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SUMMARY:What the SBDC Can do for You!
DESCRIPTION:What the SBDC Can do for You!\n\n\n\nWhat is the SBDC and how can our network of advisors\, trainings\, and resources help your small business now and as it evolves going forward? The SBDC can be a lot of things for your business: a source of information; a guide who has been through the business journey before; a sounding board for ideas; a connector to other organizations and resources; and much more! Join us for this informative webinar where we will provide a background of what the Colorado SBDC does for small businesses at each stage of the business lifecycle. Any and all questions about SBDC services are welcome! \n  \nMeet Our Facilitator: Callie Koch\nCallie is program manager of the West Central SBDC. \n  \n\nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch – West Central SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 \nThe Business Cultivator \nWest Central SBDC \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\nWhat the SBDC Can do for You!\nwith Callie Koch\nTuesday\, February 4th\, 12:00-1:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-you/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Starting a Business: Formation Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Legal Considerations for Starting a Business\n\n\n\nWhat legal matters should you plan to work through in the process of starting a business? Many people start their business unaware of the legal decisions that must be made when establishing it and the potential liabilities that should be mitigated. \nThis course covers the fundamental issues you should consider\, and steps involved in forming a business entity. Topics covered include what to consider when choosing an entity type\, how a business entity can shield you from personal liability\, what governing documents you need and what those documents should contain\, how to procure an EIN\, and basic tax considerations. \nMeet Our Facilitator: William Edwards\nWe will be joined by Colorado attorney\, William Edwards\, to discuss what to know about the legal aspects of starting a business. Will is a business attorney with offices in Carbondale and Gunnison\, Colorado. Will advises a wide range of business in his practice\, including startups\, family-owned businesses\, and privately-held\, mid-market businesses operating in multiple states. His practice focuses on business formation\, contracts\, M&A/transactions\, real estate\, and fractional general counsel services. \n  \n\nSpeaker(s): William Edwards \nCallie Koch – West Central SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator\, West Central SBDC \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\nLegal Considerations for Starting a Business: Formation Fundamentals\nwith William Edwards\nWednesday\, February 5th\, 12:30-1:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/legal-considerations-for-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps\n\nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to: \n*Create or claim your Google Business Profile \n*Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n*Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, February 12th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps-3/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist
DESCRIPTION:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\n\n\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required by state and local officials to get started. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \n  \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. This webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \n  \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose\, Town of Telluride CCAASE \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nHow to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 9:00-10:00AM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-comprehensive-checklist-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success\n\nUnderstand the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Learn\, practice\, and build your skills as a coach for your team. Provide meaningful and developmental feedback to your team to maximize their performance and development. \nIn this workshop we’ll cover: \n\nThe skills of great managers\nHow to coach your team\nTips for providing positive feedback\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-coach-your-team-to-success-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Thriving at E-commerce - Nail it Before you Scale it
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Thriving at E-commerce – Nail it Before you Scale it\n\nThe Thriving at Remote eCommerce training offers practical tips and strategies to create a successful eCommerce business from home. Our expert trainer will cover effective communication\, time management\, optimizing your workspace\, streamlining operations\, reducing costs\, and increasing productivity. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Thriving at E-commerce – Nail it Before You Scale it\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, February 26th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-thriving-at-e-commerce-nail-it-before-you-scale-it/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Money Smart: Tax Planning and Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Money Smart: Tax Planning and Reporting\n\n\nThis Tax Planning and Reporting for a Small Business webinar provides an overview of tax planning and reporting and is designed to help participants to understand how taxes can benefit and affect their business. \nInformation will include: \n*Identify the federal tax requirements of a small business and its owner\, and to establish a plan to account and pay for federal taxes \n*Identify the general state and local tax requirements of a small business\, and establish a plan to account and pay for these taxes. \n*Identify methods for researching the local\, municipal\, and county reporting/licensing requirements for a small business. \nThe SBDC cannot provide legal\, financial\, or taxation advice for your business specifically and this webinar will be focused on general information that is applicable to most small businesses. For specific taxation guidance\, please work with individually with an accountant who will be able to provide instruction and advice for your business. \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \n  \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nMoney Smart: Tax Planning and Reporting\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, February 26th\, 12:00-1:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/money-smart-tax-planning-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments\n\nJoin us for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: \n*Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the newest Google algorithm changes\, feature releases\, and best practices. \n*Harness the Power of AI: Discover how AI tools can supercharge your marketing efforts and drive better results. \nWhether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out\, this webinar is your go-to source for staying informed and competitive in the digital age. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nThursday\, February 27th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-staying-ahead-monthly-google-ai-developments-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday\n\nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage. Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn about all aspects of your business’s account\, from micro to macro\, to stay on top of your finances. Every month\, we discuss a different topic related to small business accounting that will help you with everything from managing your day-to-day bookkeeping to scaling your company and everything in between. \n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Kelly Johnston\n\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\nSpeaker(s): Kelly Johnston \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 Small Business Resources \nFee: No Cost \n\nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, February 28th\, 2:30-3:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-21/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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