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 June:

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

Basics of Bookkeeping

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $30

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=70390107

This workshop is designed for the entrepreneur with little or no experience in business accounting. The workshop will cover functions of record keeping: cash versus accrual systems, recording transactions, revenue, expenses, and depreciation, and accounts payable and receivable. This seminar is great for both small business owners, and business assistants in charge of financial transactions and record-keeping.

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

Everyone Sells Something: Basic Techniques for Improving Your Sales Game

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second ST

Fee: No Cost

Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390006

When you take on the challenge of being an entrepreneur, you take on the role of sales person. Cold calling. Lead generation. Overcoming objections. Closing. Most of these things do not come naturally, even if you are passionate about your product or service. It takes preparation and practice. During this interactive session, you’ll be designing a sales strategy, working on your verbiage and role playing a prospect conversation.

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Sole Proprietorship, LLC, or Corporation? Choosing an Appropriate Legal Entity

Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $30

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=70390110

This workshop is designed to help you make an informed decision about which legal business entity is best for your business. We will discuss the differences between a sole proprietorship, LLC, and S-Corp. This workshop is taught by an attorney with additional experience in taxation, so you will learn the practical legal and tax implications of each type! The workshop also includes Q&A time.

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business

Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $30

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=70390053

Taking the first step to starting your business can be difficult! This workshop will be a realistic starting point for all budding entrepreneurs. The two-hour workshop will be PACKED and FAST PACED. At the end, you will have a good feel for the level of effort and commitment it will take to make your business successful. If you’re serious about starting a business, you don’t want to miss this workshop. This is a Lunch ‘n Learn…Feel free to bring your lunch!

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Tax Prep Essentials for Small Businesses

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $30

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=70390111

As a small business owner, you may be thinking about taxes with a significant level of uncertainty, especially with new tax laws in effect. “Where do I even start?!”, “What does the IRS need from me this year?”, “Will my business taxes be easier?” and “How can I be better prepared next year?” are common questions. Don’t fret! This workshop is a realistic starting point for small businesses wanting to strengthen their understanding over their business taxes.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

[WEBINAR] Connect2DOT: CDOT’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program

Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Mountain

Location: Online, Facilitated by Pikes Peak SBDC

Fee: No Cost

NOTE: You will receive an email from GoToMeeting one day prior to the webinar with a link to join the meeting.

Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390036

CDOT’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is a requirement for prime contractors working on federally-funded projects. This workshop is for CDOT prime contractors who are required to have an OJT Program Plan and meet goals, as well as subcontractors who want to learn how to take advantage of OJT and develop employees into journey workers in construction trades.

Topics:

  • Overview of CDOT’s OJT Program and New Special Provision
  • Out-of-the Box and Approved OJT Programs
  • OJT Goals and Good Faith Efforts
  • Eligibility, Enrollment and Counting Hours
  • Wages and Reimbursement
  • OJT Forms and Submittals
  • OJT Support Services: RISE (Resources to Improve and Support Employment)

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Developing Your Online Marketing Strategy

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $20

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=70390112

In today’s market, your online presence is quite often your “first impression” to potential new customers. This workshop is a big-picture overview of strategies for improving your business’ visibility and reputation online. We will discuss recommendations for approaching your online visibility and determining which aspects are most important for your particular business. Start your “online marketing plan” as we review the options you have – including website, online reviews, optimizing Google My Business, general SEO tactics, and social media. You will leave this class with some practical takeaways for developing your online marketing strategy.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

QuickBooks (Desktop Version): Introduction (Part 1)

Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $75

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=70390102

Are you considering using QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for your business? Or maybe you already use it but know that you’re not using it to its fullest potential? Then plan to take our “test drive” hands-on workshop facilitated by a local QuickBooks ProAdvisor!

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Courses for Creatives: Social Media and the Modern Artist

Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC – Training Site Cottonwood Center for the Arts (427 E. Colorado Ave.)

Facilitated by Pikes Peak SBDC

Fee: $10

Discounts available! $5 for students (code: STUDENT) and Pikes Peak Arts Council Members (code: PPAC).

Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70390114

How do artists employ various social media platforms and techniques to gain a following, instill a brand, and increase business? How do you best convey your personal story via a website and social media? What are the best types of social media for artists to utilize? What are best practices for content creation, telling your “story,” and marketing and self-promotion? Learn from local social media mavens on best practices and when to abandon them.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

QuickBooks (Desktop Version): Mastering (Part 2)

Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $75

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=70390103

Are you considering using QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for your business? Or maybe you already use it but know that you’re not using it to its fullest potential? Then plan to take our “test drive” hands-on workshop facilitated by a local QuickBooks ProAdvisor!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Business Plan in a Day

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $30

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=70390113

During this workshop, we will begin the task of putting together a very basic strategic plan that will act as a roadmap to building your business plan. Would you begin to build a 43 story skyscraper without a blueprint? Then ask yourself this, what does your business look like three to five years from now? These methodical steps are the beginning of a process that will enable you to move forward with purpose, passion, and precision; profitability will present itself when you have followed your own direction. The nicest thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise and is not preceded by a period of worry and depression! Join us to begin the process of strategically mapping your business through a simplified business plan that you can then continue to build upon. This workshop is for both startups and existing businesses!

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

QuickBooks (Online Version): Introduction (Part 1)

Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $75

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=70390105

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or maybe you already use it but know that you’re not using it to its fullest potential? Then plan to take our “test drive” hands-on workshop facilitated by a local QuickBooks ProAdvisor!

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

QuickBooks (Online Version): Mastering (Part 2)

Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101

Fee: $75

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=70390106

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or maybe you already use it but know that you’re not using it to its fullest potential? Then plan to take our “test drive” hands-on workshop facilitated by a local QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified in QBO!

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 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.