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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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  \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, January 26th\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-10/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Business Plan In A Day!
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this full-day class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. Bring your laptop or electronic notepad. We will have two short breaks and a working lunch (lunch and snacks provided). \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \n  \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, January 24th\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nin person in Montrose\, $75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-5/
LOCATION:Region 10\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, US
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This LIVE webinar serves to create an open forum of Q&A\, with interactive conversation among participants and our SBDC Staff and Consultants – it will not be recorded! \nIn this session: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Business New year\, new business? If you are considering starting a new business this year\, join us to learn more about what it is required of business owners. It’s not just about having the startup money or having a product that all your friends and family love. Do you have a plan and do you have what it takes to be an owner/entrepreneur? \nMeet Our Facilitator: Callie Koch\nCallie is program manager of the West Central SBDC and a former small business owner. \n  \nLet’s Talk: 10 Things Your Need to Know Before Starting a Business\nwith Callie Koch\nTuesday\, January 23rd\, 12:00pm-1:00pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/lets-talk-10-things-you-need-to-know-before-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Marketing for your Target market(s); \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose\, Town of Telluride CCAASE \n  \nSmart Start: How to Start a Business\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday\, January 9th\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-6/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday: End of Year Financials
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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. \nFinance Friday: End of Year Financials\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, December 15th\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-end-of-year-financials/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231206T090000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this full-day class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. Bring your laptop or electronic notepad. We will have two short breaks and a working lunch (lunch and snacks provided). \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, December 6th\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nin person in Montrose\, $75 includes lunch and a textbook \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-4/
LOCATION:Region 10\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, US
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Marketing for your Target market(s); \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \n  \nSmart Start: How to Start a Business\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday\, November 7th\, 12pm-2pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231102T150000
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Bootcamp: Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up and track business accounting records. Gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets\, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. \n\nSpeaker(s): Helen Roe \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nCancellation Policy If you are unable to attend a class/ workshop for which you have pre-registered\, you must contact Michelle Meyers by calling 970-765-3140 or emailing mmeyers@region10.net) at least 24-hours in advance of the class to receive a full refund. No refund will be given on notifications received after that time or in any no-show situation. If a cancellation is not made 24-hours prior to the class\, a credit will be given towards a future class. Refunds or credits are not available once a class or workshop begins. If a class/workshop is canceled by Region 10 |West Central SBDC\, those who have registered and paid will receive a full refund or the opportunity to credit their registration and fee to another class. Region 10 |West Central SBDC reserves the right to modify\, withdraw\, or make substitutions for any announced classes and to change instructors. \nFee: $ 75.00 \nBookkeeping Bootcamp: Understanding Financial Statements\nwith Helen Roe\nThursday\, November 2nd\, 9am-3pm\nat The Business Cultivator in Olathe\, $75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/bookkeeping-bootcamp-understanding-financial-statements/
LOCATION:The Business Cultivator\, 300 Hap Court\, Olathe\, CO\, 81425\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231027T153000
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday: Understanding Your Value and Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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. \nFinance Friday: Understanding Your Value and Wealth\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, October 27\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-understanding-your-value-and-wealth/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231025T170000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan In A Day!
