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SUMMARY:Smart Start: How to Start a Business in Colorado
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*Local licensing requirements \n*The business planning process \n* Financing options \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Susan Bony \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nThursday\, September 8\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business-in-colorado/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Food Trucks
DESCRIPTION:Know the state and county laws\, rules\, and regulations that govern the Colorado food industry before you dive in! This month- Food Trucks! \nJoin us for insights and dos and don’ts around Food Truck requirements. West Central SBDC and the Montrose County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bring area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of May\, July\, and September\, 2022. Online webinar facilitated by Gina Simpson from Montrose County Health\, is free and open to the public. Pre registration is required. \n\nSpeaker(s): Gina Simpson\, Montrose County Health Department \n  \nFoodie Friday\nwith Gina Simpsom\nFriday\, September 2\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-food-trucks-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday: The Relationship Between Personal and Business Finance
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\, August 26\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-the-relationship-between-personal-and-business-finance/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Plan in a Day
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Business Plan in a Day \nA 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. \nBuild Your Business Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, August 24\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nin person\, Montrose\, CO $85 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/build-your-business-plan-in-a-day-2/
LOCATION:Region 10 Offices\, 145 S Cascade\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website. Led by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a session perfect for people new to Google Analytics. \nLearn how to: \n• Set goals for your website \n• Set up Google Analytics and connect it to your website \n• Understand what types of reports are available in Google Analytics \n  \nMarketing and Sales: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics\nwith Pamela Starr\nWednesday\, August 17\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/make-better-business-decisions-with-analytics/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
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. Topics include: *How running a business is different than being an employee; *Things to consider as a business owner; *Trade name search; *Legal structure selection; *State registration; *Local licensing requirements; *The business planning process; and * Financing options This webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, August 10\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220805T090000
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Cottage Foods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for insights and dos and don’ts around Colorado Cottage Food requirements. West Central SBDC and the Montrose County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bring area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of April\, June\, and August\, 2022. Online webinar facilitated by Montrose County Environmental Health Director Jim Austin\, is free and open to the public. Pre registration is required. \n  \nFoodie Friday\nwith Jim Austin\nFriday\, July 29\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-cottage-foods-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday: Quarterlies- Why do they matter?
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday: Quarterlies- Why do they matter?\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 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 29\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-quarterlies-why-do-they-matter/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools \nLearn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website\, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus\, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online\, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll: \n• Discuss the Products tab in a Google Business Profile \n• Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed \n• Show you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify \nSpeaker(s): Led by Pamela Starr\, one of Google’s professional national trainers\, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner who uses\, or wants to use\, e-commerce tools. \nGrow with Google\nwith Pamela Starr \nWednesday\, July 20\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/sell-online-with-e-commerce-tools/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Plan In a Day! (2-part series)
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Business Plan In a Day! (2-part series)\n\nA 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. Bring your laptop or electronic notepad. We will have one short break. \nPart 1- Tues\, July 19\, 9 a.m.- noon \nPart 2- Thurs\, July 21\, 9 a.m.-noon \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. \nWe will provide you with a text book at the first class. \n  \nBuild Your Business Plan in a Day\nwith Susan Bony \nTues\, July 19\, 9 a.m.- noon\, Thurs\, July 21\, 9 a.m.-noon  \nOnline\, $85 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/build-your-business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-series/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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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. 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*Local licensing requirements; \n*The business planning process; and \n* Financing options \nSmart Start\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday July 13\, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smart-start-how-to-start-a-business/
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:20220701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220701T100000
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday
DESCRIPTION:Food Trucks \nKnow the state and county laws\, rules\, and regulations that govern the Colorado food industry before you dive in! This month- Food Trucks! \nJoin us for insights and dos and don’ts around Food Truck requirements. West Central SBDC and the Montrose County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bring area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of May\, July\, and September\, 2022. Online webinar facilitated by Gina Simpson from Montrose County Health\, is free and open to the public. Pre registration is required. \n  \nFoodie Friday\nwith Gina Simpson\nFriday\, July 1\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220624T143000
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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. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, June 24\, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220524T194800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T205849Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking Ahead: What's Next For My Business?
