Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in July:
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Developing a Solid Marketing Plan
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: $30.00
NOTE: Pre-payment for the class is REQUIRED! (If you are unable to attend, you will not receive a refund unless you cancel 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your cooperation!)
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390124
Break your marketing plan down into its core elements, including identifying your market niche, developing a marketing strategy, and determining a marketing budget. Each component of the marketing plan will be discussed in detail, and attendees will receive several worksheets to help crystalize key portions of the plan.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Where’s The Money?! Funding Options for Starting or Growing Your Business
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC – Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second ST
Fee: No Cost
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390117
Whether you are just starting your business or need more funding for an existing business, finding the money for your venture is one of the most tricky hurdles to overcome. There are a variety of ways you can find funding, and a variety of organizations, people, and resources available to you. What options are right for you? Where should you even start? We designed this course to be an insightful overview of the various options available to you – including traditional bank loans, microlending, SBA loans, venture capital, angel investing, grant-funding, crowd-funding, bootstrapping, etc.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
[WEBINAR] Writing Contracts: The Do’s, Don’ts, Why’s, and Why Not’s
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Online, Facilitated by Pikes Peak SBDC
Fee: $20.00
NOTE: Pre-payment for the webinar is required. Please click on the button below to first register and pay through the SBDC. You will receive a confirmation email from GoToWebinar one day prior to the training date with a link to join the webinar. (If you are unable to attend, please note that you will receive an email afterwards where you can watch the recording.)
For On-Demand Registrants: After you register, please click “Continue,” and it will take you to a GoToWebinar page. Once you register on that page, please note that the webinar will start automatically, and you cannot fast-forward or rewind. (However, an email with the recorded video is automatically sent 1 hour after the webinar, where you can save, fast-forward, and rewind from there.)
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390125
In this webinar, we will discuss why it is important for you, as a business owner, to know how to enter into and write a contract. This webinar will discuss:
- The six elements of an enforceable contract
- The basic parts of a written contract
- Some optional clauses in a written contract
- What contract “conditions” are
- Common defenses to breach of contract lawsuits
- Remedies for breach of contract
Thursday, July 18, 2019
LEADING EDGE™ Course: Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, 8 sessions ending Thursday, September 12
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: $495.00
NOTE: Payment is required upon registration.
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390017
The Leading Edge course is an 8-week business planning and development course for entrepreneurs, ranging from concept to growth stage, who desire focused planning, education, accountability, networking, and the tools to build a strategic business plan.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Understanding Financial Statements to Manage Your Business
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: $30.00
NOTE: Pre-payment for the class is REQUIRED! (If you are unable to attend, you will not receive a refund unless you cancel 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your cooperation!)
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390116
Your small business’s day-to-day operations depend on having accurate financial data, and the success of your business depends on you understanding your business’s financial documents. This interactive roundtable will provide a top-line view and understanding of the key financial statements that need to be understood to be a successful business owner, including:
- Profit & Loss (Income Statement)
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement
- Check Book
- Inventory Valuations
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Connect2DOT: Productivity Systems for Construction Contractors
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: No Cost
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390037
Government Contracting
Description and presenter(s) will be announced soon!
Thursday, July 25, 2019
How to Hire Your First Employee
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: $20.00
NOTE: Pre-payment for the class is REQUIRED! (If you are unable to attend, you will not receive a refund unless you cancel 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your cooperation!)
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390126
For many of us, the prospect of hiring an employee sounds daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! This workshop is designed to serve busy business owners who are considering hiring employees. Join us for an overview of what the process looks like, including both legal and financial considerations, as well as personal development and managerial considerations before deciding to hire. You will leave with some practical steps to take in hiring an employee or considering whether it is the best option for you and your business.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Effective Market Research for Small Businesses
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Mountain
Location: Ent Credit Union, 7350 Campus Dr.
Fee: No Cost
NOTE: Thanks to a sponsorship by Ent Credit Union, this class is free!
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390005
Business research is essential for companies that wish to stay in business. Brush up on your secondary research skills and discover the wealth of free information available through your public library, local universities, and other resources. We will discuss online sources and other easily-accessible databases full of statistical data that can help your business make knowledgeable decisions. These resources will help you understand and define the market for your product or service, find your competition, explore demographics, find industry benchmarks, and keep up on industry news.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Cybersecurity Simplified: What Your Small Business Needs to Know
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: $30.00
NOTE: Pre-payment for the workshop is REQUIRED! (If you are unable to attend, you will not receive a refund unless you cancel 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your cooperation!)
When you register, you will be asked to fill out our full request for assistance. Thank you in advance for your patience in completing this form. You will only have to complete the form ONCE with us and for no future workshops. The form helps us count our attendance numbers towards our federally-mandated goals and helps us continue to provide our free consulting and low-cost training.
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390142
You may think cyber attacks only happen to the corporate giants. But as a small business owner, you are actually more at risk than all of them! The issue of cyber security has become a central focus of companies, big and small, across all industries. As more individuals and small businesses become increasingly dependent on our networked and interconnected infrastructure, cybercrime and cyber criminals have become much more sophisticated in their techniques for stealing identities and using them to extract funds and make fraudulent purchases. Join us in this session to understand how your small business may be at risk and what you can do to protect your customers and your assets.
In addition to many individual workshops and sessions, the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers multiple tracks. Tracks are a tailored series of workshops focused on a particular subject. Although many of these tracks began in January, workshops that are part of the track are available.
- The Start-Up Track, offered every other month, is for business owners just getting started of those who are thinking about it: www.pikespeaksbdc.org/startup.
- The Financial Track, offered quarterly, is aimed at empowering entrepreneurs to manage business finances: www.pikespeaksbdc.org/financial.
- The Marketing Track, also offered quarterly, is focused on determining the relevance of businesses in today’s market: www.pikespeaksbdc.org/marketing.
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center and the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) are located at the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation at 559 East Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 101, in downtown Colorado Springs. The Pikes Peak SBDC offers business consulting and training to assist existing and new small businesses in El Paso, Park and Teller counties. For more information about the SBDC and services it offers, visit www.pikespeaksbdc.org or call 719-667-3803.