 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Budget & Financial Projections in a Day | 3 | Bi-Monthly | In-Person/Online |
Want to grow your business and market it better? Here’s how we can help…
This workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs who want to work at developing their business’ relevance in today’s market. Delivered by expert practitioners, these lively workshops will give you practical tips and resources to help you learn how to create a marketing plan, conduct effective market research, and utilize today’s various marketing platforms to send a consistent, relevant, and timely message to your audience. The workshops are designed to work in tandem with the one-on-one free and confidential consulting that SBDC offers. You will learn various concepts, strategies and tools in this track that will supplement the free resources and consulting available to you.
| Workshop | Hours | Frequency | In-Person/Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing a Solid Marketing Plan | 2 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Effective Market Research for Small Businesses | 3 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Developing an Online Marketing Strategy | 3 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Social Media 101 for Small Businesses | 3 | 3x/Year | In-Person |
| Sales Strategies | 3 | 3x/Year | In-Person |
| Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Small Businesses | 2 | Quarterly | In-Person |
| Developing & Optimizing Your Business Website | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| LinkedIn for Small Business | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Instagram for Small Business | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
Starting a business or thinking about it? Here’s how we can help…
This workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs who want a quick way to understand the fundamentals of starting a business. Delivered by expert practitioners, these lively workshops will give you practical tips and resources to help you get off the ground. At the end of the series, you will walk away with a better understanding of where to start and a host of resources in your back pocket to help you grow. You’ll also be fully prepared for consulting and our LEADING EDGE™ Strategic Planning Course.
| Workshop | Hours | Frequency | In-Person/Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Up Day | 6 | Monthly | In-Person |
| Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business* | 2.5 | On-Demand | Online |
| Business Plan In An Hour | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Choosing an Appropriate Legal Entity | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Funding Options for Starting or Growing Your Business | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
*For those not already in business or less than one year in operation, you will be asked to register for “Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business”, as well as one additional relevant workshop of your choice (from any track) OR attend Start Up Day, before unlocking the free consulting resources available to you. If you are an existing business in operation for more than one year (or have already attended Start Up Day or registered for Boot Camp plus another workshop), this requirement does not apply.
Interested in doing your own research on starting a business? Check out our Business Startup Resources.
Want to master the internal affairs of your business? Here’s how we can help…
This workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and business owners who want to work on the internal affairs of their business, such as leadership development, legal issues, human resources, business valuation, buying and selling a business, and much more. Delivered by expert practitioners, these lively workshops and webinars will give you practical tips and resources to help you strengthen your business management skills.
| Workshop | Hours | Frequency | In-Person/Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiring Employees | 2 | 3x/Year | In-Person |
| Proactive Legal Considerations | 2 | 3x/Year | In-Person |
| Intellectual Property 101: Trademarks, Copyrights & Patents | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Building a Business To Sell | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Employee or Independent Contractor? Classifying Your Workers | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Writing Contracts | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
| Business Insurance | 1 | On-Demand | Online |