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few years\, you dealt with a pandemic\, supply chain disruptions\, wildfires\, finding employees\, and a host of other challenges. Your primary concern has been (and may still be) keeping your head above water\, and we understand why. We invite you to pause from “treading water” and think about where you want to be “swimming” toward. Join us on a monthly basis as we “Think Ahead” and discuss different destinations you can begin evaluating such as: \nFinding ways to maximize your profit & sales Selling your business “Right-sizing” your employees Finding ways to maximize your profit & sales Opening a new location Adjusting to “new normals” in your community Let’s talk about how to better align your business with your personal goals in an ever-changing environment and the tactics you can employ to accomplish them. \nMay Topic: Each month will be an evolving conversation. In May\, we will kick off this new series with an overview of the entire concept. Where should you start and what should you consider as you begin to think ahead? \n\nSpeaker(s): Speaker(s): Dale Jasinski lives in Fraser\, CO and is a former CPA\, family businessman\, serial entrepreneur\, and an associate professor of entrepreneurship at Quinnipiac University \nThinking Ahead: What’s Next for my Business\nwith Dale Jasinski\nThursday\, June 23\, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/thinking-ahead-whats-next-for-my-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220524T180248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T180248Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your 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  \nBuild Your Business Plan in a Day  \nwith Susan Bony\nThursday\, June 16\, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nIn Montrose\, $85 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/build-your-business-plan-in-a-day/
LOCATION:Region 10\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401\, United States
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T130000
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SUMMARY:Make Your Website Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. In this webinar we’ll cover: \n\nWhat type of design works best for your organization\nHow to create a website that drives toward your business goals\nHow to make your website more search-friendly on Google.\n\nWe’ll also introduce you to free Google tools that can all help you improve the likelihood that your ideal customer will find your website on Google. \nSpeaker(s): Led by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation anyone who uses a website to grow their organization should attend. \nMake Your Website Work for You\nwith Pamela Starr\nWednesday\, June 15\, 12-1 p.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/make-your-website-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220524T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T180529Z
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SUMMARY:Programas en español: Desarrollo del plan de negocio
DESCRIPTION:Este seminario proporcionará una descripción general del proceso y los componentes esencial para un plan de negocio. El valor real de crear un plan de negocios está en tener el producto terminado con el proceso; el valor esta en el proceso de investigar y pensar en su negocio de manera sistemática. Este seminario de desarrollo de plane de negocio es un modelo general para todo tipos de negocios. El acto de planificar le ayuda a pensar las cosas detenidamente\, estudiar e investigar si no estás seguro de los Necesidades y analizar tus ideas de forma crítica. Este seminario de 2 horas proporcionará los detalles para construir un plan de negocios efectivo. \nBusiness Plan Development This seminar will provide an overview of the process and component essential to a business plan. The real value of creating a business plan is having a product in hand with a process; the value lies in the process of researching and thinking about your business in a systematic way. This business plan development seminar is a generic model suitable for all types of businesses. The act of planning helps you to think things through thoroughly\, study and research if you are not sure of the facts\, and look at your ideas critically. This seminar will provide the details to building an effective business plan. \nDesarrollo del plan de negocio\nwith Jesse Esparza\nMonday\, June 13\, 6-8 p.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/programas-en-espanol-desarrollo-del-plan-de-negocio/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220524T164947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T165551Z
UID:10000049-1654682400-1654689600@region10.net
SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business in Colorado (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. Join us 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 online webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include:\n* Business licensing requirements;\n* Trade name search;\n* Legal structure selection;\n* State registration;\n* Local licensing requirements;\n* The business planning process; and\n* Financing options \nSmart Start: How to Start a Business\nwith Susan Bony\nWednesday\, June 8\, 10 a.m. – 12 p-.m.\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-in-colorado-online-17-3/
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:20220603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220524T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T162847Z
UID:10000055-1654246800-1654250400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Cottage Foods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for insights and dos and don’ts around Colorado Cottage Food requirements. West Central SBDC and the Montrose County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bring area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of April\, June\, and August\, 2022. Online webinar facilitated by Montrose County Environmental Health Director Jim Austin\, is free and open to the public. Pre registration is required. \nFoodie Friday: Cottage Foods\nwith Jim Austin\, Montrose County Health\nFriday\, June 3\, 9-10 a.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-cottage-foods/
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:20220527T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220428T132215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T175020Z
UID:10000058-1653661800-1653665400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday- Pricing: It's more important than you think!
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. \nFinance Friday- Pricing: It’s more important than you think!\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, May 27\, 2:30-3:30 p.m.\nOnline\, No Cost \nREGISTER TODAY! \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.