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this full-day class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. Bring your laptop or electronic notepad. We will have two short breaks and a working lunch (lunch and snacks provided). \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, October 25\, 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nOnline\, $75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-3/
LOCATION:Region 10 Offices\, 145 S Cascade\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231020T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO: Menu and Operations Planning (part 4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Foodie Friday is the final session in a four part series covering everything you need to know to start a mobile food business in Western Colorado. \nIn this session we will follow up on the previous in person demo to further discuss how to create an optimal menu for your business concept that works within the confines of a mobile food unit as well as further considerations for day to day operations. \nThis online webinar is facilitated by Joseph Kean of Homestead Hut\, Callie Koch of the West Central SBDC\, and James Lammers of The Business Cultivator. This webinar is open to the public. Cost is $15 or $45 for the full series. Pre-registration is required. \nFollow this link to register for the entire series: How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado – Four-part series \nNot only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts and the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test it in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph designed his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four-part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Joseph Kean\, Homestead Hut Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC James Lammers\, The Business Cultivator \nHow to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado (part 4 of 4)\nwith Joseph Kean\, Callie Koch\, and James Lammers\nFriday\, October 20\, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm\nOnline\, $15 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business-in-western-co-menu-and-operations-planning-part-4-of-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Businesses in Western CO: Design\, Workflow\, and Operations (part 3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:This month’s first Foodie Friday is the third in a four-part series covering everything you need to know to start a mobile food business in Western Colorado. Cost is $25 or $45 for the full series. \nTo join the entire series\, register here: How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado – Four-part series \nFor this session we will be meeting in person only at the Business Cultivator in Olathe (300 Hap Ct) where Joseph Kean of Homestead Hut will be setting up his mobile food trailer for a demo. We will discuss how to design or shop for a mobile food unit that meets all of the necessary requirements in Colorado as well as how to plan out day to day operations in the unit and create a workflow including: \n*Staffing workflow \n*Equipment \n*Power \n*Waste disposal \n*Food storage \n*Approved food sources \nMobile food businesses are unique in that they can do business in multiple cities\, counties\, and even states. But how do you make sure you have all of the necessary operating licenses and are accurately remitting sales taxes for each location? In this session\, Joseph Kean\, industry consultant and owner of the Homestead Hut mobile food trailer\, and Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC program coordinator\, will discuss licensing and answer questions about how to stay on top of all of the requirements. This webinar is open to the public. Cost is $25 or $45 for the full series. Pre-registration is required. \nNot only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts and the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test products in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph designed his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four-part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more! \n\nSpeaker(s): Joseph Kean\, Homestead Hut Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC James Lammers\, The Business Cultivator \n  \nHow to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado (part 3 of 4)\nwith Joseph Kean\, Callie Koch\, and James Lammers\nFriday\, October 6\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nin person\, $25 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-businesses-in-western-co-design-workflow-and-operations-part-3-of-4/
LOCATION:The Business Cultivator\, 300 Hap Court\, Olathe\, CO\, 81425\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:USPTO Trademark Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Learn best practices to protect your ideas\, grow your business\, and protect your brand. \n  \nJoin a trademark attorney from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a one-day Trademarks Boot Camp. This in-person\, single-day workshop covers: \n-Fundamentals of Trademarks (trademarks & intellectual property\, benefits of federal registration\, selecting a trademark\, likelihood of trademark confusion\, strength of the trademark) \n-Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) Basics (word and design mark searches) \n-Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) Basics (application requirements for drawings\, identifications of goods and services\, filing basis\, and specimens) and demonstration \n-Responding to an Office Action (timeframes and deadlines\, office action basics\, and tips for successful response) \n-Keeping Your Registration Alive (required post-registration filings) \n-How to Find Help \n  \nLunch is available for $15 per person. Please make your lunch reservation here: www.region10.net/uspto-lunch-reservation \n  \nUSPTO Trademark Bootcamp\nwith a USPTO trademark attorney\nThursday\, October 5\, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nin person\, no cost (+$15 for lunch) \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/uspto-trademark-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Region 10 Offices\, 145 S Cascade\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231003T180000
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SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. \nThis 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Marketing for your Target market(s); \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \n  \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday\, October 3\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230929T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230816T171733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T171733Z
