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 August:
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Mountain
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=70380170
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!!
Monday, August 06, 2018
Introduction to SBDC
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: No Cost
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70380177
An introduction to SBDC consulting, programs, workshops, events, and resources. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about all the things SBDC has to offer Colorado small businesses!
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Tax Prep Essentials for Small Businesses
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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=70380208
As a small business owner, you may be thinking about the taxes you’ll owe with a significant level of uncertainty. “Where do I even start?!”, “What does the IRS need from me this year?” 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 and mastery over their business taxes.
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Cybersecurity Simplified: What Your Small Business Needs to Know
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mountain
Location: Training Site National Cybersecurity Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave
Fee: $10.00
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=70380239
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.
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents: Intellectual Property 101
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain
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=70380204
Learn the basics of trademarks, copyrights and patents and why legal protection is important for your business!
Thursday, August 09, 2018
Women Informed Training Series: Women’s Business Enterprise Council: National Certifications
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mountain
Location: Catalyst Campus Harvey House, 555 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Fee: $10.00
Registration is free! (Your $10 is to reserve your seat and will be reimbursed upon attendance.)
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70380234
The Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West is a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a coalition of corporations, WBEs and regional-focused women’s business organizations. As an affiliate organization, the WBEC-West implements the certification standards of WBENC throughout Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam. WBENC certification is nationally recognized and accepted by more than 10,000 major corporations and they support corporations in their efforts to include WBENC Certified WBE’s in their supplier diversity programs. Come learn about the WBEC’s national certification, how it can help you succeed with corporate procurement opportunities, and learn best practices.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Developing Your Online Marketing Strategy
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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=70380205
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.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Proactive Legal Considerations for Small Businesses
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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=70380225
Learn how to avoid costly legal mistakes while building value in your business. Whether you are an established business or start-up, you are not intending to work for free, right? In this seminar we will review basic proactive legal considerations you can take to protect your business, such as proper ownership agreements, contracts that include payment/collection requirements, protecting your products, and a look at building your due diligence list throughout the life of your company to maximize the company’s exit value.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Cyber CYA Series: What the Heck are ISAOs? Protecting Your Business (and You!) After a Hack!
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Fee: $10.00
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70380259
An Information Sharing and Analysis Organization, or ISAO, is a group that, on a voluntary basis, gathers, analyzes and shares cyber threat information among its member organizations. Join Bonnie Moss, with the SMB iSAO to learn more about how an ISAO can suppport you and your small business!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Webinar: Business Plan in an Hour
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Mountain
Location: Online – Facilitated by Pikes Peak SBDC
Fee: No Cost
NOTE: Please click on the button below to register with the SBDC. You will receive a confirmation email from Go To Webinar one day prior to the training date with instructions on how to join the webinar. Please check your email (and junk folders) to ensure you are able to join the session promptly.
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70380200
During this webinar, we will begin the task of putting together a very basic strategic plan that will act as a roadmap to building your business plan. 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, August 21, 2018
Telling Your Story
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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=70380210
In this seminar you will have to ask yourself: “What makes me relevant?” and “What is the compelling reason for people to buy from me and disrupt their normal habits?” We will discuss the trials and tribulations that every business owner encounters while developing their marketing plan and trying to tell their story. The goal of this workshop is to give you actionable steps to take your marketing campaign and strategy to the next level!
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Connect2DOT: Bonding & Insurance for Contractors
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
Fee: No Cost
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70380096
Compliance is an ongoing threat to contractors working for the government. Among compliance issues is your insurance and bonding. While this may not be the most glamorous of topics, it’s an important one. We’ll be discussing the some of the nuances of insurance as it relates to government contractors (what they say you need vs. what you really need) as well as the basics of surety bonding, a unique requirement for hard construction projects to the government (what is a bond and how do I get one?). Depending on the audience, we can get into details specific to your needs as well as more advanced discussions (how do I bond larger, more often, and even at lower rates?) as time allows.
This will not be a boring discussion of an insurance policy. Expect practical, actionable information delivered in hopefully an interesting way that’s useful to you.
Tuesday, August 28,
Basics of Bookkeeping
Time: 2018 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM Mountain
Location: Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second ST
Fee: No Cost
NOTE: Thanks to a sponsorship by Ent Credit Union, this class is free!
Register: http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=273429
This workshop is designed for the entrepreneur with little or no experience in business accounting, and is taught by a local CPA, Paul DuMond. 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, or business assistants in charge of financial transactions and record-keeping.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
How to Hire Your First Employee
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Mountain
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=70380226
To 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.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Everyone Sells Something: Basic Techniques for Improving Your Sales Game
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain
Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101
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!)
Fee: $20.00
Register: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=70380227
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.
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. It 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.