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-legal-entities-and-tax-structures-whats-the-difference-and-how-to-decide-which-one-is-right-for-you/
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:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220524T162513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T162513Z
UID:10000056-1653386400-1653393600@region10.net
SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business in Colorado (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. Join us 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 online webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include:\n* Business licensing requirements;\n* Trade name search;\n* Legal structure selection;\n* State registration;\n* Local licensing requirements;\n* The business planning process; and\n* Financing options \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-in-colorado-online-17-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220506T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220428T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T154736Z
UID:10000059-1651827600-1651831200@region10.net
SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Food Trucks
DESCRIPTION:Is operating a food truck in your future?  Know the state and county laws\, rules\, and regulations that govern the Colorado food industry before you dive in! \nFoodie Friday: Food Trucks\nwith Gina Simpson\, Montrose County Health\nFriday\, May 6\, 9-10 a.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-food-trucks/
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:20220428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220321T212635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T132507Z
UID:10000081-1651143600-1651147200@region10.net
SUMMARY:HR Basics for Small Businesses: Employment Law\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Hosted on the last Thursday of every month\, this webinar is designed for businesses without an HR representative. Join Reagan Freed\, Human Resources executive and SBDC consultant\, for practical advice on how to manage employees and apply the latest employment law updates. This month’s topic– Employment Law\, Part 2. \nEmployment Law\, Part 2\nwith Reagan Freed\nThurs\, April 28 11a.m.- noon\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/hr-basics-for-small-businesses-employment-law-part-1/
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:20220421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220322T153157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T153929Z
UID:10000057-1650531600-1650542400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Employees 101: Beginning to End
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a new business about to hire your first employee or a seasoned business wondering how to keep employees engaged and motivated this workshop will provide you with a framework to improve hiring and terminating processes and everything in between. You’ll receive important checklists for hiring\, performance evaluation\, discipline\, and terminating\, as well as the required paperwork for Colorado employees. Join us and learn everything you need to know about employees—from the day they walk into your business to the day they leave. \nEmployees 101: Beginning to End\nwith HR Specialist Courtney Berg\nThurs\, April 21\, 9 a.m.- noon\nMontrose\, Cascade Hall\n$45 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/employees-101-beginning-to-end-2/
LOCATION:Region 10 Montrose Office\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220218T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T223635Z
UID:10000063-1648218600-1648222200@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday (Online)
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. \n\n\n\nFinance Friday: Push or Ponder- Growth from a financial perspective\n\n\n\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFri\, March 25\, 2:30- 3:30 p.m.\nOnline\nNo cost \nREGISTER TODAY!\n\n  \nMeet Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. 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.
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-online-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220323T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220321T211429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T211429Z
UID:10000064-1648026000-1648031400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Pivot on Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Learn foolproof methods to create resilience in your business during these challenging times. \nPivot on Purpose\nwith Holly Woods\nWed. Mar 23\, 9-10:30 a.m.\nOnline\, No cost \nREGISTER TODAY! 
URL:https://region10.net/event/pivot-on-purpose/
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:20220318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20211228T162826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T171800Z
UID:10000067-1647604800-1647612000@region10.net
SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business in Colorado (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. Join us 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 online webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include:\n* Business licensing requirements;\n* Trade name search;\n* Legal structure selection;\n* State registration;\n* Local licensing requirements;\n* The business planning process; and\n* Financing options \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-in-colorado-online-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://region10.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/22-SMART-START.png
ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220218T223222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T223222Z
UID:10000062-1647432000-1647435600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Introduction to Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up and start to use Google Ads to help you reach more customers and grow your business. Learn to use Google Ads to help achieve your goals\, set up your first Smart Campaign and write great ad text\, and measure the success of your ads. \nIntroduction to Google Ads\nwith Pamela Starr\nWed\, Mar 16\, 12- 1 p.m.\nOnline\nNo cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/introduction-to-google-ads-2/
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:20220303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20220218T220253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T220253Z
UID:10000068-1646330400-1646337600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Leading Edge Business/Strategic Planning- Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Does your business need focus? The Leading Edge business/strategic planning series is an 10-week online webinar series that helps move your business to the next level. This intensive training course provides business owners and entrepreneurs expert guidance in the areas of cash flow management\, marketing\, finance\, personnel\, legal issues\, and more. The series engages a variety of learning modalities\, including reading\, worksheets\, videos\, an online platform\, and live interaction with presenters. Thursday evenings\, 6- 8 p.m.\, Mar 3- May 5. \nWhat people are saying about Leading Edge:\n* Amazing speakers and resources all in one place! Very comprehensive information.\n* Helped get my business started on the right foot\n* I wish I had signed up for this series when I was starting my business!\n* Starting a business? Reviving a business? TAKE. THIS. CLASS!\n* I’ve taken this class twice and will probably take it again— an invaluable resource! \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/leading-edge-business-strategic-planning-online-series-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220216T124500
DTSTAMP:20260429T134721
CREATED:20211228T161535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T161535Z
UID:10000066-1645012800-1645015500@region10.net
SUMMARY:Grow With Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn about YouTube and How to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business \nIn this session you’ll learn how to: \n\nCreate a home for your business on YouTube\nCreate videos that help you achieve your business goals\nOrganize your channel to attract viewers\nPromote your business with video\nHow to stream video with YouTube live\n\nGrow with Google is a initiative that brings the best of Google’s training and tools to help people grow their skills\, careers\, and businesses. \n\nSmall businesses can learn how to grow their online presence and find new customers.\nIn today’s workshop\, you will learn how to use YouTube to grow your business. \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have a good idea about how to build a channel if you don’t already have one\, how to create and promote videos that help you achieve your business goals\, and how to measure the effectiveness of your activities on YouTube.\n\n  \nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend. \nUse YouTube to Grow Your Business\nwith Pamela Starr\nWed\, Feb 16 at noon- 1 pm\nOnline\nNo cost \n  \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-use-youtube-to-grow-your-business-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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