UID:10000114-1695997800-1696001400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, September 29\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230816T171122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T171122Z
UID:10000032-1695114000-1695297600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Business Plan In a Day! (2-part Zoom series)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nPart 1- Tues\, Sept. 19\, 9 a.m.- noon and Part 2- Thurs\, Sept. 21\, 9 a.m.-noon \nUpon registration\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to attend. The Zoom link is the same for both sessions. Participation by at least 2 people is required to hold this class. \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \n  \nBusiness Plan in a Day (online)\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday/Thursday\, September 19/21\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-zoom-series-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230918T202426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T202426Z
UID:10000121-1695024000-1695056400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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  \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, October 27\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230915T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230816T170634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T170634Z
UID:10000031-1694768400-1694772000@region10.net
SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Businesses in Western CO: Licensing & Taxes (part 2 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Foodie Friday is the second in a four part series covering everything you need to know to start a mobile food business in Western Colorado. During this session we will cover business licenses and sales taxes. \nMobile food businesses are unique in that they can do business in multiple cities\, counties\, and even states. But how do you make sure you have all of the necessary operating licenses and are accurately remitting sales taxes for each location? In this session\, Joseph Kean\, industry consultant and owner of the Homestead Hut mobile food trailer\, and Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC program coordinator\, will discuss licensing and answer questions about how to stay on top of all of the requirements. \nPre-registration is required. Cost is $15 or $45 for the full series. \nFollow this link to register for the entire series: How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado – Four-part series \nNot only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts and the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test products in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph designed his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four-part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more: \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Joseph Kean\, Homestead Hut Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC James Lammers\, The Business Cultivator \n  \nHow to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado \nPart 2: Licensing and Taxes\nwith Joseph Kean and Callie Koch\nFriday\, September 15\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, $15 ($45 for the full series) \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-businesses-in-western-co-licensing-taxes-part-2-of-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230817T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T145602Z
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SUMMARY:El Laboratorio de Ideas de Negocios
DESCRIPTION:¿INTERESADO EN INICIAR SU PROPIONEGOCIO? \nÚnase a nuestra sesión informativa para aprender sobre cómo convertir su idea en realidad.\nCompletamente en español. Se ofrecerán aperitivos. \nEl Laboratorio de Ideas de Negocios incluye: \n\n5 sesiones educativas sobre los fundamentos de negocios\nMentoría con expertos en negocios y finanzas\nMicro préstamos para probar la viabilidad de su idea\n\nMartes\, 12 de Septiembre\n7pm-8pm\nWest Central Colorado SBDC\n145 S Cascade Ave\, Montrose\, CO 81401 \nPreguntas y RSVP:\nDoug Mulford (se habla español)\ndoug@rmmfi.org\n303-246-7889\nhttps://forms.gle/TecmkccMZPwxTgPk8 \n 
URL:https://region10.net/event/el-laboratorio-de-ideas-de-negocios/
LOCATION:Region 10 Offices\, 145 S Cascade\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230816T170318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T215221Z
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee;\n* Things to consider as a business owner;\n* Trade name search;\n* Legal structure selection;\n* State registration;\n* Licensing requirements;\n* Business plan over view;\n* Target marketing;\n* Market research;\n* Financing options; and\n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, September 6\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231020T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230718T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T175652Z
UID:10000026-1693558800-1697796000@region10.net
SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO - Four-part series
DESCRIPTION:Not only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts as well as the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, but they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test it in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph built his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs for business and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more: \n*Health code regulations \n*Mobile unit design \n*Menu creation \n*Licenses \n*Staffing \n*Workflow \n*Power supply and waste disposal \n*Commissary kitchens \n\nHow to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO – 4-part Series\nwith Joseph Kean\, Callie Koch\, and James Lammers \n*Friday September 1\, 9-10 am\, online \n*Friday September 15\, 9-10 am\, online \n*Wednesday October 4\, 4-6 pm\, in person at the Business Cultivator in Olathe\, 300 Hap Ct\, Olathe\, CO 81425 \n*Friday October 20\, 9-10 am\, online \n$45 for full series \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business-in-western-co-four-part-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230901T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230816T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T171956Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western CO - Health Code Q&A (part 1 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the local health code regulations that govern the Colorado mobile food industry before you dive in! \nThis month’s Foodie Friday is the first in a four-part series covering everything you need to know to start a mobile food business in Western Colorado. This first webinar in the series allows you to ask any and all questions about how health codes relate to mobile food units\, answered directly by local Montrose County health inspector\, Gina Simpson. It is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. There