We are delighted to highlight free business development training resources for our community in our monthly newsletter. These free online workshops are offered by reputable organizations, such as SCORE, SBDC, and Google.
Please see below for a list of upcoming free online workshops that offer the knowledge you need to help you grow and maintain your business:
Simplifying QuickBooks
(from Score)
This is a very basic introduction to QuickBooks that prepares you for individual help with setting up your company.
Thurs Jan 4, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Bookkeeping Made EASY
(from Texas South-West SBDCs)
Learn practical tips and tools to streamline your financial records and gain control over your business finances. Discover simplified bookkeeping practices that will help you track income, expenses, and cash flow accurately.
Tues, Jan 9, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships & Resources
The discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and websites, (2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and (3) nonprofit resources that will help you further your mission.
Wed, Jan 10, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
(from Google)
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. Learn how to create a compelling brand, define your audience, convert customers, and build loyalty and advocacy.
Wed, Jan 10, 11:00 am – Noon
Credit Personal and Business
(from Texas South-West SBDCs)
Good credit is important to both your personal and business needs. Lenders can look at how you have handled your past obligations even if you are a corporate officer signing for the business. Many business owners have had credit issues because of the pandemic. This two (2) hour presentation covers aspects of becoming an educated credit user.
Tues, Jan 16, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan
An important section of your written business plan is your financial projection. Phil will give you the guidance and tools to prepare financial projections that are acceptable to lenders and investors, as well as providing comfort that your business can be a success.
Wed, Jan 17, 10:00 AM – Noon
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
(from Google)
Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup to unlock creativity and innovative thinking. We’ll cover the principles of the design thinking process, applying the design thinking process to solve problems, and the basics of prototyping your ideas.
Wed, Jan 17, 11:00 am – Noon
Women: Unleash the Leader Within
(from Texas South-West SBDCs)
Being an entrepreneur is hard for anyone, but women founders face extra obstacles that make leadership uniquely challenging. Whether it’s dealing with unconscious bias from male investors or overcoming imposter syndrome, you need to leverage your strengths to thrive as a leader. You will get techniques and tips on unleashing your leadership potential as a female entrepreneur.
Wed, Jan 17, Noon – 1:00 pm
Legal Considerations: Starting a Business & Asset Protection
Running a business has risks associated with it. There are simple steps business owners can take to protect their personal and business assets against those risks. This workshop will look at ways to protect assets through business formation decisions, trade secret protection, and appropriate legal documents. It is always better to make some protective decisions early on than to put out fires later.
Thurs, Jan 18, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
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