is no cost for this first part in the series – the full series is only $45. \nTo register for the entire series\, use this link: How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado – Four-part series \nNot only are food trucks and mobile food units trending in the food industry offering unique and creative concepts and the ability to bring products to target markets rather than waiting for customers to come to a brick and mortar\, they also allow startup food businesses to launch an idea with lower overhead costs and test products in a variety of markets. \nFor this comprehensive workshop series the West Central SBDC is partnering with Joseph Kean\, an industry consultant and owner of Homestead Hut\, a mobile food unit in Gunnison. Joseph designed his food trailer from the ground up to meet all regulatory requirements and to be a versatile unit that can be utilized by other food businesses and chefs and as an educational tool for helping people understand how to build an optimal mobile food business. \nIn this four-part series\, we will explore all aspects of starting and operating a mobile food business in Western Colorado covering these topics and much more: \n\nSpeaker(s): Gina Simpson\, Montrose County Health Department Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC James Lammers\, The Business Cultivator \n  \nFoodie Friday / How to Start a Mobile Food Business in Western Colorado \nPart 1: Health Code Q&A\nwith Gina Simpson\nFriday\, September 1\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business-in-western-co-health-code-qa-part-1-of-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230825T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230718T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T174221Z
UID:10000113-1692973800-1692977400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, August 25\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230718T174621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T180330Z
UID:10000023-1692262800-1692288000@region10.net
SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \n\nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, August 17\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose \n$75 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2/
LOCATION:Region 10\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://region10.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/R10_Calendar-Startup.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230804T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230718T175322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T145744Z
UID:10000025-1691139600-1691143200@region10.net
SUMMARY:Foodie Friday- So You Want to Sell Your Food Products at Next Year's Farmers Market?
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small scale food producer who wants to get into farmers markets in Western CO? Join us for this informative webinar about everything you need to do now in order to be ready to apply for and become a vendor at next year’s farmers market! West Central SBDC brings area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of June\, July\, August\, and September\, 2023. Online webinar\, facilitated by Sammie Alteri of Valley Food Partnership who manages the Montrose Farmers Market\, is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. \n\nSpeaker(s): Sammie Alteri of Valley Food Partnership and the Montrose Farmers Market \nSo You Want to Sell Your Food Products at Next Year’s Farmers Market?\nwith Sammi Alteri and Valley Food Partnership\nFriday\, August 4\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-so-you-want-to-sell-your-food-products-at-next-years-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230718T174856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T190533Z
UID:10000024-1691078400-1691085600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. \nThis 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nThursday\, August 3\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230620T203442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T194805Z
UID:10000110-1690554600-1690558200@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\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. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, July 27\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-6/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091230
CREATED:20230620T203936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T203936Z
UID:10000109-1689670800-1689854400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Business Plan In a Day! (2-part Zoom series)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this 2-part class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nPart 1- Tues\, July 18\, 9 a.m.- noon and Part 2- Thurs\, July 20\, 9 a.m.-noon \nUpon registration\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to attend. The Zoom link is the same for both sessions. \n\nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony is a member of the West Central SBDC staff and a long-time consultant for the Colorado SBDC focusing on business start-up and company development and growth. Her education and experience working for both small and large multi-national corporations with a unique background in banking\, teaching and market development provide the perfect combination to support writing business plans. \nBusiness Plan in a Day (2-part series)\nwith Susan Bony\nTuesday & Thursday\, July 18 & 20\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nOnline\, $65 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-zoom-series/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://region10.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/R10_Calendar-Startup.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. \nThis 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Target marketing; \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony\, MBA \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, July 12\, 12:00 am – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230707T090000
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Catering\, Popup Meals\, and Special Events
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to operate a catering business? Do you want to learn more about popup meals? Join us to learn food business strategies and information on catering\, popup meals\, and special events on the Western Slope! West Central SBDC brings area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of June\, July\, August\, and September\, 2023. Online webinar facilitated by local chef\, Brandt Bishop\, is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. \nFoodie Friday\nwith Brandt Bishop\nFriday\, July 7\, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-catering-popup-meals-and-special-events/
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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